JC Chasez "Kate" Era

[Retro-Physical]

I just did a search on JC, and I didn't find any new era music news thread... so I started one! :)
JC Chasez/Kate (Story of Kate)
Kate is the title of JC Chasez's second solo album scheduled to be released in March or April 2007. He has been working on the album since September 2004.

“ Kate is an imaginary person that I ended up creating an album around. I wanted to make a record that people could relate to, but I wanted to make it interesting as well. None of the songs are in particular about one person, they’re from a collection of experiences. Each song is about more than one scenario that’s maybe happened to me at one time or another, and since it’s not about one person I kinda had to dream it into this one person to give the record a focus. ”

For the album "Kate", JC wanted a change in direction from his 80's throwback debut to a more rock sounding record.
The buzz single, "Until Yesterday", got respectable airplay. The official single, "You Ruined Me", reached 417 on Mediabase.
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Kate (Unconfirmed 'Tentative' Tracklist)
1. Kate
2. You Ruined Me
3. I'll Be Somebody To Someone Someday
4. Love Again
5. Sleeping Alone
6. Fire
7. Until Yesterday
8. Satellite
9. If Only You Were Lonely
10. All Over You
11. Cover Girl
12. 69 Floors (Above The Street)
13. Make Me Smile
14. Hot Section
15. Better With You
16. God Bless America
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Unreleased Tracks:
She's So Hot
Let's Dance
F**k With My Mind
Day Without You
She Wears Me Out
I Found You Out
It Was Over (Before It Began)
It's Time
Let's Make History
Come On
While We're In The Sky
All Good
On The Radio
More That I Can Give
Teaching A Lesson
I Can't Believe
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JC recently attended Mika's album release party. Pictures over at jc-source.net!

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[SHOOTER]

Keep this thread! I love the album title and I can't wait to hear the album!! I really hope JC blows up this time!!

[WotUNeed]

I've been waiting for a new album for months! In the Jan/Feb area, I read a JC interview that said to look for his new album in stores "soon." Liars! >:(

Any news on this?

[George]

Latest news from Entertainment Weekly:

June 1 2007
Entertainment Weekly

JC CHASEZ - Kate

The 'N Syncer's 2004 solo CD said bye bye bye to the pop charts fairly quickly. But with help from Timbaland and ex-Syncer Justin Timberlake, his follow-up was meant to revive his pop status this summer.

UPDATE - "Jive is hoping that [the single "You Ruined Me," released May 28] will blow up," says a source close to Chasez. "They don't feel like they need to put Kate out before then." Chasez adds that his "eclectic" style makes his album hard to package: "In today's day and age, everything has to be marketed specifically. That's tough when you're dealing with an artist like me."

[Bunifa Latifah Jackson]

I'm sure 'KATE' is his Alter Ego

[SHOOTER]

Hit or Flop, this album has got to come out this year! I love JC!

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JC CHASEZ'S ALBUM CANNED?

Well the ugly truth is, Jive still is not backing what JC is doing. They said all the right things but did not follow through. His song is not being played because it takes money to market it and Mr Berry Weiss is afraid to spend any money because he needs to show a profit for the year. Justin is the only artist Jive has really marketed this time. Most of Jive's artist has fallen into this pit. Joe just released a CD and he has already crashed and burned…JC is spending a lot of time writing with other groups and making a name for himself as a writer and a producer. His career will continue to grow and he WILL get a chance to prove his talent but probable not with Jive. I hope berry wiess's next job uses the catch phrase "want fries with that" often, even that he might not be qualified for. Just thought I would give you an update.

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[gbaby]

It's a likely rumor, even if the source isn't.

I've never been a big fan of JC - I wont lie about it - but I've never disliked the guy. I am interested in what he can dish up.

[George]

It seems like it. The first 2 singles haven't been able to garner any radio play.

[WotUNeed]

coolinout1 said:

It seems like it. The first 2 singles haven't been able to garner any radio play.

It would suck if they actually canceled this. He even did some actual promo for it. Dammit, I've been waiting too long...

[Live Your Life]

I don't think this is ever coming out. He should leave Jive.

[SHOOTER]

JC Chasez Jumps Off The Jive Train

Former *NSYNC member JC Chasez has cut ties with longtime label Jive Records, which released his lone solo album, 2004's Schizophrenic, which has sold 170,000 copies in the United States according to Nielsen SoundScan. Its follow-up, tentatively titled Kate, was intended for release by Jive earlier this year but will now appear on a new label to be announced.

Of late, Chasez has worked as a songwriter on projects for Backstreet Boys, Sugababes and Leona Lewis, and has also written collaboratively with Richard Marx and Kara DioGuardi.

As for Kate, it is tipped to include collaborations with *NSYNC mate Justin Timberlake (who co-wrote and co-produced the album's original lead single "Until Yesterday"), Timbaland, Dallas Austin and Billy Steinberg. "It establishes a sound that is specific to me, a mash of all things," Chasez told Billboard.com last year. "I hope it'll be fresh for radio and listeners. In '97 and '98, pop ruled. But now hip-hop is the phenomenon and top 40 radio doesn't play pop records anymore."

On the big screen, look for Chasez in the upcoming independent film "Killer Movie," as well as making guest spots on NBC's "Las Vegas" and the CW's "The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll."

[WotUNeed]

Thanks for the news. At least we know this should drop eventually...

[Linnethia Monique]

It seems that JC may not be done at all. Seems like JC's currently in talks with Interscope to do a joint venture with Tennman Records (JT) and Mosley Music Group (Tim).

[SHOOTER]

Yep. Justin really stepped up to help him out.

[Future Lover]

ohshooter said:

Yep. Justin really stepped up to help him out.

That's quite nice of him! JC has a lot of talent!

[George]

Confirmed Tracks:
"You Ruined Me"
"Until Yesterday" (Prod. Justin Timberlake)
"God Bless America" (Prod. Justin Timberlake)
"Better With You" (Prod. Justin Timberlake)
"Fire" (Prod. Timbaland)
"Fuck With My Mind" (Prod. Dallas Austin)
"I'm Not Sleeping Alone" (Prod. Billy Steinberg)

Chasez is currently in the studio finishing his second album, Kate, which is scheduled to be released in 2008, with producers such as Dallas Austin, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Billy Steinberg appearing on the album. Chasez has described his new sound as IPM (Intelligent Pop Music). Tracks that will appear on Chasez’s second album are rumored to include: “You Ruined Me,” “Until Yesterday”, “God Bless America”, and “Better With You”. The latter three tracks were co-written and produced with Justin Timberlake. Other tracks include “Fire”, produced by Timbaland; “Fuck with My Mind” produced by Dallas Austin; and Billy Steinberg on “I’m Not Sleeping Alone.”

[Night Senses]

JC has that model flare. Very unique facial structure.

Looking forward to his music.

[Linnethia Monique]

He's gonna wait till the 2nd season of America's Best Dance Crew before promoting the album. Just watch. And I hope he redid some of Fire because the track is like 2 years old now.

[Live Your Life]

Who's he signed with now?

[whatitlooklike]

I love his music! Even though he flops he always brings it!

[twistedlogic04]

"Build My World" is his only good solo song...it's a shame he's tried so hard to be so "sexy" or whatever cuz it does not work.

[Retro-Physical]

I really like him. I hate JT. I think JC has more talent. He's like the Kelly Rowland of NSYNC.

[SHOOTER]

JC > JT.

I cannot wait for this album!

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He might as well come out of the closet...
It might help his music career at this point.
I think part of the reason why JT does well, is that he has a gay fanbase...
JT doesn't because he's as gay as Lance Bass was, and he degrades all of us like Clay Aiken and Mika...Even worse, all JT does it sing songs about heterosexual sex...Get over yourself.

[derek]

^^I didn't understand that post...starting at the 4th line.....AND the fact that you think JC is gay....i HIGHLY doubt it.

[sunpeach]

He does LOOK VERY GAY- those photographs scream it. I don't think he's fooling anyone.

[bogglethemind]

I think part of the reason why JT does well, is that he has a gay fanbase... JT doesn't because he's as gay as Lance Bass was, and he degrades all of us like Clay Aiken and Mika...Even worse, all JT does it sing songs about heterosexual sex...Get over yourself.

That made absolutely no sense. WTF. ???

[calluout]

Hey I know JC is over and nobody cares anymore but I've just started listening to the kate tracks now lol, I have scizophrenic, but I'm really liking everything new leaked but all I have is You ruined me, Until yesterday and not sleeping alone.

Are there any other tracks from this era floating around??? If anyone knows please tell me!