LM5 (album)

LM5
The band's members stand in a row on a tree lined street. Around the image is a white border, and in the top left corner is the title "LM5" and the name "Little Mix".
Standard edition cover[a]
Studio album by
Little Mix
Released16 November 2018 (2018-11-16)
Recorded2017–2018
Genre
Length44:15
Label
Producer
Little Mix chronology
Glory Days
(2016) 		LM5
(2018) 		Confetti
(2020)
Singles from LM5
  1. "Woman Like Me"
    Released: 12 October 2018
  2. "Think About Us"
    Released: 25 January 2019

LM5 is the fifth studio album released by British girl group Little Mix, on 16 November 2018 through Syco Music and Columbia Records. Described as a pop and R&B record, while incorporating elements of reggae pop, trap-pop, hip-hop, 90s, and reggaeton sounds. It features collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Sharaya J, and Kamille, while the deluxe edition of the album features a previously released single with Cheat Codes. It was also the group's last album to be recorded with Syco Music, after parting ways with the label days prior to its release.

LM5 marked the first time that Little Mix was listed as executive producers. It has been described as a feminist album, with lyrics that were focused around women's rights, the MeToo movement, sexism, feminism, sexuality, and body positivity.[3] It received positive reviews from critics, with praise drawn towards the album's exploration of other genres, maturity in lyrics, and their vocal performance. It has since been hailed by fans as the group's best album.[4] The albums lead single "Woman Like Me" with Minaj peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top ten in seven other countries. It won British Video of the Year, at the 39th Brit Awards. Its final single "Think About Us", with Ty Dolla Sign reached number twenty-two in the UK.

LM5 peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart, which made Little Mix the first girl group to have five consecutive top-five studio albums in the UK. It also reached the top ten in seven other music markets, and became their first album to appear on the charts in South Korea. To promote the album, the group aired exclusive performances from Apple Music Presents: Little Mix, Live From London, and performed at shows including, Strictly Come Dancing UK, MTV Europe Music Awards, and Brit Awards.


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  3. ^ Feeney, Nolan (15 November 2018). "Little Mix on Their 'Ballsy' New LP, Sampling Sisqo & Writing Feminist Anthems: 'We're Not As Scared Anymore'". Billboard. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  4. ^ Kazi, Safeeyah (16 November 2018). "Little Mix album LM5 sends fans into complete MELTDOWN". Evening Standard. Retrieved 15 October 2022.