Testimony | ||||
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Released | April 15, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2012–2014 | |||
Genre | R&B[1] | |||
Length | 59:21 | |||
Label | Def Jam | |||
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Testimony is the debut studio album by American R&B singer August Alsina. It was released on April 15, 2014, by Def Jam Recordings. The album was supported by six singles: "I Luv This Shit", "Ghetto", "Numb", "Make It Home", "Kissin' on My Tattoos" and "No Love"; along with the release of his promotional single, "Benediction".
Upon its release, Testimony was met with positive reviews from music critics, who praised Alsina's introduction to the scenario of mainstream R&B music. The album debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 67,000 copies in the United States. The album features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Yo Gotti, B.o.B, Trey Songz and Def Jam label-mates Pusha T, Rick Ross, Fabolous, Jeezy and Trinidad James. “Song Cry” performed by August Alsina Written and backing vocal led by Artist singer/songwriter Rachel M Hannan (UK)