The Night the Sun Came Up cover

The Night the Sun Came Up

Dev · 2011

51 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop

Electro-pop beats intertwine with confident hip-hop swagger, creating an infectious danceable soundscape.

Why this album works

The album received positive critical reception and charted on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 36. It's particularly noted for its hit single 'Bass Down Low', which became a viral sensation and helped define the electro-pop sound of the early 2010s.
Best for
infectious danceable soundscape steady mid-tempo groove for lively gatherings
Context
Released on August 31, 2011, 'The Night the Sun Came Up' was Dev's debut studio album following her breakout single 'Bass Down Low'. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from featuring on tracks with artists like The Cataracs to establishing herself as a solo artist in the pop and hip-hop scenes.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Getaway".

  • 1 Getaway Start here 2:21
  • 2 In My Trunk Standout 3:18
  • 3 Me 3:37
  • 4 Breathe 3:41
  • 5 Take Her From You 3:26
  • 6 Lightspeed 4:00
  • 7 Dancing Shoes Standout 5:03
  • 8 Perfect Match 3:19
  • 9 Bass Down Low Standout 3:30
  • 10 Kiss My Lips 3:27
  • 11 In the Dark 3:48
  • 12 Shadows 4:23
  • 13 Bass Down Low (Tinie Tempah remix) 3:30
  • 14 In the Dark 3:39

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