Bangerz is
the fourth studio album by American recording artist Miley
Cyrus, released on October 4, 2013 by RCA Records. Opting to re-establish
her music career instead of focusing on her film career as originally planned,
Cyrus began planning the project in 2012. Work continued into 2013, at which
time she left her previous label Hollywood Records and subsequently
joined RCA Records.
Described by Cyrus as "dirty south hip-hop", Bangerz represents
a musical departure from her earlier work, which she has grown to feel
"disconnected" from. She considered it to be her debut record, having
been her first released since the conclusion of her former television
series Hannah Montana. As executive producers, Cyrus and Mike Will Made It collaborated
with hip hop producers including Cirkut, Pharrell
Williams, and will.i.am to achieve Cyrus' desired new
sound. Their efforts resulted in a primarily pop record, which sees
additional influences from hip hop andcountry music. The lyrical themes revolve
largely around romance, which were reportedly inspired by Cyrus' former
fiancé Liam Hemsworth. Furthermore, the record features guest
vocals from several new partners, including pop singer Britney Spears and
rappers Big Sean, French Montana, Future, Ludacris,
and Nelly.
TRACKLIST
01 – Adore You
02 – We Can’t Stop
03 – SMS (BANGERZ) (feat. Britney Spears)
04 – 4×4 (feat. Nelly)
05 – My Darlin (feat. Future)
06 – Wrecking Ball
07 – Love Money Party (feat. Big Sean)
08 – #GETITRIGHT
09 – Drive
10 – FU (feat. French Montana)
11 – Do My Thang
12 – Maybe You’re Right
13 – Someone Else
14 – Rooting For My Baby
15 – On My Own
16 – Hands In The Air (feat. Ludacris)
