Released May 20, 2016 Length 19:32 Artists Bill Kaulitz, Billy Label Universal Music Oy | Recorded 2015-2016 Language English Release date 20 May 2016 Producers Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz | |
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Genres Alternative rock, Synth-pop | ||
I'm Not OK is the debut EP by the German rock band Tokio Hotel's lead singer, Bill Kaulitz , and was released through iTunes on May 20, 2016 under the moniker Billy. It contains 5 songs. The official artwork was designed by German designer Andrew Brawl, who is also a good friend of Billy. The EP leaked on the Internet in April, nearly a month before official release due to iTunes music releasing system issues.
Contents
Background
The songs were originally written by Bill for Tokio Hotel’s upcoming album but were found personal and not fitting for Tokio Hotel’s sound. Bill decided to release them as a solo artist. He describes the EP as the diary of his feelings after a heartbreak he experienced. Each song will feature something special. For “Love Don’t Break Me,” it was a short film, a photo book and a photo exhibition.
Mini Tour
The EP was supported by a mini tour across 4 cities: Los Angeles, Berlin, Paris and Milan. Tickets for the events were very limited and sold out just in hours after being available. The events included meet and greet with Billy, fan questions, art exhibition, book signing and private listening session of EP.
Singles
The first and lead single off the EP is “Love Don’t Break Me”, released 29 April, 2016. The video was shot back in October, 2015 in Los Angeles by Davis Factor and premiered with the single release.
Songs
1Love Don't Break Me3:36
2Not Over You3:57
3Odds Are Against Us4:00