Yours Forever (Jessica Mauboy album)

Yours Forever
Studio album by
Jessica Mauboy
Released9 February 2024 (2024-02-09)
Length41:34
LabelWarner Australia
Producer
Jessica Mauboy chronology
Hilda
(2019) 		Yours Forever
(2024)
Singles from Yours Forever
  1. "Give You Love"
    Released: 11 August 2023
  2. "Flashback"
    Released: 10 November 2023[1]
  3. "Never Giving Up"
    Released: 22 December 2023
  4. "Forget You"
    Released: 19 January 2024[2]
  5. "I'm Sorry"
    Released: 14 June 2024[3]

Yours Forever is the fifth studio album by Australian singer Jessica Mauboy, released on 9 February 2024 by Warner Music Australia. It is her debut on Warner after leaving Sony Music Australia in 2020.[4][5][6]

Upon announcement of the album on 11 August 2023, Mauboy said "Yours Forever is me at my truest self, comfortable in my skin, not comparing myself or trying to be someone or something that anyone expects me to be. When you strip it all back, musically, it's beautiful melodies, storytelling lyrics, rhythms that connect with the soul, and it has a depth that I've never gone to or shared before."[7]

The album was supported with a three-month Australian and New Zealand tour commencing on 12 March 2024 in Victoria.[1][5]

The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2024.[8]

At the 2024 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Best Pop Release.[9]

Singles

"Give You Love", a duet with Jason Derulo was released as the lead single from Yours Truly on 11 August 2023. The song peaked at number 74 on the ARIA Chart, while its video was nominated for ARIA Award for Best Video at the 2023 awards.[10]

"Flashback" was released on 10 November 2023 as the album's second single. Mauboy said "'Flashback' is a song that holds a very special place in my heart - this song captures the exhilarating feeling of falling in love".[1] "Never Giving Up" was released as the third single on 22 December 2023.[11] "Forget You" was released on 19 January 2024.

Reception

Mary Varvaris from The Music said "Yours Forever is Jessica Mauboy at her realest and most transformative. She's utterly genuine as she jumps between gospel-inspired soul, fierce funk, effortless mainstream, vibey pop, trap and acoustic balladry." Varvaris said "Shes not just the girl next door R&B singer you've come to know (or still expect), She's so much more."[12]

Women in Pop called it "a stunning album that shows Mauboy at her absolute best - a kaleidoscope of sounds and emotions that explore multiple genres whilst still remaining cohesive and true to Mauboy."[13]

Track listing

Yours Forever track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Yours Forever"
Styalz Fuego2:33
2."Underwater"
  • Butter Bath
  • Gales
  • Littlemore
2:41
3."The Loneliest I Ever Was"
  • Styalz Fuego
  • Rudy Sandapa
2:50
4."Flashback"
  • Mauboy
  • Anagnostis
  • Gales
  • Littlemore
  • Butter Bath
  • Gales
  • Littlemore
2:57
5."Quite Like You"
  • Mauboy
  • Anagnostis
  • Gales
  • Littlemore
  • Butter Bath
  • Gales
  • Littlemore
2:42
6."Give You Love" (featuring Jason Derulo)
  • Stephen Charles
  • Styalz Fuego
  • Sandapa
2:54
7."Whitney"
  • Mauboy
  • Glenn Hopper
  • Megan McInerney
  • Styalz Fuego
  • Len20
4:27
8."Tell 'Em"
Audius2:50
9."Forget You"
De Jong3:01
10."I'm Sorry"
DNA3:21
11."Little Too Late" (featuring Miiesha)
  • Styalz Fuego
  • Sandapa
3:19
12."Goodbye"
  • Mauboy
  • Abrams
  • Harding
  • Kuyimba
Pacific Heights3:20
13."Never Giving Up"
  • Mauboy
  • Anagnostis
  • Gales
  • Littlemore
  • Butter Bath
  • Gales
  • Littlemore
3:32
14."Yours Forever & Ever"
  • Mauboy
  • Behr
  • Kuyimba
  • Gales
  • Styalz Fuego
1:06
Total length:41:34

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for Yours Forever
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[14] 10

Release history

Release history and formats for Yours Forever
Region Date Format Label Catalogue Reference
Various 9 February 2024
Warner Music Australia 5419777821 [4]
Australia LP 5419777823 [15]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Jessica Mauboy drops emotional pop track 'Flashback'". National Indigenous Times. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Jessica Mauboy Stays Strong on Empowering Single 'Forget You'". Rolling Stone. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  3. ^ "'I'm Sorry' (Acoustic), recorded live at the Newcastle Civic Theatre during the Yours Forever tour, is out now!". Instagram. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Yours Forever by Jessica Mauboy – CD". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  5. ^ a b Surej Singh (11 August 2023). "Jessica Mauboy announces new album and 2024 national tour dates". NME. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  6. ^ Hamish Goodall (15 December 2020). "Singer Jessica Mauboy leaving Sony for rival Warner Music Group after 16 years". 7news. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  7. ^ Mary Varvaris (11 August 2023). "Jessica Mauboy To Release New Album 'Yours Forever' In February 2024". The Music. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  8. ^ Mary Varvaris (19 July 2024). "The Kid LAROI & Barkaa Lead National Indigenous Music Awards Nominations". The Music. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  9. ^ "ARIA Awards 2024 nominations — everything you need to know". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  11. ^ Never Giving Up - Single by Jessica Mauboy on Apple Music, 22 December 2023, retrieved 21 December 2023
  12. ^ "Jessica Mauboy: 'I Want To Give Stories & Experiences. Most Of All, I Want To Empower'". The Music. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  13. ^ "INTERVIEW: Jessica Mauboy releases stunning fifth album 'Yours Forever' There's a whole different cry that I'm reflecting in myself on this record". Women in Pop. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  14. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Jessica Mauboy – Yours Forever". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  15. ^ "Yours Forever by Jessica Mauboy – LP". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 8 December 2023.