page_title: Title (EP)
section_title: Release and promotion
hierarchical_section_title: Title (EP) / Release and promotion
caption_attribution_description: Q102 Philly Jingle Ball 2014
context_page_description: Title is the debut EP by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. It was released by Epic Records on September 9, 2014. On music provider iTunes, it was later replaced by her 2015 debut major-label studio album of the same name. The EP was produced by Kevin Kadish with all of the music and lyrics written by Trainor and Kadish.
  Musically, the EP has a throwback style sound with its 1950s doo wop-inspired songs straddling the line between modern R&B and melodic pop. Its lyrical composition contemplates 21st century womanhood. Title produced two singles, "All About That Bass", released on June 30, 2014, and “Dear Future Husband” was released on March 17, 2015.
  The EP garnered mixed reviews from contemporary music critics who commended the record's production and Trainor's vocal ability, but criticized its lyrical content. The songs "All About That Bass" and "Title" were the subject of controversy among several critics who accused both songs of anti-feminism. Title debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 21,000 units, and peaked at number 17 on the Canadian Albums Chart. Furthermore, it peaked at number 35 on the Danish Albums Chart.
context_section_description: Trainor premiered the EP's third track, "Dear Future Husband", on August 10, 2014, at a promotional gig in Kansas City, and the EP's track listing was announced on August 14, 2014. MTV premiered the full version of the title track online on September 5, 2014. Trainor revealed in an interview with Teen Vogue that her fans researched the EP's songs and were familiar with each lyric before the EP was released. Title was released on CD and digital download formats on September 9, 2014. An "All About That Bass" EP identical to Title was released in Austria, Germany and Switzerland on October 3, 2014. Title was replaced on the iTunes Store on October 20, 2014, with a pre-order of Trainor's 2015 debut major-label studio album of the same name. The album included all four tracks featured on the EP. However, the EP was not replaced on CD formats.
  Trainor promoted Title with a series of public appearances and televised live performances. She first performed "All About That Bass" live in Nashville at an Emily West show in July 2014, and on Live! with Kelly and Michael on August 7, 2014. Trainor performed an acoustic version of "All About That Bass" on the ukulele for Entertainment Tonight on September 2, 2014. Trainor, Jimmy Fallon, and The Roots performed "All About That Bass" together on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on September 4, 2014, using classroom instruments. The rendition was deemed "light," "fun", and "the perfect kicky antidote to your Friday blues" by Kevin O'Keeffe of The Wire. Billboard journalist Gary Trust wrote that the performance helped stir publicity for the song and aided its 2-1 climb on the Billboard Hot 100 the following week. On September 11, 2014, Trainor performed "All About That Bass" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She made her Australian television debut on September 15, 2014, performing "All About That Bass" on The X Factor Australia. On October 6, 2014, Trainor performed "Title" live for MTV. She also promoted Title in a session for the National Post on October 14, 2014.
caption: Trainor performing "Close Your Eyes" during the Jingle Ball Tour on December 10, 2014.
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