Aurenaissance

Standard edition album cover

## Singles from *Aurenaissance*

1. "“Satan, Not Today!”"
Released: May 16, 2021
2. "2"
Released: May 28, 2021
3. "Riverbed (Aspen's Lullaby)"
Released: June 11, 2021
4. "Aurenaissance II • Creation"
Released: June 25, 2021
5. "Into My Sea"
Released: July 11, 2021
6. "Aurenaissance I • Genesis"
Released: July 25, 2021
7. "?" (with Jackson)
Released: August 13, 2021

*Author's note: As of July 2023, many details in this article are no longer canon to the Aurora MPG universe.*

***Aurenaissance*** is the forthcoming sixth studio album by Australian singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer Aurora. It is slated for release in 2022, through Aurora Records. *Aurenaissance* is expected to be an art pop, folk, and indie pop record, utilising both sides of the album—the Exocanvas and Endocanvas—to represent the duality of both Aurora's external and internal inspirations. Lyrically, it explores themes of religion, identity, and gentrification, as well as existentialism and realisation. It will be primarily independently written and produced by Aurora.

## Background and development

Following her split from Red Rose Records in 2020, Aurora announced the launch of her own independent label Aurora Records in 2021, and that she would be re-recording and reissuing all of her past studio albums, with each reissued album featuring bonus tracks left off their standard track list. Additionally, Aurora released *Scrapbook: Recycled* on May 8, 2021, comprised of songs written and released during the 2019–2020 Scrapbook sessions.

Simultaneously, Aurora began work on her sixth studio album in May 2021 after what she considered a near death experience: "I was almost involved in a fatal car accident," Aurora revealed on Instagram, "I thought it was the end for me. I saw my life flash before my eyes. I saw God." The traumatic experience inspired the project's lead single, as well as its overarching theme of duality: "I've seen life, I've seen death. Both are tragic, both are beautiful". The album's title and cover artwork were unveiled in mid-May, as well as its initial anticipated Q3 2021 release.

Development of the album was temporarily disrupted from August 2021 until March 2022 while Aurora became involved in a private legal dispute with former label Red Rose Records concerning the distribution of her fifth studio album, *Scrapbook: Recycled*. In March 2022, Aurora confirmed a settlement had been reached, and that more *Aurenaissance* material could be expected soon. As of April 2022, it is expected three more singles will be launched prior to the album's anticipated release in Q2 2022.

## Singles and promotion

"“Satan, Not Today!”" was released as the lead single from *Aurenaissance* on May 16, 2021. Its empowering subject matter and musical interpretation of Aurora's recent lived experiences were praised by critics. It debuted at #7 on the Platvia HitList, receiving a projected rating of 7 by Platvian music critics.

"2" was released as the second single from the album on May 28, 2021. The single was commended for delicately touching on themes of gender dysphoria and questioning one's own identity. It peaked at #6 on the Platvia HitList, and received a projected 7.25 rating by Platvian music critics.

"Riverbed (Aspen's Lullaby)" was released as the album's third single on June 11, 2021. Returning to a more folk-driven style, the track's metaphorical storytelling and social commentary were praised. It received a projected rating of 7.25 by Platvian music critics, peaking at #6 on the Platvia HitList.

"Aurenaissance II • Creation" was released as the fourth single from the album on June 25, 2021. The spoken introduction to the Endocanvas side of the project was praised, while its regal lyricism and existentialist themes were lauded. Debuting at #1 on the Platvia HitList, the song received a projected rating of 8.5 by Platvian music critics, becoming Aurora's best selling and most acclaimed single since the 2019 *Scrapbook: Recycled* single "Playing God".

"Epiphanies" is expected to serve as the album's fifth single in April 2022.

### **Promotional singles**

"Into My Sea" was released as the first promotional single from the album on July 11, 2021. It peaked at #5, with a projected rating of 7.5.

"Aurenaissance I • Genesis" was released as the album's second promotional single on July 25, 2021. It peaked at #3, with a projected rating of 8.

"?" with Jackson was released as the third promotional single on August 13, 2021. It peaked at #1, with a projected rating of 8.

## Track listing

All tracks are written and produced by Aurora Renée Jaymesson, except where noted.

* Side A: Exocanvas
* Side B: Endocanvas

**Side A: Exocanvas**

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**Side B: Endocanvas**

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## Packaging

Front of jewel case packaging for Aurora's album *Aurenaissance* (2022).