LM5(2018)

LM5 is the fifth studio album by Little Mix. The album was released on November 16, 2018. It is preceded by the album's lead single "Woman Like Me". It was their last album released under their old label (Syco Music) but is serviced by their new label RCA Records.

## LM5

* Standard
* Deluxe
* Super Deluxe
* Vinyl
* Japan

## Background Information

### Released

November 16, 2018
December 7, 2018 (Vinyl Edition)

### Length

44:25 (Standard)
56:06 (Deluxe)
59:16 (Japan)

### Label

Syco
RCA
Columbia

### Producer(s)

Little Mix  (Executive) • Maegan Cottone • Steve Mac • Cheat Codes • Camille Purcell • Timbaland • MNEK • TMS • Electric • Digital Farm Animals • Joe Kearns • Goldfingers • Louis Bell • Chris Loco • Matt Rad • Loosechange • Jenna Andrews • The Six • Aaron Hibell • Michael Sabath • John Hill • Angel López • Federico Vindver • Larrance Dopson • Yei • S1 • Jameil Aossey • Lonestarrmuzik • Jorgan Odegard • Sam de Jong

## **Background**

In early February 2018, Leigh-Anne Pinnock confirmed that the album would be released later in the year predicted between October-November which will be followed by a tour in 2019. The girls also confirmed that their fifth studio album will feature more female collaborations and be more about female empowerment. Jade confirmed on Instagram on March 11, 2018 that the first song of the album has been recorded.

On October 15, 2018, Little Mix confirmed the release date on their social media profiles along with the album name as well as the cover art for the Standard, Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. The album will be able to be pre-ordered worldwide on October 19, 2018. The tracklist for the album was revealed via the groups social media platforms on October 17, 2018.

"Joan of Arc", "Notice" and "Motivate" were leaked prior to the album's release. Starting on October 30, 2018, snippets and lyrics of each track were teased on the groups social media platforms.

A vinyl edition of the album was announced on November 23, 2018 with pre-orders starting the same day for its release on December 7, 2018.

## **Singles**

* "Woman Like Me" (feat. Nicki Minaj) was announced as the lead single from the album on September 30, 2018. It was released on October 12, 2018.
* "Think About Us" (feat. Ty Dolla Sign) was announced as the second single from the album on January 22, 2019. It was released on January 25, 2019.

### **Promotional Singles**

* "Joan of Arc" was announced on November 1, 2018 to be the first promotional single for the album, with a snippet and lyrics being teased the same day. The song was released on November 2, 2018.
* "Told You So" was announced on November 8, 2018 to be the second promotional single for the album. The song was released on November 9, 2018.
* "The Cure" was released on November 13, 2018 during "Apple Music Presents: Little Mix Live from London" as the third promotional single for the album. The song was performed live on the night for the first time.

## **Promotion**

LM5 The Tour was officially announced on October 18, 2018 via their social media accounts. Additional dates for the UK leg were announced on October 25, 2018, November 26, 2018 and December 5, 2018. Europe dates were announced on February 1, 2019. Additional dates were announced on March 12, 2019 and March 21, 2019. Australian dates were announced on March 31, 2019. These dates were rescheduled due to scheduling conflicts with promo for "Bounce Back" and were later cancelled so the group can focus on recording new music.