For The Record

*For The Record* is the fourth fancam album by American fancam creator Prisoner. The album was released on December 9, 2022, and was preceded by three single, including *Can't Get You Out of My Head,* *Love At First Sight* and *Trance,* a collaboration with Praise and Ivan, as well as one promotional single, the album's title track. *For The Record* released through Luna Records to overwhelmingly positive reception from the Industry, who called it a major evolution in Prisoner's editing journey and an example of true dance excellence.

## General information

### **Genre**

* Dance
* Pop
* Eurodance
* Electronica

### **Producer(s)**

* Prisoner
* Syro

Singles from For The Record| * Can't Get You Out of My Head
* Love At First Sight
* Trance (with Praise & Ivan)
* Put The Needle On It

### Overview

Prisoner started the era following the Album of the Year win for his previous album *Rhyme or Reason* at the 6th Fancam Grammy Awards, where he surprise released and performed the lead single *Can't Get You Out of My Head*. Prisoner has described *For The Record* as a "return" to his dance and pop roots, and has cited Europop and early 2000s electronic music as sonic influences for the album. The second single, *Love At First Sight*, was released in August and was performed at the August 2022 Fancam VMAs. *Trance*, the third single and a collaboration with Praise and Ivan was released on October 26, and the fancam went on to break multiple records and debut at #1 with the biggest debut of all time.

The album's tracklist and release date were announced on November 2, 2022. *For The Record* was released on December 9, 2022, and features collaborations with Praise, Ivan, Alice, Hybrid and Rocket Number Nine. *For The Record* consists of 13 tracks, making it Prisoner's longest album to date. Beginning on November 4 and every Friday leading up to the album's release, Prisoner hosted "For The Record Fridays" on Galactic Radio, where he discussed the process of creating the album and played his favorite fancams of the week.

Ahead of release, *For The Record* was lauded for its singles, including *Can't Get You Out of My Head* being named Fancam of the Year at the August 2022 Fancam VMAs. Love At First Sight was instantly a favorite of the Industry, and was featured on AFN's *Making Of...* series that showcases the creation process for different notable fancams.

The album was released on December 9, 2022 to rave reviews from the Industry, calling it some of Prisoner's best work and an indication of his status as the King of Pop. It was also cited as an example of his style evolution, and it was praised for its technical editing. The album debuted at #1 on the ST Hot 200 with over 4.2 Million units, earning Prisoner the biggest album debut of all time, and the biggest week for an album of all time. In its first week, Prisoner earned 3 top 10 hits, with *Trance* at #1, *For The Record* at #9 and the album track *Lightning From Up Above* with Hybrid at #10.

### Singles

*Can't Get You Out of My Head* was surprise released as the lead single for the album on June 24, 2022, where Prisoner performed the single on the main stage. Produced by Syro, *Can't Get You Out of My Head* was instantly praised for its catchy tune and lyrics, as well as for its technical side, including its editing and overall aesthetic. The single peaked at #4 on the ST Hot 100 and spent over 10 weeks charting. It is certified 4x Platinum by Fancam RIAA, and was awarded Fancam of the Year at the August 2022 Fancam VMAs.

*Love At First Sight* was released as the album's second single on August 17, 2022, following its official announcement a week earlier. The single was met with immediate acclaim, some even dubbing it Prisoner's best fancam. It was specifically praised for its upbeat, dance sound and for its showcase of Prisoner's editing skills. *Love At First Sight* peaked at #2 on the ST Hot 100, blocked from the top spot by Angelique and Ivan's *Candy. Love At First Sight* is currently certified Diamond by Fancam RIAA.

The third single, *Trance*, was released on October 26, 2022. A collaboration with Praise and Ivan, *Trance* was released following a series of cryptic and anonymous teasers on Luna Records' website. The fancam was released to rave reviews, with the Industry complimenting its structure, aesthetic, editing and blend of the three artists' unique styles. *Trance* broke the records for biggest debut week for a fancam and biggest single week views for a fancam upon its release, debuting at #1 on the ST Hot 100 with over 1.1 million views. It went on to top the ST Hot 100 for 3 non-consecutive weeks so far, and is certified 5x Diamond/56x Platinum for selling over 2.8 million units, making it the best selling fancam of all time.

The album's title track was released as a promotional single on November 30, 2022 following a series of radio takeovers and broadcasts across the globe. *For The Record* was praised for its visuals and sound, and was included on several Lavish Radio playlists upon release. It peaked at #3 on the ST Hot 100, and became the first promotional single to ever top the Radio Top 10.

*Put The Needle On It* is set to be released as the album's 4th single, impacting pop and dance radio on January 9, 2023.

### Track Listing

1. *Put The Needle On It*
2. Music
3. *Can't Get You Out of My Head*
4. *Trance* (with Praise and Ivan)
5. SpeakerPhone
6. Barbie Girl (with Alice)
7. Piece of Time
8. I'm Good
9. *Love At First Sight*
10. *For The Record*
11. Lightning From Up Above (with Hybrid)
12. Love Affair (with Rocket Number Nine)
13. BPM