One Time (Cherish song)

"One Time"
Single by Cherish
ReleasedFebruary 24, 2017
Recorded2016
GenreR&B
Length3:41
LabelFree The Lyrics
Songwriter(s)Fallon King, Felisha King
Cherish singles chronology
"Amnesia"
(2008)
"One Time"
(2017)
"Self Destruction"
(2017)

"One Time" is a song by American girl group Cherish released as the lead single from their upcoming third studio album.

Background

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During a Facebook Live video on December 19, 2016, Fallon and Felisha King confirmed they were back in the studio recording new music as Cherish.[1] On February 5, 2017, Cherish revealed a new album would be coming very soon and they would be releasing four singles back-to-back announcing the first single would be called "One Time".[2] A preview of the song was released via their Instagram announcing the release date of the song, "Thank you for all of the love and support! Your response has been truly appreciated. We'll be sending out exclusive content and info on our upcoming single, #OneTime. Just subscribe to our newsletter via the link in our bio. Always, Cherish".[3]

Composition

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Lyrically, "One Time" finds Cherish attempting to seduce a man who's already in another relationship.[4] The song was described by SoulBounce as a "slow jam."[4]

Release

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The song was released on February 24, 2017, through Free The Lyrics.[5] it was rumored to be the lead single from their third album (and first since 2008's The Truth), slated for a 2017 release date.[6] The group also announced that they planned to release a string of new singles after "One Time."[4] The next single, "Self Destruction," was released about a month later.[7]

Track listing

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Digital download[5][8]
No.TitleLength
1."One Time"3:41

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref
United States February 24, 2017 Digital download Free The Lyrics [5]
United Kingdom [8]

References

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  1. ^ "Cherish on Facebook December 19, 2016". Facebook. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Cherish on Facebook "We're live! Are you ready for the Cherish Album Sneak Peek?"". Facebook. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Cherish on Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  4. ^ a b c Cakes, B. "Is Cherish Really Back Or Is This A 'One Time' Thing?". SoulBounce. Kimberly Shines Media. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  5. ^ a b c "One Time - Single by Cherish on Apple Music". iTunes Store (U.S.). Retrieved 24 February 2017.
  6. ^ "Cherish Returns With New Single "One Time"". Singer's Room. Purlue. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  7. ^ "New Music from Cherish!". Official Cherish. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  8. ^ a b "One Time - Single by Cherish on Apple Music". iTunes Store (UK). Retrieved 24 February 2017.