Inside Out (Kat DeLuna album)

Inside Out is the second studio album by American singer Kat DeLuna. It was released exclusively to Belgium, France, Poland and Japan between November 5, 2010 and July 13, 2011. DeLuna released a buzz single, "Unstoppable", before the lead single of the album, "Push Push". It was officially released on April 16, 2010. The album was commercially successful in Belgium, debuting and peaking at number 16 on the official album's chart. The second single, "Party O'Clock" was released before November 5, 2010. A third single, "Dancing Tonight", was released on February 22, 2011 and became the #1 record on the Billboard Dance Charts in the United States. DeLuna released the fifth single from the album, "Drop It Low". "Boom Boom (Tequila)" was released as the sixth and final single from the album, It was exclusively released in Japan only.

In 2007, DeLuna released her debut album 9 Lives through Epic Records. Blending contemporary contemporary R&B, pop, Latin, and dancehall influences, an eclectic sound she described as "electro dance,"^[1] it was primarily produced by RedOne and spawned three singles, including "Whine Up featuring Elephant Man, which became her breakthrough hit, reaching the top ten in Belgium in France, while also peaking at number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Hot Dance Club Play. Although the album debuted at number 58 on the US Billboard 200 and underperformed commercially in the United States,^[2] it achieved stronger results internationally, reaching the top 20 in several European markets and earning a silver certification in France.^[3]

In October 2008, DeLuna announced her departure from Epic Records and commenced work on a follow-up to 9 Lives, initially scheduled for release in mid-2009 through Universal Motown.^[4] For the project, DeLuna was approached by 18-year-old Belgian producer Andras Vleminckx who initially contacted her via Twitter and was later granted a backstage meeting during one of her performances in Belgium.^[1] After presenting her with a CD of original beats, he secured her interest and was subsequently enlisted to collaborate on the album.^[1] The pair continued to develop the project remotely during her tour, working together through sessions conducted via Skype.^[1] Apart from Vleminckx, DeLuna reteamed with RedOne to work on several songs for Inside Out, with Tyrone Edmond and Troy "Radio" Johnson also contributing.^[5]

• "Unstoppable" – the first and only promotional single, released 22 January 2009.
• "Push Push" – the lead single, released 16 April 2010.
• "Party O'Clock" – the third single, released 22 October 2010.
• "Dancing Tonight" – the fourth single, released 22 February 2011.
• "Drop It Low" – First single from the Japanese version of the album, released 10 May 2011.
• "Boom Boom (Tequila)" – Second single from the Japanese version of the album, released 5 July 2011.

Inside Out attained moderate chart success in select European territories, though it performed notably below the commercial levels of her previous album, 9 Lives. The album was first released in Europe on November 5, 2010, Universal Motown. It achieved its strongest performance in the Flemish region of Belgium, peaking at number 16 on the Ultratop Flanders albums chart.^[6] In the Walloon region, it reached number 76 on the Ultratop Wallonia chart.^[7] The album also entered the French Albums Chart, where it attained a peak position of number 114.^[8] In Japan, Inside Out was released on July 13, 2011, by Mahattan Recordings and peaked at number 47 on the Oricon Albums Chart.^[9]