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 Released: 10 February 2015 Recorded: 2014 - 2015 Length: 48:25Label: Five Pesky KidsGenre(s): Pop, Synth-pop, Electronic, AlternativeProducer(s): Seven Four, David Kosten, Jared Nevo, MakeAScene, Deneil, Riley Hamilton, Paris RobersonWriter(s): Tiffany Mackenzie, Jared Nevo, David Kosten BackgroundComing off an impressive 2014, Tiffany Mackenzie, also known as Nova, has set her sites on taking the Pop world by storm and plans to do so with her debut album, "Morning After." It all kicked off on April 25th, 2014 when her track, "Cheerleader" made its way onto the internet via SoundCloud and suddenly became an instant favorite. Fans were kept in the dark as to who the singer was behind the infectious track but soon was revealed to be a new British singer by the name of Nova. Even though the song never charted, it became one of the most downloaded and shared tracks from the website. 2 months later, she sat down with PopJustice and revealed more about herself, including being Victoria Rios', you may know her as Glamazon, step-sister but she didn't want to be given any special treatment or just be seen as her "little sister." On the 25th of May, she released her debut single, "Daze" and also announced she was signed to Five Pesky Kids, Weekend's recording label, for a 2 album deal. The single was highly praised but was also criticized for being "too different" as if the singer were "trying too hard." She wasted no time heading into the studio to work on her debut EP. She had been the most buzzed about new artist and a few months later in October, she reminded everyone why with the release of the album's second single, "Kill My Buzz," a disco-influenced track which references drinking. This track was also highly praised as she ventured out into a different sound that wasn't being heard on the radio today. She performed the single and a few other tracks at the first annual "Fall Festival," which was a 3 day concert including top names in the industry. Nova's performance was one of the most praised and talked about on social media for her excellent vocals and raw emotions while delivering her singles.
In between recording, her music came to a halt when she entered the infamous reality show, "Celebrity Big Brother" and became the fourth season's winner. It came down to her and The Stat Nerd's Christopher Hudson. Both ended up out lasting their competition but it was Nova who walked away as the official winner. She was noted as one of the most popular and likeable characters for her honest and fun nature on the show. As soon as the show ended however, Nova headed back into the studio and finished up her EP which then was announced to become an album instead. "I had written so much while inside the house that I extended the EP. It was the perfect time to really feel what I was writing, you know? I felt so much during that show that people didn't really know so I wrote it down. I know many people were doing that but I often hid when I was writing. You only saw me maybe twice? I think? But yeah, some of the songs come from that moment and the rest are from years ago."
The album was announced to be released on January 27th, via Five Pesky Kids and would be accompanied by a mini tour which will feature 10 dates, 5 in US and 5 in UK. She was also announced as one of Girl Spice's supporting acts on their world tour. "It was crazy, I loved Girl Spice growing up! They were everything to me. They got me through some tough times, I guess. Heartbreaks and just having fun in general so it's a dream to be on the road with them."
Along with the pre order of the album, fans will get another track, "Tasty," unlocked from the album as an instant download.Composition"What makes the album fun is, it's sort of a concept album really. All the songs are all about the same thing but different emotions to it. The idea of the album was to be one giant story." The album focuses on a one night stand, from the point of view of Nova. "'Morning After' is a few songs I created with the mindset of being with someone for just a short time, literally until the morning after we met. It's love but only for such a short time which I think makes it all the more special and interesting. There's no epic love story or anything but rather the feelings of what could happen in 24 hours to two people who fall really fast for each other and it seems, at least the songs make it seem, this 'love' is something that's been happening for so long. I guess I wanted to write about the idea that love can just be so instant and so quick that you don't even realize it and before long it's gone. It really was just so fast but it was nice. I sort of relate it with fame, you can have it and enjoy it and it feels like the best thing in the world, but it can be gone in a blink of an eye. I feel like I'm going to enjoy every second of what's happened to me because a lot of doors have been opened for me, a lot of chances for me to get my voice out there. But really, my album is a set of stories and experiences of me and a guy falling into this weird and chaotic love and it just sort of spiraled down. There was no happy ending at all. There's some fun songs in there, while it was fun for a bit but then it got serious, like the middle part of the album, and it became sort of sad and depressing because you quickly realize it won't end well. Everything was just not meant to be and that's just how it is.
Working with Scar was incredible. He really gets me and knows what I would like. It's weird because prior to recording, we had never met or anything but I knew him and "Hey Lolita" because they are one of my favorite groups and inspirations. I just felt a close attachment as we recorded because he just understood. I worked with different producers who specialized in something a little different from the rest so it shows on my album. It wasn't meant to be a record that would be mainstream or anything. There's a lot of indie influence but it's very organic. It's different and challenging but fun. We sat in the studio for hours and at the same time he was recording his album too but he was amazing. I adore Scar so much. In the album, there's different themes but the constant one is love and trying to make sense of things. I think I'll treasure this album for a long time since it's so personal and real. There's nothing fake about this album or these songs at all."
Musically, the album stays in the Pop lane but also dabs into Alternative and Electronic elements while giving hints of R&B, Rock, and Indie. One of the most noticeable tracks "But Everything's Alright" also features chillwave and ambient type sounds and beats with Nova's dreary and sultry vocals. The album follows a timeline and begins with Nova meeting a guy and the two becoming entranced with one another, drinking and having fun and then eventually sleeping together. "It feels like it's happening in the time span of weeks and months but it's literally 24 hours and nothing more. I like to say that sometimes women make more out of a relationship than what it is and that's the case here but both of them fell really deep into each other. It's scary to know that you can feel all this in a matter of hours and then feel so lost when it's over." Another stand out track, the rock/alternative track, "Eat Your Heart Out," which signifies her anger at not having her feelings being shared mutually. "It really is one of those tracks where it's like, 'Well fuck you if you don't like me. I'm amazing' and I just wanted it to sound like sad but also like I was picking myself up. Towards the end of the album, I get more sarcastic and cocky and I'm not just whining about it anymore. I'm freeing myself. It's the little things like that which make the record seem like anyone can get it, not just women."Track List SinglesDaze (Released: May 26th, 2014) [Debuted #12; Peaked #7] Kill My Buzz (Released: October 16th, 2014) [Debuted #1; Peaked #1] Promotional SinglesTasty (Released January 10th)  Edited by user 05 February 2015 04:18:39(UTC)
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