The 'Single Mix' of 'The Silence' appears on the 'Deluxe Edition' of your album, which also contains several brand new songs. Were you ever tempted to do something different release-wise - an EP perhaps? - or save the 'Deluxe' material for album two?
"Not at all. The songs I've got on the 'Deluxe Edition', I really wanted to be on the album in the first place, so I'm happy they've made it on now. In terms of album two, I've gone in a slightly different direction. It's not completely different but it's going to be a lot sexier and a lot more fun. None of the songs I've recorded that were meant for Overcome will make it onto album two."
Will there be a final single from the album or is this it?
"No, I think this is it! It was between 'Perfect' and 'The Silence' for the final single, but I went on Twitter and did an #AskAlex session and the fans wanted 'The Silence', so I had to give them what they wanted!"
How's work on album two going? "We're half-way there. I'm flying to New York in a week and six days to do some recording actually so it's all go, go, go! I'm trying to fit it in around doing promo and the tour, so I'm taking a break from recording for January, February and March and then going back to the studio."
Who are you working or hoping to work with on it?
"Absolutely RedOne! I'm also hoping for Bruno Mars, Stargate, Ne-Yo... who else?! Well, that's a few from my wish list just off the top of my head!"
Are you going to be heading to the US next year?
"Definitely hoping to! I'll not be moving anywhere but the plan is to take album two to the States. At the moment though, I'm concentrating on the UK and Ireland, Europe, Asia and Australia."
Of course, you'd have The X Factor USA to perform on over there when the time comes...
"Oh I'd love to, but that's totally up to Simon... that's Simon's call!"
YES
I would love her to duet with Bruno, they would make another great collabo
And I'm kindda getting sick of RedOne TBH so I hope he gives her something new, that song with Cobra was a mess
I hope she works with Alex Da Kid, I think they could make magic together
And Simon better reserve a spot for her on the X Factor
OMG American Idol finale is late may, i hope it is the way for XFACTOR. Alex then can premiere her SINGLE, n it'll be a SUMMER SMASH!
producers i want her to work wit :Alex Da kid, Stargate, The Runner, Dr LUke, Tricky n dream, Polow, Linday Perry(she needs some epic ballads)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> own US!
OMG 2 years old and I still get chills every time I watch
ALEX>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> every single xfactor WINNERS/FINALISTS.
hallelujah >>>>>>>>>>> all other xfactor winning songs! Leona comes second..............
her performance of UN-BREAK MY HEART give me goosbump every time i listen
I hope America embraces her with open arms.
I'm glad Overcome isn't being released here. As much as I love Alex, the album was NOT up to par with her talent. However, I do think Bad Boys, All Night Long, The Silence and maybe Overcome should be bonus tracks on the US version of the album. Hopefully this album is a little more urban pop & has more ballads