Elevation (Anggun album)

Elevation is the fourth international studio album by Indonesian singer-songwriter, Anggun. The album was released with the same title for the English-language version and the French-language version. The album was certified Gold Export Award for its sales outside France.

Elevation
English version artwork
Studio album by Anggun
Released	20 October 2008
Recorded	2007-2008
Genre	Hip hop R&B dance-pop
Length	48:45 (English version) 47:43 (French version)
Label	Heben Music
Producer	Tefa & Masta
Anggun chronology
Best-Of (2006) Elevation (2008) Echoes (2011)
Singles from Elevation
"Crazy" Released: June 30, 2008

Background

After a long year from "Luminescence" era, a third successful studio album, certified gold in France and abroad, the Indonesian singer feels more than ever. "I didn't, at all, feel like the weaker sex. Well, a woman is rich. We live more things psychologically and emotionally. We can do many things at once and we must be proud," said Anggun.

"Elevation" is a new ambitious project, which exposed the sensuality of Anggun on urban unexpected rhythms, produced by Tefa & Masta (several songs are co-written by Diam's, Sniper, Sinik, Kool Shen, Rohff, and Sako) and including prestigious collaborations with Pras of the Fugees, Sinik, Big Ali, and also Tunisiano. "I appreciated the urban music but the world of hip-hop in me remains unknown," said Indonesian singer, referring to the period preceding his meeting with thunderbolt Tefa & Masta. "I was fan of the last album of Nelly Furtado, and I found her amazing musical evolution was successful. Surprise while continuing to provide what is expected of me. I like to cover their tracks as I did with DJ Cam for example."

In preparation for "Elevation", Anggun has worked hard in the studio for nearly two years, in an exceptional because at the same time she also gave birth to her daughter, Kirana. "Because of my situation, the album was built in the softness and serenity," said Anggun. "It was pretty easy for finally work together. It was initially chosen themes music loops that we finally created in the studio. Then we composed melodies. It was all new to me, I've never worked like this before. It was a big challenge and I love the final result."

Composition

Elevation became Anggun's first French release to be fully co-written by her. Anggun was assisted by Jmi Sissoko in writing and studio work. Together, they shared their values of integrity, respect, family and demand. "It was like a family, I've never experienced something so intense, such an understanding at personal and professional". Anggun then decided to employ members of her new musical family on her papers, including French rappers. The singer was surrounded by Tunisiano ("Plus Forte") and Sako dog Flaw ("Rien à écrire", "Si je t'emmène", "Tentation").

After the latter, a slameuse, Julie Grignon, who brought sweetness and candor to original title "J'ignorais tout", Anggun has even offered the prestigious collaborations with Pras of the Fugees and Big Ali, not to mention a participation with the guitarist Järvelä Bruno, a member of rock band French Indochina, on the original song "Plus forte". "Cette Nuit" expresses a voluptuous sensuality, "Si Tu L'avoues" offers a strong statement of love, "Le Temps Perdu" presents a painful admission of failure, while "Eden in Her Eyes" marks a break on a folk acoustic guitar in honor of her daughter, Kirana.

Track listing

French version

All tracks are written by Anggun with others noted

Élévation – Double-album edition (Disc 1)^[1] / French standard edition^[2]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"J'ignorais tout" (featuring Sinik)	Julie Grignon Jmi Sissoko Wealstarr	4:22
2.	"Si tu l'avoues"	Grignon Wealstarr	3:59
3.	"Hymne à la vie"	Denis Clavaud Nadine Legat Sissoko	4:24
4.	"Rien à écrire"	Sako Sissoko	4:13
5.	"Le bluffeur" (interlude)	Cyril Montana	0:23
6.	"Si je t'emmène" (featuring Pras Michel)	Michel Sako Sissoko Stromae	3:39
7.	"Plus forte" (featuring Big Ali)	Masta Sissoko Tefa Tunisiano	3:33
8.	"Cette nuit"	Sako Sissoko Wealstarr	3:43
9.	"Tentation"	K-Reen Sako Wealstarr	3:18
10.	"Le temps perdu"	Damien Sissoko Wealstarr	3:28
11.	"Est-ce un hasard?"	Grignon Barði Jóhannsson	3:44
12.	"Selamat Tidur" (interlude)		0:38
13.	"Eden in Her Eyes"	Masta Tefa	4:32
14.	"Un jour sur terre"	Evelyne Kral Masta Tefa	3:47
Total length:			47:43

All tracks are written by Anggun and Wealstarr

Élévation – French iTunes Store deluxe edition (bonus tracks)^[3]

No.	Title	Length
15.	"Si tu l'avoues" (Music Video)	3:48
16.	"Si tu l'avoues" (Laurent Wolf Club Mix)	5:47
17.	"Si tu l'avoues" (Tomer G & Roi Tochner Club Mix)	8:27
18.	"Si tu l'avoues" (Laurent Wolf Radio Edit)	3:17
19.	"Si tu l'avoues" (Tomer G & Roi Tochner Radio Edit)	4:13
20.	"Crazy" (Laurent Wolf Club Mix)	5:47
21.	"Crazy" (Tomer G & Roi Tochner Club Mix)	8:29
22.	"Crazy" (Tomer G & Roi Tochner Radio Edit)	4:13
23.	"Crazy" (Radio Edit)	3:57

English version

All tracks are written by Anggun with others noted

Elevation – Double-album edition (Disc 2)^[1]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"A Change"	Sissoko Wealstarr	3:05
2.	"Crazy"	Wealstarr	4:21
3.	"Seize the Moment"	Clavaud Sissoko	4:24
4.	"No Song"	Sissoko	4:13
5.	"My Man" (featuring Pras Michel)	Michel Sissoko Stromae	3:39
6.	"Stronger" (featuring Big Ali)	Masta Sissoko Tefa	3:33
7.	"Give It to Love"	Sissoko Wealstarr	3:43
8.	"Hide and Run"	K-Reen Wealstarr	3:18
9.	"Divine"	Sissoko Wealstarr	3:28
10.	"Is It a Sign?"	Jóhannsson	3:44
11.	"World"	Masta Tefa	3:49
12.	"Si tu l'avoues" (Laurent Wolf Radio Edit)	Grignon Wealstarr	3:17
13.	"Si tu l'avoues" (Tomer G & Roi Tochner Radio Edit)	Grignon Wealstarr	4:11
Total length:			48:45

All tracks are written by Anggun with others noted

Elevation – Asian edition^[4]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"A Change"	Sissoko Wealstarr	3:05
2.	"Jadi Milikmu (Crazy)"	Wealstarr	4:18
3.	"Sebelum Berhenti (Seize The Moment)"	Clavaud Sissoko	4:23
4.	"Berganti Hati (No Song)"	Sissoko	4:13
5.	"My Man" (featuring Pras Michel)	Michel Sissoko Stromae	3:39
6.	"Stronger" (featuring Big Ali)	Sissoko Tefa Masta	3:32
7.	"Give It to Love"	Sissoko Wealstarr	3:42
8.	"Hide and Run"	Kreen Wealstarr	3:17
9.	"Divine"	Wealstarr Sissoko	3:28
10.	"Is It a Sign?"	Jóhannsson	3:42
11.	"Selamat Tidur" (interlude)		0:41
12.	"Eden in Her Eyes"	Tefa Masta	4:32
13.	"World"	Tefa Masta	3:47
14.	"Crazy" (Laurent Wolf Radio Edit)	Wealstarr	4:18
15.	"Stronger" (No Rap Version)	Sissoko Tefa Masta	3:32
16.	"Shine" (TV Song)	Morgan Visconti Rosi Golan	3:01
17.	"No Stress" (Laurent Wolf featuring Anggun)	Wolf Jeremy Hills Eric Carter	3:18

All tracks are written by Anggun with others noted

Elevation – Russian edition^[5]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"A Change"	Sissoko Wealstarr	3:05
2.	"Crazy"	Wealstarr	4:21
3.	"Seize the Moment"	Clavaud Sissoko	4:24
4.	"О нас с тобой" (featuring Max Lorens)	Sissoko	4:13
5.	"My Man" (featuring Pras Michel)	Michel Sissoko Stromae	3:39
6.	"Stronger" (featuring Big Ali)	Sissoko Tefa Masta	3:32
7.	"Give It to Love"	Sissoko Wealstarr	3:42
8.	"Hide and Run"	Kreen Wealstarr	3:17
9.	"Divine"	Wealstarr Sissoko	3:28
10.	"Is It a Sign?"	Jóhannsson	3:42
11.	"World"	Tefa Masta	3:47
12.	"Saviour"	Kral Frédéric Jaffré	3:44
13.	"I'll Be Alright"	Alice L.B. Cyril Paulus	3:07
14.	"Saviour" (Teetoff's Dance Radio Edit)	Jean-Pierre Taïeb	3:50
15.	"In Your Mind"	Taïeb	3:28
16.	"Crazy" (Tomer G. & Roi Tochner Radio Edit)	Wealstarr	4:11
17.	"No Song"	Sissoko	4:13

Singles

French singles

1. "Si Tu L'avoues" (First single from the album)
2. "Si Je T'emmene" (featuring Pras Michel)

International singles

1. "Crazy" (English version of "Si Tu L'avoues") - International first single
2. "My Man"

Singles released in Indonesia:

1. "Jadi Milikmu (Crazy)" - #1 in Indonesian Airplay Chart and #1 in Indonesian Singles Chart
2. "Berganti Hati" (Indonesian version of "No Song") - #10 in Indonesian Airplay Chart
3. "Sebelum Berhenti" (Indonesian version of "Seize the Moment") - #07 in Indonesian Airplay Chart and reached top 5 in many radio stations' charts in the region

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2008)	Peak position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)^[6]	86
French Albums (SNEP)^[7]	36
Indonesian Albums (ASIRI)^[8]	1

Certifications

Country (Provider)	Certifications
France (Bureau Export)	Gold Export^[9]
Indonesia (ASIRI)	7× Platinum^[10]

Release history

Region	Date	Label	Edition(s)	Format(s)
Belgium^[11]	20 October 2008	Heben Music, Warner Music Benelux	Élévation (French standard edition)	CD digital download
France^[2]		Heben Music, Warner Music France
Indonesia^[8]	1 December 2008	Sony Music Indonesia	Elevation (Indonesian edition)	CD
Malaysia^[12]	20 March 2009	Metadome Records
Russia^[5]	21 July 2009	Warner Music International	Elevation (Russian edition)

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