Black Sheep (Dean Brody song)
"Black Sheep" | ||||
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Single by Dean Brody | ||||
from the EP Black Sheep | ||||
Released | August 21, 2019 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:16 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Dean Brody | |||
Producer(s) | Matt Rovey | |||
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"Black Sheep" is a song written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Dean Brody. It was the fourth single and title track off his extended play Black Sheep.[1]
Background[]
Brody wrote "Black Sheep" based on personal experience. He said he "often felt like an outsider" at times in his life, both as a child in church, and as an adult being a musician.[2] It was partially inspired by his decision to pursue a career in music.[3] Brody wrote the song in Nashville, where he was living at the time.[4]
Critical reception[]
"Black Sheep" received generally positive reviews. Nanci Dagg of Canadian Beats Media referred to the track as a "boot-stomping" with an "upbeat tempo [and] meaning that people can relate to".[4] Annie Reuter of Billboard said the song had "inspiring lyrics".[2] Melissa Novacaska of Exclaim! noted the song had a "gospel ring to it".[5]
Music video[]
The official music video for "Black Sheep" premiered exclusively on Billboard on July 29, 2019.[2] The video was shot in Nashville, Tennessee and directed by Brian Vaughn.[6]
Chart performance[]
"Black Sheep" reached a peak of number 5 on the Billboard Canada Country chart dated November 30, 2019.[7]
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Canada Country (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
References[]
- ^ "'Dean Brody Releases Anticipated EP, Black Sheep, and new single in Advance of Fall Tour". Open Road Recordings. April 26, 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Dean Brody Sings For the Outsiders On 'Black Sheep': Exclusive". Billboard. July 29, 2019.
- ^ Owen, Randy (August 21, 2019). "Dean Brody's New Single, New Album and New Tour". 101.1 Country. Rogers Media.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Dagg, Nanci (August 16, 2019). "Two extraordinary things are going on for Dean Brody – the announcement of his fall tour and the release of his new single, "Black Sheep"". Canadian Beats Media.
- ^ Novacaska, Melissa (April 24, 2019). "Dean Brody - Black Sheep". Exclaim!.
- ^ "Dean Brody Releases 'Black Sheep' Music Video". Top Country. August 1, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for November 30, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2021.(subscription required)
- ^ "Dean Brody Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
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- Dean Brody songs
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