Black Sheep (Dean Brody song)

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"Black Sheep"
Single by Dean Brody
from the EP Black Sheep
ReleasedAugust 21, 2019 (2019-08-21)
GenreCountry
Length3:16
Label
Songwriter(s)Dean Brody
Producer(s)Matt Rovey
Dean Brody singles chronology
"Whiskey in a Teacup"
(2019) 		"Black Sheep"
(2019) 		"Can't Help Myself"
(2020)

"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
Canada Country (Billboard)[8] 5

References[]

  1. ^ "'Dean Brody Releases Anticipated EP, Black Sheep, and new single in Advance of Fall Tour". Open Road Recordings. April 26, 2019.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Dean Brody Sings For the Outsiders On 'Black Sheep': Exclusive". Billboard. July 29, 2019.
  3. ^ Owen, Randy (August 21, 2019). "Dean Brody's New Single, New Album and New Tour". 101.1 Country. Rogers Media.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Novacaska, Melissa (April 24, 2019). "Dean Brody - Black Sheep". Exclaim!.
  6. ^ "Dean Brody Releases 'Black Sheep' Music Video". Top Country. August 1, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  7. ^ "Canada Country chart for November 30, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2021.(subscription required)
  8. ^ "Dean Brody Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
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