''Xposed'' is the third studio album by Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., released on digital platforms on June 27, 2012, by Hummingbird Music. The physical edition of the album was released on July 5, 2012, while a limited special edition was made available on July 10 in Hong Kong. The album's material contains tracks recorded in both

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, with minor phrases in English. Its lyrics were penned entirely by G.E.M. whilst production was handled by various composers including G.E.M. and Lupo Groinig. Musically, ''Xposed'' is primarily a pop album with elements of

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and R&B. It spawned several singles, including the hit "

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Someday I'll Fly "Someday I'll Fly" is a song by Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., serving as the first single for her third studio album, ''Xposed'' (2012). It was released via Digital download (music), digital download and Streaming media, streaming through H ...

", "What Have U Done", "Oh Boy". Commercially, the album saw success in Asia and reached the number one position on the HKRMA album chart in Hong Kong for two consecutive weeks. In support of the album, G.E.M. embarked on the X.X.X. Live Tour in April 2013, travelling across Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. It spanned 73 shows and attracted over 800,000 people.

Background and release

''Xposed'' chronicled G.E.M.'s growth experience and life insights since her last album, '' My Secret'' (2010). During this time, she experienced the illness of her grandmother as well as work and emotional pressure. G.E.M. cut her long hair and adopted a "rock" aesthetic as a gesture of a transformative chapter in her artistry. The album was released digitally on June 27, 2012, while the physical edition was released in several countries in Asia on July 5, 2012. A limited special edition of the album was released exclusively in Hong Kong on July 10.

Commercial performance

After its official release on July 5, the album reached number one on the sales charts of major record stores in Hong Kong, including HMV and CD Warehouse. In the first week after its release, ''Xposed'' reached number one on the Hong Kong Record Merchants Association (HKRMA) album chart, with the second and third places occupied by

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, respectively. It remained atop the sales chart for a second week.

Accolades

The album was awarded the Best Selling Mandarin Album at the 2012

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Hong Kong Top Sales Awards. It also brought G.E.M. her first Best Female Mandarin Singer nomination at

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in Taiwan, making her the youngest nominee ever for the category, at the age of 21. At the Metro Radio Hits Music Awards, ''Xposed'' won the Album of the Year award, while "

" won the Metro Power Song of the Year Award. "What Have U Done" was named one of the Top 10 Songs at the 2012 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards.

Promotion and live performances

In support of the album, G.E.M. embarked on her second concert tour, the X.X.X. Live Tour, in April 2013 with five consecutive shows at the

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. At the age of 21, she became the youngest Chinese singer to hold ten concerts at the venue. The tour spanned 73 shows in various countries in Asia, North America, Oceania, and Europe, and attracted 800,000 spectators in total.

Background and release

Commercial performance

Accolades

Promotion and live performances

Track listing

Charts

Release history

References