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Charlotte
A black-and-white close-up of a young woman with blonde hair, with the name "Charlotte" written across her face in black paint or ink.
EP by
Charlotte Lawrence
ReleasedMarch 5, 2021 (2021-03-05)
Length22:12
LabelAtlantic
Producer
Charlotte Lawrence chronology
Young
(2018) 		Charlotte
(2021) 		Somewhere
(2025)
Singles from Charlotte
  1. "Talk You Down"
    Released: January 8, 2021
  2. "You"
    Released: March 1, 2021

Charlotte is the second extended play by American singer-songwriter Charlotte Lawrence. It was released on March 5, 2021, via Atlantic Records. The album features two singles: "Talk You Down," released on January 8, 2021, as the lead single, and "You," released on March 1, 2021.

Background

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Charlotte Lawrence released her debut extended play Young in 2018 through Human Re Sources.[1] After publicly revealing her COVID-19 diagnosis in March to urge fans to self-isolate,[2][3] the singer spent the remainder of lockdown productively, completing her album. Reflecting on the experience, she shared that quarantine allowed her to finish numerous unfinished songs and fully complete the album, joking that with everything done, it might be time to pick up new hobbies — "Maybe I'll become a rapper."[4] Lawrence spent over two and a half years working on her self-titled EP, describing it as a reflection of her personal growth and experiences during that time. The seven-track project features production from notable figures including Busbee, Charlie Puth, Happy Perez, Jason Evigan, Louis Bell, Louis Schoorl, Mag, Ojivolta, Ryan Daly, and Andrew Watt. In a heartfelt message, Lawrence expressed deep gratitude to her collaborators, calling the EP "painfully special" and praising the creative bonds formed throughout its making. She paid a special tribute to the late producer Busbee, honoring both their friendship and the emotional resonance of their collaboration on the track "Rx."[5]

On April 9, 2021, the singer released an acoustic, performance-focused EP, offering reinterpretations that contrast with her studio recordings.[6]

Release and promotion

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Ahead of the EP's release, Lawrence shared several standalone singles, including "Joke's on You", "Slow Motion", and "The End". In 2018, she also gained wider attention through her feature on Yungblud's 13 Reasons Why soundtrack single "Falling Skies".[4][7] Another single, "Navy Blue", was released prior to the EP and initially presumed to be part of the project, but was ultimately left off the final tracklist.[8]

Following the release of "Navy Blue", which preceded the EP but was ultimately not included in its tracklist, Lawrence announced a tour scheduled to begin in November 2019.[9] The tour followed a period of increased public activity, including her U.S. television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on March 4.[10]

Singles

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"Talk You Down" was released on January 8, 2021, as the lead single from the EP.[11] Reflecting on the track, Lawrence explained the importance of open communication during difficult times: "Everyone deals with their emotions in different ways… Talking with someone about how you feel is a perfect way to get through any emotional experience."[2][12] The second single from the EP, "You", was released on March 1, 2021.[10][13]

Composition

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The song "Why Do You Love Me?" reflects her engagement with dark pop, combining emotionally introspective lyrics with upbeat melodies.[14]

Track listing

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Charlotte – Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Talk You Down"
  • Watt
  • Ojivolta[a]
2:36
2."You"
  • Lawrence
  • Watt
Watt3:40
3."Sin X Secret"
3:13
4."Slow Motion"
3:03
5."Cowboys"
3:58
6."Rx"
2:51
Total length:22:12
Charlotte – Digital download edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
7."Why Do You Love Me"
  • Watt
  • Puth
  • Bell
2:51

Notes

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  • [a] signifies co-producer.

References

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  1. ^ "Young – EP by Charlotte Lawrence". iTunes Store (United States). June 22, 2018. Archived from the original on July 15, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Valentine, Claire (January 8, 2021). "Charlotte Lawrence Breaks Down Her New Single "Talk You Down"". Nylon. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Reilly, Nick (March 19, 2020). "US singer Charlotte Lawrence diagnosed with coronavirus". NME. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Trendell, Andrew (July 24, 2020). "Charlotte Lawrence shares new single 'Slow Motion' and teases "therapeutic" album". NME. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  5. ^ Mosk, Mitch (March 5, 2021). "Interview: Charlotte Lawrence Bates All in Her Intimate & Breathtaking 'Charlotte' EP". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  6. ^ Murray, Robin (April 9, 2021). "Track of the Day 9/4 – Charlotte Lawrence". Clash. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  7. ^ Lavin, Will (January 8, 2021). "Charlotte Lawrence shares breezy new single 'Talk You Down'". NME. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  8. ^ Chappell, Briony (September 27, 2019). "Charlotte Lawrence drops another alt-pop heavy-hitter with "Navy Blue"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  9. ^ Munro, Natalie (September 27, 2019). "Rising Singer (And Kaia's BFF) Charlotte Lawrence On The Power Of Hard Work". Vogue UK. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Patrick, Clarke (March 1, 2021). "Charlotte Lawrence shares slow-burning new ballad 'You'". NME. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  11. ^ Harper, Bethan (January 8, 2021). "Today's Song: Can Charlotte Lawrence's New Single "Talk You Down"?". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  12. ^ Murray, Robin (January 8, 2021). "Charlotte Lawrence's 'Talk You Down' Deals with Strong Emotions". Clash. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  13. ^ Wescott, Andrew (March 1, 2021). "Charlotte Lawrence has shared a brand new single 'You'". Dork. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  14. ^ Murray, Robin (July 9, 2019). "Charlotte Lawrence Asks: 'Why Do You Love Me?'". Clash. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
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