Cheryl Cole New Album: 13 Facts We've CONFIRMED So Far
It's the moment all true #soldiers have been waiting for, Cheryl Cole's new songs. When is Cheryl's album released, who will feature on her new music and is she doing a UK tour in 2014? Check out what we know about album number four so far...
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1. 1. The lead single is called 'Crazy Stupid Love' and is released on 20th July
Cheryl stopped by Capital to confirm the news and give the song its first play, as well as confirming Tinie Tempah features on the track.
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2. 2. Cheryl's revelling in her pop roots... as well as bringing along an "urban twist"!
The UK superstar told Capital the video for 'Crazy Stupid Love' will have an urban flavour, can we expect the same from #AlbumFour? Picture: Instagram
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3. 3. There'll be even MORE sexy artwork to go along with the album and future singles
And that's DEFINITELY a good thing for all the #Soldiers out there eager for more of our Cheryl. Picture: Instagram
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4. 4. Will.i.am likely WON'T be on the record... Cheryl's stepping out solo!
While stopping by Capital, Cheryl said she had opted to skip teaming up with will.i.am so she could focus on being a solo star this time around. Picture: Xposure
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5. 5. The NEW album is coming around November time this year!
The 'Under The Sun' singer confirmed in a recent interview that she is looking to launch the new record by November this year. Mark your calendars now Soldiers!
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6. 6. Song lyrics that reflect what Cheryl's been through the past two years?
From saying goodbye to her Girls Aloud bandmates to new romances coming and going, as always it's been a rollercoaster for Ms. Cole so expect this to be reflected in the lyrics for the new record. Picture: Instagram
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7. 7. Cheryl on the DRUMS?!!!
This is a cheeky one, but after Chezza posted this snap from the recording studio we can't help but hold out from a drum solo from our favourite UK superstar.
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8. 8. There WON'T be a UK tour this yet... but hold out for 2015
As the album won't be dropping until November time, and with her commitments to The X Factor UK, Cheryl told Capital's Max that a tour isn't on the cards until next year... but that she CANNOT wait to get back on the road.
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9. 9. Even MORE superstar guests... including Tinie Tempah
Cheryl's not shy of a few showbiz pals to jump in for a guest spot when she needs them, and with Tinie already confirmed as a featured artist on 'Crazy Stupid Love', look for even MORE big names to be announced in the coming months. Picture: Cheryl Cole/Instagram
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10. 10. The songwriting influence of her former bandmates in Girls Aloud
The 'Call My Name' star has already confirmed that former band member Nicola Roberts has been writing with her in the studio, so hopefully a bit of the old Girls Aloud flavour will creep into her new release. Picture: Instagram
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11. 11. Cheryl's back on The X Factor UK this year... could she reference her 'frenemy' Simon?
With Cheryl confirmed for a return to The X Factor judging panel for 2014, it's only logical to think that she might make a tongue-in-cheek reference to her love-hate relationship with the music mogul.
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12. 12. It's her first album since 2012... and she NEVER likes to do things twice!
It's hard to believe it's been almost two years since Cheryl launched 'A Million Lights', but fans hoping for a repeat of the huge record shouldn't hold out much hope, Cheryl is looking to make a new impact with #AlbumFour.
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13. 13. A hint of Eminem's trademark angst?
Cheryl's said to have been writing some of the new album material with Jesse Shatkin, MoZella and Jon Bellion… responsible for Eminem's megahit 'The Monster'. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire