"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]
| "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 | |||
| Dean Brody singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editBrody 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
edit"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
editThe 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
edit"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
edit- ^ "'Dean Brody Releases Anticipated EP, Black Sheep, and new single in Advance of Fall Tour". Open Road Recordings. April 26, 2019. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.