The Sellout, released in 2010, saw Macy Gray working outside the major label system, delivering a collection of funk and soul-inflected tracks. This album marked her debut on the boutique label Artistry Music.
- The album was Gray's seventh studio release and her first for Artistry Music. It featured guest appearances from artists like Romany Malco and Jeff Lorber. The album produced the single "Beauty in the World."
- The album was produced by Macy Gray herself, along with her frequent collaborator Darryl Swann. It was recorded in Los Angeles, California. The album reached number 40 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
- Released in mid-2010, The Sellout came after a period where Gray had explored different musical avenues, including jazz on her 2007 album "Dream." This album returned to a more contemporary R&B and soul sound.
Macy Gray is a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive raspy voice and eclectic musical style, blending soul, R&B, and pop. In 2010, she was releasing music on her own label, 429 Records, after a period of label changes following her initial breakout success.
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