Kaleidoscope Dream is the second studio album by American R&B recording artist Miguel, released on September 25, 2012, by RCA Records. Miguel’s debut album, All I Want Is You, was released after a two-year delay on Jive Records. Miguel - Kaleidoscope Dream - Amazon. Coming off of two #1 R&B singles and a near gold debut on his break thru album All I Want Is You, Miguel is poised for.

• ' Released: August 7, 2012 • ' Released: September 18, 2012 • ' Released: March 3, 2013 Kaleidoscope Dream is the second by American recording artist, released on September 25, 2012,. After attaining commercial standing with his 2010 debut album, Miguel wanted to play a larger creative role in his music and principally produced and wrote Kaleidoscope Dream. He recorded most of the album at Platinum Sound Recording Studios in New York City and MJP Studios in Los Angeles, and worked with producers, and, among others. The music on Kaleidoscope Dream draws on R&B,,, and styles, as well as elements from and. The album's producers incorporated dense bass lines, buzzing synthesizers, and hazy, reverbed sounds in the songs, which deal mostly with sex, romance, and existential ideas.

Miguel titled Kaleidoscope Dream as a metaphor for life and wanted the songs to reflect his lifestyle and personality. Before Kaleidoscope Dream was released, Miguel previewed its songs through a series of free. It was also promoted with three singles, including his biggest hit to date ', and his touring in North America and Europe during 2012 to 2013.

The album debuted at number three on the with first-week sales of 71,000 copies, and by June 2015, it had sold 535,000 copies. Kaleidoscope Dream received widespread acclaim from critics, who praised its eccentric style and Miguel's singing and songwriting. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Background [ ] After it was shelved by for two years, Miguel released his debut album in November 2010. It sold poorly at first and was underpromoted by Jive, amid the label's dissolution.

However, as its singles attained radio airplay and Miguel toured in its promotion, the album became a and helped him garner an audience and commercial standing. He also garnered a following with his fervent concert performances. After Jive was shut down and absorbed by, Miguel acquired a new marketing team to develop himself as more than a typical artist, having felt pigeonholed into being marketed as one by Jive. He said that the experience of balancing creativity and on his first album made him more confident in his approach on Kaleidoscope Dream.

Miguel sought to reintroduce himself artistically with the album. Inspired by his more alternative musical influences, he wanted to change the sound and expectations of R&B songs on urban radio. He explained the album's title as 'a metaphor for our life; everyone has their own Kaleidoscope Dream, it is the life that they project and it is the life that they are solidifying with their conscious decision and their subconscious feelings.' Miguel also said that the album represents the fantasies that are conveyed through dreams, which he felt embody 'the purest form of fantasy we unleash through our subconscious. The truest freedom we can experience. Totally unrepressed and totally creative.'