Bubblegum Black

Bubblegum Black is the second studio album by Jay Cole released November 13th, 2020.

Background and Conception
Bubblegum Black contains a few abandoned tracks from Wanderlust. Throughout the year of it being made it changed in style and conception greatly. The original title of the album was 'How To Be The Sea' and was filled with ballads and freeverse songs.

While the album was called How To Be The Sea, Cole played the tracks I Feel It All, Green Dress, New Jersey, West, Blonde, Kaley no. 2, Seahorse, December Blue and Of June for fans on livestreams, all of which were cut from the album.

Cole stated that he is planning on using all the songs for the next album.

The album was inspired by the likes of Marina and the Diamonds and Feist, it is mainly indie rock and r&b containing mostly edgy power ballads, but also contains slow ballads.

Tour
Cole had his first headlining tour titled "Bubblegum Club" for this album. It reached stadiums across North America and Oceania.

Singles
The first single, Bubblegum Black was released July 13th, 2020, charting #1 on the iTunes and Billboard Charts. The second single "Top" was released December 19th, 2020 and also charted #1.

Track Listing
Bubblegum Black - Jay Cole, Ellona Santiago

Pink Matter - Frank Ocean, Cole

Bone - Cole, Austin Mahone, Leon Thomas III, Kenny Cabello

Falsetto Vibe - Cole

On Top (aka Top) - Mahone, Cole, Ariana Grande

Eiffel - Cole, John Mayer, Ocean

11 PM - Cole, Miley Cyrus, Mahone, Grande,  Cabello, Camila Cabello, Lauren Jauregui

Lolita Eater - Cole, Cyrus

Flower - Cole

Sleepy Hollow - Cole

Haunted - Cole

Accordion - Cole, Grande

Captivate - Cole, Taylor Swift