Studio Album · No. 6
Brand New Day Songwriting Credits by Sting
Produced by Sting, Kipper · Engineered by Neil Dorfsman, Simon Osborne
A&M Records
Pop rockWorldAdult contemporary
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sting carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Sting
0 tracksoutside writers
Sting's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
7 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1999
Released
Awards & Recognition 2
Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album (2000)
Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (for "Brand New Day") (2000)
Data Insight
Brand New Day is fully self-written and blended Sting's pop songwriting with electronic and world-music textures, produced with Kipper. Every song is his own, including the Algerian rai-influenced hit "Desert Rose," featuring Cheb Mami, and the title track. The album won two Grammy Awards and revived Sting's commercial fortunes at the close of the 1990s.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Thousand Years
|
Sting | StingKipper | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Desert Rose
#17
|
Sting | StingCheb Mami | StingKipper | Cheb Mami |
| 3 |
Big Lie, Small World
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
After the Rain Has Fallen
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Perfect Love...Gone Wrong
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sté Strausz |
| 6 |
Tomorrow We'll See
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Prelude to the End of the Game
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Fill Her Up
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | James Taylor |
| 9 |
Ghost Story
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Brand New Day
|
Sting | Sting | StingKipper | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Brand New Day
Did Sting write Brand New Day himself?
Yes. Brand New Day is fully self-written, with every song an original Sting composition. He produced it with Kipper.
Who sings on "Desert Rose" by Sting?
"Desert Rose" features Algerian rai singer Cheb Mami, who performs the Arabic vocals. Sting wrote the song, which reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a major international hit.
Did Brand New Day by Sting win a Grammy?
Yes. Brand New Day won two Grammy Awards in 2000: Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for the title track. It was a strong commercial and critical success.
What genre is Brand New Day by Sting?
Brand New Day is a pop rock album that incorporates world music, electronic, and adult contemporary elements. "Desert Rose" in particular blends Western pop with Algerian rai.
Who wrote "Brand New Day" by Sting?
The title track "Brand New Day" was written by Sting. It won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2000.
How well did Brand New Day by Sting sell?
Brand New Day sold around seven million copies worldwide and was certified 3x Platinum in the United States. It was one of Sting's biggest commercial successes.