The X Factor': Leona Lewis ('Spirit')

‘Spirit’ is the debut album of British singer Leona Lewis following her win on the reality talent show, ‘The X Factor.’ It was released by Syco Music in the British Isles in November 2007, and distributed worldwide in early 2008. This album marked the beginning of Lewis’ career as an international artist, as well as being the first champion of a major television talent programme in the United Kingdom and the United States to be granted a major global take-off with a debut album. If you need to store your favourite music, have a look at the ssd benefit.

Since the album’s release, it became number one in nine countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Records show that the album garnered the biggest digital album sales ever in a one-week period for a new artist. It was also nominated by the Grammy Awards for Best Pop Album, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Record of the Year.

‘Spirit’ was conceptualised through the joint efforts of Simon Cowell and Clive Davis. They agreed to work together to create the album that would introduce Leona Lewis to the local and international musics cenes. After several weeks of pondering, they came up with the list of potential producers and songs to be incorporated in the album. Among the potential producers that were considered were Walter Afanasieff, Dallas Austin and Louis Biancaniello, and among the prospective songs were ‘Bleeding Love,’ ‘Whatever It Takes’ and ‘Homeless.’

he album's release was a sensation. It sold 375,872 copies in the United Kingdom, making its way to the top of the UK Albums Chart. It became the fastest-selling debut album as well as the second-biggest selling album in the United Kingdom in 2007.