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Alive is the second studio album from British singer-songwriter Jessie J, released on 23 September 2013. The album features collaborations with the likes of Becky G, Brandy Norwood and Dizzee Rascal. "Alive" was recorded over a twelve month period between June 2012 and May 2013 in London, New York and Los Angeles. The title derives from the "Wild" lyric "Am I asleep, no I'm alive." Writing partners on the album include the likes of Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler and writer Diane Warren. Jessie tweeted her excitement, saying she was "living the dream". Throughout the year, Jessie made several announcements suggesting that she was recording her second album, including saying: "For the seven years before I signed my record deal, I was in a bad place, and I was scared that I couldn't get out of it. That’s why I wrote such upbeat music, as a way of trying to escape how I felt. Now that I am happier, I won’t be afraid to explore my pain. But in a good way; it’ll be me saying that it’s OK not to feel OK." In June 2013, rumours surfaced online stating Jessie's new album would be called "Gold" after she announced to Capital FM that the album's title would be one word, and it had an…
