Cupcakes Taste Like Violence

Cupcakes Taste Like Violence is the second EP by American singer, songwriter, make-up artist and model Jeffree Star. It was released on December 9, 2008, and was the first record to be released under Popsicle Records through Warner Music's Independent Label Group. The first single, "Lollipop Luxury", was released on November 18, 2008.

Cupcakes Taste Like Violence
EP by
Jeffree Star
ReleasedDecember 9, 2008 (2008-12-09)
Recorded2007–2008
GenreElectropop, electroclash
Length22:28
LabelPopsicle
Producer
  • Ultraviolet Sound
  • Smile Future
  • Chris Qualls
  • Sami Diament
Jeffree Star chronology
Plastic Surgery Slumber Party
(2007)		 Cupcakes Taste Like Violence
(2008)		 Beauty Killer
(2009)
Singles from Cupcakes Taste Like Violence
  1. "Lollipop Luxury"
    Released: November 18, 2008

Background

After announcing in 2007 that recording was underway for his first studio album, Beauty Killer, Star embarked on his first headlining tour. While on tour, he performed songs written for inclusion on the record, including "Cupcakes Taste Like Violence" and a cover of Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me". Star stated in interviews that the latter track featured Trace Cyrus and Mason Musso from Metro Station.[1] However, due to a feud between the band and Star,[2] they were ultimately replaced with Andrew de Torres from Danger Radio.

During the tour, Star announced the names of several songs which would be included on Beauty Killer, including "Picture Perfect!" and "So Fierce". However, these songs did not make the final cut but a remixed version of "Lollipop Luxury" featuring Nicki Minaj is featured on the album. The following summer, Star debuted "So Fierce" on the Vans Warped Tour.

The EP was announced with the title Cupcakes Taste Like Violence. Of the title, Star said "I named my EP Cupcakes Taste Like Violence because it reminded me of myself. I may look sweet, but I'm really scary and violent on the inside."[3]

Working titles
  • The track "Cupcakes Taste Like Violence" had the working title of "Cupcakes & Violence (Which One are You Choosing?)".
  • The track "Picture Perfect!" had the working title of "Mascara + Mistakes = Murder".

Release and promotion

With Beauty Killer scheduled for release in late 2008, his cover of "Somebody's Watching Me" was chosen as the album's first single. A hot pink vinyl disc was set for release in October exclusively at Hot Topic locations. However, the album's release date was pushed back to summer 2009.[4] Star then began promoting the release of an EP on his MySpace profile, with "Starstruck", a retitling of his recording of "Somebody's Watching Me", as the EP's first single.

To promote the EP, Star announced that "Starstruck" would be released as a free download on MySpace on October 3, 2008. However, the song was made available as early as September 28 on his Pure Volume profile.[5]

The song "Cupcakes Taste Like Violence" was featured on the popular MTV TV show Paris Hilton's My New BFF.

Artwork design

The album cover and booklet photos were taken by Kat Von D with some booklet photos being taken by photographer and filmmaker, Austin Young.[6]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Miss Boombox"
Ultraviolet Sound4:14
2."Lollipop Luxury"
  • Star
  • Nico Hartikainen
Smile Future4:07
3."Cupcakes Taste Like Violence"
  • Star
  • Chris Qualls
  • Ryan Seaman
Qualls3:18
4."Picture Perfect!"
  • Star
  • Hartikainen
Smile Future4:06
5."So Fierce"
  • Star
  • Qualls
Qualls3:24
6."Heart Surgery" (UVEV Remix)
  • Star
  • Qualls
  • Qualls
  • Diament
3:19


Personnel

Additional musicians

  • Lauren Baird – additional vocals on "Cupcakes Taste Like Violence", "So Fierce" and "Heart Surgery" (UVEV Remix)
  • Jordan Blake – additional vocals on "So Fierce"
  • Sarah Hudson – additional vocals on "Miss Boombox"

Charts
Chart (2008) Peak
position
US Billboard Top Heatseekers[7] 8
US Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums[8] 6

Release history
Region Date Label Format
United States December 9, 2008 Popsicle CD, digital download
United Kingdom December 18, 2008

References
  1. YouTube - Jeffree Star Interview
  2. YouTube - EXCLUSIVE: Trace Cyrus From Metro Station Responds To Jeffree Star
  3. MTV Buzzworthy Blog >> Jeffree Star, On Recording 'Cupcakes Taste like Violence' In Nothing But Heels
  4. JEFFREE STAR 'CUPCAKES TASTE LIKE VIOLENCE' IN STORES TODAY | Skope Entertainment Inc. Archived 2009-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
  5. "purevolume | We're Listening To You > JEFFREE STAR > NEW TRACK POSTED!!!!". Archived from the original on 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
  6. Austin Young | Fine Art Photography and Film - Music Archived 2010-04-05 at the Wayback Machine
  7. Heatseekers Albums: December 27, 2008
  8. Dance/Electronic Albums: December 27, 2008
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