My Reality

My Reality is the sixth studio album by Australian singer Dami Im, released on 29 October 2021. It is her first album released on ABC Music.

My Reality
Studio album by
Dami Im
Released29 October 2021
Recorded2019–2021
Length33:38
LabelABC Music
ProducerDami Im, Michael Tan, One Above, Andy Mak, Konstantin Kersting, Garrett Kato
Dami Im chronology
Live Sessions
(2019)		 My Reality
(2021)		 In Between
(2023)
Singles from My Reality
  1. "Crying Underwater"
    Released: 13 September 2019
  2. "Kiss You Anyway"
    Released: 3 January 2020
  3. "Marching On"
    Released: 7 February 2020
  4. "Paper Dragon"
    Released: 18 September 2020
  5. "Lonely Cactus"
    Released: 19 February 2021
  6. "Pray"
    Released: 8 October 2021

Background and release

In 2013, Im became the winner of the fifth season of The X Factor Australia and subsequently received a contract with Sony Music Australia.[1] Between 2013 and 2018, Im released four studio albums with Sony, all of which peaked within the ARIA top ten.[2] In 2019 Im won the Australian Women in Music Awards Humanitarian Award.[2]

On 31 August 2020, Im confirmed she had signed with ABC Music and announced a new album was scheduled for 2021.[3]

On 8 October 2021, Im released "Pray" and announced her sixth studio album My Reality.[4] Upon announcement, Im said "A few years ago I wasn't mature enough to steer my albums the way I wanted them to go. This is the dream album, it took a while but I'm so proud of it. This album is about owning who I am. You shouldn't shy away from the things people like about you. But you are who you are. Some parts on this record people might expect, some others show how much I've changed. With this album I'm just trying to be authentic in the way I know it, that's my reality."[4]

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
auspOp[5]

David from auspOp gave the album 4 out of 5, saying, "My Reality revealing a more honest and genuine side to Dami... Across the album, Dami has co-written all the songs, which means the lyrics are deeply personal and mean a lot more to her than ever before." David called "Paper Dragon" the highlight.[5]

Track listing
My Reality track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Pray"
3:53
2."Scared to Talk to You"
  • Im
  • Andrew Burford
  • Erin Marshall
3:09
3."Lonely Cactus"
  • Im
  • Burford
  • Bri Clarke
3:11
4."Marching On"
  • Im
3:00
5."Memories"
  • Im
3:22
6."Crying Underwater"
  • Im
  • Michael Tan
3:39
7."Paper Dragon"
  • Im
  • Elanor Witt
3:04
8."Alone"
  • Im
  • Garrett Kato
4:06
9."Kiss You Anyway"
  • Im
  • Tan
3:35
10."Fire"
  • Im
2:39
Total length:33:38

Charts
Chart performance for My Reality
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] 12

Release history
Release history for My Reality
Country Date Format Label Catalogue
Australia[2][7] 29 October 2021
Dami Army / ABC Music 5419711550

References
  1. Byrnes, Holly (28 October 2013). "X Factor Australia Grand Final: Dami Im completes demolition with army". Herald Sun. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  2. "My Reality by Dami Im". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  3. "Dami Im Signs With ABC Music, New Album Coming Soon". Billboard. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  4. "Dami Im releases new single "Pray" and announces sixth studio album My Reality". Women in Pop. 10 October 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  5. "David Delves Into Dami's My Reality". auspOp. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  6. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  7. "My Reality by Dami Im". Apple Music. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
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