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.
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.YouTube - Jeffree Star Interview However, due to a feud between the band and Star,YouTube - EXCLUSIVE: Trace Cyrus From Metro Station Responds To Jeffree Star 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."MTV Buzzworthy Blog >> Jeffree Star, On Recording 'Cupcakes Taste like Violence' In Nothing But Heels
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. However, the album's release date was pushed back to summer 2009.JEFFREE STAR 'CUPCAKES TASTE LIKE VIOLENCE' IN STORES TODAY | Skope Entertainment Inc. 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.
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.Austin Young | Fine Art Photography and Film - Music
Track listing
Personnel Jeffree Star – vocals
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)Peakposition US Billboard Top HeatseekersHeatseekers Albums: December 27, 2008 8 US Billboard Top Dance/Electronic AlbumsDance/Electronic Albums: December 27, 2008 6
Release history Region Date Label Format United States December 9, 2008 Popsicle CD, digital download United Kingdom December 18, 2008
References
External links Official website Official MySpace Official Popsicle Records website Official Popsicle Records MySpace