News on the Backstreet Boys solo front ft Nick Carter

That's right kids.....solo time.

Nick is currently in Japan gearing up for the release of his 2nd solo cd "I'm Taking Off", which is released tomorrow February 2nd. Initially the cd will be released just in Japan, although you can order it from Amazon or Nick Carter's solo website http://nickcarter.net/splash.

He has also just struck up a deal with German record company GLOR (thanks to Misha of ALD and TDS for the info). The first single is due to be released April 29th and the album hits shelves May 27th.

His first single in Japan, "Just One Kiss" is climbing the charts and will very possibly be the song he performs live at the Japan Billboard awards held Feb 6th.

ALBUM TRACKLIST ( thanks to Teca on TDS )

1. Burning Up (feat.BRITON "BRIDDY" SHAW)

* Writers and producers : Nick Carter, Carl Falk, Savan Kotecha, Rami Yacoub

2. Not The Other Guy

* Writers and producers : Nick Carter, Matthew Gerrard, Tebey

3. So Far Away

* Writers and producers : Nick Carter, Dan Muckala, Jason Ingram
* Arrangement : Dan Muckala (Arranger)

4. Addicted

* Writers and producers : Nick Carter, Matthew Gerrard

5. Special

* Writers and producers : Nick Carter, Jen, Kevin Risto, Waynne Nugent, Lamonte Newble, Charlie Gambetta

6. Falling Down

* Writers and producers : Nick Carter, Matthew Gerrard

7. Just One Kiss

* Writers and producers : Nick Carter, Dan Muckala, Jason Ingram
* Arrangement : Dan Muckala (Arranger)

8. The Great Divide

* Writers and producers : Nick Carter, Toby Gad

9. Nothing Left to Lose

* Writers and producers : Nick Carter, Toby Gad

10. Falling In Love Again

* Writers and producers : Nick Carter, Jen, Brent Kutzle, Noel Zancanella

11. I'm Taking Off

* Writers and producers : Nick Carter, Matthew Gerrard

12. Jewel In Our Hearts [Bonus Track]

* Lyrics : Noriyuki Makihara, Motoyama Kiyoharu (English Lyrics)
* Music : Makihara Noriyuki (Composer)

Listen to a preview of all the songs on the album below:

I'm Taking Off preview by smeagls_twin

It is important to note that Nick wrote on every song on his album except for "Jewel In Our Hearts" which was written by two Japanese writers. This song was written specifically for the Japanese market. There will probably be a different bonus track for the European release ( rumours are "Scream" )


One of the tracks "Falling Down" is about Nick's family, his parents and brother and sisters.