Robbie Williams Reality Killed the Video Star

The collaboration between British pop icon Robbie Williams and producer/songwriter Guy Chambers goes all the way back to Williams' solo debut in 1997. Their work together made Robbie one of the biggest stars in the U.K. and around the world and often won critical acclaim. Their relationship soured after 2002's Escapology and the pair have not worked together again until now. Although Chambers is not behind the boards, he did co-write some songs for Reality Killed The Video Star, along with Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen) who also worked with Williams for the album. While both Chambers and Ronson are also notable producers in their own right, production duties fell solely to Trevor Horn (ABC, Pet Shop Boys, Frankie Goes To Hollywood). The album also includes a tribute song to Michael Jackson and Reality will mark Williams' final recording under his contract with EMI, one of the biggest ever for a U.K. star at the time of its signing.

Abstract by Ivan Mitchell