Kiss is the second
studio album by Canadian recording artist
Carly Rae Jepsen. It was released on September 14, 2012, by
604,
Schoolboy and
Interscope Records. After her debut,
Tug of War (2008), which managed to receive success in Canada but was never released worldwide,
Kiss became Jepsen's first internationally released album. Songs on the album are in the
nu-disco,
dance-pop, and
teen pop genres, drawing inspiration from
The Cars,
Madonna, and Swedish performer,
Robyn. Featuring
production from a wide collection of producers including
Dallas Austin,
Josh Ramsay, and
Redfoo, the album features a track with guest vocals from
Justin Bieber.