Aquarius is the debut studio album by American singer Tinashe, released on October 3, 2014, through RCA Records. The album was titled after Tinashe's zodiac sign. It incorporates several genres including R&B, alternative R&B and pop. Aquarius' production was characterized as being synthetic, with atmospherics and minimalist beats and electronics. The album's composition drew comparisons to a variety of artists including The Weeknd and Aaliyah. Most of the songs were written by Tinashe herself, who also served as the album's executive producer alongside Mike Nazzaro. Upon its release, Aquarius received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended its production, lyrics and themes, with reviewers comparing it to the work of Janet Jackson. The album debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard 200, selling 18,821 copies in its first week. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.