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The track was alleged to be the lead single from the new album, although things went quiet following the song's release. In September 2011 a new song, 'Reflection', premiered on SoundCloud. While both Shontelligence and No Gravity were released through Universal Motown, Shontelle revealed that she had parted ways with that label and was set to release her untitled third album through Universal Republic. While rumours of a re-release (again) began to circulate, during a show at The Canal Room, New York in 2011, Shontelle revealed to the audience that she had actually begun work on her third LP.
On the bright side, it's sold at least 100,000 copies more than Shontelligence in America. Similarly, the album charted at a disappointing 81 on the Billboard 200, dropping out of the chart just a week after its release. “Impossible” was covered by Ed Sheeran The Make Believe Adriana Miglane Ricardo Bielecki & Daniel Neumann Frank Diago (Gipsy) Mike Singer & Nicole Frolov BASE Boyband Sabrina Sweet California K Koke in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Omar Dean LUNAFLY Laurene & Louis, Tom Jay Williams and James & FJ (Rock).Despite the nice sentiments and the high charting single, No Gravity also met mixed reviews from critics, with some chastising the album for being bland, faceless and unremarkable. James Arthur was 24 years old at the release of “Impossible” Cover Versions The song was also certified Gold in Spain for Streaming. It was certified 4x Platinum in Australia, 3x Platinum in New Zealand, 2x Platinum in Switzerland, 2x Platinum in the United Kingdom, Platinum in Belgium, Germany, and Sweden, and Gold in Austria, France, Italy, and Spain. Besides the UK and Ireland, “Impossible” also reached number one in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg Digital Songs, Scotland, and Slovakia, and reached the top ten in Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal Digital Songs, Spain, and Switzerland. “Impossible” was the Christmas number one for 2012. James’ cover of “Impossible” debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, and earned the largest first week sales for that year, also becoming the best selling single of 2012 in the Republic of Ireland. Sales for James Arthur’s cover of “Impossible” were over 187,000 during its first 24 hours on sale, making James X Factor history with him being the winner with the fastest sales. Profits from all CD sales and downloads of the song goes to the charity Together for Short Lives, a charity that works with children with conditions that threaten or limit their lives. I knew that I might have to tell embarrassing stories about myself, but I might help someone realize ‘Okay, if Shontelle can figure it out, then I’ll be alright.’ It’s not the end of the world - you can move on, and this song is going to help you find the strength somehow.” James Arthur covered “Impossible” in the ninth season of the X Factor final, and released the song for sale after he was declared the season’s winner. I know that a lot of people have a similar story and sometimes you need to feel like you’re not alone. I just wanted to put a song out that gave people hope - things may not work out the way you want them to, but you can move past it and everything is going to be okay. Shontelle told J-14 Magazinethat: “I really felt like ballads were missing from radio for a minute, and I knew that there was no song out there for heartbroken people. “Impossible” was originally written for and performed by Barbadian Pop and R&B singer Shontelle.
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