'Treat You Better' sensation Shawn Mendes has opened up about his forthcoming new album 'Illuminate', which will be released on September 23, and confessed that he had such a strong role in the creation of it. 

He told the Huffington Post that it showcases a new level of maturity and new musical direction:

“It’s so much more done by me. For 90 percent of the songs, I was standing by the producer the entire song… People are going to feel that cohesiveness throughout the album. The stories are more mature. The concepts are so much more deep.” 

On Friday, Mendes' single 'Treat You Better' was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry, which means that it has sold over 200,000 copies since its release. 

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Watch Mendes performing the song here: