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JoJo - The High Road (New Article)
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JoJo - The High Road (New Article)
Here's a new article that was put up on JoJo's official myspace talking about her album, and some of the songs. I cannot wait. (Some of the typing is weird, they'll probably fix it tomorrow):
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At the ripe old age of 15, Joanna Levesquea.k.a. JoJohas experienced more success and acclaim than most recording artists achieve in a lifetime. She signed her first major record deal at 12, debuted with her now-worldwide platinum album, JoJo, at 13, and became both the youngest solo artist ever to score a ..1 hit single on the Billboard charts and the youngest to be nominated for an MTV video music award. Add to that a whirlwind world tour, a starring role in the box office-smash, RV, and a chance to sing for the President of the United States twice, and youve got the stuff of teen dreams. I feel so blessed, like someone is looking over my shoulder, JoJo says. Ive also learned that when you have a positive outlook and surround yourself with a great team, you will go far. JoJo is now poised to hit the stratosphere. Her much-anticipated new album, The High Road (Da Family/Blackground), showcases a talent that knows no bounds. In just three years, her voice has gone from exceptional to enormous, while her confidence and maturity have soared to heights far above her age. This album will show people what Im really made of, she says. I want the world to see Im here for the long run, and not some flash in the pan.
To help make musical magic, she and Vincent Herbert, President of Da Family Records and the man responsible for signing her, assembled an all-star team of writers and producers, including Herbert , Swizz Beatz, Scott Storch, Diane Warren, Sean Garrett, Bo Dozier, Billy Steinberg, Josh Alexander, Ryan Leslie, and SoulShock and Karlinthe dynamic duo behind her previous hit single Leave (Get Out). But its JoJos extraordinary vocal range and passion that takes center stage on the album. Says Vincent Herbert, Sometimes when I hear her sing, I cant believe its even possible.
Despite possessing a talent that surpasses her years, JoJo is still a teen to the core. Her songs reflect all the highs and lows of a typical young womans lifefrom boy problems to self-esteem struggles. Shes also not content to rest on any one musical style. I dont think teenagers listen to one genre of music, JoJo explains, so I wanted to do something people could groove to, chill to, connect to, and listen to again and again. To this effect, the album serves up a delicious mix of soul, R&B, hip hop, and rock flavors.
One of the early songs JoJo recorded was Too Little Too Late. Upon hearing it played back in the studio, she knew she had her first single. Tears just came to my eyes, she recalls. Written by Steinberg and produced by Vincent Herbert, the records stirring melody and timeless messageabout getting over your first lovespeaks to young women everywhere. Says JoJo, All my friends have told me, Jo, were so happy you wrote this song because its about us!
JoJo continues the theme of female empowerment in the uplifting ballad, Exceptional. The song, written by legendary composer Diane Warren, struck a personal chord with JoJo: Ive had low moments where I just didnt feel good enoughwe all do, she says. This song definitely makes you feel better about yourself. Warren also contributed the haunting but soul-searching Note to God. And again, it was the tears that did it. When Warren first played it for JoJo and her mom on the piano, mom broke down on the spot. JoJo was so moved she recorded the song that night in under an hour. What listeners hear on the album is the raw and unedited end result.
She picks up the pace with straight-out party jams like This Time, produced by Scott Storch, and The Way You Do Me by Swiss Beats. With JoJos complex vocalizations over highly-infectious beats, these songs are impossible to listen to sitting down. On the hard-hitting track, Anything (Bo Dozier), JoJo puts a funky new spin on a familiar 80s megahitTotos Africa.
Perhaps the record shes most proud of is How to Touch a Girl, which she co-wrote with Steinberg. JoJo admits the lyrics were influenced by real-life romantic events. I was confused about a boy, she says, so I wrote this to tell him how to touch a girls heart. The records simple and sumptuous sonics are reminiscent of soul and jazz classics from back in the day. Not surprising, considering JoJos greatest influences are artists like Aretha Franklin and Sarah Vaughn.
JoJo understands the pressures of following a smash-hit debut album. She knows all about the sophomore jinx. But its precisely this kind of challenge that drives herand keeps her hunger alive. I will always keep striving for the best, she says. Ill never be satisfied to remain where I am. This is a mind-blowing concept, when you think just how far shes come in so few years. Says Warren, who has worked with greats such as Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, JoJo is one of the best singers I have ever worked withand shes only 15. I cant wait to see where she goes. I will be watching. The world will be listening.
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This album sounds amazing. I can't wait to hear "Note To God".
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I love how the article's main focus is her voice. Despite the pro-tooling on TLTL, her voice is just wow and according to this article, it's even "wow-er" now. "The High Road" looks to be a great album and I'm sure it'll perform even better than her debut did.
Much luck to this young & true talent. I can see her going FAR.
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She's really grown up. I can't wait for the album.
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I can't wait for her album.
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I'm interested as well. Sounds like it might be really good. Her first one wasn't bad.
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She is the best voice of this generation
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The best singer to come from the US since Anastacia
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I believe she has great voice for her age , but from what I read in this article . I think it's going to be hella protooled and enhanced.
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Originally posted by Kworb
The best singer to come from the US since Anastacia
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You're kidding right? Anastacia might be talented, but her voice is very unappealing. It's just too husky.
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Originally posted by Mazen
I believe she has great voice for her age , but from what I read in this article . I think it's going to be hella protooled and enhanced.
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yeah right, you are probably the one who wants this album album 
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Originally posted by Mazen
I believe she has great voice for her age , but from what I read in this article . I think it's going to be hella protooled and enhanced.
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 Was it the word "raw" or "unedited" that led you to believe that...
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I wanna hear something new from her, she's amazing
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Originally posted by Exodus
You're kidding right? Anastacia might be talented, but her voice is very unappealing. It's just too husky.
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She has an incredible voice, it sounds just amazing. Anastacia and Mariah are the best American singers of all time
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Originally posted by Kworb
She has an incredible voice, it sounds just amazing. Anastacia and Mariah are the best American singers of all time
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She will top those two by 25.
I will be taking "The HIgh Road" in September 
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i refuse to believe it was delayed 
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She will top those two by 25.
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I wouldn't be surprised! At her current rate of improvement she's pretty much on track
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I'll be buyin this as long as her debut in Sept or Oct.
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