J. Holiday - Back of My Lac
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Free Music Review: OK, but definitely nothing special
Hit: 3 Stars
J. Holiday and I are both native Washingtonians, so I wanted to support him by purchasing his album. Too, he is pretty unavoidable because DC loves playing his music on the radio and the video channels play him a lot as well. In all honesty, I think his first two releases, "Bed" and "Suffocate" are decent, but they aren't groundbreaking songs so I was not expecting much from the album, so after I listened to it and found that it was only average, I was fine with that because I predicted that it would be "pretty good" at best. When I compare him with his male contemporaries like Chris Brown, Omarion, Trey Songz and Mario, I find that he has just as much vocal ability than them and is just as handsome, too. His voice is not as great as, say, Rahsaan Patterson's, but he holds his own and he truly can sing.
It took me quite awhile to like "Bed." Initially, it was repetitive, corny and boring to me. However, the more I heard it, the more I began to develop a liking for it. The same story applies for his second single, "Suffocate." The chorus in that song is incredibly corny: "I can't breathe when you're touching me...I suffocate when you're away from me, so much love you take from me, I'm going out of my mind." I understand that it is a sappy love song, but I just cannot get into lies within love songs. (If he really couldn't breathe, would he be living? Alright, that's my point.) J. Holiday does a nice job with "Come Here." His vocals are nice and the hook and production are enjoyable, also. This mid-tempo track is a nice touch. Lyrically, "Thug Commandments" is great. Holiday really felt what he was singing and the listener can pick up on that very easily. "Laa Laa" is about marijuana. It's an okay song, but it won't get much replay value to those who don't smoke.
This album has a few fast cuts, some slow jams and some mid-tempos. When comparing this album to the other R&B albums that are out there right now, it is a pretty solid album. I would recommend it, but I'm not especially enthusiastic in doing so.
Mikeisha's Top 5
1. "Bed"
2. "Thug Commandments"
3. "Be With Me"
4. "Without You"
5. "Pimp in Me"
Free Music Review: Loves it!
Hit: 5 Stars
I had only heard a couple of the songs off the radio but when I listened to the whole CD I really liked this dude. He has a very mellow voice, different from anyone that's out now, and a really sexy tone to it. I didn't know what to expect but I like most of the tracks on the album. Download it!!Free Music Review: sucks
Hit: 2 Stars
I'm sorry to say this CD really sucked. Besides the two songs being played on the radio, I really did not enjoy this CD. I gave it to my sister and told her she could keep it. Not worth giving it back. And my goodness!, the profanity on this cd is a real turn off! I wish him luck but I don't know if that is enough to help his next album.Free Music Review: Impressed, great debut with room to grow
Hit: 4 Stars
J. Holiday shows a lot of potential on his debut album. Often lumped in with other R&B males such as Mario, Lloyd, Trey Songz, and Bobby Valentino, J Holiday carves out his own little niched with Back Of My Lac. He differentiates himself because he is a lot more "ghetto" or "street" or "real" with his music. I guess you could say more socially conscious than his other counterparts. But anyway one thing is for sure. He can sing. I believe this album is a showcase for his talent but it lacks real direction as far as albums go. The songs are pretty good but doesn't seem like they go together in the concept of the album. I'm not saying the album is not good it's just uneven. In the overall scheme of things, however, that is a minor gripe because the album does ride and is great for a debut. Look out for J. Holiday.Free Music Review: A Promising Future Ahead
Hit: 4 Stars
The only thing I did not like about this cd is the cursing...at least in the beginning. As a true artist he expresses what he knows. Hopefully as he evolves, musically, spiritually and emotionally this artist will be able to express himself in away that is not offensive and in turn draw a wider variety of listeners. I am from the hood so I understand what he says and why he says it the way he does, however there is greatness ahead for this young talented man once he can find a more diplomatic way of reaching the masses. Black folks can keep it real without being self-disparaging.
The composition is amazing. There is an old school 1970s feel to this cd. Unlike popular music, it has substance. I cannot imagine the artist did not write his own words. He is straight forward and sensitive. He has what most artist are missing today-depth, and I hope he is around for along time.