Jordin Sparks (album)

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Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks cover
Studio album by Jordin Sparks
Released November 20, 2007 (2007-11-20)
(see release history)
Recorded June—October, 2007
Genre Pop, R&B
Length 49:07
Label Jive
Producer Stargate, Jeberg, Cutfather, Robbie Nevil, The Underdogs, Erik "Bluetooth" Griggs, Bloodshy & Avant, Espionage, Emanuel Kiriakou, Klas Ahlund, Stephen Lipson
Professional reviews
Jordin Sparks chronology
Jordin Sparks
(2007)		 Jordin Sparks (2007) -
Singles from Jordin Sparks
  1. "This Is My Now"
    Released: May 24, 2007
  2. "Tattoo"
    Released: August 27, 2007
  3. "No Air"
    Released: February 11, 2008
  4. "One Step at a Time"
    Released: June 10, 2008
Alternate cover
Australian promo cover & UK cover
Australian promo cover & UK cover

Jordin Sparks is the major-label debut album from sixth season American Idol winner Jordin Sparks. It was released on November 20, 2007 in United States and November 27, 2007 in Canada and Christian music stores. It has produced three top twenty singles, with "Tattoo" reaching the top ten (number 8) on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and "No Air" reaching the top three. Jordin Sparks is one of only four American Idol winners to have their debut album produce two top 10 hits.

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[edit] Background

On August 17, 2007, it was announced Sparks had signed to 19 Recordings/Jive Records/Zomba Label Group, becoming the first Idol winner to join the label group. All past Idol winners and runner-ups are or were signed with the RCA Label Group’s J (Fantasia, Ruben Studdard), Arista (Justin Guarini, Taylor Hicks, Blake Lewis) or RCA (Kelly Clarkson, Bo Bice, Clay Aiken, Katharine McPhee, Diana DeGarmo and idol successor David Cook) labels, with the exception of Carrie Underwood signed to Arista Nashville. Sparks has stated that she recorded some songs for the album but the bulk of the recording was done in Los Angeles after the tour was over.[1] She said the album would be "Top 40, radio-friendly, uplifting stuff" hopefully mixing "the pop rock sound of inaugural Idol Kelly Clarkson with the R&B edge of Beyonce".[2][3]

Jordin confirmed on her MySpace that the official tracklisting as well as the release would carry bonus tracks at Wal-Mart, Sony, and the iTunes Store.

An exclusive video of the photoshoot for Jordin Sparks was posted on Sparks' YouTube channel in October, where snippets of "Permanent Monday", "Overcome" and "One Step at a Time" could be heard.

[edit] Chart performance

The album entered the Billboard 200 at number ten, and has sold 793,078 copies.[4] It was released in the UK on April 14, 2008 as a digital download only.

[edit] Singles

The first single released was "Tattoo", which was released to U.S. radio on August 27, 2007.[5] The song became the album's first top ten hit, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. The second single released was "No Air", a duet with Chris Brown,[6] which reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. On February 28, 2008 Billboard stated that "No Air" was the top digital sales gainer after selling 73,000 downloads.[7] Both "Tattoo" and "No Air" have been ceritfied platinum by the RIAA.[8] The album's third single, "One Step at a Time" was released on June 10, 2008.[9]

[edit] Reception

Critical response to the album has been generally favorable. Billboard stated Jordin brought "a first effort that's all over the map—and works" while sounding "like exactly what she should be singing at this age and juncture in her career."[10] Entertainment Weekly, gave the album a B+, mentioned her debut "is as much effervescent fun as any post-Idol bow" and added "Idol has crowned winners with even bigger voices, but it hasn't given us one who's any easier on the ears."[11]

[edit] Tracklisting

  1. "Tattoo" (M.S.Eriksen,T.E.Hermansen,A.Ghost,I.Dench) — 3:54
  2. "One Step at a Time" (R.Nevil,L.Evans,J.Jeberg,M.Hansen) — 3:26
  3. "No Air" (duet with Chris Brown) (H.Mason Jr.,D.Thomas,J.Fauntleroy Ⅱ, E.Griggs) — 4:24
  4. "Freeze" (M.S.Eriksen,T.E.Hermansen,A.Ghost,I.Dench,J. Sparks) — 4:13
  5. "Shy Boy" (C.Karlsson,P.Winnberg,H.Jonback,K.Ahlund) — 3:22
  6. "Now You Tell Me" (F.Storm,E.Lind,A.Bjorklund) — 3:07
  7. "Next To You" (L.Robbins,E.Kiriakou,J.Cates) — 3:17
  8. "Just for the Record" (J.Austin,M.S.Eriksen,T.E.Hermansen,E.Lind,A.Bjorklund) — 3:56
  9. "Permanent Monday" (E.Kiriakou,L.Robbins,W.Afanasief) — 4:12
  10. "Young and in Love" (C.Karlsson,P.Winnberg,H.Jonback,C.Dennis) — 3:24
  11. "See My Side" (C.Karlsson,P.Winnberg,K.Ahlund,R.Carlsson) — 3:44
  12. "God Loves Ugly" (C. Black) — 4:15

Bonus Tracks

  • "This Is My Now" (S. Krippayne, J. Peabody) — 3:51 (International bonus track)
  • "Worth the Wait" (J.Cates, E.Kiriakou, L.Robbins, J.Sparks) — 3:37 (Wal-Mart and iTunes bonus track)
  • "Virginia is for Lovers" (Jordin Sparks) — 3:25 (iTunes bonus track)
  • "Save Me" — 3:40 (Christan Store and iTunes bonus track)
  • "Overcome" — 3:42 (Leaked track)

[edit] Release history

Region Date Label Format Catalog
United States November 20, 2007 Jive CD / Digital Download
Canada November 27, 2007
Australia March 29, 2008 Sony BMG CD / Digital Download on iTunes Australia
New Zealand Sony BMG
United Kingdom April 14, 2008 CD / Digital Download
Brazil April 20, 2008 Sony BMG CD

[edit] Album charting

Country/Market Peak Certification Sales
New Zealand RIANZ Albums Chart 10
Australian ARIA Albums Chart 39[12]
Canadian Albums Chart 12
U.S. Billboard 200 10[13] 804,000+ [14]
United World Chart 14[13] 918,000+

Single charting

Year Title Chart positions[13][15] Cerification
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. Pop U.S. R&B NZ CAN Hot 100 AUS UWC UK Brazil
2007 "This Is My Now" 15 13 - 25 - - - - -
"Tattoo" 8 6 - 12 3 5 14 50 26 Platinum[8]
2008 "No Air" 3 2 4 1 3 1 7 58 36 Platinum[8]
"One Step at a Time" 102 61 - - 67 - - - -

[edit] References

  1. ^ Graff, Gary (August 13, 2007). Season Six Idol Stars Prepping Debut Albums. Daily News. Retrieved on 2007-09-20.
  2. ^ Graff, Gary (July 2, 2007). Idol Sparks Juggling Touring, Recording. Daily News. Retrieved on 2007-09-20.
  3. ^ Jordin Sparks AIM Interview - AOL Music
  4. ^ Idol sales take a tumble - Idol Chatter - USATODAY.com
  5. ^ Jordin Sparks signs with Jive Records group - Access Hollywood - MSNBC.com
  6. ^ Release Date
  7. ^ Flo Rida Starts Tenth Week Atop Hot 100
  8. ^ a b c RIAA search for Jordin Sparks. RIAA Gold & Platinum. Accessed April 22, 2008.
  9. ^ FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!
  10. ^ Jordin Sparks
  11. ^ Jordin Sparks | Music Review | Entertainment Weekly
  12. ^ Australian ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved on June 8, 2008.
  13. ^ a b c Jordin Sparks - Jordin Sparks - Music Charts
  14. ^ http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/15341 Bun B Trill Enough For No 2 Spot, Mariah Carey Slipping Away, The Cool Kids' Debut Is Child's Play
  15. ^ All Billboard Charts

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