Not too many protégés are successful in their efforts to establish themselves, but Jazmine Sullivan is a worthy exception. Not only has she captured the hearts [and minds] of fans alike with her debut single “Need U Bad”, but critical acclaim has praised her as the next Lauyrn Hill. 
Big shoes to fill, indeed; however, just like the title of her album suggests, Jazmine is unfazed. Besides, pressure is one thing. Acceptance is another.
Let’s be clear. To compare Jazmine Sullivan to Lauryn Hill is a little premature if you ask me but, still, the vocalisms are uncanny. The inflection in her voice is strikingly similar to that of Lauryn, but any and all comparisons stop there. Which is a good thing. Jazmine is a product of her own talent and Fearless not only showcases her range as a singer, but that of a songwriter as well.
Having penned the entire album, the highlights of her labor are clearly evident in songs such as “Bust Your Windows”, “Lions, Tigers & Bears” and “After The Hurricane”. I, myself, particularly enjoyed “In Love With Another Man” for it’s simple production and “testimonial” feel to it but, overall, this album has a lot of texture to it.
As far as subject matter, Jazmine touches on a wide range of issues that include domestic violence and one night stands, but does it as elegantly as one could imagine. Nothing is overtly offensive/over the top and that’s a true testament to Jazmine as a songwriter. So many [female] artists nowadays resort to sex and violence to sell records but, trust me, true talent will always shine through. It just goes to show that hard work and dedication goes a long way and Jazmine Sullivan is living proof.
Big shoes to fill, indeed; however, just like the title of her album suggests, Jazmine is unfazed. Besides, pressure is one thing. Acceptance is another.Let’s be clear. To compare Jazmine Sullivan to Lauryn Hill is a little premature if you ask me but, still, the vocalisms are uncanny. The inflection in her voice is strikingly similar to that of Lauryn, but any and all comparisons stop there. Which is a good thing. Jazmine is a product of her own talent and Fearless not only showcases her range as a singer, but that of a songwriter as well.
Having penned the entire album, the highlights of her labor are clearly evident in songs such as “Bust Your Windows”, “Lions, Tigers & Bears” and “After The Hurricane”. I, myself, particularly enjoyed “In Love With Another Man” for it’s simple production and “testimonial” feel to it but, overall, this album has a lot of texture to it.
As far as subject matter, Jazmine touches on a wide range of issues that include domestic violence and one night stands, but does it as elegantly as one could imagine. Nothing is overtly offensive/over the top and that’s a true testament to Jazmine as a songwriter. So many [female] artists nowadays resort to sex and violence to sell records but, trust me, true talent will always shine through. It just goes to show that hard work and dedication goes a long way and Jazmine Sullivan is living proof.
Rating: 6.5 headphones out of 10
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