Jordin Sparks didn't get any traction until she received a boost from Chris Brown via their duet "No Air," the one moment on her 2007 eponymous debut that felt unquestionably modern, so it makes perfect sense that her second album,Battlefield, ditches almost all lingering American Idol pageantry for stylized pop and R&B pitched halfway between Rihanna (whose "S.O.S." is essentially rewritten here, with Shannon's "Let the Music Play" substituted for "Tainted Love") and Leona Lewis. Jordin has had enough success to hire some of 2009's biggest hitmakers in the business, including T-Pain and OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder. Most of these namebrands are recordmakers, not songwriters, so it's not a great surprise to find Battlefield works as a collection of productions where Jordin's voice is merely one element of the overall picture. This sentiment doesn't apply quite as strongly to the clutch of Sparks' collaborations grouped toward the end of the album -- all ballads, some with vaguely spiritual overtones such as "Faith," whose chorus inadvertently flirts with John Hiatt's "Have a Little Faith In Me" -- but for the first two-thirds of Battlefield, it's all a cool, expertly crafted modern pop and R&B, which is enough for Sparks to sustain her momentum.
After gaining fame as the extremely talented & likable American Idol winner, my personal favorite in fact, Jordin Sparks released her platinum self-titled debut album, which spawned a few pretty successful hits. However, Jordin was rushed while putting that project together, so fans weren't given the opportunity to fully see who she was as a recording artist. That's all changed now though, as J...
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by Will-W."I just have one thing to say about promise rings. It’s not bad to wear a promise ring because not everybody - guy or girl - wants to be a slut." - Jordin Sparks (September 7, 2008)American Idol Season Six winner Jordin Sparks is out to set an example to young girls and she makes no apologies about it. She very publicly defended the choice of chastity at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awa
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Jordin Sparks is the latest to participate in the exciting trend of releasing a deluxe edition of her album Battlefield when it drops July 21st. In addition to the tracklisting I just posted, you will get the bonus tracks "Papercut" & "Postcard," should you purchase this edition. Also, a DVD will be included that features the "Battlefield" music video, photoshoot footage, behind-the-scenes, & t...
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Jordin Sparks' upcoming sophomore album Battlefield doesn't drop till next week, but you can stream it in full HERE. Personally, I can't stop listening to it. Just check out my songs of the moment list...
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Read entire MTV News article here. Battlefield in stores nowThe Young Kingz Daily 2.0
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After gaining fame as the extremely talented & likable American Idol winner, my personal favorite in fact, Jordin Sparks released her platinum self-titled debut album, which spawned a few pretty successful hits. However, Jordin was rushed while putting that project together, so fans weren't given the opportunity to fully see who she was as a recording artist. That's all changed now though, as J...
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Jordin Sparks has unveiled the official cover for her upcoming sophomore album Battlefield (July 21st). While I wasn't what you would call a fan of her debut album's cover, so I'd consider this a step up, I'm still not loving it. Basically, I just wish we could see her whole face! Ah well, I'll still be headed to the store the day this thing drops.[Source]
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Jordin Sparks' episode of The Suite Life On Deck aired this past weekend & here are all her scenes from it. It sure is too bad that song didn't make her album..! Speaking of which, Battlefield is available now.
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by Will-W."I just have one thing to say about promise rings. It’s not bad to wear a promise ring because not everybody - guy or girl - wants to be a slut." - Jordin Sparks (September 7, 2008)American Idol Season Six winner Jordin Sparks is out to set an example to young girls and she makes no apologies about it. She very publicly defended the choice of chastity at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awa
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Look who just keeps rolling these things out. Jordin Sparks wants you to have strong bones (dangit!) &, subsequently, is wondering if you've Got Milk? While you're at Walmart picking some up, I'm sure Jordin wouldn't mind if you grabbed her sophomore album Battlefield either![Source]
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Jordin Sparks has been hitting the road pretty heavily to promote her new album Battlefield. With things going pretty well stateside for her latest single off the disc, S.O.S. (Let The Music Play), it was time to spread the promotion overseas. Jordin packed things up and headed off on an overseas promo tour that's seen her [...]
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Check out this hot video from Jordin Sparks new single S.O.S. This track can be found her latest album Battlefield.
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"S.O.S. (Let The Music Play)"InterviewAnother stop on Jordin Sparks' UK promo trail was The Paul O'Grady Show, where she performed "S.O.S. (Let The Music Play)" off Battlefield & sat down for a great interview. It was really interesting to hear about her (other) first Idol audition & to look back at a clip of her from the show. I need to watch a few of her performances back on YouTube because t...
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Jordin Sparks performed her second single "S.O.S. (Let The Music Play)" off Battlefield on the UK's National Lottery recently. That was a hot performance! I sure love that big note too. It's a shame this song hasn't even made a blip on the charts yet. Let's not let another talented one slip through our fingers, guys!
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There’s only a little over a month left until American Idol season 6 winner Jordin Sparks releases her highly anticipated sophomore album, Battlefield. The new album, being released on July 21, will showcase Sparks’s growth over the last 2 years falling in and out of love and living out her dream of being a platinum [...]
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Hot & Cold (Katy Perry Cover)S.O.S. (Let The Music Play)Jordin Sparks became the latest to visit BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge during her most recent trip across the pond. These aren't Jordin's best showings of all time, but she did fine. Now, I don't know about that "S.O.S." acoustic version. I'm not loving the background singers either, but that's what you get when you complain about them overpow...
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Jordin Sparks was accompanied by the Jonas Brothers (I threw up a little in my mouth just then) during a performance of "Battlefield," the title track off her sophomore album, on their (I believe) session of Stripped. Oh, Jordin. What has Jive done to you? Honey child, this is not an improvement. Lest we forget: SHE's opening for THEM. ... Please, Ashton Kutcher, be at my front door because thi...
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| 1 Walking on Snow |
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| 2 Battlefield |
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| 3 Don't Let It Go to Your Head |
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| 4 S.O.S. (Let the Music Play) |
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| 5 It Takes More |
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| 6 Watch You Go |
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| 7 No Parade |
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| 8 Let It Rain |
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| 9 Emergency (911) |
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| 10 Was I the Only One |
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| 11 Faith |
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| 12 The Cure |
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