When any girl around the ages of 18-26 hears the name JoJo, they automatically think of her hit song "Leave (Get Out)," which was released in her self-named album in 2004 at the age of 13. Since then, she's only released one other album in 2010, "The High Road," which wasn't as successful as her first. Now, 6 years later, JoJo is back with the release of her newest album "Mad Love."
This album, produced by Atlantic Records, has 11 tracks and 4 bonus tracks that ar exploding with heart and soul and is a huge form of proof that she has survived and is coming back stronger because of the hardships she's experienced in the past decade. "Mad Love." features collaborations with Alessia Cara, Wiz Khalifa, and Remy Ma, but JoJo still manages to shine through on her solo tracks. Nothing in this album is held back, JoJo is raw, honest and unafraid to open up to her fans and the rest of the world.
The tracks on this album are diverse and heartfelt. The tracks "Music." and "I Am." give us an opportunity to get a glimpse what JoJo was feeling while battling depression and addiction. Her emotions and her soul radiate from these songs, showing her fans that the wait was worth it. While the album has it fair share of ballads, there are a few songs similar to the JoJo we used to see. Songs like "FAB.", "High Heels." and "Vibe." are all upbeat, feel good and something you will find yourself blasting out of your speakers the next time you're getting ready to go out. This album speaks to whatever it is you're feeling at the moment you hit play.
With JoJo's new album, her fans and everyone else, get to see who she has become and support her as she begins her music career once again. Just when everyone thought that she was done making music forever, JoJo is back and she's ready to share her story. It's obvious that the 13 year old girl we used to know is all grown up.
