
Upon the release of her debut album, âWho You Are,â and the rise of her most notable singles âPrice Tagâ and âDomino,â Jessie J became a compelling force in the pop genre. Her signature squeak, paired with danceable beats and elaborate costuming has led the 26-year-old to gain traction across the world. Now, with the release of her latest album âSweet Talker,â the U.K. artist is hoping to find herself a triumphant rise up the charts.
Despite the lack of a U.S. release on her sophomore album, âAlive,â Jessie J has continued to impress audiences in the States. When she released âBang Bang,â featuring Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande, earlier this year, Jessie J proved that she is not irrelevant. The song topped charts and drew in millions of sales. Hopefully for Jessie J, the gripping she gained from âBang Bangâ helps the young star continue to shine.
While not as engaging as her debut release, âWho You Are,â âSweet Talkerâ is still an impressive collection of sizzling pop songs. Consisting of a terrific blend of ballads, edgier beats and more unique melodies, Jessie Jâs latest act is both entertaining and, in many ways, beautiful.
One of the best tracks off of âSweet Talkerâ is âMasterpiece.â On this track, Jessie J brings the heat through this fiery, self-empowerment anthem. While Jessie J sings of her incompleteness and the fact that she is still working on herself, intense, heavy beats back    her up.
The albumâs greatest track is âBurninâ Up.â Drawing from pop-genre basics, the track featuring 2 Chainz is chart-topping gold. Completely danceable and upbeat, the track has an incredible build up. Comparisons can be drawn to pop/hip-hop artist, Natalia Kills, as Jessie J interlaces chanted buzz words throughout the song.
âLoud,â which features viral-fame violinist Lindsey Stirling, is a beautiful arrangement once again reinforcing Jessie Jâs themes of self-empowerment. Itâs a potent track that will make any listener feel as though they can conquer the world.
On âAinât Been Done,â fans of Jessie Jâs hit, âDo It Like A Dude,â will be pleased. Featuring a more urban dimension, Jessie J toys with listeners as she juxtaposes the beat with a much more sweet vocal angle. This, mixed in with moments of what can only be noted as rap runs, makes the song an interesting and worthwhile listen.
While her bumpy ride in the music industry made Jessie J seemingly unable to reclaim what she had lost with âAlive,â âSweet Talkerâ brings back reminiscences of her stunning debut, âWho We Are.â In spite of a lack of originality in places, Jessie Jâs latest albumâs showcasing of resilience, power and inspiring individuality are equal parts enjoyable as it is energizing.






