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More like melodic talking

Shamontiel L. Vaughn | Chicago | 07/22/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I recall Jeremih saying in an interview that "Birthday Sex" was more like melodic talking, but that's the way the entire CD felt to me. If someone was to ask me do I think Jeremih can sing, I really couldn't tell you. I know he can ride the beat, similar to the way Nelly does in songs, but there was never one track where I went "Whoa, he can really blow." None of the songs are bad. There are a couple that are equal to today's pop music in braggadocio, such as "My Ride" and "Imma Star." The video for "Birthday Sex" is a little uncomfortable because the actress in there didn't look like she was into him at all (and vice versa), so I prefer to just listen to the song, which I've loved since it was introduced to me by his label and was the reason I pursued the interview as soon as he was introduced to me. And although "Imma Star" is something we've all heard before, I love the beat to that song and it's my second favorite because I saw one of the sexiest dance routines to it while I was at Flirty Girl Fitness. Now every time I hear that song, I associate it with the dance routine. "Raindrops" is cute too.



I respect him as a musician and an artist after hearing his back story while interviewing him, and the CD was cool. But on a more critical note, there was just nothing major on here for me to truly enjoy. I liked them, but it was just an average CD. With him being a musician, I'd held him to a higher standard considering I knew that he understood music more than your average artist, being that he said he is "a musician first." I do look forward to a sophomore album though. I think with time the CDs will improve and I like this CD just enough to stick around and see what he does next."

Simply Awesome

Sylvia M. Hubbard | http://SylviaHubbard.com Detroit, MI | 09/29/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Jeremih was a collection of upbeat songs that you could dance to or just sit back on a rainy day and listen to.



My favorite songs Imma Star, My Ride and of course the number one hit single: Birthday Sex.



I highly recommend this album. Jeremih as an artist is great, added to his voice talents are intricate and catchy beats.



mmyfh"

Definitely Talented...He Has Potential

Enlightened | Atlanta Georgia | 08/26/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Jeremih took the R&B world by storm by seemingly coming out of nowhere with one of the best songs of the year in Birthday Sex. Everyone and their momma remixed that song. Hailing from Chicago, The Windy City, it was clear from the first time I heard that song that Jeremih was something unique. This was confirmed when I saw him perform live and absolutely command the stage and crowd simultaneously singing for real(sounded exactly like the recorded track) and playing the piano. This kid was something to be reckoned with. Following that live performance he reminded me of another young artist in the 90's by the name of Tevin Campbell. I know that's a pretty lofty comparison (Tevin Campbell in his prime was arguably the most vocally talented 90's singer) but that's who he reminded me of.





Anyway I was interested as anyone else to see what he could bring to the table. His self titled debut turns out to be a hit and miss affair. Instead of exercising his inner Tevin, on the album he more closely resembles a younger The-Dream (not a bad comparison either because The Dream already has two classics in my opinion and has been the R&B genres cream of the crop since he debuted). Other standouts where he maximizes his talent besides the excellent Birthday Sex include Raindrops, That Body, Imma Star (2nd single), Starting Over (this is a great song should be third or 4th single...has some Stevie Wonder/MJ influence), My Sunshine, My Ride, and Buh Bye.





I believe Jeremih falls into the trap of trying to make club bangers and crossover pop tunes and that's exactly where he falters. He's not good at it...what he is good at is pure singing. Ballads, midtempos, and slow jams and it's what he should stick to in my opinion. That's the one element where he differs from The-Dream (who's the total package). But Jeremih writes his own lyrics and can play instruments and perform well live and that right there earns him a nice niche. He has enough good songs to ride this album until next year and no doubt I'm eagerly anticipating the next release. The album is well worth the 7 dollars that you will spend on it even if you may use that skip button once or twice. Jeremih has the potential to be the next big artist on Def Jam and he along with the criminally slept on Karina Pasian (her debut is a modern classic also on Def Jam) can usher in the new wave of talent. Look out for him. 3.5 stars"