Lines such as "I feel like I'm on medication" and "I can see the stars/expensive cars on the boulevard" were inspired by the Jack Kerouac novel "On The Road." The sixth song on the album is the urban "City Lights." It was inspired lyrically by JoJo's love of Beat Generation culture and named after San Francisco Beat landmark City Lights Bookstore. The track speaks of how JoJo's feelings have changed for a boy she grew up with. "Homeboy" is the fifth song on the album and is more of a hip hop influenced track. The up-tempo R&B influenced track sees JoJo speaking of how happy a boy makes her feel, and she thinks he might be the one. "The Happy Song" is the fourth song on the album.
The song sees JoJo comparing herself to other girls and telling a boy that she's "not that kinda girl" and has true feelings for him.
The third single from the album "Not That Kinda Girl" also serves as the third song. It is an up-tempo R&B song that speaks of JoJo not wanting the luxuries and perks of dating someone, and all she wants is them. "Baby It's You" is the second track on the album, as well as the second single. The lyrics are more spoken than sung by JoJo, as the song has a different feel than the rest of the album. The first track on the album, "Breezy" is an up-tempo hip hop track that speaks of JoJo's relationship with a boy and how he calls her "Breezy." She's a songwriter, she's a dancer and she's an incredible singer and I don't think anyone can touch her right now." " I think she is the perfect example of a strong woman and just a talented person. JoJo has also listed singer Beyoncé as a major influence, stating: " Well, I listened to everyone from Aretha Franklin to Bob Seager to the Beatles, but I have to say that my mom is probably my biggest influence. I don't know what kind of stuff I was on!"ĭuring a separate interview, JoJo stated: I was this little white girl jamming out to Ella Fitzgerald and Bobby Brown. I was raised in a mostly white neighborhood. " I really was, I had no idea what it was. On her influences for the album, JoJo has listed many celebrities and during one interview, she stated: Many have noted that the album is influenced mainly by R&B tracks.
They go through things and that is really what it is about." I think it is just a new generation, whether people are ready for it or not. So when I sing, "Leave (Get Out)," I have been through that. I feel like I am a real artist and I want to be able to feel what I am singing about. I am not the person who sings something that I have no reference point to. The music found on JoJo's debut album is primarily pop and R&B music.ĭuring an interview about the album's composition, JoJo stated: JoJo had recording sessions with producers such as Soulshock & Karlin and the Underdogs.
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After competing on the TV show "America's Most Talented Kids," JoJo was contacted by record producer Vincent Herbert, who asked her to audition for Blackground Records.ĭuring her audition for the founder of Blackground Records, Barry Hankerson, he told JoJo that the spirit of his niece (late R&B singer Aaliyah) brought her to him and she was signed to the record label at the age of 12.
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