All Nonfiction
- Bullying
- Books
- Academic
- Author Interviews
- Celebrity interviews
- College Articles
- College Essays
- Educator of the Year
- Heroes
- Interviews
- Memoir
- Personal Experience
- Sports
- Travel & Culture
All Opinions
- Bullying
- Current Events / Politics
- Discrimination
- Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking
- Entertainment / Celebrities
- Environment
- Love / Relationships
- Movies / Music / TV
- Pop Culture / Trends
- School / College
- Social Issues / Civics
- Spirituality / Religion
- Sports / Hobbies
All Hot Topics
- Bullying
- Community Service
- Environment
- Health
- Letters to the Editor
- Pride & Prejudice
- What Matters
- Back
Summer Guide
- Program Links
- Program Reviews
- Back
College Guide
- College Links
- College Reviews
- College Essays
- College Articles
- Back
Who You Are by Jessie J
Well, well, well, Jessica. Someone's burst out of nowhere. 6 months ago Jessica Cornish was nothing more than an unknown, a nobody. Now, as Jessie J, she brandishes two top 3 singles - including an illusive number 1 - a Brit Award, and a bright - looking future on the horizon.
Who You Are is an uplifting debut album, boasting an array of could-be successful singles. Each is sung beautifully, with a gusto you can really feel; you know Jessie is singing from the heart. The title track, Who You Are, is a definite highlight. It expresses the painful journey of coming to accept what you really are, and the lyrics are emotive and powerful: "there's nothing wrong with who you are".
Unfortunately, not every track is able to maintain this high standard. Mamma Knows Best and I Need This aren't terrible songs... but they're hardly inspiring. An album can't always be judged by its best songs, but its worst. Half a dozen good songs is fair enough, but if the rest are simply average then the triumph can be dampened.
The Best - Who You Are
Price Tag
Abracadabra
The Worst- Mamma Knows Best
I Need This
Rainbow
Although not perfect, 6 or 7 great songs can be found on Who You Are. A purchase you won't regret.
6/10
Similar Articles
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This article has 0 comments.