
| New Jagged album has little 'Edge' | |
| Elizabeth Ward, '08 | Staff Reporter | |
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The R&B group Jagged Edge released their sixth album, “Baby Makin' Project,” last month. This is the group’s first album with their new record label, Island Urban Music. BMP’s brief introduction takes dedicated fans back in time with classic hits strung together in short clips. Tunes like: “Where the Party At?” “Let’s Get Married,” “Promise,” and “Walked out of Heaven” are all included. Music industry staple Jermaine Dupri was responsible for production of the album. The opening single, “Put a Lil Umph in It,” features R&B
singer Ashanti. In this track the men of JE describe their love of specific
bedroom scenarios, as “Sunrise” paints out a sensual night that goes well into morning for one lucky lady. “Turn You On” is one of the titles that speaks for itself. Edge claims that being turned on is not an option, and they will eagerly do as the title of this steamy song suggests. “The Whole Town Laughing” leaves a man struggling to maintain devotion to a cheating girlfriend. “I’ll be Damned” is one of the more emotional tracks. Edge sings about their dedication to cling on to a troubled relationship despite scrutiny from outsiders. Another heartfelt track is “Round and Round.” This one has a man pleading to his woman about making their troubled relationship last. In “In Me That’s Who,” a man reminds his “baby girl” that her lonely night doesn’t have to be so lonely. To assure her of this, he gives an overview of special moments already shared, in hopes of being her choice for the night. In “Way to Love You,” Edge takes a humble approach on one of the shortest tracks of the album. In heartfelt words, they proclaim their love and dedication to a special someone. Like in previous albums, Jagged Edge sings mainly about two subjects throughout the relatively short 11-track album. Unfortunately, the majority of the tracks sound extremely similar and do very little to offer variety. However, since most every track deals with after-hours bedroom activities, the album’s title, “Baby Makin' Project,” pretty much speaks for itself. |