According to the Sydney Morning Herald who wrote about her visit years later, she arrived in "true superstar style", "Her press conference at the Boomerang mansion in Elizabeth Bay was an absolute circus of beefy security guards (watching over J.Lo's arrival by boat), gushing publicists and one of the largest entertainment media packs I've ever seen. [42] It was released as a single that December. The Remixes, "Ain't it Funny (Murder Remix)" was released and peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks, one of the most successful singles of Lopez's career. [61] Jon Pareles of Rolling Stone was also mixed, stating, "most of the music sounds like jigsaw puzzles: showers of tiny bits and pieces that interlock as complex, coherent songs. [82] In total, it sold 200,000 copies in Canada, certified double platinum. In response, Lopez stated, "For anyone to think or suggest that I'm racist is really absurd and hateful to me. Fans could place their CD in their CD-ROM drive of a computer and go to the entertainer's website where they would "unlock" a "secret" area of the site, which would contain the features. It remained in the top ten for six weeks, and in the top forty for 26 weeks including re-entries. "[19] Jake Barnes of Yahoo! This allowed the single reached number one in the United States. News: Jennifer Lopez: Caped Crusader; Jennifer Lopez on Motherhood, Heartbreak, and the Future of Her Career; Rihanna's New Album Cover Is a Piece of Art; Jennifer Lopez … The performance reportedly brought in 1,300 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission, as many felt the set was inappropriate for a family show, per NBC. Jennifer Lopez Gets Attention With Massive Ring. Hopefully I'll have it out by October," she said. It featured Lopez frolicking on the beach after her wealthy lover stands her up once again. [54] Although "Ain't it Funny" did not chart on the Hot 100, it was a success worldwide, reaching the top ten in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom where it peaked at number three. [98] Several artists followed this trend, such as Janet Jackson with her album Damita Jo (2004) and Mariah Carey with The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). [19] The album also features romantic ballads, which Rolling Stone and Slant Magazine drew comparisons with Jackson. Jennifer Lopez has been seen as someone who has mastered it all, from dancing to acting and even having a successful singing career. Author: Maxim … Jennifer Lopes has never been an "album artist". [citation needed], The audio CD of J.Lo was "equipped" with special technology, which allowed buyers to access exclusive bonus features via Lopez's official website. Lo no more, they gonna want the 'I'm Real' version. [87], For the week commencing February 5, 2001, J.Lo was the highest-selling album throughout Europe. The songs are about having a good time and not having a good time, or partying a lot and partying too much. Ten albums, and Jennifer Lopez has still got it. I don't do drugs, I don't drink or smoke or do anything like that. on Monday morning, May 5, and it is a sight to be seen.. The album's second single, "Play", reached the top twenty in most countries, including the United Kingdom where it reached number three. [5] Initially, the entertainer planned to release music in Spanish, although Tommy Mottola, the head of Sony Music Entertainment at the time, suggested that she sing in English. She made the decision to tweak her public image, dying her hair and changing her stage name to J.Lo. Jennifer Lopez is not afraid to remind everyone that she has still got it. [20] "Love Don't Cost a Thing" was a wide commercial success, reaching the top ten of most music markets internationally; most notably reaching number one in the United Kingdom. [22] "I'm Real", which was composed by Lopez with Cory Rooney and Troy Oliver, has a retro vibe, and was likened to music from Janet Jackson's album Control by Slant Magazine. These served as the first concerts of her career, in which she was, "flanked by a 10-piece orchestra, a five-person choir and 11 dancers". [74], After being re-released with the addition of the number one single "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", J.Lo experienced a boost in sales. "[13] Lopez eventually decided to name the album J.Lo, which was a nickname her fans called her on the streets since the beginning of her career. [36][37] At the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards, held days before 9/11 on September 6, Lopez performed "Love Don't Cost a Thing" as well as "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", where she was joined by Ja Rule. [32] Lopez traveled to Australia briefly to promote J.Lo. Tommy Mottola, in addition to being the head of Sony, was the head of Columbia Records, which recording artist Mariah Carey had left at the time. [28], Following the scandal, Carey was unable to use the sample. [9], In April 2000, MTV News reported that Lopez, who had just finished filming a romantic comedy entitled The Wedding Planner, would begin recording her second studio album after wrapping up filming for another film, Angel Eyes (2001). Written by Lopez and Rooney, it contains lyrics about "creating the perfect romance in your mind, then facing reality when Mr. [49], "Play" was released on March 27, 2001, as the second single from J.Lo. Lopez appeared on various television shows and performed live on several occasions to promote the album. [73] For the week of April 7, 2001, J.Lo fell out of the Billboard 200's top 40. Drawing from her own experiences, Lopez included more personal songs on … * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. And after revisiting ON THE 6, this could not be more evident. This made Lopez the first entertainer in history to have a number one film and album simultaneously in the same weekend. FREE delivery: April 13 - 21 . The 51-year outdated actress and singer is releasing “In the Morning” on Friday, November 27th. Entertainment Weekly noted its bold female empowerment message,[45] while Slant Magazine called it a "cheap". Jennifer Lopez Goes Full Nude on Album Cover for New Song. join the #jlovers club to get exclusive news, merchandise, and more Dedication!" [99] Writing for Entertainment Tonight, Chris Azzopardi also noted that the song "would influence future rap-pop collaborations" and laid "the foundation for Lopez's R&B-influenced music career. Ashleigh Durden November 25, 2020. [28] The result of this was the remixed version of "I'm Real", which received backlash for Lopez's use of the term nigga. [10] That August, Lopez told LaunchCast that the album would be titled My Passionate Journey. Lopez began recording the album in April 2000, enlisting producers such as Cory Rooney, Troy Oliver, Dan Shea and Sean Combs, all of whom she had worked with on her debut album On the 6 (1999). Singer Kelly Rowland peeped the huge rock on JLo's finger, commenting, "......with the ring on....." One thing's for certain — this "Ain't Your Mama's" album cover. It became the first number one remix album in the United States.[115]. A thirty-second sample of "Come Over", a ballad featuring seductive lyrics and background whispers. Another wrote, "Not JLo copying even Beyoncé's worst performances. The rapper stated, "I think the whole thing, like everything else, is being blown out of proportion. [59] Michael Padletta was positive in his review for Billboard, praising Lopez for "assembling a sophomore set that's brimming with irresistibly hip-hop spiked songs [...] The result is a set with hip, decidedly time-sensitive feel, which goes a long way toward giving Lopez the credibility she'll need to develop a long-term music career." [63] AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave the album a rating of three-out-of-five-stars, describing it as "essentially the same album" as On the 6 and was unfavorable of its running length. [52] A Francis Lawrence-directed "futuristic" themed music video for "Play" was released. Lopez began recording the album in April 2000, enlisting producers such as Cory Rooney, Troy Oliver, Dan Shea and Sean Combs, all of whom she had worked with on her debut album On the 6 (1999). November 25, 2020 at … Jennifer Lopez is not afraid to remind everyone that she has still got it. [83] The album peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart, and remains her most successful album there, remaining on the chart for 48 weeks. It was the number one song in the United States at the time of the September 11 attacks for five non-consecutive weeks. [47] The song's music video was directed by Paul Hunter. Upon its release, the album received generally mixed reviews from music critics, who criticized its manufactured sound, while praising its Spanish and dance material. Following her rather steamy performance with Colombian singer Maluma at the 2020 American Music Awards, the Maid in Manhattan actress took a risqué route with the cover art for her single “In The Morning.” The 51-year-old singer posed completely in the buff for the official cover art for the single. Mendible, M. (2007). It was originally written for the soundtrack of The Wedding Planner, a film Lopez starred in. We ship daily from Cleveland, Ohio. 2015 Preview Song Time Play (Instrumental) 1. [69] During its second week, the album slipped to number two on the Billboard 200. 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Lopez revealed in August 2000: "I had a deadline, but then I went and did three movies. Very Good Condition Audio CD by Jennifer Lopez. Mottola, Carey's ex-husband, heard the sampling of "Firecracker" in a trailer for Carey's musical film Glitter (2001). Richie Jones – producer, arranger, mixing, Troy Oliver – producer, programming, drum programming, keyboard programming, Cory Rooney – producer, executive producer, arranger, drum programming, keyboard programming, José R. Sanchez – producer, programming, drum programming, keyboard programming, David Swope – engineer, assistant engineer, mixing assistant, This page was last edited on 10 April 2021, at 17:01. October 30, 2002 – Jeannette Walls of MSNBC reports during the Glamour magazine Woman of the Year Awards, Jennifer teased photographers showing off her big engagement ring. 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Additionally, it debuted and peaked atop the Canadian Albums Chart. [16] "That's Not Me" is a dramatic song about self-empowerment with an arrangement consisting of an acoustic guitar and piano,[20] as well as "skittering syncopations, layering half-speed vocal lines over double-speed runs". Jennifer Lopez shares NSFW cover art for new single 'In the Morning' Jennifer Lopez shares NSFW cover art for new single 'In the Morning' By Marcus Jones. [9] J.Lo has also been described as the "springboard that took Lopez from performer to mogul", allowing her to launch her lifestyle brand J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez and first fragrance Glow by JLo. [75] Prior to the release of J to tha L–O! It performed strongly on the Hot 100 Airplay chart, reaching number seven. [50][51] Although not as much of a success as "Love Don't Cost a Thing", "Play" was a commercial success internationally, while peaking at number 18 in the United States and number 3 in the United Kingdom. Jennifer Lopez debuted the cover artwork to her album A.K.A. She's not the first Latino to use that word on a record, and it's never been an issue before. Fortunately for JLo, her bodysuit and wet hair look while performing "Pa'Ti" and "Lonely" at the AMAs caused no upheaval. [29] When the music publishers for "Firecracker" were questioned, they admitted Carey had licensed usage of the sample first, and Lopez had signed for it over one month later, under Mottola's arrangement. NME's Christian Ward, on the other hand, was negative, calling it "a calculated assault on our post-Destiny's Child sensibilities, an hysterical but fatally flawed attempt to prove that this Lopez puppet can do anything her producers ask of her". J.Lo is the second studio album by American singer Jennifer Lopez. We had to do another remix to keep the momentum going. The uncertainty of what the Wedding Planner star would bring to the AMAs stage dates back to her 2020 Super Bowl halftime show performance alongside Shakira. The album's title refers to the nickname given to her by fans, with Lopez describing it as an homage to her supporters. [100] The album's title established Lopez's nickname as J.Lo,[101] a portmanteau which was noted to have started a trend in celebrity nicknames. Through The Years", "Mariah Carey Is Still In No mood To Talk", "Mariah 'Ripped Off' Twice on Same Record", "Billboard Bits: Wilco, J-Lo, Windham Hill", "Ja Rule Defends J. [84] The album sold 27,000 copies in its first week in the United Kingdom, and sold 45,000 copies in the week preceding Christmas 2001. Jennifer Lopez Shares Jaw-Dropping Nude Cover Art of New Single. "[14], Prior to releasing the album, Lopez knew how important it was to "stay fresh", wanting to innovate the music industry. Lopez herself was also featured in all three ads. Lopez ended The Beatles' eight-week run at number one with their greatest hits album 1 (2000). [8] It produced the number-one hit "If You Had My Love", as well as "Waiting for Tonight", which reached the top ten in the United States, among other singles. The inclusion of the remix resulted in the reissue carrying a Parental Advisory warning—coupled with the fact that another song on the album, "Play", contains profanity—and a clean version of the album was also issued. Jennifer Lopez: The Glory and the Dream (and the Drive) Just three letters — one for each decade of her superstardom — declare the entertainment juggernaut that is Jennifer Lopez. [68] Lopez became the first female solo artist under Epic Records to reach the number one spot of the Billboard 200, joining other Epic artists such as Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam and Sly & the Family Stone among others. "Surprise! [23] In the track, Lopez pleads with a nightclub DJ to "play her favorite song" over a shuffling electric guitar and dance beat. [70] In its third week, J.Lo sold 134,000 copies and fell to number four. [92] J.Lo was certified double platinum in other countries including New Zealand[93] and Switzerland. [7] Musically, On the 6 explored a Latin soul genre, and featured Lopez singing about love. The original version of "I'm Real" is based around a sample of the Yellow Magic Orchestra's song "Firecracker", using an interpolation throughout introduction and chorus. 3:30 PREVIEW On the Floor (Instrumental) 2. [46] The song was used as background music in three television advertisements in Japan to promote the 2001 Subaru Legacy for a special campaign which was known as Three Keys Legacy. [58], J.Lo received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. Commercially, J.Lo debuted atop the US Billboard 200 the same week as her film The Wedding Planner opened at number one at the domestic box office, making Lopez the first entertainer to have a number one album and film simultaneously. Music noted that Lopez "mostly sticks to a successful formula - R&B lite with a Latin touch, but said, "[n]one are great tunes in the way of, say, TLC's 'Waterfalls' but the Bronx born Lopez's enormous fanbase is sure to propel them into the top of the charts." "From bananas to buttocks: the Latina body in popular film and culture". The singer has been teasing her ninth studio album, In The Morning, on Instagram, and it's safe to say her 133million followers are pretty shook. [35] Elsewhere, she appeared on Live! Austin: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (, Australian Recording Industry Association, List of Billboard 200 number-one albums of 2001, "Jennifer Lopez's 'J.Lo' Hits Stores Tuesday", "Jennifer Lopez To Begin Recording Second Album", "Jennifer Lopez Talks New Album, Success & 'The Cell, "Jennifer Lopez: J. At the time, this was referred to by the media as a Latin pop crossover "explosion" and "ethnic boom". Includes Audio CD, insert, and case with original cover artwork. The remix, which featured Ja Rule, shifted Lopez's musical style from pop to a more hip hop and urban-oriented sound. [24] Amy Linden of Sonic.net particularly praised the album for being "a feisty, damn-I-know-I'm-all-that attitude, combined with pulsating, insistent beats that leap out of the speakers and make you wanna move". ... On the 6 is the debut studio album by American entertainer Jennifer Lopez. DVD Covers; Blu-Ray Covers; Console covers. [32] On January 12, 2001, the entertainer appeared on Top of the Pops, performing the singles "Love Don't Cost a Thing" and "Play". [27], J.Lo includes the Spanish songs "Cariño", "Si Ya Se Acabo" and "Dame (Touch Me)". "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", however, had more of an impact on the charts. The entertainer stated, "I mean, I feel like you can't take on the responsibility of the world, you know? Jennifer Lopez bared all for the cover art of her newest single 'In The Morning.' "[75] Shemesh stated that the success of Lopez's collaboration with Ja Rule "helped cement the lasting power of the pop/hip-hop composite", and regarded J.Lo as "contributing to the trajectory of early 2000s music". 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"[60], Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine named it "a mixed bag: part retro dance-pop, part prescription R&B, and part Latin", noting that her voice "seems best suited for dance-pop rather than R&B and, judging from this album, it's where her heart is too.