For a reputedly lackluster season, I'm impressed with how well Jordin Sparks seems to be developing her career. I hate to say it, but you kind of have to put it down to her being young and somewhat bland. As such, since she hadn't really discovered her own unique style and approach she was able to be molded into whatever record producers (and Idol) wanted her to be.That said, she's a fairly standard R&B/Pop artist, but she's got a nice voice and "Tattoo" has a great hook. In fact, I was digging the song for a few days before I knew who sang it and was surprised to hear it was her (I know, I'm old and out of touch but radio stations barely tell you what song they're playing anymore). Now the video has dropped for her latest single, a duet with Chris Brown. You can watch and let us know what you think after the jump.
Jordin Sparks (w/ Chris Brown) - "No Air"
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2-21-2008 @ 1:28PM
Karen said...
Eh...it is fine. Nothing special.
But what kind of cell phone is that in the beginning?...and does it have a qwerty keyboard?
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2-28-2008 @ 11:38PM
Elizabeth Silva said...
Its a blackberry curve and yes it has a qwerty keyboard it
2-21-2008 @ 1:50PM
kip said...
I disagree. You have one defining moment and need to make the most of it in order to remain viable as pop act, not as a standard musician but as an act yes.
As AC/DC said, it's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll and
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2-21-2008 @ 1:56PM
Jon Carpenter said...
Those are blackberry phones at the beginning, Jordin's is the Blackberry Pearl.
Oh and about the video, I absolutely can't stand Chris Brown so I hated it.
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2-21-2008 @ 3:11PM
canner24 said...
It could be better, just fine tuning her voice a little and she could be a great singer
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2-21-2008 @ 3:41PM
David said...
Damn, this song's by her too? That's two songs in a row that get stuck in my head every time they play on the radio. At this rate, she'll be a shoo-in for next year's Grammy awards.
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2-22-2008 @ 12:15AM
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She will still come into her own. We have to remember that she is still young.
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2-26-2008 @ 6:46AM
BlkPnthyr01 said...
I love the song and I think that Jordin is coming into her own; she still need s a little grooming but "Tattoo & No Air" are good listening songs.
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2-26-2008 @ 9:39AM
Jeff said...
Well i could comment on it if the link worked
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2-26-2008 @ 4:14PM
Tajia Reed said...
um i think that the video was nice...i love chris brown...and the only reason why i don't like jordin sparks, is because i'm jealous...hey at least i'm honest...i don't want any girl talking to him...lol i'm a die hard fan, so sue me.
but the song is the shit!! =]
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2-26-2008 @ 5:18PM
Nene said...
I think the video was good.
Jordin Sparks is young, but a wonderful singer.
Chris Brown is very talented.
The two of them together make a beautiful song and a wonderful video.
I like it alot.
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2-26-2008 @ 6:06PM
ty said...
im sorry i must have misread was somebody dissin chris breezy hes like the new generation usher and he had the hottest album last year u crazy man
oh the song is nice i think she will have a future in music
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2-26-2008 @ 7:39PM
AC said...
Whoa.. wat are you guys talking about the video is great.. this is the new generation. I do not know why anyone is hating. Chris Brown is one of the top selling artist now and as for Jordin, she is great. I love her even since American Idol. I voted for her none stop.
STOP being a loser and appreciate these artists cause u probably cant do half the stuff they do, and if u did than why aren't u in their position.
Well i think the video is awesome.. its good to know that Jordin is not like previous American Idol Winners, who do nothing after they win. As for Chris, keep doing what you doing.. U bring smiles to our faces
MArk my Words. She's going to make it big time in this music industry..
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2-26-2008 @ 8:16PM
a fan said...
i love the video, it's awesome. of course, i'm an american idol fan but i also love chris brown and together they sound beautiful it's amazing. the chemistry between them is great i wouldn't have been surprised if they did kiss at the end but it's great anyway
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2-26-2008 @ 8:42PM
tgcedeno said...
I LOVE Jordin. Whatever she does is cool. I'm a little older than her, but I have been told, I look like her a little. "A little" is enough to put a big grin on my face. Go Jordin, she is the BEST!!!
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2-27-2008 @ 12:28AM
Cody said...
Lets see, Jordin Sparks has a hit song, just did a duet w/ one of the most popular names in hip-hop/R&B music, Won the best new artist of the year award, and even sang the national anthem at the superbowl... Id say thats pretty darn impressive for a newbie to the music industry, Go Jordin! Im a big fan and I liked the vid by the way =]
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2-27-2008 @ 12:51AM
quinzell1 said...
I love the song, I love the video. Jordin is cool, she has a great voice and I absolutely LOVE Chris Brown. I think if Jordin keeps it up she will have a great future in the music biz!
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2-27-2008 @ 4:24AM
CHris brown fan reporter said...
i love the song, but i have to say i am a huge Chris Brown Fan, so if he is in any thing i Love it this song is Beautiful but the video is very upsetting because a lot of Chris brown Fans are really Angry about this video because they have just fallin in love with Chris Brown but Jordan S. being new to this busyness. I think she may have went a little too far. I`m concerned that she may have lost a lot of fans by that video!I know that she has lost me as a fan! Sorry Jordan S. but you made a bad mistake !
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