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Album Review: Jordin Sparks - Right Here Right Now

Aneta Grulichova
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"The album is missing a smash hit."

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After a six-year break between albums, Jordin Sparks is back with her third.

Now 25, Sparks has found her voice and here her sound is more mature, sassier and sexier. Double Tap (featuring 2 Chainz) is pop with a hint of R&B, where Sparks' captivating voice delivers her very provocative lyrics in a confident, assertive manner. Casual Love (featuring Shaggy) utilises a Jamaican melody while the title track is a song to grind to. However the album is missing a smash hit. The flow of the album also feels melodically repetitive.