LaKisha Jones Gives Birth To Girl

LaKisha Jones tweeted the news that she has given birth to a baby girl. It is her second daughter, but first child with now-husband Larry Davis. It appears that all went well with baby Ava LaRynn, so congrats to LaKisha & family for their new addition!

Album Review: LaKisha Jones "So Glad I'm Me"

It’s been a little over a couple years since LaKisha Jones finished fourth on the sixth season of American Idol, but for her to only now be releasing her debut album So Glad I’m Me, in Idol terms, isn’t ideal. Nonetheless, despite her album being released through an independent label, the material on So Glad I’m Me is of surprisingly good quality. There is no doubt that LaKisha can sing her booty off &, luckily for us, her voice translates well in the studio, so that makes the treat of her debut album all the more delightful.

LaKisha expresses her gratitude in the spiritual-leaning “Grateful” & continues to do so in the title track “So Glad I’m Me,” a pair of uptempos that open the album well. The singer, who is currently pregnant, sings of the love she has for her first daughter in “Beautiful Girl,” a fittingly beautiful jam. “Same Song” slows things down nicely, as it is the power ballads that show off her voice the best.

The album’s so-called first single “Let’s Go Celebrate” could have made a pretty cool video, as it is fairly current, if not groundbreaking. That, though, could be said for the entire disc (see: the slow jam “Ain’t Worth It.”) Another, somewhat more enjoyable slow jam “Nothing” follows, but the song displays something a little strange to me. Why is it that the background singers that sing the entire chorus don’t sound anything like LaKisha? This trend, which is common on indie releases, of other people practically singing lead irks me a bit. I really like the vibe of the intro to “Be Alright,” an R&B midtempo right up my alley, though it also features a case of the spotlight-stealing backups.

The Whitney Houston cover “You Give Good Love” sees LaKisha steal that spotlight right back. A one Mike Winans gets a featured credit on “Free,” a serene track that reminds me of (the sound, not song titles, of) Destiny’s Child’s excellent last album Destiny Fulfilled. LaKisha & her nameless counterparts reminisce on the decent, yet catchy “Memories (Fade Away).” The closer “Just As I Am” comes full circle & thankfully shows off that powerhouse voice one more time.

I’ve never been one to discredit someone who can really sing, so I gotta give LaKisha Jones her due props for that on So Glad I’m Me. Some of the credit can, however, go to the album’s actual content, which has its highlights. So Glad I’m Me may not be innovative, but it’s a strong R&B release nonetheless & deserves its chance to shine (& I don’t just say that because my name is in the booklet!) Of course, the same can be said for its creator, LaKisha Jones.

Rating: 4/5 Stars

LaKisha Jones Performs "So Glad I'm Me" On Good Day New York + More

So... I'm a little late with this, but I haven't posted any performances from LaKisha Jones yet, so I thought I would share it anyway. A pregnant LaKisha stopped by the Good Day New York studios the week of the American Idol finale, as well as her album release week, for a short interview & to perform the title track off her debut album So Glad I'm Me. She's still got that voice! Recently, I watched the sixth season finale of Idol on DVD & Blake Lewis had me questioning the quality of talent that year, but in actuality, I wish we could get strong voices in bulk nowadays like we used to (see: Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle, & LaKisha ALL in the top four!) As for her album, it may surprise you, so I recommend giving it a shot.

More recently, LaKisha put in an appearance at Good Day DC, where she performed her first single "Let's Go Celebrate." Check it out HERE.

New Music Tuesday

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It's no secret what new releases are coming out today. LaKisha Jones' debut album So Glad I'm Me drops & features the video-less lead single "Let's Go Celebrate." Also available is Ruben Studdard's fourth effort Love IS, which includes first single "Together." Positive reviews for the pair of Idol alumni should be up this week. FYI, you can get two bonus tracks on each CD when you buy them at Target!

Listen To New Albums From LaKisha Jones & Ruben Studdard!

On May 19th, LaKisha Jones will release her debut album So Glad I'm Me & Ruben Studdard is set to drop his fourth album Love IS. You can listen to both in full HERE. I'd have to give the edge to LaKisha, but both albums are worth a listen!

Preview LaKisha Jones' "So Glad I'm Me"

Click HERE to listen to a clip of each song on LaKisha Jones' forthcoming debut album So Glad I'm Me (May 19th). Don't be fooled because this one is much more R&B-leaning than AC & it actually sounds quite good. I feel bad for the poor girl cause she doesn't have a lick of buzz right now, so here ya go, LaKisha!

LaKisha Jones "So Glad I'm Me" Tracklisting

Things for LaKisha Jones' upcoming debut album So Glad I'm Me (May 19th) just keep shaping up. The tracklisting for the Idol alumni's project has surfaced:

1. Grateful
2. So Glad I'm Me
3. Beautiful Girl
4. Same Song
5. Let's Go Celebrate
6. Ain't Worth It
7. Nothing
8. Be Alright
9. You Give Good Love
10. Free
11. Memories (Fade Away)
12. Just As I Am

It appears that a few adjustments have been made from the material that leaked from her a while back, so that's an encouraging sign that they wanted to get the album just right. I'm always excited when a talented singer finally gets their shot.

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LaKisha Jones "So Glad I'm Me" Cover

The cover art for LaKisha Jones' upcoming debut album So Glad I'm Me (May 19th) has surfaced. The mom-to-be is glowing! I can't wait to check out what the powerhouse has to offer.

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LaKisha Jones Pregnant

To the left is the cover for "Let's Go Celebrate," the aptly-titled lead single off LaKisha Jones' upcoming debut album So Glad I'm Me (May 19th), which is available for download now HERE. Congratulations are certainly in order for LaKisha, as she is expecting a baby with her husband of six months, Larry Davis. The baby, due in August, will be LaKisha’s second child. Personally, I'm so glad that everything in LaKisha's life finally has a date set!

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LaKisha Jones Performs "The First Noel" On The Spirit Of Christmas

The underrated American Idol contestant LaKisha Jones recently performed "The First Noel" on a special called The Spirit Of Christmas. She did an outstanding job. LaKisha is set to release her debut album on February 17th.

LaKisha Jones Gets Married

American Idol season six's LaKisha Jones has tied the knot. She married financial advisor Larry Davis in Beverly Hills on Sunday. Among those in attendance were her fellow Idol contestants Melinda Doolittle, Sanjaya Malakar, & Haley Scarnato. LaKisha also has an album due out in February 2009. Congrats, LaKisha! Hope you enjoy married life & know that we can't wait to hear your new music!

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