I'm the J57

I'm The J57
Studio album by J57
Released January 19, 2016 (2016-01-19)
Recorded 2014–2015
Genre
Length 43:03
Label FiveSeven
Producer
  • J57
  • Sene
  • LuvJonez
  • Sean Bamberger
J57 chronology
Walk In The Sun (with Blame One)
(2013)		 I'm The J57
(2016)
Singles from I'm The J57
  1. "Soarin' Like Jordan"
    Released: March 25, 2015
  2. "Impatient"
    Released: January 8, 2016
  3. "Burn The Empires"
    Released: January 11, 2016
  4. "Jon Bellion 4 Prez"
    Released: January 12, 2016

I'm The J57 is the first full-length solo studio album of American rapper and music producer J57.[1] With major music production credits from J57, the album was released on January 19 2016 through FiveSeven Music.[2]

Preceding the album's release were singles "Soarin' Like Jordan" which featured vocal appearances from Archie Bang and The Audible Doctor,[3] "Impatient" featuring Tiffany Topol, "Burn The Empires" featuring DeeJay Element, Tenacity, Sean Boog and Mean Joe Scheme and "Jon Bellion 4 Prez", a song he released as a tribute to Jon Bellion.[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Over GrownB[5]
HYPEFRESH Magazine[6]

I'm The J57 was generally received to positive reviews from music critics and enthusiasts alike. Michael Cook of HYPEFRESH Magazine gave the album 8 stars out of 10 stating that: “The message behind the music is what makes this album an exclusive. Absent of sweet nothings and mind numbing lyrics, J57 proves that music can empower and uplift. His lyrical content and production is superb”.[6] In the same vein The Over Grown's KC Orcutt, a music critic and columnist gave the album a positive review while describing the album and it's lyrical content as an album "for dreamers, for fighters and for artists".[5]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Plan A / Grammy Speeches"  James HeinzJ57 3:30
2. "Jon Bellion 4 Prez"  James HeinzJ57 2:44
3. "Night Falls / Idiosyncratica"  James HeinzJ57 4:29
4. "Impatientb" (featuring Tiffany Topol)
  • James Heinz
  • Tiffany Topol
J57 3:02
5. "Dreamersc" (featuring Akie Bermiss, Mike Two and Koncept)
  • James Heinz
  • Akie Bermiss
  • Mike Two
  • Keith Whitehead
LuvJonez 3:47
6. "Kid Icaru$" (featuring Jesse Mechanic and Nichelle of Bulla Fey)
  • James Heinz
  • Jesse Mechanic
  • Nichelle
J57 4:15
7. "VMPRWKNDd" (featuring Thom Seveer)
  • James Heinz
  • Thom Seveer
J57 4:39
8. "Starscream"  James HeinzJ57 2:25
9. "No Futuree" (featuring F. Virtue)
  • James Heinz
  • F. Virtue
J57 2:13
10. "Numb / Gaslightingf"  James Heinz
  • Sean Bamberger
  • Sene
 5:25
11. "Soarin' Like Jordang" (featuring Archie Bang and The Audible Doctor)
  • James Heinz
  • Archie Bang
  • Mark Woodford
J57 4:35
12. "Burn The Empiresh" (featuring DeeJay Element, Tenacity, Sean Boog and Mean Joe Scheme)
  • James Heinz
  • DeeJay Element
  • Tenacity
  • Sean Boog
  • Charles Chaio
J57 3:21
13. "Legacyi" (featuring Katiah and Matt Stamm)
  • J57
  • Katiah
  • Matt Stamm
J57 4:31
Total length:
 49:03

Notes

Credits and personnel

  • James Heinz - Main artist, producer, writer
  • Sene - Producer
  • LuvJonez - Producer
  • Sean Bamberger - Producer
  • Tiffany Topol - Featured artist
  • Keith Whitehead - Featured artist
  • Akie Bermiss - Featured artist, additional vocals
  • Mike Two - Featured artist, writer
  • Mark Woodford - Featured artist
  • Archie Bang - Featured artist
  • DeeJay Element - Featured artist, cuts
  • Katiah - Featured artist
  • Matt Stamm - Featured artist
  • Charles Chaio - Featured artist
  • F. Virtue - Featured artist
  • Thom Seveer - Featured artist
  • Jesse Mechanic - Featured artist
  • Nichelle - Featured artist, additional vocals

Release history

Country/Digital platform Date Version Format Label
  • United States
  • SoundCloud
 January 19, 2016 Standard

References

  1. ↑ Solo, Dread (14 January 2016). "Premiere: J57 ft. DeeJay Element, Tenacity, Sean Boog & Mean Joe Scheme – “Burn The Empires”". RESPECT. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Meka (19 January 2016). "Stream J57's Debut LP, 'I'm The J57'". 2DOPEBOYZ. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "J57 - Soarin’ Like Jordan ft. Archie Bang & The Audible Doctor". DJBooth. 25 March 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Chang, Jason (13 January 2016). "J57 – Jon Bellion 4 Prez + MAK3RS Beatmaking Video". URB Magazine. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  5. 1 2 Orcutt, KC (21 January 2016). "ALBUM REVIEW: J57- I’M THE J57". The Over Grown. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  6. 1 2 Cook, Michael (21 January 2016). "New Album: “I’m The J57” is impressive and mind blowing". HYPEFRESH Magazine. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
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