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Me, You & The Music Jessica Sanchez | Me, You & The Music
Hayley Holmes Album name: Me, You & The Music
Label: 19/Interscope
Release date: April 30, 2013
My rating: 4.6 out of 5


Review written by: Luanne Lim
It seems that most Idol contestants get record deals, regardless of how they place. Jessica Sanchez is no exception. At the young age of seventeen, Sanchez has accomplished so much. Despite being one of the youngest American Idol competitors since Jordin Sparks, Sanchez hasn’t let her age determine her amount of talent.

With gigs like singing in front of the President Obama for the annual White House Easter Egg Hunt to landing a stint on Glee, the next step for the Idol runner-up could only be releasing a full-length album. Titled Me, You and the Music, the seventeen-year old’s debut album features eleven songs, one in another language and two with big name guest vocals.

Speaking of guest vocals, Ne-Yo lends his voice on “Tonight.” Both singers’ voices compliment the other very well. This track, described by Sanchez herself as a “fun, clubby dancey song” definitely has the potential to be one of this summer’s hit songs. It’s about grabbing some friends for a night out on the town, leaving all of your worries and stresses behind and just having a great time.

Drifting away from the “partying with friends” message, the track “No One Compares,” which features Prince Royce, takes on more of a romantic feel. The song is about remaining true to a significant other, regardless of anything from long periods of separation to flirtatious glances from other people. Starting off slow, this song gradually builds up to a beat that could be featured on a Dance, Dance Revolution game. Since Sanchez is half-Hispanic, a Spanglish version of “No One Compares” happens to close the album.

“Right to Fall” begins with almost a video-game sounding beat. The song opens the album, introducing listeners to what Sanchez’s sound is – pop, dance, like what’s heard on the “mainstream.” The song’s message is made pretty clear: people have the right to fall for whomever they want to, no matter if anyone approves or disapproves of the relationship.

Sanchez, to me, sounds similar to Demi Lovato in the track “Don’t Come Around.” The song is a slap in the face to an ex. Sanchez sings that she’s done with this boy who broke her heart. No matter what he tries to do to win her back, it won’t work. “Think you found another way to get back in, but you’re not gonna break this heart again.”

The album takes on a slow, softer approach with tracks “Crazy Glue,” “In Your Hands” and “Plastic Roses.” In “Crazy Glue,” Sanchez sings to her significant other, promising to always be there. “In Your Hands” leaves it to the love interest to ultimately decide to pursue a relationship with Sanchez or not. Sanchez makes it clear that she believes that the relationship would be “history in the making.” She’s persistent in each verse, bringing up arguments that would convince the interest of this. Both “Crazy Glue” and “In Your Hands” are cute love songs. On the other hand, “Plastic Roses” is about needing to be out of a relationship where the love is “fake.” The boy seemed to be perfect, but turned out to be a poser. Despite realizing this, Sanchez has trouble letting go, still wanting to believe in his lies – wanting to go back to the time where she was oblivious to reality.

“Drive By” is the aftermath of a freshly ended relationship. Sanchez still has feelings for the recent ex in the song, explaining that she can’t help how her love is. Though the relationship is over, she can’t seem to forget about him. She doesn’t know how to get over him, so she finds herself doing crazy things… like driving by his house.

The song “You’ve Got the Love” has more of a techno beat than any other song on the album. In addition to the poppin’ beats, Sanchez hits some pretty incredible notes. She seems to be channeling her inner Beyoncé, Aguilera and Carey throughout the song, delivering each note powerfully and smoothly. “You’ve Got the Love” is a huge compliment to a boy who gives the love that every girl wants to get, the kind that every girl dreams about having.

Ever since being “swag” became a thing, us ladies are left asking: Are there any real gentlemen left in the world? “Gentlemen” is a shout out to the leftover gentlemen out there. To the guys who “show the ladies that they care,” this song is for them.

Me, You & the Music maintains a great dance vibe that appeals to the mainstream. Tracks like “Tonight” and are songs I can see being featured on summer playlists. Overall, each track proves that Jessica Sanchez has an incredible amount of talent. Her wide vocal range and smooth delivery definitely makes the teenager an artist to watch out for.
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