[61] Jon Pareles of Rolling Stone was also mixed, stating, "most of the music sounds like jigsaw puzzles: showers of tiny bits and pieces that interlock as complex, coherent songs. "[35], On February 10, 2001, Lopez was the musical guest and host of Saturday Night Live. [89] The album had its longest European chart run in France. The inclusion of the remix resulted in the reissue carrying a Parental Advisory warning—coupled with the fact that another song on the album, "Play", contains profanity—and a clean version of the album was also issued. [20][21] "Come Over" is a song about "forbidden lust",[20][21] whilst "Secretly" features Lopez singing about a "guy whom she can smell across the room". ), Jennifer Lopez performed at the Super Bowl in February 2020.Credit:Getty. [76] By February 2002, J.Lo had sold a total of 3.18 million units in the United States. [96] By 2011, the album had sold a reported 8 million copies worldwide. 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J.Lo kicks off with “Love Don’t Cost A Thing,” one of the strongest album openers of the early ’00s. "Love Don't Cost a Thing" was released as the album's lead single on December 2, 2000, reaching number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the UK Singles Chart. She's not the first Latino to use that word on a record, and it's never been an issue before. It similarly featured Judd as a back-up dancer. [91] It was certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for sales of 140,000. [63] AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave the album a rating of three-out-of-five-stars, describing it as "essentially the same album" as On the 6 and was unfavorable of its running length. Jennifer Lopez … Facebook has banned the sharing or viewing of our news articles on its platform. J.Lo is the second studio album by American singer Jennifer Lopez. Lo no more, they gonna want the 'I'm Real' version. You have to live your life. [50][51] Although not as much of a success as "Love Don't Cost a Thing", "Play" was a commercial success internationally, while peaking at number 18 in the United States and number 3 in the United Kingdom. Police believe the two men inside the vehicle, which was later determined to be stolen, walked to Methodist Hospital for treatment. “You definitely have Botox. [13], The album was tentatively titled The Passionate Journey and set for release in November 2000, with the first single scheduled for release in late September. [92] J.Lo was certified double platinum in other countries including New Zealand[93] and Switzerland. "[54] After the success of "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", Lopez once again recruited Ja Rule for a remix version of "Ain't it Funny". "[14] Lopez eventually decided to name the album J.Lo, which was a nickname her fans called her on the streets since the beginning of her career. MTV News reported its sales after three weeks of availability to have exceeded 586,000 copies. [65], The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the ALMA Awards,[66] and Foreign Pop Album of the Year at the Hungarian Music Awards. "[99] Cole Delbyck, writing for HuffPost, also regards the album as "cementing her as a musical force to be reckoned with", describing it as a turning point in her career and personal life. It’s something I’ve been thinking a lot about this week since 51-year-old Jennifer Lopez hit the news again with her takedown of social media users challenging the idea that her age-defying looks have anything to do with genetics or her new skincare range. [105][106] Writing for MTV News on the twentieth anniversary of the album's release, Yasmine Shemesh stated: "She’s an icon — an important one. After entering and peaking at number six on the French Albums Chart, it spent a total of 70 weeks charting, last appearing on September 28, 2002, after two re-entries. [70] In its third week, J.Lo sold 134,000 copies and fell to number four. In Case You Missed It, J.Lo Just Posted an Ultra-Sexy Video of Her Bare-Naked Body on Instagram The super-sultry clip seemingly teases new music from the pop star. [6] Initially, the entertainer planned to release music in Spanish, although Tommy Mottola, the head of Sony Music Entertainment at the time, suggested that she sing in English. Drawing from her own experiences, Lopez included more personal songs on this album, which deals with themes of relationships, empowerment and sex. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 52 based on 11 reviews. Why are we all so obsessed with age anyway, and what’s with all the judgment directed at those who choose to defy it? And J.Lo, with the reverberating impact it made, was a vital stepping stone in that path: Because of that album, those three letters are forever embedded in the vernacular of contemporary pop culture. Giving the album this title is my way of telling them that this is for them in appreciation of their support. The remix, which featured Ja Rule, shifted Lopez's musical style from pop to a more hip hop and urban-oriented sound. Additionally, it debuted and peaked atop the Canadian Albums Chart. These served as the first concerts of her career, in which she was, "flanked by a 10-piece orchestra, a five-person choir and 11 dancers". [46] The song was used as background music in three television advertisements in Japan to promote the 2001 Subaru Legacy for a special campaign which was known as Three Keys Legacy. "[21] In a more mixed review, Entertainment Weekly's Tom Sinclair wrote that Lopez "seems lost amid the cluttered, high-gloss arrangements", but stated that she "deserved props" for the album's Spanish language songs. The remix album debuted atop the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 156,000 copies. [23] "I'm Real", which was composed by Lopez with Cory Rooney and Troy Oliver, has a retro vibe, and was likened to music from Janet Jackson's album Control by Slant Magazine. Lo's age-defying looks don't deserve any of our venom. To further its success, record executives at Epic recruited Ja Rule of Murder Inc Records to create a remix of the song, "I'm Real (Murder Remix)". I'm not going to lie; I've long judged age-defying celebrities for pulling the old “it's just sunscreen, water and genetics” line, but with Ferguson's words firmly in my ear, I plan to take the more sisterly approach moving forward. Eventually, a few months after, Judd would become her next husband. "It's been a couple of years since I finished my last album, so I feel like I have more experience with the whole music thing and I have more of a point of view as to exactly what I wanted to do on this album, as opposed to the last album, but I'm very excited about it.". Orisinal games collection by Ferry Halim with Winterbells, Sunny Day Sky, These Little Pigs, Bubble Bees, Chicken Wings, Bum Bum Koala, Snowbowling, Dare Dozen, Cranky Crabs, and more! Not a problem, sure, but here’s the thing: not only did seeing the cultural icons of my youth force me to realise that time hadn’t exactly stopped for me either, but that in each subsequent review of the show, there wasn’t a single mention of their looks. [114] According to Cory Rooney, "We had changed the sound of Jennifer Lopez [with "I'm Real"] and we didn't have anything else on the [J.Lo] album we could release as a single. ", "Jennifer Lopez recreates iconic 'Love Don't Cost a Thing' music video", "Jennifer Lopez 'J.Lo' 20th Anniversary Review", "J. It performed strongly on the Hot 100 Airplay chart, reaching number seven. Lopez ended The Beatles' eight-week run at number one with their greatest hits album 1 (2000). It's gonna put her in another zone. In Canada, the album sold 22,984 copies in its first week,[81] and was certified platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association for shipments of 100,000. "[75] Shemesh stated that the success of Lopez's collaboration with Ja Rule "helped cement the lasting power of the pop/hip-hop composite", and regarded J.Lo as "contributing to the trajectory of early 2000s music". [98][99] Having adopted J.Lo as her stage name at the time, it served as a "reminder that the mainstream success had not affected her connection with her roots". For the 500 millionth time… I have never done Botox or any injectables or surgery!! Somewhere at the heart of our obsession with age is basic evolution, Ferguson says. 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[59] Michael Padletta was positive in his review for Billboard, praising Lopez for "assembling a sophomore set that's brimming with irresistibly hip-hop spiked songs [...] The result is a set with hip, decidedly time-sensitive feel, which goes a long way toward giving Lopez the credibility she'll need to develop a long-term music career." Lo : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone", "J.Lo Contemplates 'Love' (And Love?) By Bianca Betancourt "[31] Later, Rule was confused as to why Lopez "received flack" for using the word. 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[52] A Francis Lawrence-directed "futuristic" themed music video for "Play" was released. Tommy Mottola, in addition to being the head of Sony, was the head of Columbia Records, which recording artist Mariah Carey had left at the time. Prior to the release of J.Lo, Lopez had joined an elite group of limited actors to crossover successfully into the music industry. [48] Lopez and Judd became close during the video's production, and soon began a relationship after she split from Sean Combs. "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", however, had more of an impact on the charts. And tonnes of it,” one follower wrote and (many) others agreed. [86] It has since sold over 606,500 units in the UK. I don't do drugs, I don't drink or smoke or do anything like that. Also according to Gotti, Mottola contacted him with instructions to create an additional song that sounded exactly like another Glitter track he produced, titled "If We", featuring rappers Ja Rule and Nate Dogg. [20] The album also features romantic ballads, which Rolling Stone and Slant Magazine drew comparisons with Jackson. [87], For the week commencing February 5, 2001, J.Lo was the highest-selling album throughout Europe. — European special edition (bonus tracks), — Special limited edition fan pack (bonus tracks), — Special limited edition fan pack (bonus cassette). The rapper stated, "I think the whole thing, like everything else, is being blown out of proportion. Upon its release, the album received generally mixed reviews from music critics, who criticized its manufactured sound, while praising its Spanish and dance material. It was originally written for the soundtrack of The Wedding Planner, a film Lopez starred in. [9] It produced the number-one hit "If You Had My Love", as well as "Waiting for Tonight", which reached the top ten in the United States, among other singles. A thirty-second sample of "Come Over", a ballad featuring seductive lyrics and background whispers. We may, however, find ourselves surprised to see someone like Jennifer Lopez, a 50-year-old woman who doesn’t look like what many people’s schema of a 50-year-old woman is, look like she did perform at the Super Bowl,” Raymond said. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. This made Lopez the first entertainer in history to have a number one film and album simultaneously in the same weekend. Hopefully I'll have it out by October," she said. Lo's Puerto Rico Concerts Set For DVD", "RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - Lopez, Jennifer", "Madonna, Eminem Lead American Romp Through EMAs", "Cris Judd gets ready for his TV close-up", "It doesn't cost a thing to love Jennifer Lopez", "Shaggy, Beatles Hold Strong On Albums Chart", "Ja Rule Helps J. [72] For the Billboard issue of March 17, 2001, J.Lo dropped out of the chart's top ten, falling to number 17. The entertainer stated, "I mean, I feel like you can't take on the responsibility of the world, you know? [98] Several artists followed this trend, such as Janet Jackson with her album Damita Jo (2004) and Mariah Carey with The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). However, he noted, "it has just about the same number of strong songs, all of which sounding of a piece with 'On the [6]', which makes it a success on a certain level. [34] On January 24, Lopez appeared at the Virgin Megastore on Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles. She titled the album this as a homage to her fans, "My fans call me J.Lo. J. [47] The song's music video was directed by Paul Hunter. [71] The following week, the album sold 130,000 copies, remaining in the chart's top five. The album itself was a success, reaching number eight in the United States and selling eight million copies by 2003. It was only after I had time to digest the different standards to which we hold women within the entertainment industry (see, Metallica) that I began to ponder the bigger questions. [46] It peaked at number three in the United States, making it her third top-ten hit at the time. Fans who purchased the album at 12 a.m. only would exclusively be given the chance to get Lopez's autograph. [17] "That's Not Me" is a dramatic song about self-empowerment with an arrangement consisting of an acoustic guitar and piano,[21] as well as "skittering syncopations, layering half-speed vocal lines over double-speed runs". She appeared in comedy sketches as well as performing songs from the album, in her second appearance on the television series. [95] Globally, it was the sixth biggest album of 2001, with shipments of 6.8 million units according to Billboard magazine. [33] On January 12, 2001, the entertainer appeared on Top of the Pops, performing the singles "Love Don't Cost a Thing" and "Play". Jennifer Lopez performed at the Super Bowl in February 2020. It was her second consecutive single to reach number three there, after "Play". [67], J.Lo entered the US Billboard 200 and the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at number one for the week ending January 31, 2001. [107], The release of "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" shifted Lopez toward a more pure R&B sound,[75] with Complex writing that J.Lo led to her "embracing hip-hop adjacent vibes, an aesthetic she’d stick with for the early part of the decade. Having travelled overseas to watch one of my favourite bands perform, I was shocked to discover that since the last time I’d seen them in the 1990s, they’d become… old. [62] Josh Freedom du Lac of Wall of Sound criticized it for sounding to identical to her debut album, claiming that it "stick[s] to the same set of sonic templates throughout the 15-track album, never making much effort to shift up the tempos, melodies, and structures",[27] while Mike Ross of Canoe.ca was highly critical, comparing the music to cotton candy, "made from air, sugar and artificial color". [74], After being re-released with the addition of the number one single "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", J.Lo experienced a boost in sales. According to the Sydney Morning Herald who wrote about her visit years later, she arrived in "true superstar style", "Her press conference at the Boomerang mansion in Elizabeth Bay was an absolute circus of beefy security guards (watching over J.Lo's arrival by boat), gushing publicists and one of the largest entertainment media packs I've ever seen. “Ageism is a huge problem in all areas of life and no matter how glamorous it all looks from the outside, for the likes of Jennifer Lopez, this is ultimately a workplace issue she’s dealing with. "[109] The accompanying music videos for "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" and "Love Don't Cost a Thing" are considered iconic,[110][111] while the latter song inspired the title of the 2003 film of the same name. [4][5] Inspired to pursue a music career after playing Selena in a musical biopic about the late singer of the same time, Lopez was signed to The Work Group and released her debut album On the 6 (1999). [102][103] With the album's release, Lopez continued to transition into a sex symbol. A full-throated, supremely confident Lady Gaga belted out the national anthem at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in a very Gaga way — with flamboyance, fashion and passion. [10], In April 2000, MTV News reported that Lopez, who had just finished filming a romantic comedy entitled The Wedding Planner, would begin recording her second studio album after wrapping up filming for another film, Angel Eyes (2001). "From bananas to buttocks: the Latina body in popular film and culture". The album's second single, "Play", reached the top twenty in most countries, including the United Kingdom where it reached number three. The original version of "I'm Real" is based around a sample of the Yellow Magic Orchestra's song "Firecracker", using an interpolation throughout introduction and chorus. J. [29], Following the scandal, Carey was unable to use the sample. "[32] Despite the controversy, J.Lo was reissued with the remix as a bonus track in July 2001. "[108] Speaking of the remix, Ja Rule stated, "It's J. J.Lo looks chic with a white manicure and carrying a black Birkin bag. J.Lo played many of her greatest hits including “Jenny from the Block,” “Ain’t it Funny,” and “On the Floor,” in addition to doing two duets with Shakira. We had to do another remix to keep the momentum going. You are human. Sign up to our Live Well newsletter sent every Monday. [76] For the week of September 1, 2001, the album had re-entered the top ten at number ten, where it remained for two weeks. She made the decision to tweak her public image, dying her hair and changing her stage name to J.Lo. It was the number one song in the United States at the time of the September 11 attacks for five non-consecutive weeks. “Perhaps unfairly, we don’t have the same expectations for men because, as base level, we look to them for provisions, to make us feel safe and to look after our children. [75] Prior to the release of J to tha L–O! [79] In June 2013, Gary Trust of Billboard reported that J.Lo had sold a total of 3.8 million copies in the United States, making it her best-selling album. The use of the word in the song, it was actually written by Ja Rule, it was not meant to be hurtful to anybody. "I'm halfway done right now. “If you see someone like Lopez set the bar really high, there’s a sense of, ‘Oh great, that’s what I have to compete with now?’ That can feel overwhelming for many of us.” (Particularly for those who feel they look more like the dudes in Metallica, like yours truly. [75] It was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipments of three million copies. "Ain't It Funny" was released as the album's third single on June 20, 2001. [100] The album's title established Lopez's nickname as J.Lo,[101] a portmanteau which was noted to have started a trend in celebrity nicknames. Linkin Park, Shaggy, 'NSYNC Are 2001's Top-Sellers", "Got Charts? I make pop music that has some Latin influence. [97], J.Lo remains the most commercially successful album of Lopez's career, and has been described as helping establish her as a pop icon. Lady Gaga to Sing Anthem, J-Lo to Perform at Biden Inauguration ... Just before 6:30 Sunday morning, a wrecked SUV was found crashed into a building in the area of 12th St. and Keo Way. So, those are the type of things that people like [in] role models: 'Oh, you can't be human.' [21] "Play" is a dance-pop track that received production from Swedish producers Arnthor Birgisson and Anders Bagge, and features back-up vocals from recording artist Christina Milian. J. The album was certified quadruple platinum in the United States, making it her highest-selling to date, and became the sixth most successful album of the year worldwide. [68] Lopez became the first female solo artist under Epic Records to reach the number one spot of the Billboard 200, joining other Epic artists such as Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam and Sly & the Family Stone among others. J Lo's incredible home in the Hamptons, which she shares with Alex Rodriguez and her twins, Emme and Max, is full of incredible features – however, her … Lo is serious body goals, and has been for decades. He also praised Lopez's voice, writing that it "sounds more confident, as she takes more chances with a voice that is technically limited but well-suited to the material she handles". 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