Soulful songstress Jazmine Sullivan is back. Following on the success of her critically acclaimed ‘Fearless’ LP, the 23 year old is set to release her hotly anticipated sophomore album within the next few months. Meanwhile, the record’s lead single ‘Holding You Down’, has surfaced.
Produced by Missy Elliott, the track manages to fuse an Old Skool sound, with a Hip-Hop-esque grittiness, both of which are complimented by Sullivan’s butter-smooth vocals.
True to the sound the J Records star established on her debut, ‘Holding You Down’ looks set to resonate not only with her existing fans, yet also those who’ve yet to grant her an open ear.
A Hit…
Take a listen below…
32 COMMENTS
hihihihi IS A SOON TO BE GOAT
June 30, 2010 at 10:51 am
I LOVE JAZJAZ BUT HER VOCALS AREN SMOOTH BUTTER HOW FUCKING DUMB LMAO
THEY ARE STRONG AND RASPY
LOSA
AND YALL ARE ONE DAY LATE
EVERY BLOG POSTED IT YESTERDAY. #FAIL2010
STOP BEIN ALL UP IN RIHANNAS PUSSY AND LICKING EVERY BIT OF IT THEN YALL WOULD BE FASTER
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antertain
June 30, 2010 at 11:13 am
Better late than never and it’s the 1st i’m hearing it so THANKS for posting anyway TGJ…
I’m not sure this is a single
Sound like a buzz track to me. Love the swagga on it!!
Be cool to have a buzz video 4it…
Good Job Jaz
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ADE
June 30, 2010 at 12:33 pm
I love it
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bjksolo
June 30, 2010 at 12:34 pm
I LUV JAZMINE SULLIVAN!!!!!!!!!!
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CIARA- BASIC INSTINCT IN STORES AUGUST 24TH!!!!!!!!!!
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CJordN
June 30, 2010 at 1:15 pm
I like it, but not the makings of a lead single.
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~Team Weezy~
June 30, 2010 at 2:24 pm
I LOVE HER! She has an amazing voice! I like the song, but I don’t think it’s single material! Anyway, I’m glad she is back and I’ll definitely be getting this album! YAS!
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pookie
June 30, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Jazmine sounds great but Missy’s production is way too busy for anyone to actually focus
It really doesn’t work….and that’s Missy’s fault because Jazmine’s vocals are great
And do we all agree that Missy should stop yelling on other people’s records?
I love Missy and have every album but those ad libs on other people’s tracks are dreadful!!!
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mesouth
June 30, 2010 at 3:01 pm
I secondo Pookie. I luv missy and I am a huge supporter of her but she needs to stop yellin on other’s pleople music especially when the song is intended to be a single and she does not want to appear on the video (see trina’s no panties).
Btw I like the song both production and beat. it’s Missy and Jaz!!!!
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CrackIsWack
June 30, 2010 at 3:22 pm
A hit? REALLY? On what planet? Cute song, but i wouldn’t bet a dime on this being “a hit.”
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khalil1911
June 30, 2010 at 3:26 pm
I like the song….sounds a little vintage though with the intro flow like Mary J Blige’s “Be Happy” and the beat sample from Mya’s & Jay-Z “Best of Me” Jasmine sure did deliver a nice cut. Now again I like the song, but I am more of a fan of original music. But I do think its hot how a person can sample others music and make it a hot song. Notice I said a hot song and not better. But that a Philly chick so I know Jasmine will hold it down.
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BENJAMIN
June 30, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I like it, I like the raspiness of it unlike some other people, cause it reminds me of the old Mary. Reminds me of the fuse of Hip Hop and R&B Amerie tried to do with “Why R U.” Because of that, even know I think it sounds amazing, it may not get pass the poppiness of radio.
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black
June 30, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Hay…..im loving it
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peace
June 30, 2010 at 5:44 pm
i’m loving this song. I am so happy that she is coming back out with music. I love SANGERS!
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the teflon don
June 30, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Not taking ANYTHING away from Jasmine, but I really would like to hear Faith Evans or MJB on this track taking it back to real hip-hop soul, not the dance inspired crap ruling the airwaves.
Pretty decent song. Not as strong a first single as the last album, but it could be a grower. I also agree that i can do w/o Missy’s adlibs.
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June 30, 2010 at 6:30 pm
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MR. STILL STANDING
June 30, 2010 at 7:29 pm
This is a great first single. I’m swear NONE of yall felt “Need U Bad” was a good lead single.
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DANBOFFICIAL (AALIYAH/XTINA/RIHANNA) (STAN)
June 30, 2010 at 7:35 pm
more old news smh……..
but I love jaz
soon as I heard “bust ya windows” I went out and bought the album, which btw is fucking amazing my sweeties.
*WHO OWNS THE THRONE?*
*YOU DO MOMMY!*
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Aaron Ankrim
June 30, 2010 at 8:17 pm
The sample is marys Be happy and the mya feat jay z best of me remix as well a sample from Nas’s Album “it was written” from the song Affirmative Action by the firm (az, foxy brown, cormega and nas) hip hop classic
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KESH
June 30, 2010 at 8:20 pm
I love her and I loveeeeeeee this song!
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Alex
June 30, 2010 at 8:56 pm
AMAZING! Cant wait for this new album
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Quin
June 30, 2010 at 9:26 pm
I’m sorry but this isn’t doing it for me. I wouldn’t stop if i heard this on the radio and wouldn’t be excited to see the vid or buy the album. Love Jaz but..nah.
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MR. STILL STANDING
June 30, 2010 at 10:09 pm
So because this ain’t no pop smash, it’s not lead single material. I commend Jaheim, Fantasia, Dondria, Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, Faith Evans, Raheem, Alicia, Maxwell, Trey, Melanie Fiona and Monica for starting to bring R&B back to it’s roots.
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Randy
June 30, 2010 at 11:41 pm
@ Mr Still Standing – Dondria as in Phatfat? Where is she now haven’t heard anything from her in ages, well haven’t been checking in ages though…
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TOP NOTCH DIVA
July 1, 2010 at 1:35 am
I was wondering what happened to her! I like the song but not as a 1st single…. she needs to make a stronger 1st single… this doesn’t do it. This is a song that just goes on the album, not as a single.
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Dave
July 1, 2010 at 2:01 am
I like the track. I love Jazmine’s vocals; it seems as though Jazmine’s vocals have grown a little stronger. I love Missy too, but I do agree the production is very busy, & not to add to that, it’s not fitting for Jazmine’s voice. It’s just kind of a mess.
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HATING IS A TERRIBLE THING
July 1, 2010 at 2:19 am
Love her. Such a great voice. im not feeling the song though, but hey im only one person, i hope it does well and we all agree missy needs to stop yelling
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CJ
July 1, 2010 at 6:12 am
I agree with the majority. I dnt think that this is a lead single but, I think it will be a good LP filler.
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MONTE
July 2, 2010 at 4:10 am
ONE OF THE BEST ARTIST OF OUR TIME!!!!
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JonathanGardnerTV
July 4, 2010 at 1:48 am
YESSS!! I <3 the 80s/90s Hip-Hop feel OMG
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Tonya
August 25, 2010 at 8:45 pm
This girl is the next “Lauren Hill”.. We don’t have Lauren;but Jaz is a bad girl who let me know that good is alive and kicking.
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