The One

Priceless Priceless is a pretty ambitious name for a CD, but Frankie J's second English-language disc does play like something that ought to be brought to shoppers' attention by way of a loudspeaker and a gleaming blue strobe light. As of opening track "That Girl," the man who launched a t...	What's a Man to Do?	Un Nuevo Dia	Frankie J	Exclusive It's not because of the irresistible banger that is "Kiss Kiss," and it's not because he's rounded up a guest roster that reaches across the hip-hop universe and pulls T-Pain, Big Boi, and Kanye into orbit: Exclusive solidifies Chris Brown's rise in modern R&B circles because it'...
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Great Cd...
Frankie J has one of the best voices ever! and the sexiest voice... if you are into romatic music this is your CD... Obsession is one of the best songs he ever made...

This is good
Hey, I like his voice, and this album is definitely better than his first one. I think that if he stays around in the business for awhile, he'll get better. I think a little more work on his voice and the depth of the songs he sings and he'll be good to go.

excellent effort!
i never heard of this guy until i heard 'dont wanna cry'.i just bought the album and i must say its really good.i think this album,neyo and bobby valentino's album are proof that usher will be toppled sooner or later.i think everyone has to raise their game to stay on top,we now await donnell jones to see how he's going to respond.

This isn't "The One"!
Considering Frankie J's immense musical talent, Mexican/Latin roots, beautiful falsetto (unlike many other male artists), the multiple comparisons to multi-talented mega-superstar Usher & the massive success of his Baby Bash-assisted smash hit single "Obsession (No Es Amor)", I was expecting a mind-blowing, stellar sophomore effort from him. Unfortunately, Frankie J does not fulfill my expectations. Instead, he delivers a formulaic set of music material to his fans consisting of a few spectacular tracks hidden under sweet -but ultimately forgettable- filler. As minimally inspired as "The One" is, there are a few bright moments here & there. The smash hit single "Obsession (No Es Amor)" is a song that everybody should know by now, and explains the situation of being being lovingly obsessed with another girl. Baby Bash takes the time to drop an unnecessary verse, but it doesn't hurt or help the already-amazing track. Relatable subject matter, great vocals, a tiny bit of Latin, nice beat...enough said, the track's great, and it's global success testifies to that fact. "How To Deal", Frankie J's minor second hit single, talks about the struggle of choosing between staying with the love of your life or leaving to pursue your dreams. Couples & lovers will be able to strongly relate to this song to a certain extent, and everything about the song pieces together effectively (vocals, lyrics, beat, emotion, etc.). "The One" is also another sweet ballad, pairing Frankie J & 3LW, and has hit single potential written all over it. The song's sweet, simplistic & laid-back, making it perfect for any occasion of love. "Story Of My Life", the album's compulsory autobiographical ballad, is undoubtedly the best track on the album. Accompained by nothing more than some introductory violins, a guitar & some hand-clapping/clicking sound effects, Frankie J connects to his audience with soft, emotional vocals & universally relatable, inspiring, touching lyrics. Not only does Frankie J manage to portray his life story in a colourful manner, but he simultaneously manages to help heal the wounds of a hurting heart. You'd have to be majorly shallow to deny a track as masterful as this. Every other song on this track is a take-it-or-leave-it affair. As good as "On The Floor" is, the song feels like something forcefully added in for the sake of variety. Not only that, but it looks bad on you when you have to get a materialistic C+ rapper like Paul Wall to do the more hard-edged portions of musical material. It's good to know that Frankie J isn't trying to sound full-on gangsta, but unfortunately, "On The Floor" reveals one of his biggest weaknesses...versatility. With his stupid pretty-boy looks, neo-soul/pop music & God knows what else, this leaves Frankie J in a limited space for creativity. If you enjoy a sweet, simple listen, then this album is for you. If you're looking for something unpredictable, stellar & ambitiously driven, then skip this at all costs! "The One" is far too formulaic to satisfy those who look for something more revolutionary or incredibly creative.

leave those high notes to my grrrl christina
i never heard such stupit squealing from a boy. it's like he a woman or sutphing. i do like that suga suga song though, i won't deny that. how you get so fly