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Love Jones

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I believe the previous reviewer's assessment of this CD was unfair. The reviewer's opinion that this CD "is more geared toward people who are transitioning from the Word to the world," is an inaccurate review of this CD and has the implication that the artist's relationship with God is wavering.

But we are all entitled to voice our opinions. Allow me to voice mine. Canton Jones is one of the most unique artists in the Gospel genre I've ever had the privilege to listen to. I've heard his name here and there in passing, but never took him seriously until I had an opportunity to preview the "Love Jones" CD in its entirety. Upon hearing it, I purchased it immediately in his hometown of Atlanta.

Canton Jones has been chosen by God to present the Gospel in a unique form to reach individuals that Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin, Smokie Norful, Fred Hammond, etc. don't appeal to.

Upon listening to this CD, you'll no doubt agree with me that if this artist dedicated his God given talents to the secular music industry, he'd be topping the charts, especially considering the lack of acceptable R&B available today. But no, he's dedicated his talents to uplifting the kingdom of God, sacrificing likely more money, more fame, and more fortune.

"Love Jones", of his three albums, is the most creative and sounds most like the music you'll likely here in heavy rotation on Urban radio stations throughout the U.S. It's sound is likely why the previous reviewer saw fit to claim Jones' latest work was compromising in some form of fashion.

No, I beg to differ. Jones' does not comprise the Gospel of Jesus Christ on this album in the least bit.

"Shake It" definitely has R. Kelly musical influence. Jones' takes the "Hokey Pokey" and turns it into a dance over a dance friendly beat. This particular song is likely the target of the discouraging review of the previous reviewer, because relative to all other songs on the album, it's lyrically the least spiritual, but I believe serves the purpose Jones' intended for it, which was to provide an encouraging dance friendly song for the saints to enjoy.

"Birthday" is a song that celebrates the day you accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior. There's an influence from 50 Cent's "In Da Club" which is present in the vocals during the chorus. This song is dance friendly, lyrically very creative, and uplifting for new members of the Body of Christ.

"Fix It" is an upbeat song, in which Jones' shares that God is willing and able to fix any problem you may have. It's a throwback to the old school song, "Jesus Will Fix It".

"I Tried It All" is like a personal testimony in which Jones' shares that he failed to find fulfillment in all other means, until finally trying Christ where found true lasting fulfillment.

"Dance In The Spirit" is probably the most creative song Jones' has ever done. In sound, it's almost trancelike. Lyrically, he explains the feeling of being filled with the Holy Spirit. My words do it no justice. It's just incredibly creative. A must listen!

In "Time To Go", Jones stands up against sexual temptation by asking the woman to leave so that they don't dishonor God by engaging in sexual activity before marriage over laidback R&B instrumentation.

"Holla" is a nicely produced and catchy song, in which Jones encourages the saints not to lose faith or to compromise it, and that they're strengthened by God in any circumstance. It's definitely a favorite of mine.

"Everywhere I Go" is another song to encourage the saints, letting them know they're not alone in the world, but that Christians are infiltrating the world in all avenues, being "the Salt of the Earth" or the "Light of the World" as we're called to be by Christ in Matthew 5:13-15. It, like "Shake It", has R. Kelly musical influence.

"Mission" calls for the saints who aren't afraid to fight the spiritual battle we encounter daily to stand up and go to spiritual warfare for the sake of the Gospel.

"Day Off" is a smooth track, where Jones' talks about taking a day completely off to spend it with God. It's funny, because if I walked in on this song after it had already been playing for a little while, I'd probably think it was one of your standard R&B slow jams, but not so! It's a very nice track, with very creative lyrics, giving God glory in a very unique manner. All R&B fans who love God and are wondering where the R&B genre has gone lately will definitely appreciate this song.

"#1 Fan" is a love ballad from Canton Jones to God. It has very soft instrumentation with very emotional vocals from Jones'.

"Goodtime" is true it's title. This song is probably my favorite on the track. It's an up-tempo song with marching band accompaniment in the background. It's very catchy and is true to the `ATL' sound. Jones', with featured guests, shows the saints can have a good time in the presence of God through his lyrics and it's dance friendly sound.

This is a small rundown of the album. My words don't give the experience of listening to the album much justice. "Love Jones" takes R&B and Hip Hop instrumentation and combines it with lyrics that uplift the kingdom of God without compromise to create a unique and fulfilling Gospel R&B album. Support this artists' ministry by buying his album and share it with your friends and family for an alternative to the music out there with degrading and negative subject matter played on mainstream radio stations around the clock.

Similar Artists: Shei Atkins, Jarian, Bobby Tinsley, Christopher Lewis, Jamie Jones

I love this cd, It is definitely anointed. GOD is showing us just how universal HE really is through his son Canton Jones. I can play "Love Jones" in the house,in the car, at school, at work, at party, in the church and at somebody's grandmama's house! It just has a universal feel, you know. Among my favorites are "Dance In the Spirit", "Birthday", "Fix it" and "Holla" just because I had to narrow it down to a few. But I enjoy the whole album, really. I just hope Canton Jones keeps allowing the LORD to use him!

This CD is awesome. My favorite song is fix it but I love them all. I gives a different flavor to Gospel Hip Hop. I will be buying his other CD's. If you want somthing uplifting and want to bump too...this is the CD for you!

** This CD is really my favorite, even above the Fred and Mary Mary. Also even above the mass choirs, this CD is my favorite because of its closeness and realness to me. Not only does Canton Jones get you crunk, but you can realy feel the lyrics because of their truth and accuracy in this generation. You can't help but be lifted, be drawn, and get "bout it" for Christ!

I'm almost speechless at this man of God. He really knows how to do the R&B/Hip-Hop thing; kind of R-Kellyesque with some rhyming skills. There is no question about the fact that this brotha is ON FIRE for Jesus, which is why I'm speechless because he is a definite answer to prayer. I saw him in DC this past weekend and was so touched by the way he worshipped God with his R&B style in front of a mostly unbelieving audience that I had to get his CD, and I'm not disappointed. I especially loved the first and second tracks - the first one sounds like something R Kelly might come up with but I love the lyrical theme of it, a real "Shaker"...and the second one has a line "It's your birthday shorty/We gon celebrate like it's your birthday shorty" which, we all know which song he's twisting here!, but what is cool is that he's talking about being reborn in Christ. Love it!

Now I just have to go get his other CDs...everybody go and get this one! People like this are sent by God and we need to support them for what they are doing.

I thought this album was nice but I just think there's still untapped potential. I think if Cajo still hasn't touched the surface of his God given potential. That's really surprising to me.

I thoroughly enjoy his work and it is great to see such a gift at work in the Body of Christ. He is extremely talented, I just thank God that he is doing this for Jesus, keep it up CJ. Dancin in the Spirit is one of my favorites as it is a mellow song and grabbed me the first time I heard it. I mean I literally just started cracking up and laughing and feeling woozy. I had no wine, and nor do I drink but when I heard the song in my car I can say that I felt drunk in the Spirit just like back in Acts 2:1-16. Another one of my favorites is Day off, where he talks about taking a day off to spend time with Jesus. If you like a good sounding CD of the R&B flavor, with clean lyrics, you will love this CD. Go get this CD today, I guarantee you you won't be disappointed.

I have been sleeping on Canton Jones too. Then I listened to the latest cd 'Love Jones'and loved it. My favorites are 'Tried it All', 'Dance in the Spirit', 'Day off', and the really touching one '#1 Fan'. But the entire cd is great. I had listened to one of the earlier cd's before but for some reason they did not catch my attention enough to buy them. I went back and sampled them and I don't know why I did not buy them in the first place. So, I will definately be purchasing the earlier two. I will continue to search for more artist on fire for Christ that make music like this that young people can enjoy and relate to. This man is annointed. I would like to see him get the kind of support artists like Kirk Franklin gets.

Okay I have to admit I have been sleepin on CJ but I wont anymore. I thought he was like a more slowed R&B artist in which he is but isnt, but who cares because this CD is fire. So fire it made me go and get the other 2 CD's, This man is on to something and man I am glad I am on to it as well. GREAT GREAT GREAT, every track in on point and the sound is so good. If you dont have it get it because it is worth every dollar.

LOVE IT! Absolutely Love It ... and I'm 38 years old.