Round 2

J. Holiday

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 10, 2009)
• Original Release Date: March 10, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B001Q8FSU2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,643 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

From the depths of our nation's capitol, J. Holiday burst onto the scene with his distinct R&B/Hip Hop sound that has a firey blend of gritty spice that goes down smooth. His debut Back of My Lac garnered critical acclaim with multiple award nominations including Grammyr, American Music Award, BET Award, and NAACP Image Awards, as well as affirming nods from the R&B community. On Round 2, his sophomore effort, J. Holiday picks up where he left off, continuing his hit-making habits and asks his fans if they are ready for him on the aptly-titled Round 2, featuring the brand new smash single 'It's Yours.' With Round 2, J. Holiday offers the perfect follow-up to his chart-topping debut which left us wanting more...and he doesn't disappoint!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It Was Just Okay; Not Bad. Not Great., March 16, 2009

By	Ieva D. Blackshear "Just A Lover of Music" (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My Rating: 3.5 stars

As so many before him, J. Holiday's second album didn't quite live up to the first one. J. Holiday has clearly grown since his first album and you can clearly hear that in his lyrics and sound. For me this CD was a bit too mellow. I thought he had a prefect mix of love and gangsta in his first album. I was looking for another "Bed" or "Suffocate" to add to the slow jam mix. There wasn't one I would consider. However, I did enjoy Wrong Lover feat. Rick Ross and Homeless. I'm not ready to give up on him. I think he has more to show the world. I would still by the album.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better Than The Last One, March 12, 2009

By	Anna J "Essence Magazine Best Selling Author" (Philly, Pa.) - See all my reviews

J Holiday is back with Round 2, an appropiate name for his sophmore CD. I like that I can play it at work and not have to turn it down because of excessive profanity like the first CD. J seems to be a little more in love this time around with tracks like It's Yours, Run Into My Arms and Forever Ain't Enough. Make That Sound shows a lil more of his freaky side that is on point as well. Took me about 3 spins to get in a groove, but overall was worth the ten bucks I dropped on it. You'll want to have this one on your collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's round two, but it is not a knockout, March 10, 2009

By	Mikeisha Best "Miss Mikeisha" (Mitchellville, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

Washington, DC native J. Holiday returns to the limelight with his sophomore effort entitled "Round 2." His first single is "It's Yours." Some people will consider this song a "Bed" knockoff because it sounds very akin to "Bed." It's a decent song, but it took some time to get into. A lot of his music sounds the same, especially the songs that are played on the radio. This album is better than his debut, "Back of My `Lac." The feel of this album is a laid back one for most of the songs are mid-tempo "rider/cruising" songs. In the intro, which is one of the best moments on this LP, he mentions his past hits like "Bed" and "Suffocate." His singing voice is accompanied by finger snaps; it was a nice way to open the album. Lyrically, "Homeless" is the strongest track. A portion of the hook is "If you didn't have a pot to piss in, didn't have a kitchen, imagine if you was homeless..." He is stressing to everyone that we need to be grateful for what we have because all of our possessions can be taken away easily. The guitar helps convey the emotions of the lyrics.

There were plenty of people in Target purchasing this album on today, March 10, 2008, "Round 2"'s release date. If you like his singles and first album, you should like this album. It's not bad.

Mikeisha's Top 5

1. "Don't Go"
2. "Wrong Lover"
3. "Fall"
4. "Intro"
5. "Run Into My Arms"