Been Waiting
Jessica Mauboy · 2008
42 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant fusion of contemporary R&B and dance-pop, showcasing emotive vocals over infectious rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Running Back Start here — This track features a compelling collaboration with rapper Flo Rida, blending pop and hip-hop seamlessly while demonstrating Mauboy's ability to command both melody and rhythm.
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Been Waiting — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, with heartfelt lyrics reflecting longing and desire set against an upbeat backdrop that highlights Mauboy’s vocal range.
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Burn — With its catchy hooks and danceable beat, this track showcases Mauboy's transition into commercial pop while maintaining her R&B roots, illustrating her versatility as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines catchy melodies and strong vocal performances but follows familiar pop structures.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks are high-energy dance-pop anthems, establishing a vibrant tone that persists through the album.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, with Mauboy's lead vocals often accompanied by backing vocals that enhance the emotional delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional storytelling moments
- catchy hooks and melodies
- upbeat danceable rhythms
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, engaging listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established Jessica Mauboy's reputation in the music industry.
- Themes
- Australian pop scene· dance floor longing· infectious rhythms
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2008, Been Waiting marked Jessica Mauboy's debut album following her success as a finalist on Australian Idol in 2006. This album established her as a leading voice in Australian pop and R&B, setting the stage for her subsequent career trajectory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tinashe· Kali Uchis· Jhené Aiko
Tracklist
- 1 Running Back Start here 3:46
- 2 Been Waiting 3:48
- 3 Burn 2:54
- 4 Used2B 3:45
- 5 Empty 4:19
- 6 Because 4:18
- 7 To the Floor 3:49
- 8 Time After Time 4:21
- 9 Back2U 3:48
- 10 Up/Down 3:26
- 11 Let Me Be Me 3:49
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