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Jade MacRae

Jade MacRae · 2005

46 min · 12 tracks · soul

A vibrant fusion of contemporary soul and R&B, marked by rich vocals and infectious grooves.

Top tracks — play these first

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    You Make Me Weak — As the album's lead single, this track effectively showcases MacRae's powerful vocal range and emotional delivery, serving as a defining moment for her artistic identity.
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    So Hot Right Now — This upbeat anthem combines catchy hooks with a danceable rhythm, reflecting the album's playful side and appealing to a broader pop audience.
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    I'm Your Lady — With its sultry lyrics and smooth instrumentation, this track encapsulates the essence of contemporary soul while highlighting MacRae's versatility as an artist.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong vocal performances and polished production but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong lead single that sets a mid-tempo groove, followed by tracks that alternate between upbeat and slower ballads.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Feel

    The bridge shifts from reflective to assertive, emphasizing personal strength and independence amidst vulnerability.

    This structural choice enhances the emotional intensity, allowing listeners to experience a transformation that captures the struggle between doubt and empowerment.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You Make Me Weak 3:57
  • 2 So Hot Right Now 3:45
  • 3 All My Love 3:32
  • 4 Up and Do Your Thing 3:08
  • 5 I Like It 3:12
  • 6 Superstar 3:24
  • 7 I'm Your Lady 4:49
  • 8 Feel 4:50
  • 9 Nothing From Nothing 4:06
  • 10 I'm Alright 3:25
  • 11 Real Thing 3:22
  • 12 Take Me as I Am 4:52

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