Juslisen
Musiq Soulchild · 2002
76 min · 19 tracks · soul
Smooth, contemporary soul blends with heartfelt lyrics and sophisticated production, creating an intimate listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Halfcrazy — This track showcases Musiq's ability to blend heartfelt emotion with catchy melodies, making it a standout single that resonated with listeners.
-
→
Don't Change — An anthem of unwavering love and commitment, this song highlights Musiq's lyrical depth and vocal prowess, earning significant radio play.
-
→
Caughtup — With its infectious groove and relatable themes of romantic entanglement, Caughtup represents the album's contemporary sound and appeal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a cohesive flow across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional delivery of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
5/10
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
- intimate moments for quiet reflection
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- smooth transitions between heartfelt tracks
- for late-night conversations
- exploration of romantic complexities
Maybe skip if you
- seek fast-paced, high-energy songs
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 7, 2002, Juslisen is Musiq Soulchild's second studio album, following his successful debut, Aijuswanaseing. At this point in his career, Musiq was solidifying his unique blend of R&B and neo-soul, building on the acclaim he received from his first album while further establishing his artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Anthony Hamilton· Maxwell
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
-
Don't Change
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes a desire for a partner to remain true to themselves amidst external pressures.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Scratch (Introlude) 0:31
- 2 Newness 3:47
- 3 Caughtup 3:27
- 4 Stoplayin 4:03
- 5 Religious 4:18
- 6 Babygirl 3:34
- 7 Halfcrazy 4:14
- 8 Time 5:16
- 9 Future 4:00
- 10 Intermission: Juslisen 2:07
- 11 Realove 4:27
- 12 Onenight 4:41
- 13 Previouscats 4:00
- 14 Solong 4:14
- 15 Bestfriend 4:23
- 16 Dontchange 5:08
- 17 Motherfather 4:31
- 18 Something 5:08
- 19 Ifiwouldaknew (Girlnextdoor remix) 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.