Lay It on Me cover

Lay It on Me

Kelly Rowland · 2011

3 min · 1 track · contemporary R&B

A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and contemporary R&B, pulsating with infectious rhythms and sultry vocals.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Lay It on Me (radio edit) — This track captures the album's upbeat spirit with its catchy hook and danceable beat, exemplifying Rowland's ability to merge R&B with pop sensibilities.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

42 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The single has solid production and catchy hooks but lacks depth for lasting appeal.

What we noticed

  • The track features a steady mid-tempo beat with layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture.
  • The production includes electronic elements and a prominent bass line that drives the rhythm.
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
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lay It on Me (radio edit) 3:29

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