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Leave (Get Out)

JoJo · 2004

19 min · 5 tracks · contemporary R&B

A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and pop, driven by confident vocals and infectious hooks.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Leave (Get Out) Start here — The title track showcases JoJo's powerful vocal delivery and delivers a message of self-respect, setting the tone for her career.
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    Not That Kinda Girl — This track highlights JoJo's versatility, combining playful lyrics with an upbeat melody that contrasts with the more serious themes of the lead single.
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    Leave (Get Out) (Hip Hop club mix) — The hip hop club mix reinterprets the original hit, showcasing its adaptability for different audiences while maintaining its core message.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong hooks and confident vocals but relies heavily on remixes, affecting its cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The final track introduces a contrasting sound with a more laid-back tempo and different lyrical themes.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

  • short energetic listening bursts
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • party-ready dancefloor vibes
  • upbeat soundtrack for outings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek deep, introspective themes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This single established JoJo's career and brought her significant recognition.
Themes
teen heartbreak empowerment· early 2000s pop culture· self-respect anthems
Career context
Released as JoJo's debut single at just 13 years old, 'Leave (Get Out)' marked her entry into the music scene after signing with Blackground Records. This track catapulted her into stardom, establishing her as a prominent young voice in early 2000s pop and R&B.
Stylistic neighbors
Ari Lennox· Tinashe· Khalid

Tracklist

  • 1 Leave (Get Out) Start here 4:06
  • 2 Leave (Get Out) (Hip Hop club mix) 3:54
  • 3 Leave (Get Out) (dance mix) 3:57
  • 4 Leave (Get Out) (instrumental) 4:05
  • 5 Not That Kinda Girl 3:29

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