Released 10 years ago
Struggle Love
Jaheim · 2016
62 min · 16 tracks · rhythm and blues
A sultry blend of smooth R&B grooves and heartfelt narratives exploring love and relationship complexities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nights Like This — This track stands out for its infectious groove and relatable lyrics about cherishing intimate moments, embodying the album's romantic essence.
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Struggle Love — The title track encapsulates the overarching theme of the album, addressing the complexities and challenges that come with love in a candid way.
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Songs to Have Sex To — With its seductive beat and playful lyrics, this track exemplifies Jaheim's ability to weave sensuality into his music while maintaining emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends smooth R&B grooves with heartfelt narratives, showcasing strong vocal delivery and thematic depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build a consistent groove, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Jaheim's vocal delivery often employs a call-and-response technique with background harmonies, enhancing the narrative quality of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word interludes, which provide context and depth to the themes of love and relationships.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- heartfelt narratives of love struggles
- smooth melodies for intimate moments
- consistent flow for reflective sessions
- for late-night conversations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy instant gratification
- avoid slow, emotional exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2016, 'Struggle Love' is Jaheim's fifth studio album, arriving after a four-year hiatus since his previous release, 'Appreciation Day.' At this stage in his career, Jaheim sought to reconnect with fans while showcasing his growth as an artist and storyteller.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tank· Joe· Luther Vandross
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Shoes 4:45
- 2 Craziest Place 3:38
- 3 Nights Like This 3:37
- 4 Struggle Love 3:48
- 5 Songs to Have Sex To 4:19
- 6 If Someone Asks 3:54
- 7 Something Tells Me 3:21
- 8 If I Were You 3:56
- 9 Be That Dude 2:56
- 10 Back in My Arms 5:41
- 11 Keep 4:36
- 12 Always Come Back 3:38
- 13 Side Piece 3:42
- 14 Aholic 3:55
- 15 One by One 4:12
- 16 Speak Up 2:26
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