What makes Trying Not to Think About It by JoJo notable?

The album resonated with listeners and critics alike, particularly for its authentic exploration of mental health, which contributed to a broader conversation around anxiety in music. It received positive reviews, emphasizing JoJo's vulnerability and lyrical depth, marking her return to form in the contemporary R&B scene. When JoJo released 'Trying Not to Think About It', she was in the midst of a notable artistic resurgence following her 2020 EP 'Good to Know'. This album marked her re-establishment in the music industry after overcoming significant label struggles, showcasing her growth as an artist who navigates personal themes of anxiety and self-acceptance.

Who is Trying Not to Think About It for?

Trying Not to Think About It works well if you're into reflective moments of vulnerability, wave-like pacing with interludes and anxious yet hopeful narratives.

How many songs are on Trying Not to Think About It?

Trying Not to Think About It has 12 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Trying Not to Think About It

JoJo · 2021

32 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A reflective blend of contemporary R&B and pop, layered with anxious yet hopeful narratives.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

reflective moments of vulnerability
wave-like pacing with interludes
anxious yet hopeful narratives
short bursts of introspection

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced music
seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context: When JoJo released 'Trying Not to Think About It', she was in the midst of a notable artistic resurgence following her 2020 EP 'Good to Know'. This album marked her re-establishment in the music industry after overcoming significant label struggles, showcasing her growth as an artist who navigates personal themes of anxiety and self-acceptance.
Stylistic neighbors: Ari Lennox· Tinashe· Khalid

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Tracklist

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

1 World of Sunshine (Intro) 2:41
2 Anxiety (Burlinda’s Theme) 4:05
3 Dissolve 3:31
4 Good Enough (Interlude) 2:08
5 B.I.D. 3:06
6 Feel Alright 2:55
7 Fresh New Sheets 4:59
8 Sugar & Carbs (Interlude) 0:21
9 Spiral SZN 2:47
10 Nikki’s Sound Bath (Interlude) 0:48
11 Worst (I Assume) 3:07
12 Lift 2:22

What to play next

Listen next

Worst (I Assume)

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Good to Know

2020

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