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The One | 
| Artist: Frankie J
Label: Sony
Category: Music
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Rating:  47 reviews
Sales Rank: 34628
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 90945
UPC: 827969094525
EAN: 0827969094525
ASIN: B0007OTWRG
Release Date: March 22, 2005
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| Tracks:
| • | Obsession (No Es Amor) - Baby Bash, Frankie J | | • | One - 3LW, Frankie J | | • | How to Deal | | • | Without You | | • | On the Floor - Frankie J, Paul Wall | | • | Story of My Life | | • | #1 Fan | | • | Just Can't Say It's Love | | • | In the Moment | | • | Gone | | • | Don't Wanna Try [*] | | • | Suga Suga [*] - Baby Bash, Frankie J | | • | Obsession (No Es Amor) [Spanish Version][*][Version] | | • | Obsession (No Es Amor) [Reggaeton Mix][*] |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
It's tempting to label ex-Kumbia Kings vocalist Frankie J as Latin pop's answer to Usher. Both have smooth, supple voices; both smartly co-mingle R&B, hip-hop and radio-ready grooves; and both young men have a fondness for hats. But whereas Usher has a penchant for showbiz showboating, Frankie J lets his talent take center stage. The One expands on the rhythmic flavor of Frankie J's 2003 solo debut, What's a Man to Do?, but it also positions him as something of a rarity these days: an un-ironic, legitimate male pop star. Every song on The One seems ripe for radio play. "How to Deal" and "Story of My Life" are alluring ballads; "Without You" and the title track (featuring 3LW) showcase slick urban grooves; and "On the Floor" is an unlikely highlight, beefed up by a smart sampling of Wham's '80s hit "Everything She Wants." Frankie J's regular-guy appeal and boyish charm shine throughout the album. The only misstep is including past hits "Don't Wanna Try" and "Suga Suga"; The One is solid enough to stand on its own. --Joey Guerra
Album Description
Frankie J made his mark with a four-year stint with the multi-platinum Mexican-American group, Kumbia Kings, before returning to his R&B roots with What's A Man To Do?, his 2003 debut solo album. Frankie's debut album spawned the bittersweet chart-topper "Don't Wanna Try," whose video was in heavy rotation on MTV's TRL. Now, two years after his solo debut and fresh off his hit collaboration with rapper Baby Bash, "Suga Suga," Frankie J builds on that momentum on "The One," his eagerly-awaited second solo album, which more than delivers on the promise of "What's A Man To Do?" Frankie's new album is pure unadulterated R&B, perfectly patterned for slow dancing with a special someone, immaculately tailored for the dance-floors of clubland, and dreamily suited for long, late, and lonely nights.
Album Description
Includes 2 UK bonus tracks.
Album Details
Includes Two UK Bonus Tracks.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 42 more reviews...
 Good Album July 29, 2005
Musac Critic
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Frankie J. has a very nice voice, and his voice is clearly suited for R&B music, period. He has a nice range and he always sounds good against the contemporary R&B backdrop in which the producers craft for him. At times, per many contemporary R&B artists, Frankie J.'s album grows a bit too contemporary. Also, there are too many references to Frankie J.'s name on a majority of the tracks.
My favorite tracks are "Obsession" feat. Baby Bash, The Spanish version, "The One", "How To Deal", and "Without You". Overall, this is an enjoyable listen all the way through with some less outstanding material. This album does fall short compared to Frankie J.'s major competition-- Usher. However, this is a strong album if not completely outstanding. This album falls somewhere between 3 and 4 stars.
 Fantastic cd August 20, 2005
W. Arnold (Knoxville, TN)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was genuinely impressed with this cd. I had heard of some of frankie j's songs... mainly the two featuring baby bash, so when I saw that this cd had both of those songs I decided to check it out. I'm so glad that I did. It really is a quality cd. Frankie J has a smooth voice and the music is fantastic. There are ballads and some songs that have urban themes to them. I definitely would recommend trying it out.
Really good, but . . . missing a bit of Latin flavor that would set Frankie J. apart from the pack December 14, 2005
LuaLua
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
One has to admit that Frankie J. has a great voice, and his sophomore solo album offers songs to dance to and sing along with, not to mention lots of melodrama to please the prepubescent girls interested only in his good looks. What is more, because of Frankie J's legitimate soulful vocals, "The One" is able to do the pop thing without losing its R&B credibility. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the album was able to peak at #3 on the "Billboard 200" in April 2005.
Nevertheless, one thing is sorely missing from "The One". . . SPANISH. Excluding the chorus in Obsession (No Es Amor) and the Spanish version bonus track, this album is virtually devoid of any Latin flavor. That was a mistake. At the end of the day, Frankie J. (a Mexican immigrant) only has one advantage over all of the other great-looking, talented, R&B acts struggling to shatter (or cash in on) the reign of Usher and R. Kelly: Frankie J. is Latin.
Unlike most other artists, Frankie J. can sing and speak in Spanish, and he can make it sound believable and R&B. English speaking fans would eat that up. Plus, more Spanish would increase his airplay on the ever-more important Spanish formatted radio stations . . . in Los Angeles the only Frankie J. getting serious airplay is---not surprisingly---Obsession (No Es Amor) en espanol (oh, and Frankie's Spanish version of his remake of "More Than Words"). Just as the English speaking community is hungry for more Latin styles, the Spanish-speaking community is ready for some R&B flavor (as is evidenced by the popularity of the closest thing to R&B in Latin music---another Mexican singer, Kalimba).
Upcoming Talent September 19, 2005
Little Miss Cutey (Melbourne, Australia)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this cd back in March in the States on the day of it's release and I'm so glad I did. He's a good singer and the songs on here are great. Not all are great, but the majority. I think it's still only early stages for Frankie J even though this isn't his first cd, but it's going to take some time to come into his own. Sure there are a couple of Usher-esque type sounding songs, but overall, this is a job well done.
excellent effort! June 21, 2006
peter monze matongo (johannesburg, south africa South Africa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i never heard of this guy until i heard 'dont wanna cry'.i just bought the album and i must say its really good.i think this album,neyo and bobby valentino's album are proof that usher will be toppled sooner or later.i think everyone has to raise their game to stay on top,we now await donnell jones to see how he's going to respond.
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