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Pop · 2007

Anything

JoJo

A masterclass in 2000s R&B vocal agility built atop a clever Toto sample. Defiant, polished, and rhythmically infectious pop.

May 7, 2007 · Blackground Records

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Anything is a fascinating artifact of the mid-2000s pop landscape, where the art of the sample met the peak of vocal athleticism. Built entirely around an interpolation of Toto's Africa, the track transforms a soft-rock staple into a vehicle for JoJo's formidable R&B sensibilities. It sounds like the intersection of nostalgia and modern grit, utilizing the familiar marimba hook to ground a series of increasingly complex vocal arrangements that few of her peers could attempt.

Moments Worth Listening For
The moment the iconic Africa marimba riff enters, but filtered through a heavy 2007 R&B drum kit
JoJo's explosive vocal run during the final chorus where she climbs three octaves in seconds
The bridge where the production strips back to just the sample and a dry, intimate vocal
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Anything sound next to the rest of JoJo's catalogue?

Sample Based+4.0σ

The production is built around sample based than this artist usually allows.

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