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Who I Am (by Nick Jonas & the Administration, Pop)

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Youngest JoBro cuts more mature CD but still keeps it clean.

parents & educators say
  • 33% say there are positive role models
  • 33% say there are positive messages
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that on his first solo foray, Nick Jonas shows his growing maturity, displaying an introspective side that takes a more serious approach to problems like difficult romantic relationships. Jonas seems to want to distance himself from the frothy tween heartthrob image he and his brothers made famous. That said, he leaves out the swearing and any references to sex, substances, or other adult themes.

Positive messages: Though the youngest Jonas starts to grow up on this album, discussing difficult romantic relationships and more mature topics, he doesn't delve into pessimism or give a cynical perspective.
Positive role models: By talking about topics that interest tweens yet still keeping it clean, Nick Jonas successfully walks the fine line of a good role model.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: In "State of Emergency," a brief allusion to prostitution: "She's seductive but she does it well / She'll charge you by the hour for a straight trip down to hell."
Language: "Hell."
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about what led Nick Jonas to venture out on his own with a solo record. How do you think his brothers took the news that Nick wanted to go solo?
  • How might this project affect the brothers' relationship with each other, both personally and professionally? Does Nick Jonas have enough talent to stand alone?

What's the story?

What's the story?

WHO I AM is the first solo CD from Nick Jonas -- the youngest member of the wildly popular Jonas Brothers trio. Backed by a band coined "The Administration" (which includes artists from Prince's New Power Generation backing band), Nick performs 10 songs that run the gamut of musical styles. Lyrically, the tunes demonstrate Nick's more mature side, taking a deeper look at difficult situations like breaking up with someone or coming from a broken home. Through it all, however, Nick sticks with the same clean approach that characterizes all of the JoBros songs: there's no swearing, sex, substances, or other adult themes in these tracks.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Who I Am starts out surprisingly strong: just when you're set to hear the JoBro's bubblegum pop, the record throws out its first few stylistically diverse songs such as the title track and "Olive & An Arrow," both of which make Nick sound like a young John Mayer. Devotees of the JoBros' sound won't be disappointed, however -- tunes like "Last Time Around" and "State of Emergency" adhere to the same bouncy-pop formula that brought fame to Nick and his brothers.

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: February 2, 2010
Label: Hollywood Records
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 
 

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 33% say there are positive role models
  • 33% say there are positive messages
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Rosebud95
teen, 16 years old
10
 
A soul/funk vibe (wish there was more songs, though)
It's a nice album because it has soul-like music.(And Nick's voice has gotten better in my opinion) It's more mature, but It's that inappropriate. In "State of Emergency", well, the whole song seems kind of iffy with these lines: "She's seductive, she does it well/She'll charge you by the hour for a straight trip down to hell" and "See all those familiar faces crowded in my mind/I know that now is not the time". But overall, it's a clean album that's nice.
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Bruinsmama
parent of 9 year old
6
 
Talented beyond his years!
This CD is a fun mix of blues and funkier tunes. I love all the songs and it is my go-to CD lately. Nick's voice is soulful & his range is amazing! I took my son to see the Jonas Bros in Boston Summer 2009 and we love & support them in all they do! A+, Nick J!
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gagalove
kid, 12 years old
4
 
its for anyone it helped me relize wat realy maders
i think its a great song cuz it talks about how everyone is different and just cuz there different you dont need to treat theme differently. so i give it props.
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PeaceLuvJonas
adult
13
 
Amazing NEw Sound
ABsolutely amazing album! more mature sound than the jonas brothers but a good change. Nick JOnas is a great role model. His concert was like a 70s rock concert with all the riffs etc. Amazing voice, and should not be judged by the sound from the jonas brothers a new a creative sound Absolutely love it and plus he is sooooooooo hooottttt!! ;D cant wait for more from him but JB is still good. Nice break though.
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Mio
kid, 12 years old
10
 
My friend introduced me to a couple of these songs, and though I think pop music is pretty lame, some of the songs can be a positive message. They're actually pretty good pop songs compared to many others which just plain suck!
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jessica.horsecrazy
teen, 17 years old
11
 
Good for older tweens and all teens
The many teenagers who listened to the Jonas Brothers’ music will be very surprised or even shocked when they hear Nick Jonas’s new album. Unlike the more Pop type of sound created by him and his two older brothers, his music has a much more Soul sound to it. However, it is still a good album. My favorites are ‘Who I Am’, ‘Rose Garden’ and ‘Last Time Around’. There aren’t really any big concerns towards this album. There’s no bad language or anything over romantic. ‘Rose Garden’ is about a girl who ‘was brought into this world out of a beautiful mistake when her mom was just a girl’ and ‘State of Emergency’ mentions a woman who will ‘charge you buy the hour for a trip straight down to Hell’. The words in the songs are very mature and thoughtful, dealing with real, relational issues without the oh-woe-is-me factor you may find in many other songs. Nick Jonas is also Christian and wears a purity ring, making him a very good role model for kids. Overall, ‘Who I Am’ is a pretty good Pop/Soul album and is appropriate for kids aged 11 +. - Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial.
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anan moore
kid, 13 years old
15
 
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Firegirl8500
kid, 11 years old
8
 
Who I am
I loved it!!! It was a song that told you who you really are.
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TheMythologyGeek
teen, 16 years old
2
 
Love it.(:
I love this album! It has good messages. The only thing that COULD be a problem to some people is that he uses the word "Hell" it State of Emergency, but it's not in a bad way. It is very mature sounding compared to the other Jonas Brother albums. My Mom and Dad actually like some of the songs!
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JoBrofanJa19
teen, 15 years old
12
 
Perfect for everyo
This CD is the best I've heard and I love JB and NJ so I really love this! Smooth vocals and music and this will be loved by young and old alike. My fave song is 'Olive and an Arrow'! Nick has a wonderfully soulful voice that many will be surprised with. The songs have great meanings and there are few if any bad parts. Nick and his bros are the best celeb role models out there in the entertainment world and are worth copying and loving!
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sarah_soda
teen, 15 years old
10
 
Interesting :)
I really enjoyed this album, I liked how it wasn't some of the usual pop which can get boring at times. I enjoyed how it was a little more mature then expected. The only that may be considerd bad that was the unmentioned line of lyrics saying "She was brought into this world/Out of a beautiful mistake/When her mom was just a girl"...this insinuates underage sex and being born out of wedlock. And as mentioned the lyrics to prostitution.
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FancyChristine15
adult
2
 
Perfect for anyone
A little more "mature" than regular Jonas Brothers music but it is still just as great!
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HellBoy Scroutch
kid, 2 years old
2
 
ADDICTED TO HIS HEROIC VOCALS!!!!!!!!!!
I felt emotional when I heard this CD and it made me want to express my feelings because it made me feel good!!!!!!!!! My body feels absolutely wonderful after drowning in the musical sensation of his angelic voice. His face helps my body fee secure and controlled!!!!!!!!!! If I could I would stalk him til' my DEATH!!!!!!! At first I thought this was a woman but, was glad when I herd it was a man because it awakened the woman inside me. He makes my tape worms dance. I LUV NICK JONAS!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY DO U HAVE 2 BE MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO ADDICTED 2 U THAT IF U DIDN'T EXIST I WOULDN'T EITHER!!!!!!!!!! YUR VOICE SOUNDS EVER BETTER ON MUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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krazypanda
teen, 16 years old
7
 
Cute guy, great songs, tons of talent, could you ask for more
everything about this album is Great. you have to get it.
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nickjsoccergirl
teen, 14 years old
6
 
I LOVE NICK JONAS
Nick Jonas is my hero and the most amazing musician since Stevie Wonder. He is a true inspiration and a great role model for teens everywhere! GO NICKJ :D
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dimwit1
kid, 13 years old
17
 
HATE IT
omg it is a cd that i listened to and then i just took it right back to Target. Because it was not fun to hear it made my ears bleed. i love u nick
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