New Music - Jessie J & 2 Chainz

When I first heard the first few seconds of Jessie J’s new single “Burnin Up”, I was...less than enthused. It begins with an intro of that dirty, grungy-style guitar, which might be one of my least favorite sounds in the entire world. It feels like something that belongs in an early 2000’s Lifehouse/Nickelback song. You know of what I speak.

Thankfully, the song progresses, and quickly, into something much better. The track delves into a handclap/body percussion-heavy beat, one that immediately makes you bounce in your seat. While the verses may be your typical pop song nonsense, the chorus is just too much fun to ignore.

2 Chainz probably didn’t need to be here, but I see why Jessie put her in: she’s looking for hits, and she’ll do what it takes to get them.

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