“It’s been a long journey so I can’t help but be emotional. Meanwhile, Jordin posted this message to her fans on Facebook: But it’s Shaggy’s support on an island-y ode to committed relationships that pops among a mix of passionate R&B jams and take-charge lady anthems.” While many fans have called Ariana Grande the new Mariah, “Right Now” makes Sparks sound like the true heir.”ĮW.com: Gives Jordin a B, writing”oOn her third album, the Idol alum enlists 2 Chainz and B.o.B to add edge to her sultry R&B sound. That hybrid, and Sparks’ new maturity, allows her to find her voice, as well as a potential new role. New York Daily News: Gives Jordin 3 stars as well, writing “the single “Double Tap” expertly straddles hip-hop and pop. The 25-year-old star’s first new LP in six years sees her becoming sexier, sassier and shadier with time.” Rolling Stone: Gives Jordin 3 of 5 stars, writing “Jordin Sparks has made a career out of age-appropriate pop - catchy enough for the charts, tame enough for your parents. Here’s a sampling of what critics are saying. On the top album chart, “Right Here Right Now” was at 32 as of 10 a.m. Now perhaps fans are picking up the album elsewhere, but that’s not a good showing for a collection of new music. Friday morning, hours after its release, the album was sitting at number 194 on a chart that lists the Top 200 overall albums. Jordin Sparks is receiving generally favorable reviews for her first new album in six years.īut “Right Here Right Now” is being greeted with what sounds like a giant yawn on the iTunes’ charts.Īs of 10 a.m.