I'm the J57 explained

I'm The J57 is the first full-length solo studio album of American rapper and music producer J57.^[1] With major music production credits from J57, the album was released on January 19, 2016, through FiveSeven Music.^[2] Preceding the album's release were singles "Soarin' Like Jordan" which featured vocal appearances from Archie Bang and The Audible Doctor,^[3] "Impatient" featuring Tiffany Topol, "Burn The Empires" featuring DeeJay Element, Tenacity, Sean Boog and Mean Joe Scheme and "Jon Bellion 4 Prez", a song he released as a tribute to Jon Bellion.^[4]

Critical reception

I'm The J57 was generally received to positive reviews from music critics and enthusiasts alike. Michael Cook of HYPEFRESH Magazine gave the album 8 stars out of 10 stating that: “The message behind the music is what makes this album an exclusive. Absent of sweet nothings and mind numbing lyrics, J57 proves that music can empower and uplift. His lyrical content and production is superb”.^[5] In the same vein The Over Growns KC Orcutt, a music critic and columnist gave the album a positive review while describing the album and its lyrical content as an album "for dreamers, for fighters and for artists".^[6]

Track listing

Notes

• Outro by Nana Rose and Momma57
• Outro reading and words by Khaleesi
• Chorus written by Mike Two with extra vocals by Nichelle
• Intro reading and words by Joe "The Grand Concourse" Rogers
• Extra vocals by Akie Bermiss
• "Numb" was produced by Sean Bamberger while "Gaslighting" was produced by Sene
• Outro by Post Office Mike
• Cuts by DeeJay Element
• Extra vocals by Akie Bermiss

Credits and personnel

• James "J57" Heinz - Main artist, producer, writer
• Sene - Producer
• LuvJonez - Producer
• Sean Bamberger - Producer
• Tiffany Topol - Featured artist
• Keith "Koncept" Whitehead - Featured artist
• Akie Bermiss - Featured artist, additional vocals
• Mike Two - Featured artist, writer
• Mark "The Audible Doctor" Woodford - Featured artist
• Archie Bang - Featured artist
• Joseph "DeeJay Element" Montana - Featured artist, cuts
• Katiah - Featured artist
• Matt Stamm - Featured artist
• Charles Chaio - Featured artist
• F. Virtue - Featured artist
• Thom Seveer - Featured artist
• Jesse Mechanic - Featured artist
• Nichelle - Featured artist, additional vocals

Notes and References

1. News: Premiere: J57 ft. DeeJay Element, Tenacity, Sean Boog & Mean Joe Scheme – "Burn The Empires". RESPECT.. Solo. Dread. 14 January 2016. 24 January 2016.
2. News: Stream J57's Debut LP, 'I'm The J57'. 2DOPEBOYZ. Meka. 19 January 2016. 23 January 2016.
3. News: J57 - Soarin’ Like Jordan ft. Archie Bang & The Audible Doctor. DJBooth. 25 March 2015. 24 January 2016.
4. News: J57 – Jon Bellion 4 Prez + MAK3RS Beatmaking Video. URB Magazine. Chang. Jason. 13 January 2016. 24 January 2016.
5. News: New Album: "I’m The J57" is impressive and mind blowing. HYPEFRESH Magazine. Cook. Michael. 21 January 2016. 24 January 2016.
6. News: ALBUM REVIEW: J57- I’M THE J57. The Over Grown. Orcutt. KC. 21 January 2016. 24 January 2016.