Jagged Little Thrill takes the listener on an emotionally stimulating ride. Stunning standouts like "No Respect" address issues of domestic abuse and disrespect.Lines like "Got no respect for them dudes that hit their women/Got no respect for them fools
you ain't trying to do the right thing," will inspire and motivate change in the same way that "Let's Get Married" moved lovers to the altar.
And as "No Respect" checks the men, timeless tracks like "Head of the Household," produced by Gary "Gizzo" Smith ("Promise") represent the good guys of the world, reminding the ladies to stand by their man.
"We dug deep on these songs, " says Kyle.
"We made a vow that we'd make songs that are reality, edgy, and not just funky or on the vibe of the moment."
Last summer's Let's Get Married proved that JE had a way with a big, expansive ballad. With songs about working hard to make ends meet and accepting paternal responsibilities, they show their score exceeds the love-you-down mentality that drives most R&B groups.
Still, this quartet is most interesting when it decides to funk up the joint on tracks such as Where the Party At, featuring Nelly, and Cut Somethin', with Ludacris.