The intro doesn't really have any impact, nor does Damita Jo's title track; they more sweep over without leaving or requesting further investigation. Sexhibition begins the fun with its delightfully fast beat mirrored in the suggestive lyrics.

Strawberry Bounce features a cameo sample from Jay Z but it's the whispered expletives that really draw attention to the song. Kanye West - who clearly had a big influence on the creation of Damita Jo - probably brokered this deal. The man of the moment features heavily on the production side and has a vocal input on My Baby.

My Baby sparks off a backroom chill and/or lullaby sort of vibe, which isn't really my bag but it's a welcome break from the pounding beats I subject myself to pretty much on an hourly basis. The opening words to All Nite (Don't Stop) "this is sick" ups the ante a bit, with a funky bass guitar underpinning the track; the change makes the transition to R&B Junkie that bit smoother. The pure disco beats take the listener straight back to the old skool.

Like You Don't Love Me is a bit more slushy, as is Thinkin' Bout My Ex, but the album's opener Looking For Love gives a warning that this avenue would be at least explored during the proceedings. It's also a sign that Miss Jackson is keeping up with the competition... slosh is selling at the moment. Moist is a bit more vulgar but it's veiled with soft pianos and an angelic voice.

SloLove ironically is not slow at all but then it's not fast either. Confusingly I don't even think you could call it mid-tempo, but what is clear is that this is an unadulterated piece of radio-friendly pop. Unusually the first single from Damita Jo, Just a Little While, ends the album and without wanting to review the single it seems a little bit out of place. Not that the song isn't good, it just doesn't fit with previous tracks. Nonetheless it isn't a bad way to close an album.

Damita Jo doesn't boast many stand out tracks, and it isn't an album that can be listened to. On the whole it's a very passive collection of songs. Good thing or bad? I'm undecided but my mum described it as "lovely" while cleaning - which just about sums up Damita Jo.

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