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Trying Not To Think About It
File:JoJo - trying not to think about it (Official EP Cover).png
EP by
JoJo
ReleasedOctober 1, 2021 (2021-10-01)
Studio
  • California
    • (Blackwood Studios; T4U Studios; Sphere Studios; Luuna’s Room; Ameraycan Recording Studios)
  • Nashville, Tennassase
    • (Prescription Songs Nashville Studios)
GenreR&B
Length32:56
Label Warner
Producer
  • Jordan XL
  • Noise Club
  • Dernst “D Mile” Emile II
  • Nikki Flores
  • DZL
  • Rob Grimaldi
  • Joanna Levesque
  • Cardiak
  • Kevin Wu10
  • Caroline Baker
JoJo chronology
December Baby
(2020) 		Trying Not To Think About It
(2021)
Singles from trying not to think about it
  1. "Worst (I Assume)"
    Released: August 20, 2021
  2. "Anxiety (Burlinda’s Theme)"
    Released: October 1, 2021

Trying Not To Think About It is the third extended play by American singer-songwriter JoJo. It was released on October 1, 2021, by Clover Music and Warner Records. Incorporating a base core of R&B, pop and soul music, It serves as her first commercially released EP that was released both digitally and physically. JoJo co-wrote every song on the EP with the exception of B.I.D. and became JoJo's third release under her own label imprint Clover Music.

JoJo wrote and produced the EP alongside Jordan XL, Noise Club, Dernst “D Mile” Emile II, Rob Grimaldi, Cardiak, Nikki Flores and various other collaborators. Following the release of her first Christmas album "December Baby'" (2020), production began on the "time capsule project" at the start of 2021 while JoJo was writing through all the depression and anxiety she went through at the end of 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its affects it had on her personal life, career and confidence as a performer.

trying not to think about it was promoted through two seperate tours, the promotional trying not to think about it Tour in 2021, before embarking on the worldwide JoJo Tour 2022. The EP's official lead single, "Worst (I Assume)" was released on August 20, 2021 to moderate success debuting and peaking on the Adult R&B Airplay Chart at number 25. The second single Anxiety (Burlinda's Theme) was released on the same day as the EP.

Upon its release, the EP received generally favorable reviews from music critics, reaching the top 10 on three different music publications R&B albums of the year list for 2021. Trying Not To Think About It failed debuted on the US Billboard 200, but did chart on the the Top Current Album Sales chart at number 51, while also debuting at number 32 on the UK R&B Albums Chart. A vinyl LP edition of the EP was made available on November 18, 2022.

Background

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On October 30, 2020, JoJo released her first Christmas album and the fifth studio album December Baby, It was released at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and failed chart on the Billboard 200.[1] Following it's release, JoJo had taken time off and had began work on her next project and signed on to compete in the fifth season of The Masked Singer.[2][3] [4] On May 26, 2021, JoJo was unmasked and revealed as the Black Swan and placed second as the last female standing in the competition, that night she teased a new single "Creature of Habit" to be released the next day.[5] On May 27, 2021 "Creature of Habit" was released as the lead single from from the EP as well as the songs official music video premiering that same day.[6][7][8][9] In a live stream for the release of the single's music video JoJo announced her new EP "Trying Not to Think About it", she labeled the project as not an album or EP but as a capsule stating, "I really want it to exist in it's own little moment, have it look a certain way, feel a certain way and sound a certain way". [10]

Trying Not to Think About It's recording commenced less than two months after the release of December Baby. The producers conducted most of their recordings at Blackwood Studios in California and scheduled additional sessions in California's T4U Studios, Sphere Studios, Luuna’s Room; Ameraycan Recording Studios and the Prescription Songs Nashville Studios in Nashville, Tennassase.[11]

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Following the release of JoJo’s fifth studio album and first Christmas album “December Baby” at the end of 2020, she had taken time off and had worked on The Masked Singer as the Black Swan.

May 27, 2021 (Los Angeles, CA) – Today, acclaimed singer and songwriter JoJo unveils her sultry new single “Creature of Habit.” The song was written by GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Justin Tranter [Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber] and Sasha Sloan [Camila Cabello, Katy Perry] and produced by Mano [The Weeknd] and Rissi [Lukas Graham, Kygo]. Listen to it HERE and stay tuned for the accompanying video – premiering HERE tomorrow at 10am PT/1pm ET – in which JoJo debuts her fresh blonde look.

“‘Creature of Habit’ is about someone who feels addicted to the habit a relationship, even though they’re not truly happy in it,” JoJo explains. “Having experienced my own cycles of habits allowed me to find aspects of myself in the lyrics. Walking away from what you’ve become so used to can be really daunting. Sometimes it just feels more comfortable to stay in the habit, rather than allowing yourself the discomfort of letting it go. Essentially, it’s the fear of the unknown that keeps us in the habit.”

Meanwhile, JoJo was unmasked on Wednesday night’s season finale of FOX’s The Masked Singer, with her “Black Swan” finishing in second place as the last female standing in the competition. Throughout the season, fans have relentlessly speculated “Black Swan’s” identity after hearing her show-stopping powerhouse vocals on renditions of songs ranging from Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know” to Shawn Mendes’ “In My Blood” to Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody,” and many more.

About her once-in-a-lifetime experience on the show, JoJo states, “I am so grateful to everyone who helped me behind the scenes mentally and emotionally because there’s no way to know WHAT to expect when you sign up. It was fun becoming this character and singing for people every week with such amazing production around me. It allowed me to reclaim my passion for singing, writing, and even interpreting other people’s songs. The Masked Singer is an experience I’ll always be grateful for. I’ll lowkey miss the swan!!!”

Stay tuned for more to come from JoJo very soon.

Concept and title

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as you can probably tell i had sm fun making the one shot music video for Worst (I Assume). But I was definitely in a verrrry different frame of mind when I first started writing the EP… (𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵 comin Oct 1st) Depressed, despondent, unmotivated, unsure about anything: particularly myself. I was thinking of this project a “capsule” because it really acts as a time capsule of where I was at the end of last year. Confused af, emotionally exhausted, and so blue/ grey. Like there was a rainy cloud over my head and I couldn’t see a possibility of sunshine. Writing these feelings, sharing them with other people- realizing how many other’s related to these feelings- and putting them in song was a part of what slowly but surely took me out of that grey place. But all the songs on this body of work are representative of how depressed, anxious, negative thoughts impact us and have the potential to impact those around us as well. Just sharing my journey so far. I love you.[15]

In a statement, JoJo explained that ‘Trying Not To Think About It’ "is a result of feeling sooooo lost, scared, and confused at the end of 2020 – desperate to believe in/find my light once again... Sometimes we feel like we’re the only ones. But we NEVER are alone in our darkness... If you listen, I hope this project makes you feel seen, validated, not crazy, and hopeful that you won’t feel bad forever. You’re more in control than you think."

Music & lyrics

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Fresh New Sheets - first song written for the ep

World of Sunshine today would be a good day as any to get on up, get on out of bed. step outside and be surprised at what you’re finding… you deserve a day outside your head 🎶

• track 1 “World of Sunshine” is literally the first thing I recorded for this EP. I truly had no idea what I was going to do. But I felt like maybe I needed to write through where I was at if I wanted to hopefully speed up getting to the other side of it. Seeing as I was depressed af, I thought it’d be ironic to write a song called “world of sunshine”. So I went into the recording booth and asked BooBoo, the engineer, to give me a click- and then I just started letting sounds out. He must have been like “what the fuck is going on here”- it was our first session together lol. Creating a bed or a wall of voices first- things started coming together in my mind- I then freestyled a few words on top. idk if anyone else would notice but I can hear how sad I was on this recording. I was on the verge of tears trying to convince myself that I am still good enough to make and release music. To keep trying. To love again. To trust myself. To get out of my head and back into the world and start living- not to please others but to be fully expressed and in my purpose.[16]

• track 2. “Anxiety (Burlinda’s Theme)”. Somewhere over the years I became someone who wore all my fears and anxieties and hang ups and negative self-beliefs like armor. This song is about wanting to break up with your anxiety- talking to it like it’s an abusive relationship. CUZ IT IS. It can keep you small, isolated, unhappy, afraid, unable to perform to the best of your ability and reach your potential. If you’re reading this and you relate: I GET YOU. Someone once told me that naming your depressed/ anxious self and keeping it separate from who you really are can be helpful. So I named mine Burlinda 🤷‍♀️ sorry to any Burlindas reading this 🤪. I haven’t conquered my anxiety… but slowly but surely… I’m learning how to work with Burlinda… and let her know she is not needed and can take a fucking seat. cuz I GOT THIS. Bitch.[17]

• track 3, “Dissolve”- relationships are nuanced. add any combination of shame, guilt, embarrassment, fear, and confusion to the mix and you’ve got yourself a shit show. This song is about feeling so low at the end of a tumultuous era with someone to where you wish you could just disappear til the confusion and pain subsides. Asking one last time if the love was ever really real for them, cuz at the moment you’re questioning everything. But at the heart- things are not adding up and you both have to move on. Even though it’s something you’ve been trying not to think about… [18]

• track 4 “good enough *interlude*” life is a trip. sometimes it feels like my self- esteem exists on a sliding scale. One day feeling confident, capable, resilient and another day feeling broken, unworthy, and small. these limiting beliefs are so painful and are accumulated over time… rearing their head sometimes perhaps to try to protect us from getting emotionally bruised by putting ourselves out there. and that’s part of the catch 22. ps- i know there’s nothing like an original~ so if you stream the OG recordings, I would love if you also streamed the 2018 re-records 🙏🏼🤍 iykyk[19]

• track 5 “B.I.D.” - We all need someone to listen to us and help bring down the intensity of life from time to time. This song is about being that person for somebody else… assuring them that no matter how they feel, they can let it all out with you when they are in your presence. You can be a place they can rest and find peace. tag who that person is for you. [20]

• track 6 “Feel Alright” - This song is about getting to a place where you’ll do just about anything just to FEEL OKAY. Even if it’s selfish or harmful or takes you a few steps back. Even if it means staying somewhere familiar because it’s comfortable- even though it’s not right. I’ve tried many different ways of dealing or not dealing with my emotions and thoughts over the years. Avoidance and/ or burying myself in the wrong relationship is definitely among the least productive. 🤷‍♀️🤒👀 what’s the farthest you’ve gone to try and FEEL ALRIGHT?[21]

• track 7 “Fresh New Sheets” - I’ve adopted this ritual of getting a fresh set of sheets when a relationship comes to an end. There is so much energy in intimacy, so getting new sheets helps the process of clearing space for a next chapter, whatever it might bring. This song is about letting someone new know how terrified you are of opening yourself up to love and getting it wrong again. Feeling like a confused mess who is not ready to have someone new lay in these sheets. And admitting that you’re better than how you’ve been acting. That on the other side of these dark stormy feelings is a fuller, bigger, brighter version of you.[22]

• track 9 “Spiral SZN” - You know that time where it’s just one thing after the other ? Like, when it rains it pours and u just keep getting more and more underwater and out of control? Welcome to spiral SZN. Seems like ALL the damn planets are in retrograde (like literally rn) and you just can’t keep your feet on solid ground. This season won’t last forever.[23]

• Track 12 “Lift” - last track on TNTTAI is an ode to getting help. whether it’s talking to a friend and sharing what you’re going through/ thinking about, starting therapy, getting a course of medication from your doctor, or diving into your faith- we all need a LIFT sometimes when we’re struggling to stay afloat. No one can make it through this journey alone. This song was me realizing that I could not keep doing the same thing expecting different results. I needed professional help to processes the trauma/ grief/ disappointment/ shame/ fear that i had accumulated over the years that had built up walls of defense, tightness, and fakeness for the sake of “keeping the peace”. Otherwise I feared I might keep repeating the same self sabotaging patterns that reinforced deep rooted lies I had taken on over the years. honestly, as I type this I’m about to dive into a day of emotional work with an amazing psychologist whom I’ll probably tell you more about when I’m done and it’s all settled and embodied. Typing this from a cabin in the woods right now (sounds kind of spooky) lol… Trying out a form of therapy called brain spotting which helps process emotions and beliefs that have been locked away and held in the body for a looooong time. It allows the subconscious mind to open up and release as opposed to the conscious analytical mind which tries to make sense of things logically. I’ll see you on stage in Boston October 2nd. Love you.[24]


Beyonce 4

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Music and lyrics

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A woman kneeling upon a piano whilst singing
Beyoncé performing on a piano, singing the opening track of 4 –"1+1"– on The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

The final cut of 4 comprises twelve tracks on the standard edition and eighteen on the deluxe edition—three of which are remixes of "Run the World (Girls)".[25] Critics viewed 4 as a major departure from Beyoncé's previous catalogue, with a distinctive mellower sound.[26][27] The album consists mostly of mid-tempo R&B songs,[27] with 1970s funk, 1980s pop and 1990s soul influences.[26] The second half was more eclectic, exploring a variety of genres including hard rock, reggae and adult contemporary.[28] The Guardian complimented the album's divergence from the "layering [of] Euro-synths on pop-step woomphs" that characterize the music of Beyoncé's contemporaries.[26]

The balladry of the first half of 4 combines diverse vocal styles with the use of live instrumentation. "1+1" demonstrates Beyoncé's vocal-flexing[26] over "magnificent guitar bombast"[29] and a soft backing beat,[30] while "Start Over", a mid tempo R&B ballad, uses a futuristic beat with electric elements and synthesizers.[31][32] "I Miss You", with its "layers of atmospheric keyboards",[33] ambient synthesizers[34] and tinny 808 drums[35] was sung in a half-whisper[36] to exhibit intense emotion.[29] "I Was Here", an understated pop-R&B ballad with indie rock inflections,[37][38] primarily concerns self-reflection with dramatic vocals.[39]

On other songs, Beyoncé explores womanhood. "Best Thing I Never Had", 4's fourth track, was described as a moment of self-realization and a "female call to arms".[30] With vocals that allude to a "wounded bird turned resilient lioness",[30] the song is built on a "winkly piano riff and beefy bass drums".[29][40] "Dance for You" conveys a more sexual tone through breathy vocals and blaring electric guitars.[39] It forgoes her typical empowerment themes in favor of sensual imagery and comfort with one's partner.[39] "Run the World (Girls)", a female empowerment anthem reminiscent of Beyoncé's more contemporary work on I Am... Sasha Fierce,[26] uses an energetic sample of Major Lazer's "Pon de Floor".[29] The song incorporates "layered melodics", most prominently a military marching drumbeat, while Beyoncé's near-chanted delivery encompasses her full vocal range.[41]


The tracks "Countdown" and "End of Time" were distinguished by their musical and lyrical experimentalism. "Countdown" was described as "everywhere on the genre map",[30] although predominantly dancehall-led with a "bristling brass arrangement".[28] Its chorus describes a relationship by counting backwards from ten,[30] using a sample from Boyz II Men's "Uhh Ahh".[32] "End of Time"'s pulsating, brass sound[26]—reminiscent of a marching-band[30]—was heavily influenced by Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti.[43] Kuti's use of horns and percussion instruments was recreated and combined with elements of electronic music and synthesizers.[43] "Lay Up Under Me" is also built on retro horns, featuring upbeat vocals,[39] a sound Ryan Dombal of Pitchfork associated with Michael Jackson's 1979 album Off the Wall.[44]

Other tracks were noted for their retro stylization. "Rather Die Young" is a throwback to 1960s doo-wop[30] and Philadelphia soul,[45] with a slow tempo and modern drums.[33][39] "Party" achieves a vintage aesthetic through minimalistic production,[27] replete with heavy synthesizers and a 1980s smooth-funk groove.[33] The song is unique for its conversation-like structure, in which Beyoncé and guest-vocalist André 3000 sing verses that allude to socialization at parties.[27] Elements of Prince's style was found on "Schoolin' Life" and "1+1".[26][30][39] "Schoolin' Life" is an uptempo funk song, with lyrics that advise the listener to live life to the fullest while cautioning them about the consequences of excess.[39] The chorus of "1+1" was compared to "Purple Rain", with themes of sadness and resentment, the song uses soft background vocals and dense percussion.[33] "Love On Top" was noted for its energetic key changes with a joyful tone, evoking the work of Michael and Janet Jackson.[27] Its retro sound is marked by a melding of horns as well as sweet backing harmonies that are most prominent on its bridge and chorus.[46][47]

Kelly Rowland - Talk A Good Game

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Musical style, writing and composition

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Talk a Good Game was inspired by R&B artists New Edition, Pebbles, and Babyface, Rowland spoke on the album's musical direction saying "[It] feels like everything I wanted to make as far as music and R&B, I wanted to make sure my roots were really pronounced on this album."[48] Rowland cited Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder as the album's inspirations.[49]

"Freak" was first recorded by American entertainer Jamie Foxx, on his album Best Night of My Life (2010).

The album opens with "Freak", an electro-R&B song that was originally recorded by thr American entertainer Jamie Foxx for his album Best Night of My Life (2010)[50] It references Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as well as including a spoken bridge towards the end.[51] Then comes "Kisses Down Low", an R&B and electronic track written by Marquel Middlebrooks, Timothy and Theron Thomas, Rowland, Mike Will Made It, with the latter producing the song. Rap-Up described the song as a "bedroom banger", whilst Billboard's Andrew Hampp described the song as an "unofficial" sequel to Rowland's most successful and sexually explicit single, 2010's "Motivation" (featuring Lil Wayne).[51][52][53] Third in the album, is the adult contemporary-influenced "Gone", which features the hip-hop rapper Wiz Khalifa.[54] Harmony Samuels produced the "base-heavy" and radio friendly "snapping" beat which features a prominent sample of "Big Yellow Taxi", a 1970 single by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.[50] It lyrically speaks about a "man who played with her heart" and how "she's done putting up with his games".[55] Lyrics from Rowland include "There's a million ways that I could tell you / But I think I would rather show you that it's over / And I won't be back no more", whilst Khalifa raps "I been here before / And you know Kelly never lied / So you can get your stuff / And get to going / I'll get back to getting high".[56]

The album is named after track four, "Talk a Good Game" which features Kevin Cossom. Over a "snaky but sweet" production from T-Minus Rowland sings "I don't think I can take another broken promise / Why do things the hard way when you can just be honest". Hampp stated that Cossom's rap gave the song a "street edge".[51] It takes the listener on an emotional journey according to The Honesty Hour.[50] The next song, "Down on Love", is a mid-tempo production featuring another classic sample, this time the 1987 song "Rock Steady" by R&B group The Whispers.[50] Using her mezzo-soprano vocals, Rowland takes on a downtrodden romantic situation, "We want two different things at two different times / You know how the story go / Easy come easy go".[51] "Dirty Laundry" was co-written by Rowland, Carlos McKinney and The Dream, and is an R&B "confessional" ballad, containing "R&B jam spools" and a piano-led melody.[57][58] It details a "frank and often poignant commentary" on Rowland's life.[59] The song is a "brutal" chronicle of the last ten years of Rowland's life, covering her envy of Beyoncé's solo success and the end of an abusive relationship. Amongst the lyrics, Rowland sings "Kinda lucky I was in her shadow / Phone call from my sister what's the matter / She said, 'Oh no / You gotta leave' / I'm on the kitchen floor / He took the keys."[51]

Beyoncé is envied by Rowland on "Dirty Laundry", before joining Rowland and Michelle Williams on "You Changed".

This moves onto another track called "You Changed" that features her former Destiny's Child bandmates Beyoncé and Michelle Williams. Lyrically the song talks about a relationship that has gone "awry".[60] Rowland takes prominence on the track, though Beyoncé and Williams each get their "own cathartic verse to go off on a clueless ex".[51] The Honesty Hour compared "You Changed" to the 2004 Destiny's Child single "Girl".[50] Production on the album then moves on to a light mid-tempo dance track on "I Remember", which was produced by The Runners. Atop a "tinkling piano and propulsive dance beat", Rowland's "characteristically soulful vocals" can be heard.[61] Hampp said that the song incorporated tribal music and a vibe that "consciously stops short of being a full-on four-on-the-floor banger."[51] According to the Honesty Hour, "I Remember" remains firmly a ballad, but incorporates elements of techno and EDM.[50] Rowland dabbles in some 80's funk pop on the Boi-1da and Matthew Burnett-produced "Red Wine". The song features dreamy synths and a soaring chorus, in a vintage throwback.[51] It was compared to songs by Brandy Norwood.[50] The pace continues on the romantic "This is Love" which focuses on a guy that "got [Rowland] goin' on cloud 9".[51] Over the light production, Rowland sings "I'm waiting and anticipating for you to give it to me / Boy I'm trying to hold it inside / Heart racing, my body shaking / 'Cause when you give it to me, boy you are the truth, I can't lie." According to the Honesty Hour, "This is Love" had crossover appear for both R&B and pop radio.[50]

"Street Life" sees Rowland opt for a "no BS" attitude. She sings about how "chasing fast money takes precedence over self-improvement"[62] atop a mid-2000s pop music production,[54] built around layers of hand drums and horn stabs.[63] It was produced by Pharrell Williams and opens with Rowland saying "Ooh 'dere go my baby daddy!". The lyrics then continue on to speak about the current problems society is facing, "the recession ate me alive / Tryin' to get where the breeze is nice / So I can breathe."[51] She then goes on to speak about social issues and the breakdown of society on lyrics like "coming from the street life we know it's letting go / We like to go to school for education / But the street life we know don't write no notes / It's like parole with the time we're facing."[63] Pusha T appears in the song's middle 8 where he raps about honor and US president Barack Obama, "this is for my niggas with them four baby mamas...this Presidential Rollie don't make me Obama / so don't judge me by my jewelry, please your honor".[62] The Huffington Post described "Street Life" as a departure from Rowland's previous "softer sound".[64] The standard edition of the album finishes with "Stand in Front of Me", a 1950s' doo-wop inspired "ode to love". The simple production and lyrics include the lines "You just do it / Mean it / Prove it"; Hampp of Billboard wrote that one could expect to hear the song at weddings.[51]

Reception

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Critical reception

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Nick Smith from MusicOMH noted how JoJo has matured both musically and vocally "some of the raw lyrics here will sledgehammer that point home, even if they detract from the material a little. The underlying message here appears to be one of self-acceptance being possible through the unravelling of toxic relationships. Some brilliant sonic touches coupled with canny and self-assured slams add up to a sound and credible return".[90]

Aimee Cliff from The Guardian said with its themes of independence and self-knowledge, the album carries with it a sense that she has finally arrived as the kind of artist she was always meant to be, "slowed down to a treacle pace and layered in indulgent harmonies, these bass-rich songs are the most mature JoJo has ever recorded. It's a hangover album (one spacious, swirling song is named Pedialyte, for the rehydration drink), all about making clear-eyed assessments of past bad decisions in the light of day. Her voice, always impressive, is now an intimidating muscle, and while her message occasionally brushes against empowerment-pop cliché, the naked passion in her vocal sells every line."[91]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork6.3/10[92]

Writing for Pitchfork, Dani Blum cited the EP as "elegant" with " deliberate and defined parameters" calling it JoJo's "rawest and most cohesive project to date". [93] Blum added that the EP showcases "soft, cozy songs, with harmonies tucked between trickling piano keys and misty synths", However found the songs "less insightful" just as other artists who sing about depression and anxiety are sometimes lyrically direct and "draped in irony".[93] Blum concluded that her "songs feel like snapshots, documenting her internal tension... she doesn’t describe mental illness in a new or novel way. Instead, she offers a graceful portrait of a hidden battle, with the hope that someone hearing it might feel less alone."[93]

Niah Bartholomew from The Miami Hurricane said the EP's sound gave the listener "such a melodic and calming feel, even when talking about tough issues in her life", while without having any knowledge about JoJo's music and life she is still "able to magically convey the ups and downs of her mental health without bringing down the listener".[94]

Commercial performance

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Trying Not to Think About It failed to debut on the US Billboard 200, however the EP debuted on the Top Current Album Sales and Top Album Sales chart at number 51 and number 80 respectively.[95][95] The extended play also made its debut on the UK R&B Albums Chart at number 32 only spending one week on the chart.[96]

Year-end lists

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Publication List Rank
Yardbarker [86] The Best R&B Albums of 2021 10
Vibe [97] The 21 Best R&B Albums of 2021 5
American Songwriter [98] The 41 Best Albums of 2021 2
Rated R&B [99] 30 Best R&B Albums of 2021 16

Promotion

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After being revealed as the Black Swan and placing second on the fifth season of The Masked Singer, JoJo immediately announced the project and released the stand alone single "Creature of Habit" to promote the upcoming project.[100] Released on May 27, 2021 JoJo described the song as "someone who feels addicted to the habit a relationship, even though they’re not truly happy in it,”. [79] Initially released as the EP's lead single, the song was eventually excluded from the final track listing and became just a stand alone single to promote the EP.

In the weeks leading up to the EP's release announcement, JoJo begun blanking everything on her Instagram page. On August 17, 2021, JoJo announced the EP for an October 1, 2021 release date, alongside the EP's artwork cover and the first single "Worst (I Assume).[101][102] JoJo also announced a set of intimate tour dates, the "Trying Not to Think About It Tour" to support the "capsule project" traveling her through New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Nashville, Philadelphia and Boston. Tiara Thomas was set to open for her on each date of the tour.[103][104]

Singles

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"Worst (I Assume)" was officially released as the lead single from the EP on August 20, 2021. The song was written by JoJo alongside Tiara Thomas, Carl McCormick and Kelvin Wooten and produced by Cardiak and Kelvin Wu10. The song accompanying music video was shot in Downtown, Los Angeles and was shot in one take with director Alfredo Flores. [77] The song was written "from the protective mechanism that sometimes people have of bracing for the worst in a relationship, whether it's romantic, or professional, even though that might not be what ends up happening".[77]

Tour

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Trying Not To Think About It Tour
Tour by JoJo
File:JoJo - Trying Not To Think About It Tour.jpg
Promotional poster for the tour
Associated albumTrying Not To Think About It
Start dateOctober 2, 2021 (2021-10-02)
End dateOctober 11, 2021 (2021-10-11)
Legs1
No. of shows6 in North America
JoJo concert chronology

JoJo announced on her official Instagram that the Trying Not to Think About It Tour would commence immediately following the release of the EP. The tour was a six-date run of intimate live shows that visited Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nashville & Los Angeles. It was JoJo's first time on tour since the cancelation of her 2020 Good to Know Tour, the show was set to include first time performances from JoJo's fourth studio album Good to Know. General on sale tickets went on sale on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.[105][106] Tiara Thomas was announced as the opening act on all tour dates.[103][107] On October 2, it was announced that due to unforeseen circumstances Tiara Thomas was no longer able to support the tour dates and only was available for the Los Angeles show.[108]

Setlist

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This set list is representative of the performance on October 4, 2021 in New York City, Music Hall of Williamsburg. It is not representative of all concerts for the duration of the show.

  1. "World of Sunshine"
  2. "Anxiety (Burlinda’s Theme)"
  3. "Pedialyte"
  4. "Gold" (Rain Down on Me interlude)
  5. "Worst (I Assume)" (Pick Up Your Feelings Interlude)
  6. "Kiss"
  7. "Fresh New Sheets"
  8. "Lonely Hearts"
  9. "Thinking Out Loud"
  10. "Think About You"
  11. "Feel Alright"
  12. "Too Little Too Late"
  13. "Spiral SZN"
  14. "Say Love"
  15. "Marvins Room (Can't Do Better)" (Drake cover)
  16. "Dissolve"
Encore
  2. "Comeback"
  3. "Leave (Get Out)"

Tour dates

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Date City Country Venue
North America[109][110]
October 2, 2021 Boston United States Sinclair
October 4, 2021 New York Music Hall of Williamsburg
October 5, 2021 Philadelphia Underground Arts
October 7, 2021 Atlanta Terminal West
October 9, 2021 Nashville Exit/In
October 11, 2021 Los Angeles El Rey

Track listing

[edit]
Trying Not to Think About It [111]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."World of Sunshine" (Intro)
  • Jordan XL
2:42
2."Anxiety (Burlinda’s Theme)"
  • Levesque
  • Kennedi Lykken
  • Robert McCurdy
  • Christopher Petrosino
  • Noise Club
4:05
3."Dissolve"
  • Levesque
  • Thomas Lumpkins
  • Isabella Sjöstrand
  • Dernst Emile II
  • D’Mile
3:31
4."Good Enough" (Interlude)
  • Nikki Flores
2:08
5."B.I.D."
  • Michael Holmes
  • Gracie Ella
  • DZL
3:07
6."Feel Alright"
  • Rob Grimaldi
2:56
7."Fresh New Sheets"
  • Levesque
  • Flores
  • Nikki Flores
4:59
8."Sugar & Carbs" (Interlude)
  • Levesque
  • Levesque
0:21
9."Spiral SZN"
  • Levesque
  • Nate Cyphert
  • Riley Biederer
  • Grimaldi
  • Rob Grimaldi
2:48
10."Nikki's Sound Bath" (Interlude)
  • Levesque
  • Flores
  • Nikki Flores
0:48
11."Worst (I Assume)"
  • Levesque
  • Tiara Thomas
  • Carl McCormick
  • Kelvin Wooten
  • Cardiak
  • Kelvin Wu10
3:08
12."Lift"
  • Levesque
  • James Droll
  • Caroline Baker
Caroline Baker2:23
Total length:32:56

Personnel

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Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[11]

Creativity and management

Performers

  • JoJo – lead vocals, background vocals, writing, producer
  • Nikki Flores – background vocals, writing, recording
  • Tommy Parker – background vocals

Technical

  • Jordan Orvosh – writing
  • Jordan XL – producer
  • Xu Zhu – recording
  • Tyler Scott – mixing
  • David K. Younghyun – mixing engineer, mixing assistant
  • Kennedi Lykken – writing
  • Robert McCurdy – writing
  • Christopher Petrosino – writing
  • Noise Club – producer, recording
  • Thomas Westly Lumpkins – writing
  • Isabella Sjöstrand – writing
  • Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II – writing, producer, recording
  • Donaldson "DC" Cenatus – mixing
  • Michael Holmes – writing
  • Gracie Ella – writing
  • DZL – producer
  • Elijah Blake – writing
  • Bianca "Blush" Atterberry – writing
  • Rob Grimaldi – writing, producer
  • JinJoo Lee – guitar
  • MoDre – bass
  • Katsuya Sezaki – guitar recording
  • Nate Cyphert – writing
  • Riley Biederer – writing
  • Tiara Thomas – writing
  • Carl McCormick – writing
  • Kelvin Wooten – writing
  • Cardiak – producer
  • Kelvin Wu10 – producer
  • Randy Urbanski – recording
  • James Droll – writing
  • Caroline Baker – writing, producer, recording
  • John Lowell Anderson – mixing engineer assistant

Charts

[edit]
Chart listings for
Trying Not to Think About It
Chart (2021) Peak
position
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[112] 32

Release history

[edit]
Release formats for Trying Not to Think About It
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various October 1, 2021
Digital edition
[113]
October 15, 2021 CD Physical edition [114]
November 18, 2022 Vinyl [115][116]

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