“If You Had My Love” was released as On the 6‘s lead single in May 1999, quickly going No.
What better way to do that than to create a Spanish version of one of On the 6‘s most successful tracks?
The playfully sassy “Open Off My Love” is an upbeat salsa-infused track that melds the demanding attitude of ’90s R&B with the seductive energy that Latin pop stars are expected to exude.Īmerican artists with Latin heritage are almost always scrutinized by their respective communities for either being “not American enough” or “not Puerto Rican/Mexican/fill-in-the-blank enough.” Selena herself faced this criticism: despite having music in Spanish, she actually could barely speak the language, and sometimes drew fire from Mexicans and Mexican-Americans alike. Rather than stop with two versions of “No Me Ames,” J.Lo knew she had to give her Latin fans something more. J.Lo has commendably never been one to downplay her Latinidad, and always makes sure to display it in nearly everything she does. With Big Pun’s death just two weeks after the song’s release as a single, “Feelin’ So Good” became his last verse released before his passing. In one of On the 6‘s more traditional hip-hop outings, J.Lo links up with Fat Joe and Big Pun to sing about what has her “Feelin’ So Good.” The song was co-written and produced (and later remixed) by Sean “Puffy” Combs, and functions as a satisfying foray into hip-hop for J.Lo at this early point in her career.
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Both J.Lo and Marc Anthony’s talents are on full display in the ballad version, showing that they both can deliver raw emotion with sweeping vocals just as easily as they can get the crowd moving on a salsa track.ħ. Years before getting married and eventually having twins together, J.Lo teamed up with future husband Marc Anthony on “No Me Ames,” a Spanish cover of the 1992 Italian song “Non Amarmi.” The album includes a ballad version meant to mirror the sound and emotion of the original, as well as a tropical remix best suited for the dance floor. “No Me Ames” (with Marc Anthony) – Ballad Version It may not be the most memorable track on the album, but “It’s Not That Serious” undoubtedly brought a sound to mainstream music that many young listeners in Middle America had likely never heard.Ĩ. With upbeat piano and guitar accompanying her voice, J.Lo is unapologetically Puerto Rican on this filler track that successfully combines sounds of merengue, R&B and pop into one song. In an album filled with stronger offerings, “Too Late” fades into the background as one of On the 6‘s more generic-sounding tracks. Similar to “Should’ve Never,” “Too Late” tells a story of regret and moving on, albeit with a more empowering attitude and traditional R&B sound that characterized the genre at the turn of the millennium. Accompanying guitar and castanets-along with a whispered Spanish interlude-give the song a Latin twist that J.Lo has become known for bringing to her music, regardless of genre. Blige to deliver a heartfelt tale of love and loss. On the sentimental “Should’ve Never,” J.Lo channels the emotion of R&B divas like Toni Braxton and Mary J. “Could This Be Love,” while admirable for its balance of R&B ballad elements and Latin musical accents, gets lost in On the 6‘s eclectic tracklist. Much of On the 6‘s filler content comes in the form of slow, emotional love letters to people past and present. “Promise Me You’ll Try” falls victim to this formula: while endearing, this longing plea to a new lover feels especially dated after two decades.
In the late ’90s, pop ballads pleading for requited love like Britney Spears’ “E-Mail My Heart” were often how artists chose to convey deeper emotion, usually at the song’s musical expense. J.Lo’s interpretation of “Dreaming of You” in the Selena biopic might have inspired songs like “Talk About Us,” but the album’s glut of emotional ballads prevents almost all of them from substantially standing out. While charming upon first listen, “Talk About Us” is a familiar R&B track that ends up being easily overshadowed by On the 6′s wide variety of offerings, from similar pop ballads to its smash-hit singles. On the 6 turns 20 today (June 1), and to celebrate this milestone in J.Lo’s career, we ranked every track on the album to determine which ones have best stood the test of time. Jennifer Lopez's 'On the 6' Turns 20: J.Lo, Tommy Mottola & Her Collaborators Look Back
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