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Rating: “I don’t want another pretty face,” sings Jesse McCartney in the song “Beautiful Soul”, from his self-titled debut album.
Ironically, during this period Jesse is surrounded by thousands of the pretty faces of his devoted fans, who scream and cry for him (reminiscent of the mania sparked by the other famous McCartney in the Beatles). Co-author of four of the songs on the album, the talented artist had no trouble convincing and being taken seriously as a musician by public opinion. "Beautiful Soul" is already platinum in the USA with one million copies sold, and the single "Beautiful Soul" is No. 3 on the Top 40 and No. 2 on the AOL Music Chart.
Jesse McCartney burst onto the American public's attention after his sensational appearances on MTV TRL and radio. The video for "Beautiful Soul" reached No. 1 after being voted 50 times in the Top 10. With significant collaborations from producers and writers like Matthew Gerrard (Hilary Duff, Kelly Clarkson), Robbie Nevil (Babyface, Destiny’s Child), Andreas Carlson (Britney Spears), and Desmond Child (Aerosmith, Ricky Martin), Beautiful Soul showcases what McCartney calls “rhythmic music”.
It’s a mix of up-tempo, modern pop/rock/R&B/dance beats and strong melodies that evoke Hall & Oates’ (“She’s No You”) and Michael Jackson at the top of his career in the '80s (“Get Your Shine On”). The other songs on the album are influenced, as McCartney himself admits, by the star Craig David with his two-step garage sound (the electro-pop of “That Was Then”) and the old Motown school (Jesse's falsetto in “Why Is Love So Hard To Find?”).
Jesse, originally from New York, debuted on Broadway in the musical Oliver at the age of seven, later taking part in the production of 'The King And I' at ten years old, and playing young Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol' staged at Madison Square Garden.
Jesse was a member of the band 'Sugar Beats', and then achieved a platinum record at the age of fourteen as a member of the pioneering boy band 'Dream Street', whose self-titled album was No. 1 on the Billboard Independent Album chart. Being part of 'Dream Street' made McCartney very determined and aware of his musical destiny.
“Being in a boy band taught me the basics of being on stage, how to hold a microphone, and how to record music and share it with others,” says McCartney “For me it was a great school. And I realized what my path should be, that of a solo career.”.
This is why "Beautiful Soul" is a personal album, with strong ballads like “Take Your Sweet Time” and “Why Don’t You Kiss Her?” where Jesse's falsetto best captures the sweet nature of young lovers. “I love writing ballads,” says Jesse “These were the first two songs we recorded for the album.”.
After finishing the recordings for the new second season of 'Summerland', McCartney will dedicate himself fully to playing around with his band. Jesse adds,
“The new series of Summerland is definitely better compared to the first; there is much more action in the story and in my character. When the episodes air, I will be on tour and I will enjoy meeting fans and interacting with them”.
With one foot in music and the other in cinema, Jesse is aware of the difficulty of balancing the two commitments. Jesse explains, “In every interview I get asked whether I prefer singing or acting; my answer is both. I can't decide, I just hope to do both for a long time. I am lucky because WB and Hollywood Record work their best to ensure my two careers are always in sync.”
Jesse McCartney also has other goals to achieve “I would eventually like to explore fields such as directing, producing, and screenwriting. My secret dream? To go back to college to study cinematography. This is the best moment of my life. I have immense support from my family, my management, my record and film company, and now, above all, from my fans. All this fuels me and encourages me to work hard to make everyone proud of me.”
"Beautiful Soul" is much more than just the expression of a pretty, clean face. Behind his success and his radiant future, Jesse remains unfazed, calm, cautious deep down, and with a serene inner beauty.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
02 Beautiful Soul (03:36)
Chorus:
I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I want to chase
You're the one I want to hold
I won't let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
I know that you are something special
To you I'd be always faithful
I want to be what you always needed
Then I hope you'll see the heart in me
I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I want to chase
You're the one I want to hold
I won't let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
Your beautiful soul, yeah
You might need time to think it over
But I'm just fine moving forward
I'll ease your mind
If you give me the chance
I will never make you cry, c'mon let's try
I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I want to chase
You're the one I want to hold
I won't let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
Am I crazy for wanting you
Baby do you think you could want me too
I don't wanna waste your time
Do you see things the way I do
I just want to know that you feel it too
There is nothing left to hide
I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I want to chase
You're the one I want to hold
I won't let another minute go to waste
I want you and your soul
I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
Your beautiful soul, yeah
03 Get Your Shine On (03:14)
Everybody here is feelin' the vibe
Eyes glued, hands up
'Cause you're doin' it right
Everybody get the chance to shine
So don't be shy
Did you know that everyone's a star?
Big time, gettin' through
No matter who you are
Flip the beat and we're switchin' it up, yeah
It's your time to
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Too too hott, too hott
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Don't stop, don't stop
Doin' what you're doin' up against the wall
You know you wanna dance or you wouldn't be here at all
Everybody's got it goin' on and on and on
It's all tonight, yeah
Show a little eh, eh, eh
You know I like it when you uh, uh, uh
Everybody wanna uh, uh, uh
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Too, too hott, too hott (ooow)
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Don't stop, don't stop
Ohh, everybody
Ohh Ohh, it's time to party
And time to show what you can do, yeah
And as I watch you
I make you feel good
You can, you will, you know you got the moves
Ooh come on
Everybody here is feelin' the vibe
Eyes glued, hands up
'Cause you're doin' it right
Everybody get the chance to shine
Baby come on,
Don't be shy
Show a little eh, eh, eh
You know I like it when you uh, uh, uh
Everybody wanna uh, uh, uh
Show a little eh, eh, eh
You know I like it when you uh, uh, uh
Everybody wanna uh, uh, uh
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Don't stop, don't stop
Get your shine on
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Getcha, getcha, getcha shine on
Too, too hott, too hott (ooow)
Too, too hott, too hott (ooow)
Too, too hott, too hott (ooow)
05 Without U (03:14)
I like when you whisper softly
Things only I should hear
That lead me on
I like the way that you smile at me
Make me feel like nothin'
Can go wrong
Tell me this will last forever
Don't you ever leave
I don't wanna be without you
Dream without U
Walk without U
Talk without U baby
Never take a chance without U
Dance without U
Nothing is the same without U baby
I could never deal without U
Heal without U
Begin without U
End without U
Baby I'm in need
I can't breathe
No, I don't wanna be
Without you
I love when your eyes wash over me
With the look only I can tell
What's on your mind
I love the way that you find me
Whenever I've lost my way
You're just in time
Baby, we've got something started
Say will never stop
I don't wanna be without U
Dream without U
Walk without U
Talk without U baby
Never take a chance without U
Dance without U
Nothing is the same without U baby
I could never deal without U
Heal without U
Begin without you
End without you
Baby I'm in need
I can't breathe
No, I don't wanna be....
Without you
I'll lock up my heart
And throw away the key
If that's what it takes
To keep your love with me
You open the door
To all that I couldn't be
I can't deny the truth
That I could never be without U
I don't wanna be without U
Dream without U
Walk without U
Talk without U baby
Never take a chance without U
Dance without U
Nothing is the same without U baby
I could never deal without U
Heal without U
Begin without U
End without you
Baby I'm in need
I can't breathe
No, I don't wanna be...
Baby I'm in need
I can't breathe
No, I don't wanna be
Without you
06 Why Don't You Kiss Her? (03:23)
We're the best of friends
And we share our secrets
She knows everything
that is on my mind
Lately something's changed
As I lie awake in my bed
A voice here inside my head
softly says
(chorus)
Why don't you kiss her
Why don't you tell her
Why don't you let her see the feelings that you hide
Cause she'll never know
If you never show the way you feel inside
Oh, I'm so afraid
To make that first move
Just a touch and we could cross the line
And every time she's near
I wanna never let her go
Confess to her what my heart knows
Hold her close
(chorus)
What would she say
I wonder would she just turn away
Or would she promise me that she's here to stay
It hurts me to wait
I keep asking myself
(chorus)
Why don't you kiss her (tell her you love her)
Why don't you tell her (tell her you need her)
Why don't you let her see the feelings that you hide
Cause she'll never know
If you never show
The way you feel inside
why don't you kiss her
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By Hely
Right from the first listen, you’re catapulted into a succession of emotions with 14 tracks.
This first solo album proves his great vocal potential, painting a picture of a complete artist.
By Birbabirba
The album “Beautiful Soul” is a masterpiece that confirms the immense talent of the artist.
Jesse is an artist who is in continuous evolution, and this album is just the beginning of a long and brilliant musical career.
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God hasn't created anything useless, but with this guy, he got very, very close.
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