Avg Rating: 
4.1 ( 81 total votes )
Jazmine Sullivan - I Need U Bad
Artist: Jazmine Sullivan
Producer: Missy Elliot and Lamb
Album: TBD
Label: J/RMG
As the newest R&B singer to sign with J Records, 21-year old Jazmine Sullivan has quite the summer ahead of her. Going with the typical ‘pining over a lost love’ ballad route, the Philadelphia songbird quickly turns her regret into resolve, telling her ex-man “I Need U Bad.” In Sullivan’s corner is the iconic Missy Elliot, who delivers a smooth, relaxing beat that is similar to past work with Monica, Mya, and Keyshia Cole among many others. As the summer heats up, I Need U Bad might just be the perfect remedy for a frosty, bitter relationship hiccup. Check back in July to see if this one produces some fireworks…
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on May 27, 2008
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love her voice...not feeling the reggae beat though
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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Not what i was expecting at all. But this song is on point. I have never heard of Sullivan before, but missy definitely comes through on this one
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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A solid roots reggae beat on this song. I can definitely blast this track during the summer while tipping back some Red Stripe. I can't get Lauren Hill out of my mind when I listen to this song, I don't know why. I would never expect a production like this from Missy. Big up to Missy for this tune.
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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not into the reggae beat, but i loveeeeee when the chorus comes in.. decent
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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If you’re into reggae (feelin that bassline in your chest), you’ll love this. If you’re not, then it should make you become. It’s interesting actually that A_NAY mentions the CHORUS as the best part, cuz that’s exactly what you’ll like the most if you’re also not into reggae: it suddenly turns into a regular R&B joint. I’m IMPRESSED with the production coming from Missy Elliot! Very good and complex, but maybe the transition from verses to chorus could be less abrupt (some instruments come in, some go out and you can hear a vacuum, like out of place for a second). Jazmine’s voice is distinctive, NICE VOCALS! Melody and lyrics are a PLEASURE TO LISTEN.
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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why does it change music types?
It goes from raggae to contemporary back to raggae.... She sure can sing... |
| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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DAMN MISSY DID GOOD ON THE PRODUCTION ,HOMEGIRL HAS GOT A GOOD VOICE I'LL SPIN IT
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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chorus beat good .. wait for remix? great vocals ..
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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LUViN'dA REGGAE bEAT..HMMMM.ANUDDA LAUREN HiLL?
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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The smooth reggae beat along with Jazmine's soulful voice will make this one a hit!
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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uuhhm i dont really like dis type of smooth reaggae its borin n makes me want to go to sleep. this does have a Lauren Hill feel to it. dis songs ok not to high in ma book.
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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polykween91: OMFG!! U TOOK DA WORDS OUT MY MOUTH?!?!?! she really does remind me of lauryn hill mixed wit a lil shareefa....nice strong voice, but i hate da way da song keeps switchin up tho...if dey change up sum things it could b a 4, but rite now ima give it a 3...look forward to hearing more of jazmine...
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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J Records is making a BIG push with this girl; I assume they will be very pleased with the feedback thus far. Nice voice + pretty face = popularity = sales.
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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heard dis song a couple days back its a BANGER, production and the vocals are HOT!
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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I love the musical change in direction in this song and definitely am feeling her powerful and mature sounding voice. Philly be putting out some real soulful singers. Always have to give a lil extra for singers that write their own material and lets be real she's a banger too.
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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I quote everything Dj Astro wrote...I don't like this kind of songs, they are boring! She absolutely can sing, though
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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Lauren Where you at! I miss u so much. Jazmine can sing her butt off. She is a looker too. The beat is Fire. I think we may have something here. I wanna hear more from this young lady.
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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LAUREN HILL!! reminds me of ms hill and that's a huge compliment...the beat is trite (listen to 4 roots, reggae, or dance hall beat), the production is average at best but the voice carrys the track very well
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| Posted on May 22, 2008 |
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thatz a great track so i give it a three
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| Posted on May 23, 2008 |
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lovin da song and da reggae beat it's hot!!
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| Posted on May 23, 2008 |
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This track is sick. I'm a fan of reggae, but this is not a bias comment. This track is tight.
Official track. Missy killed the chorus part of the beat. The overall beat has been reused many times. |
| Posted on May 23, 2008 |
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I feel my roots in dis one. It sounds like an older reggae song. Its aight though Its in rotation.
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| Posted on May 24, 2008 |
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This song is definately jive hot!! No question puts you in mind of Lauryn Hill, but hopefully she can define herself after this single. I am definately feeling it!!! The switch in tempo also works here if you really know music u get it!!
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| Posted on May 25, 2008 |
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| Posted on May 25, 2008 |
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This song I s hot, and Im feelin' the reggae beat,I can totally agree with Keek-a-leek, it does remind you of Lauryn Hill.
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| Posted on May 25, 2008 |
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love this jam!
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| Posted on May 27, 2008 |
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I'm totally a reggae head. But for those that aren't this isn't too reggae to enjoy. Her voice is phenominal and I really think this track will do it big on the radio. I'm ready to hear more from Jazmine.
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| Posted on May 27, 2008 |
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Beautiful song, Beautiful voice, Beautiful looking woman!
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| Posted on May 27, 2008 |
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Reminds me of Lauren... Big ups... bullet bullet... Shotta Fiyah! lol.. Great production, beautiful voice.. She mad sexy too...
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| Posted on May 27, 2008 |
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hot
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| Posted on May 27, 2008 |
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a week or so later, it grew on me.
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| Posted on May 28, 2008 |
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its differnt
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| Posted on May 28, 2008 |
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it might be unoriginal but she should have stuck to something contempary,about 2:11 into the song sounds the best, really not felling the carribean vibe.
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| Posted on May 28, 2008 |
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This is Hot...she sounds like Lauryn Hill....very soulful
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| Posted on May 29, 2008 |
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| Posted on May 30, 2008 |
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she had me at the first line, very nice voice,but da chorus kinda brung it down a lil
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| Posted on May 31, 2008 |
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sexy ass jazmine
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2008 |
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this song is great it makes me thank about mah old lova tjat im still feelin tha hell out of
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2008 |
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Classic track... you'll be talking about this song in 10 years! Never heard a mid tempo "sympathy" love track
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| Posted on Jun 05, 2008 |
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luv it.
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2008 |
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In the beginning this song sounded close to Lauren Hill Sweetest thing with reggae beat. Decent track, not sure how I feel about missy screaming on track tho
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2008 |
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I swear this is so raw! it give me dat lauren hill vibe!!!She raw though!!
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2008 |
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i love this song so much her voice is real good i can see myself playin this a lot
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2008 |
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luvn the reggae beat, luvn the lauren/alicia feel from this song, yup works well .good trak. ive never heard of sullivan b 4. and first impression is great i hope it goes well !!! missy will take her far i hope !!
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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i loved dis song wen i first heard it n still do
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2008 |
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she kinda sounds like lauren hill :o) songs wack tho, good enough for the ipod..not the jeep lol
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| Posted on Jun 18, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2008 |
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ire sis'...dreads and heads alike should spin this...reggae doesnt get much air these days tho'...the lauren hill comparisons, is that a good or bad thing?...dunno
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| Posted on Jun 21, 2008 |
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hot she can sing
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2008 |
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im feeling tha beat on this song
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2008 |
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