On The Download: Jordin Sparks' 'Battlefield'

Access Hollywood - June 18, 2009 3:11 PM PDT
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By Jeremy Blacklow

BURBANK, Calif. -- Everyone might be talking about Adam Lambert and Kris Allen right now, but another recent American Idol is making a big splash on radio airwaves as well. Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks' first single from her sophomore album, "Battlefield," is quietly creeping its way up the charts, currently sitting at #18 on iTunes singles chart.

The song exemplifies what Jordin does best - teen pop love song confections - and of course highlights her soaring voice in a giant build-up towards the end. "Idol" fans may have heard her perform it live with One Republic's Ryan Tedder (who co-wrote it) when she debuted the single on the FOX show back in April.

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"To me, the title 'Battlefield' is about strength and perseverance," Jordin explains about the album and song title. "Things can go from good to bad in an instant, it could be family, friendship or work; and my favorite line in the song is, 'you better go and get your armor,' because it's telling you to be prepared for that time so that you can overcome it."

More true words about love and relationships have never been spoken.

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Fans of the '80s will of course know this to be the second great pop song with use of "Battlefield" in the title - upon first listen, I instantly recalled Pat Benatar's 1983 breakthrough hit, "Love Is a Battlefield," which is remembered best for its pioneering brigade of women scorned parading choreographed through dark urban streets.

Jordin's new album, also titled "Battlefield," is due for release on July 21.

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  • Kathryn B
    Chris Brown couldn't be dirt on Jordans shoes. He is such a LOW LIFE
    report abuseposted August 3, 2009 11:18 PM PDT
  • pooi
    good
    report abuseposted June 28, 2009 2:33 AM PDT
  • Christine
    i love u jordin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in a no homo way ur awesome i love tattoo !!!!!!!!!!!!!! write back ok ???
    report abuseposted June 26, 2009 5:03 PM PDT
  • nanciet88
    U r great!!!!! beautiful and a wonderful chiq and i think God took his time wen creating you and yor music is wow!!!keep doin great n i luv Jordin.
    report abuseposted June 26, 2009 7:23 AM PDT
  • nanciet88
    U r great!!!!! beautiful and a wonderful chiq and i think God took his time wen creating you and yor music is wow!!!keep doin great n i luv Jordin.
    report abuseposted June 26, 2009 7:23 AM PDT
  • kyrawilliam
    jordan would u ever go out with chris-brown YES OR NO write me back
    report abuseposted June 24, 2009 11:12 AM PDT
  • FFF
    Nice.
    report abuseposted June 21, 2009 1:44 PM PDT
  • FFF
    Nice.
    report abuseposted June 21, 2009 1:44 PM PDT
  • hindia
    when jordin was on tyra she said she had a crush on chris brown.was she jokin
    report abuseposted June 19, 2009 2:14 PM PDT
  • SUMMER JONES
    JORDAN YOU LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL, AND YOUR MUSIC IS BEAUTIFUL, YOU LOOKS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THAT YOU DID I WOULD SAY A YEAR AGO.
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 6:47 PM PDT
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