If there is one current artist who has experienced lightening speed success then it’s a young gent who goes by the name of Jeremih. The last time an urban-pop artist had that quick of success was back in 2006. Does Cassie ring a bell? We all know how her career has so greatly blossomed but we have a feeling Jeremih will be walking along a better paved road. His single “Birthday Sex” was running around on all the blogs and was gaining major buzz within the industry. “Birthday Sex” peaked at #4 on the Billboard 100 and #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Then just this past February he met with Island Def Jam chairman L. A. Reid and executive vice president of A&R Karen Kwak. He performed a set for the two and just like that he was signed on the spot.

The album (produced completely by Mike Schultz) itself is a very good debut. Listening to the snippets on Amazon it seemed pretty lackluster but after a full listen our opinion changed. Each song leans towards a pop sound rather than R&B as everyone thinks he is. Urban-pop is exactly what Jeremih is. With a solid effort it he should be back for a second round. Jeremih is in stores June 30, 2009. Shouts to Greg for the tip.

JEREMIH

1. That Body
2. Birthday Sex
3. Break Up To Make Up
4. Runway
5. Raindrops
6. Starting All Over
7. Imma Star (Everywhere We Are)
8. Jumpin
9. Hatin’ On Me
10. My Sunshine
11. My Ride
12. Buh Bye
13. Birthday Sex (Up-tempo)

Go out and support. Album in stores now.