Jordin Sparks ft. Chris Brown: 'No Air'

Released on Monday, Jul 7 2008

Published Saturday, Jun 21 2008, 05:14 BST | By Nick Levine | 26 comments

"I don't want to sound weird or anything, but I listen to it a lot," Jordin Sparks told DS recently. "I think 'Wow, this is a really cool song!', but then I remember that I'm the one singing it and feel, well, a little embarrassed." What was the AmIdol champ talking about? Her new single 'No Air', of course.

Cynics would call this good sales patter, but actually 'No Air' is exactly the sort of song you'd expect Jordin Sparks to listen to: melodic, melodramatic, not terribly hip but immensely satisfying, essentially an R&B power ballad. It's exactly the sort of song she should be singing too, making full use of her impressive set of pipes. Chris Brown, meanwhile, brings a bit of street cred to proceedings, ensuring this surefire smash stays just the right side of cheesy.

> Click here for our review of Jordin Sparks' album

More: Jordin Sparks, Chris Brown, Music

Your Views

26 Comments

Your Responses

Carlson, on April 2nd, 2010
"No Air" is simply fantastic! I love the way Jordin weaves through the song powerfully and with such great emotions! Excellent!

Najwa, on December 9th, 2008
hey7 love thesong

Dede, Carson, on October 22nd, 2008
hey how are you doning girl hit back

David, London, on August 6th, 2008
This is an excellent song that is mainstream but just edgy enough in the way it's produced. Brilliant, intricate drum programming (utilizing two contrasting kick drums - one dry, one ambient-sounding), great vocals etc. etc. Also a fantastic, classy-looking video that is clearly directed and photographed by people who know what they are doing and know how to make people's faces look beautiful and alluring. My only criticisms of this record are that it begins to pall after about twenty or thirty plays; that there's a slightly annoying keyboard line that comes in towards the end; and also that the song drags on a bit at the end with too many repeated choruses. Overall, excellent, though.

Aaron Wild, Reddish, on July 31st, 2008
great i love it

Amy, N Ireland, on July 23rd, 2008
I used to not like either Jordin sparks or Chris Brown but this single has made me like both of them

Kat, Chester, on July 15th, 2008
i love this song i have had it in my head all day at work its one of those song that you just cant forget.

Stephanie, East London, on July 10th, 2008
i love the song no air you and chris brown i think that you two sound very powerful together i love singing myself.you have a very wonderful voice and you have been blessed with a lovely voice..xx..stephanie..xx..

Faduma Abdi, on July 10th, 2008
well think it's good

Kenadie , on July 9th, 2008
i love ur song

Jen, Liverpool, on July 7th, 2008
Love it

Michael, Belfast, on July 6th, 2008
I think this song is immense. Definatly should of been a number 1 hit in america and uk. I would say this song is legendary and only because most people dont no of jordin yet which is why it hasnt made the number 1 over here. She is amazing.

Gary, Kent, on July 6th, 2008
Quite simply- Amazing.

Elmerson, Manila, on July 4th, 2008
the song is very good. it's awesome. jordin sparks and chris brown have a great voice. there's a possibilty that the song will hit number one on the UK Singles Chart.

Heather Blackett, on July 3rd, 2008
i think the song no air is amzin, i listen to it so much

Ruth Baguio, on July 3rd, 2008
i like it!! it totally rockS....awts..kip up the good work...

Yasmina,London, on June 30th, 2008
There have already been some great songs out this year,but I think this is the best. Gorgeous

Yas, London, UK, on June 29th, 2008
Awesome song, one of those songs that really makes you feel something. Cant get enough of this song...one of the better ballads ive heard in a long time.

Jax, London, on June 28th, 2008
I've loved this song for months, I'm so glad its getting an official release here.

Jem, Reading, on June 27th, 2008
I love the song. When i first heard it on Chris Browns album i fell in love with it. They are both fab singers!! x

Next 20 Responses