Great R&B of 2002: Still Ghetto by Jaheim

Great R&B of 2002: "Still Ghetto" by Jaheim

Jaheim released his sophomore album Still Ghetto in 2002 with songs like "Put That Woman First" and "Fabulous" as a follow-up to the album Ghetto Love.

Born in 1976, Jaheim Hoagland has earned his place in music history. R&B fans know this singer as Jaheim and have enjoyed his music since his debut album in 2001. Jaheim is the grandson of Vic Hoagland who sang with the Drifters. His family's musical background no doubt would have influenced his choice to pursue a career in music. Jahiem released Ghetto Love in 2001 featuring the hits that got him noticed, "Could It Be" and "Just In Case." Still Ghetto was released after in 2002.

R&B Fans Love "Still Ghetto"

While several years have passed since the release of Still Ghetto, songs from this album still keep the ladies singing along. Still Ghetto spoke of the thoughts everyday people were thinking and of the issues people were facing in relationships. The artist may have titled the album Still Ghetto but it was real and relevant to anyone who listened.

The Songs on "Still Ghetto"

Still Ghetto featured sixteen songs including the "Intro" featuring Duganz and the "Interlude". The songs that everyone recognizes are "Put That Woman First" and "Fabulous" as these songs were played on the radio and Jaheim released music videos for them. Other notable songs on this album include "Diamond In Da Ruff," "Tight Jeans," "Special Day" and "Beauty and a Thug" featuring Mary J. Blige.

• The R&B Hit "Put That Woman First": "Silly me, silly me baby, I forgot to be your lover" are part of the lyrics of "Put That Woman First." This song has elements of William Bell's "I Forgot To Be Your Lover" and it speaks of a man who put basketball games, other women, his jewelry and his friends in front of his girlfriend. Women loved this song because many felt what Jaheim was expressing in the lyrics.
• Jaheim's "Diamond In Da Ruff": This song speaks about a relationship that could be considered a 'diamond in the rough' where Jaheim expresses how he lost the 'diamond' and continued to reminisce about her. The music for this song was inspired by the Fantastic Four's "My Love Won't Stop At Nothing" but has a more upbeat and modern flavor.
• "Tight Jeans" is an Interesting Song: "Tight Jeans" is a song with a simple melody and catchy hook. However, the lyrics talk about a man and woman who were 'just friends' but his feelings grew stronger than just friendship. Part of the lyrics read "you can't be coming round me in tight jeans.. I think you really trust me too much."

Jaheim Has Released More Albums

Since the release of Ghetto Love and Still Ghetto, according to the artist's page, Jaheim has released Classic Jaheim Vol 1 (2004) and Ghetto Classics (2006). More recently Jaheim released The Makings of a Man (2007) and Another Round (2010). Jaheim's released his second R&B album Still Ghetto in 2002.

Still Ghetto featured the hits "Put That Woman First" and "Fabulous" as well as other good songs. Since this album, Jaheim has continued his musical journey releasing several albums and is surely an R&B singer to keep listening to.