J.Lo (album)

J.Lo
Studio album by Jennifer Lopez
Released	January 16, 2001 (2001-01-16)
Recorded	April–October 2000
Genre	Dance-pop Latin R&B[1]
Length	61:38
Language	English Spanish
Label	Epic
Producer	7 Bag & Arnthor Manny Benito Kip Collins Sean "P. Diddy" Combs Ray Contreras LaShawn "Big Shiz" Daniels Guillermo Edghill Jr. Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins Richie Jones Joe Kelley Jimmy Greco Troy Oliver Irv Gotti L.E.S. Jennifer Lopez Guy Roche Frank Rodriguez Cory Rooney Jose Sanchez Dan Shea Ric Wake Mario "Yellow Man" Winans
Jennifer Lopez chronology
On the 6 (1999) J.Lo (2001) J to tha L–O! The Remixes (2002)
Singles from J.Lo
"Love Don't Cost a Thing" Released: November 20, 2000 "Play" Released: March 20, 2001 "I'm Real" Released: June 19, 2001 "Ain't It Funny" Released: June 20, 2001

J.Lo is the second studio album by American singer Jennifer Lopez, released on January 16, 2001, by Epic Records. Lopez began recording the album in April 2000, enlisting producers such as Cory Rooney, Troy Oliver, Dan Shea and Sean Combs, all of whom she had worked with on her debut album On the 6 (1999). The album's title refers to the nickname given to her by fans, with Lopez describing it as an homage to her supporters. Drawing from her own experiences, Lopez included more personal songs on this album, which deals with themes of relationships, empowerment and sex. J.Lo is a primarily dance-pop, Latin and R&B album which encompasses Latin pop, retro and contemporary pop.

J.Lo received generally mixed reviews from music critics, who criticized its manufactured sound, while praising its Spanish and dance material. Commercially, J.Lo debuted atop the US Billboard 200 the same week as her film The Wedding Planner opened at number one at the domestic box office. The album was certified quadruple platinum in the United States, making it her highest-selling to date, and became the sixth most successful album of the year worldwide.

"Love Don't Cost a Thing", released as the album's lead single on November 20, 2000, reached number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the UK Singles Chart. The album's second single, "Play", reached the top twenty in most countries, including the United Kingdom where it reached number three. "I'm Real" was serviced to radio as the album's third on June 19, 2001. To further its success, record executives at Epic recruited Ja Rule of Murder Inc Records to create a remix of the song, "I'm Real (Murder Remix)". The remix, which featured Ja Rule, shifted Lopez's musical style from pop to a more hip hop and urban-oriented sound. It was the number one song in the United States at the time of the September 11 attacks for five non-consecutive weeks. "Ain't It Funny" was released as the album's fourth and final single on June 20, 2001. The album has sold over 8 million copies worldwide.