I, John

I, John
Studio album by
John Forté
ReleasedApril 23, 2002
GenreHip hop
Length60:51
LabelTransparent
Producer
  • JK
  • John Forté
John Forté chronology
Poly Sci
(1998) 		I, John
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
HipHopDX3.5/5[2]
The Village VoiceA−[3]

I, John is the second album by rapper John Forté.[4][5] It was released in 2002 on the indie label Transparent. Recorded while he was awaiting sentencing for drug distribution charges, Forte's album was arguably the most introspective, reflective, and experimental of his short career. "Harmonize" rides a classic break beat and shows the styling that he employed so successfully with the Fugees. However, "Been There, Done That" might as well be an alternative rock song, and "Reunion" closes the album in acoustic fashion. "Will you hold a place for me?" John vulnerably sings.

  1. ^ "I, John - John Forté | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "John Forte - I, John". HipHopDX. May 31, 2002.
  3. ^ "Robert Christgau: Consumer Guide June 18, 2002: Down and Alt". www.robertchristgau.com.
  4. ^ Wilkinson, Peter (August 27, 2002). "John Forte's Rap".
  5. ^ Kaufman, Gil. "Rapper John Forte, Whose Sentence Was Commuted By Bush, Plans To Continue Music". MTV News. Archived from the original on February 22, 2020.