The High Road

About The High Road

The High Road is the second studio album by American singer JoJo. It was released on October 17, 2006, by Da Family Entertainment, Blackground Records, and Universal Motown Records. Recording sessions for the album took place between late 2005 and mid-2006 in California, New York City, Miami, and Atlanta. Several special editions of the album were marketed in different countries, featuring three bonus tracks that were released simultaneously alongside the 12-track standard edition. JoJo co-wrote two out of the 15 tracks on the album. Recording sessions for the album begun after JoJo completed filming Aquamarine, with over 30 songs being recorded for the album. While recording the album, JoJo worked with many producers, such as Scott Storch, Sean Garrett, Swizz Beatz, Josh Alexander, Billy Steinberg, Vincent Herbert, J. R. Rotem, Beau Dozier and Ryan Leslie as well as others, to handle production for the album. Amongst those included is a track titled "Anything", which heavily samples Toto's 1982 song "Africa". Lyrical themes involve relationships, young love, break-ups, forgiveness, self-acceptance, and faith. It features an eclectic array of styles, such as pop, alternative rock, and hip hop soul. more »