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List Price: $11.98 | | Label: Sony
Salesrank: 76407
Released: March 22, 2005 |
| Our Price: $2.88 |
| Used Price: $0.48 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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The One Track Listing:
1. Obsession (No Es Amor)
2. The One
3. How To Deal
4. Without You
5. On The Floor
6. Story Of My Life
7. #1 Fan
8. Just Can't Say It's Love
9. In The Moment
10. Gone
11. Don't Wanna Try
12. Suga Suga
13. Obsession (No Es Amor) (Spanish Version)
14. Silent Track 1
Editorial Review:
Frankie J made his mark with a four-year stint with the multi-platinum Mexican-American group, Kumbia Kings, before returning to his R&B roots with What's A Man To Do?, his 2003 debut solo album. Frankie's debut album spawned the bittersweet chart-topper "Don't Wanna Try," whose video was in heavy rotation on MTV's TRL. Now, two years after his solo debut and fresh off his hit collaboration with rapper Baby Bash, "Suga Suga," Frankie J builds on that momentum on "The One," his eagerly-awaited second solo album, which more than delivers on the promise of "What's A Man To Do?" Frankie's new album is pure unadulterated R&B, perfectly patterned for slow dancing with a special someone, immaculately tailored for the dance-floors of clubland, and dreamily suited for long, late, and lonely nights.
Description of The One:
It's tempting to label ex-Kumbia Kings vocalist Frankie J as Latin pop's answer to Usher. Both have smooth, supple voices; both smartly co-mingle R&B, hip-hop and radio-ready grooves; and both young men have a fondness for hats. But whereas Usher has a penchant for showbiz showboating, Frankie J lets his talent take center stage. The One expands on the rhythmic flavor of Frankie J's 2003 solo debut, What's a Man to Do?, but it also positions him as something of a rarity these days: an un-ironic, legitimate male pop star. Every song on The One seems ripe for radio play. "How to Deal" and "Story of My Life" are alluring ballads; "Without You" and the title track (featuring 3LW) showcase slick urban grooves; and "On the Floor" is an unlikely highlight, beefed up by a smart sampling of Wham's '80s hit "Everything She Wants." Frankie J's regular-guy appeal and boyish charm shine throughout the album. The only misstep is including past hits "Don't Wanna Try" and "Suga Suga"; The One is solid enough to stand on its own. --Joey Guerra
The One Reviews:
Great Cd... 
2007-12-18 - Frankie J has one of the best voices ever! and the sexiest voice... if you are into romatic music this is your CD... Obsession is one of the best songs he ever made...
This is good 
2006-08-10 - Hey, I like his voice, and this album is definitely better than his first one. I think that if he stays around in the business for awhile, he'll get better. I think a little more work on his voice and the depth of the songs he sings and he'll be good to go.
excellent effort!
2006-06-21 - i never heard of this guy until i heard 'dont wanna cry'.i just bought the album and i must say its really good.i think this album,neyo and bobby valentino's album are proof that usher will be toppled sooner or later.i think everyone has to raise their game to stay on top,we now await donnell jones to see how he's going to respond.
This isn't "The One"! 
2006-05-20 - Considering Frankie J's immense musical talent, Mexican/Latin roots, beautiful falsetto (unlike many other male artists), the multiple comparisons to multi-talented mega-superstar Usher & the massive success of his Baby Bash-assisted smash hit single "Obsession (No Es Amor)", I was expecting a mind-blowing, stellar sophomore effort from him. Unfortunately, Frankie J does not fulfill my expectations. Instead, he delivers a formulaic set of music material to his fans consisting of a few spectacular tracks hidden under sweet -but ultimately forgettable- filler.
As minimally inspired as "The One" is, there are a few bright moments here & there. The smash hit single "Obsession (No Es Amor)" is a song that everybody should know by now, and explains the situation of being being lovingly obsessed with another girl. Baby Bash takes the time to drop an unnecessary verse, but it doesn't hurt or help the already-amazing track. Relatable subject matter, great vocals, a tiny bit of Latin, nice beat...enough said, the track's great, and it's global success testifies to that fact.
"How To Deal", Frankie J's minor second hit single, talks about the struggle of choosing between staying with the love of your life or leaving to pursue your dreams. Couples & lovers will be able to strongly relate to this song to a certain extent, and everything about the song pieces together effectively (vocals, lyrics, beat, emotion, etc.). "The One" is also another sweet ballad, pairing Frankie J & 3LW, and has hit single potential written all over it. The song's sweet, simplistic & laid-back, making it perfect for any occasion of love.
"Story Of My Life", the album's compulsory autobiographical ballad, is undoubtedly the best track on the album. Accompained by nothing more than some introductory violins, a guitar & some hand-clapping/clicking sound effects, Frankie J connects to his audience with soft, emotional vocals & universally relatable, inspiring, touching lyrics. Not only does Frankie J manage to portray his life story in a colourful manner, but he simultaneously manages to help heal the wounds of a hurting heart. You'd have to be majorly shallow to deny a track as masterful as this.
Every other song on this track is a take-it-or-leave-it affair. As good as "On The Floor" is, the song feels like something forcefully added in for the sake of variety. Not only that, but it looks bad on you when you have to get a materialistic C+ rapper like Paul Wall to do the more hard-edged portions of musical material. It's good to know that Frankie J isn't trying to sound full-on gangsta, but unfortunately, "On The Floor" reveals one of his biggest weaknesses...versatility. With his stupid pretty-boy looks, neo-soul/pop music & God knows what else, this leaves Frankie J in a limited space for creativity.
If you enjoy a sweet, simple listen, then this album is for you. If you're looking for something unpredictable, stellar & ambitiously driven, then skip this at all costs! "The One" is far too formulaic to satisfy those who look for something more revolutionary or incredibly creative.
leave those high notes to my grrrl christina 
2006-03-29 - i never heard such stupit squealing from a boy. it's like he a woman or sutphing. i do like that suga suga song though, i won't deny that. how you get so fly
