Kudos to Jennifer Lopez for staying vibrant and energetic as she continues to deliver lively music in her fifties. Her latest single, “Can’t Get Enough,” is a high-energy track filled with romantic vibes and catchy brass beats. The amusing music video pokes fun at Lopez’s past marriages, with wedding guests placing bets on their duration and the singer ending up with cake on her face. While the album offers a dose of sweet romanticism, it falls short of delivering genuine emotion.

For those familiar with Lopez’s documentary Halftime, it’s clear she possesses a strong determination. Twenty-two years ago, when she released her album This is Me… Then, she hinted at possibly sharing more of her life with fans in the future. Little did she know that she would eventually part ways with the Hollywood star she was singing about at the time (Ben Affleck), start families with other people, only to reunite and marry two decades later. Welcome to This is Me… Now.
While heartbreak often fuels artists’ creativity, JLo claims she thrives creatively when in love. The “Bennifer” era of the early 2000s had critics torn between swooning and cringing, but one thing is for sure – the media couldn’t get enough of them. In the “Jennifer from the Block” music video, Lopez cleverly called out the intrusive paparazzi who watched her and Affleck (who also appeared in the video) relaxing on a yacht or filling up at a gas station. The message seemed contradictory: “See this, but don’t look too closely.”
This is Me… Now continues Lopez’s celebration of her renewed relationship with Affleck through music. She believes they are now mature enough to handle the public attention that may have contributed to their initial breakup. While there may not be a catchy hit like “Can’t Get Enough”, the energetic song “Hearts and Flowers” with its cowbell beat will keep you dancing.
You can instantly sense that a dancer is behind the mic in this album. The sounds of cupid’s harps flutter throughout, adding a dreamy touch to Lopez’s classic R&B style. The soothing strings create a gentle backdrop for Lopez’s powerful vocals that effortlessly fit into the rhythmic beats. She exudes the confidence of a woman who has weathered life’s challenges.

The latest single ‘Can’t Get Enough’ is filled with energetic brass and romantic vibes, exuding a sense of love and passion, according to photographer Norman Jean Roy. In another track, “Broken Like Me,” the artist showcases her powerful vocals over a backdrop of guitar, delving into her experiences of heartbreak and vulnerability. Despite expressing a desire to show her authentic self in her album, “This is Me… Now,” some listeners may find a lack of depth in tracks like “Mad in Love” and “Rebound,” where the production leans towards a more polished and sensual style. While Lopez’s personal relationships are said to be at the core of the album, the details provided may fall short of giving a true glimpse into her inner world.