I, John Explained

I, John
Type:	studio
Artist:	John Forté
Cover:	I, John.jpg
Released:	April 23, 2002
Genre:	Hip hop
Length:	60:51
Label:	Transparent
Prev Title:	Poly Sci
Prev Year:	1998

I, John is the second album by rapper John Forté.^{[1] [2]} 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.

Track listing

1. "What A Difference"
   • Featuring Dinah Washington
2. "Harmonize"
   • Featuring Robyn Springer
3. "What You're Used To"
4. "Trouble Again"
   • Featuring Tricky
5. "All the Pretty People"
6. "Take Time, Slow Down"
7. "Beware"
8. "Been There, Done That"
   • Featuring Carly Simon
9. "How Could I?"
   • Featuring Esthero
10. "Out of Bed"
11. "Hungry"
12. "Dearest Father"
13. "Lady"
14. "Reunion"

Notes and References

1. Web site: John Forte's Rap. Peter. Wilkinson. August 27, 2002.
2. Web site: Rapper John Forte, Whose Sentence Was Commuted By Bush, Plans To Continue Music. https://web.archive.org/web/20200222161913/http://www.mtv.com/news/1600280/rapper-john-forte-whose-sentence-was-commuted-by-bush-plans-to-continue-music/. dead. February 22, 2020. Gil. Kaufman. MTV News.