The Rundown: Jessie J, Sweet Talker

A look at the English R&B diva's third LP.

'Burnin' Up Singer Releases New LP - The U.K. singer’s third studio album dropped today. If you were feeling the vibes of “Bang Bang” and “Burnin’ Up” then take a listen to the rest of Jessie J's strong vocals on her album Sweet Talker, also featuring a surprising collaboration with none other than De La Soul. Click here for The Rundown.(Photo: Republic Records)

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The Rundown: Jessie J, Sweet Talker - After rocking the UK pop charts with her first two hit LPs — Who You Are (2011) and Alive (2013) — Jessie J is looking to develop her star power in the U.S. with her latest offering, Sweet Talker.On this one, bold R&B runs up against pop-ready hip hop and Euro-dance tinged cuts as Jessie conquers each track with a larger-than-life voice. Take a look at the track-by-track glance of the singer's new album (Photo: Republic Records)

"Ain't Been Done" - Jessie jumps into her third LP with a booming head-nodder reminiscent of Billy Squier's 1980 classic "Big Beat." Channeling her best Beyoncé-meets-Iggy Azalea, this up-and-coming pop diva gives all swag and bravado. "I'm so ill gonna need a painkiller," she promises. (Photo: Chris Jepson/WENN.com)

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"Ain't Been Done" - Jessie jumps into her third LP with a booming head-nodder reminiscent of Billy Squier's 1980 classic "Big Beat." Channeling her best Beyoncé-meets-Iggy Azalea, this up-and-coming pop diva gives all swag and bravado. "I'm so ill gonna need a painkiller," she promises. (Photo: Chris Jepson/WENN.com)

"Burnin' Up" featuring 2 Chainz - Enlisting the help of 2 Chainz for this Euro-dance club banger, Jessie incorporates all the ingredients for a jam to throw your hands up as dramatic synths build up to an explosive, percussion-filled romp. After all, she warns, it's gonna get hot in here.  (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for iHeart Media)

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"Burnin' Up" featuring 2 Chainz - Enlisting the help of 2 Chainz for this Euro-dance club banger, Jessie incorporates all the ingredients for a jam to throw your hands up as dramatic synths build up to an explosive, percussion-filled romp. After all, she warns, it's gonna get hot in here.  (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for iHeart Media)

Jessie J to Perform Shows in NY and LA - “Bang Bang” singer Jessie J has been enjoying her time in the States so much that she’s staying to do some intimate shows on both coasts. The soulful Brit, who’s been enjoying lots of chart success due to her new single with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, will be headlining at the Gramercy Theater in N.Y. on Oct. 7 and the El Ray Theater in L.A. on Oct. 14. Her upcoming album, Sweet Talker, drops the same day as her Los Angeles show.

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"Sweet Talker" - This cut is that a swaggalicious cross between love ballad and R&B party-starter with Jessie cooly singing about her deep attraction to her boo. "Talk about a teacher's pet," she coos. "Baby, you look cute when you make my bed." (Photo: Frazer Harrison/MTV1415/Getty Images for MTV)

"Bang Bang" featuring Adrina Grande and Nicki Minaj - Jessie aims for a sexual anthem with this track that clearly derives from Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." With its knick-knack-patty-whack hand-clapping rhythm, this song celebrates a woman's right to lust. (Photo: WENN.com)

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"Bang Bang" featuring Adrina Grande and Nicki Minaj - Jessie aims for a sexual anthem with this track that clearly derives from Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." With its knick-knack-patty-whack hand-clapping rhythm, this song celebrates a woman's right to lust. (Photo: WENN.com)

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Jessie J Adds to Star-Studded 'Neverland' Concept Album - Jessie J will lend her vocals to the Finding Neverland concept album, a project accompanying the Broadway musical of the same name. The “Bang Bang” singer will be featured on a track called “Stronger” produced by legendary producer Harvey Weinstein, who has dedicated the song to the people of Boston. More expected features on the LP include Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Taylor Swift.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

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"Fire" - "He is the flame/He draws me in," Jessie sings over churning violins. Bursting into a torch song about a love that crackles with her heart, Jessie takes this head-to-the-wind ballad to its emotional apex.  (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

Jessie J. Gets Personal - Jessie  J. is on a winning streak. She has the No. 1 song in the U.K. with “Bang Bang,” and her album is predicted to sell very well. But just in case you’re not convinced, she’s scaling back on the up-tempo songs, and giving you a stellar love ballad. “Personal,” her new single, co-written by Elle Varner, is an open book to some of Jessie’s very personal thoughts in love. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Delete Blood Cancer)

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"Personal" - Over finger snaps, a lilting accoustic guitar and somber piano, Jessie belts about giving away too much of her personal business to her audience.  (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Delete Blood Cancer)

"Masterpiece" - A cello chugs alongside a rolling 808 as the pop songstress runs down her bad-ass pedigree to all the haters. "So much pressure/Why you so loud," Jessie complains. "If you don't like my sound, you can turn it down."(Photo: PA PHOTOS /LANDOV)

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"Masterpiece" - A cello chugs alongside a rolling 808 as the pop songstress runs down her bad-ass pedigree to all the haters. "So much pressure/Why you so loud," Jessie complains. "If you don't like my sound, you can turn it down."(Photo: PA PHOTOS /LANDOV)

"Seal Me With a Kiss" featuring De La Soul - Jessie nibbles off a note or two of Funkadelic's 1979 classic "(Not Just) Knee Deep" to sing about her deep feelings for her man. And, most appropriately, she teams with the pioneering rap trio De La Soul (who also sampled "Knee Deep" for their first hit) to get the point across.   (Photo: Derek Jarvis/WENN.com)

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"Seal Me With a Kiss" featuring De La Soul - Jessie nibbles off a note or two of Funkadelic's 1979 classic "(Not Just) Knee Deep" to sing about her deep feelings for her man. And, most appropriately, she teams with the pioneering rap trio De La Soul (who also sampled "Knee Deep" for their first hit) to get the point across.   (Photo: Derek Jarvis/WENN.com)

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"Said Too Much" - Call this the triumph song. Jessie lets loose the regret of being hurt by folks' foul words about her all over this track. (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

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"Loud" featuring Lindsey Stirling - For this song about facing her detractors, Jessie saunters in on a sparse, marching 808 which then explodes into a shimmering waterfall of synth notes and boombastic drums.  (Photo: Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

"Keep Us Together" - Jessie mines her inner Keyshia Cole for this upright love track, which bounces with a solid R&B core.  (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for William Rast)

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"Keep Us Together" - Jessie mines her inner Keyshia Cole for this upright love track, which bounces with a solid R&B core.  (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for William Rast)

"Get Away" - This track displays the LP's softer side. Over a somber piano, Jessie waxes brokenhearted about a love falling apart.  (Photo: Alex Huckle/Getty Images)

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"Get Away" - This track displays the LP's softer side. Over a somber piano, Jessie waxes brokenhearted about a love falling apart.  (Photo: Alex Huckle/Getty Images)

"Your Loss I'm Found" - For this musing about a relationship unraveling, Jessie reaches for a slighty forward rock sound with a hint of country.  (Photo: Andrew Toth/Getty Images)

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"Your Loss I'm Found" - For this musing about a relationship unraveling, Jessie reaches for a slighty forward rock sound with a hint of country.  (Photo: Andrew Toth/Getty Images)

Jessie J Heats Up the MOBO Awards - Jessie J was “Burnin' Up” the stage this week at the U.K.’s Mobo Awards. In fact, she’s been seeing major success on the performance circuit. Recall her VMA show with friends Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj was one of the most talked about of the night. And when she's back across the pond, it's no different, her vocals reign supreme.(Photo: WENN.com)

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"Strip" - Armed with a jubilant and uplifting rhythm, Jessie goes for pop music gold on this anthem, which urges folks to shed their inner pain and facades. In other words, strip.  (Photo: WENN.com)

"You Don't Really Know Me" - Jessie closes out her latest offering with an accoustic guitar set which, once again, delves into her being honest with herself. "I'm fighting through a nightmare," she admits, "because I'm not really being me." By the end of the album, however, it's been a sweet dream. (Photo: Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

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"You Don't Really Know Me" - Jessie closes out her latest offering with an accoustic guitar set which, once again, delves into her being honest with herself. "I'm fighting through a nightmare," she admits, "because I'm not really being me." By the end of the album, however, it's been a sweet dream. (Photo: Buda Mendes/Getty Images)