Sophia Michaels
It’s been almost a decade since Jennifer Lopez released an album, but she’s gearing up to drop her most personal project to date. On Nov. 25, the 53-year-old singer announced the title of her ninth studio album, “This Is Me . . . Now,” which marks the 20th anniversary of her “This Is Me . . . Then” album. According to a media alert shared with POPSUGAR, Lopez’s forthcoming project “chronicles the emotional, spiritual, and psychological journey that she has taken over the past two decades.” Lopez opened up about her ninth album in her December cover story for Vogue, calling it “the most honest work she has ever done.” Vogue’s Rob Haskell noted that he listened to a few rough cuts from Lopez’s project, describing them as “plaintive, confessional songs, reflections on the trials of her past, upbeat jams celebrating love and sex.”
On Nov. 28, Lopez dished on her upcoming album again during an Apple Music interview with Zane Lowe, sharing the special reason she decided to release “This Is Me . . . Now” 20 years after “This Is Me . . . Then.” She said it was to capture the moment when she reunited with the love of her life and decided to be together forever. Lopez also revealed that the album will feature songs about her tough childhood, unsuccessful relationships, and her incredible emotional journey.
Per Lopez’s media alert, “This Is Me . . . Now” — billed as an “emotionally raw and honest” album — will introduce other “very personal projects” from the singer-actor next year. An exact release date has yet to be announced, but during Spotify’s Stream On event on March 8, Lopez said the album will be out this summer. The tracklist for “This Is Me . . . Now” includes “To Be Yours,” “Mad in Love,” “Can’t Get Enough,” “Rebound,” “Not. Going. Anywhere.,” “Dear Ben Pt. II,” “Hummingbird,” “Hearts and Flowers,” “Broken Like Me,” “This Time Around,” “Midnight Trip to Vegas,” and “Greatest Love Story Never Told.”
