Since her stint on American Idol Jessica Sanchez has continued to be the biggest underrated talent. Here are some of her best releases to prove why.



You may remember her as the runner up to season 11’s American Idol. You may know her as the power house voice that continues to amaze. Either way, Jessica Sanchez continues to be one of the most underrated talents in music.

From amazing vocal range to soulful delivery, there is no reason why this woman should not be one of the biggest divas at the moment.

While she may not be in the mainstream, she as continued to grace fans with music that touches our heart and makes us want to dance.

I want to share some of her greatest moments and showcase a talent that CANNOT be compared/

Gentlemen

Off her debut album, “Gentlemen,” is the “should have been” female anthem of 2013. With a high energy production and sassy/fun lyrics, “Gentlemen,” had everything it needed to be a hit.

Questioning the standards of men today, Sanchez serenades listeners with the most powerful opening line of a song, “Where have all the good men gone?”

Lyrically, ttis song soars and should resonate with the internet generation. It seems that as times have changed so has the idea of what it means to be a “gentleman.”

Throughout we get great moments of confidence and sass:

“Where have all the good men gone?/ without a lady, no, no you would have never be born/ boy, the first impression is all you got./ why we gotta show you what’s up?”

And once the infectious chorus hits, you can’t help but get enthralled in the lyrically brilliance:

“Hands in the air for the gentlemen left out there./ to all the gentlemen in here who show their ladies that they care./hands in the air for the gentlemen left out there/ where all my gentlemen at? Where?”

Sanchez provides powerful vocals that hit the message out of the park. I mean, when you think full package, you have to think this track!

Call Me

One of Sanchez’s more recent release, “Call Me,” tones down the high energy –dance/pop — sound she brought on her studio debut, and takes us to a more sensual R&B feel.

This track is layered with sensual vocals, captivating production and sexually heightened lyrics. The track stands out in Sanchez`s discography and is hard to ignore.

The sheer vocal delivery in this track makes me fall in love with every listen. Her play with chest and head voice is so mesmerizing, and the way her voice really elevates the Vibey mood set by the production is genius!

This song, “issa mood” for sure!

I really love this sound for Sanchez’s voice and definitely feel this is where she excels. This should be the direction album 2 should go in.

Plastic Roses

For those of us who followed Sanchez`s journey through Idol, we know there is no denying her talent for belting and delivering power ballads. This remained true when it came to the ballads of Me, You and The Music.

From the very first line of this incredibly amazing ballad, listeners are taken on an emotional rollercoaster led by a beautiful combo of vocals and lyrics.

Production wise this isn’t the strongest track on the list. Carried by repetitive drums, and a weak piano progression, the sound is simple and sounds rather cheap. There isn’t much in the production that drives the track, which forces you to get lost in the vocals.

Sanchez takes control of the energy and pacing by playing with soft sweet notes mixed with well supported belts and strategic harmonies.

Lyrically, this song — line after line — is beyond poetic! From the opening line:

“He’s got a way with words so I got away from him./ He’s got ocean blue eyes and I just realized I can’t swim.”

To the powerful and touching second verse:

“Ignorance is bliss./ but see, I know it’s a lie which in lies a problem with this./ Is it wrong to pretend I don’t know that the truth exist?/ can I make believe I’m a fool just long enough for one last kiss?”

There is no lack of heart and emotion here.

Caught Up – Jessica Sanchez and Ricky Breaker

Her most recent track takes us back to the upbeat, dance sound that, collectively, made up her debut album. Except, this time there is a more R&B flair.

Featuring DJ Ricky Breaker, this fun club track is a great way to start a new era for Sanchez. The track feels fresh and like a new start.

Production wise, the song is clean and doesn’t seem too busy, unlike her previous dance tracks, and it allows her to show case — and have fun with — her vocals.

Lyrically, the track takes one a more shallow side and creates a fun fueled theme about lusting over someone.

“I think I’m caught up in my feelings./ You’re the type to make me feel like that./ Call it what you want it./ I’m just being honest./ You better not change your mind./ Cause you’re coming home with me tonight.”

This track is super fun and high energy — and as stated before — really works as a great comeback to the music world.

Two Forevers – Christian Bautista ft. Jessica Sanchez

If you ever wondered what “love” sounds like, just play this song. There is no doubting the chemistry and vocal compatibility that is shared by Christian Bautista and Jessica Sanchez.

“Two Forevers” takes us back to great love duets like “Endless Love.” It has every component to be the perfect wedding song; cheesy — yet heart melting — lyrics and a very subtle, sweet production.

I mean, this chorus is the cutest thing ever written and you can’t help but smile while hearing it:

“One life time won’t be enough/ the way you love me this ,uch./ baby, it’s hard to find the words/ you’re much more than I deserve./ oh, let me eyes tell you the truth./ I’d wait two forever with you.”

Honestly, the packaging of this track flows like a story, it’s almost as if you can hear and feel the emotions growing and hear the two voices falling in love.

The verses are light, sweet and slow paced. As the tension of the vocals and lyrics build the production follows. Leading to a high energy chorus that begins with a boom.

As the song carries on the intensity of the track builds and leads to a tension filled bridge, that climaxes and explodes into that final chorus. Of course, as the end of the track draws near, the pace is slowed to a stop where we get the final, resonating, line. Perfectly harmonized.

“I’d wait two forever with you.”

Crazy Glue

Another amazing ballad from her studio debut, “Crazy Glue” gets everything right. From a powerful, string fueled production to emotionally charged vocals and beautiful/Metaphorical lyrics this is the full package.

A new out look on holding onto to the one you love, this track is breathtakingly beautiful. Fueled by Sanchez’s powerful voice you can’t help but to get lost in the song, even if it is a bit on the cheesy side.

This is one of those tracks that just works. You can’t really explain it, and if another artist tried it, it probably wouldn’t resonate the same way. Jessica just does something to this track that heightens it to new levels of amazing.

This is a track that can and should speak for itself.

I hope you enjoyed this journey through some of my favorite Jessica Sanchez tracks. While her discography may not be too extensive, there are so many great moments to be heard. I have created a small Spotify playlist with some more great songs of hers.

You can also be sure to PURCHASE ME, YOU AND THE MUSIC HERE as well as check out some of her other singles like; CALL ME, THIS LOVE and TWO FOREVERS.

What did you think of my picks? Were there some that you feel should have been on the list? And which of my picks are your favorites as well?