HOT OR NOT: J. HOLIDAY - “SUFFOCATE”
Tuesday, September 18, 2007

J. Holiday - Suffocate
J. Holiday, a DC native, has had so much success after the release of his hit single “Bed” that it was only a matter of time before they released a new single from his upcoming album, Back of My Lac (out October 2nd).
“Suffocate” was produced by Tricky Stewart and personally, I really love this song. It’s a nice, mellow R&B track, and I just think it’s a really good follow-up to what J. Holiday’s given us with “Bed”. From the other material that I’ve heard from his album, I think that he’s is gonna have a great album under his belt. So, you know we’ve gotta ask you what you think - Is it hot or not?
Stay tuned for my information on J. Holiday and his debut album, Back of My Lac, out next month. Also be sure to peep Tianna’s exclusive interview with him if you haven’t already!








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1.
thickems
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
It’s ok. It will grow on me. I like the melody :o) !
2.
gaydar
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I like this.
3.
Dijah
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
i like it!
4.
newbee
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
nice can’t wait to hear the album
5.
harlemsXnocturne
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I love it!
6.
Pookie
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
Ummm, I’m not loving it but I guess I am so much in to “Bed” that it’ll be hard to top. I LOVE that song so I hope I won’t be too hard on his other songs.
7.
Jameslyn
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
FINALLY!!!!! Back to the old school love. I am only 25 (notice I say only,hehe) and I get tired of everybody just talking about screwing all the time.
You go J. Holiday!!!!! LOVE THIS SONG!!!!
8.
Jameslyn
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
Does anyone know if he writes his own songs?
9.
Simplistic
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
it no bed..buti luv it.. sumthin about that song bed that jus does it for me…anybody feel me?…anways he is sexy as hell …
http://www.myspace.com/l4u7en
10.
Entice
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I love this song and its simplicity…I definitely think its a great follow to BED…
11.
BAMMmm
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
original concept with the suficate thing, this kid can sing unlike some other artists in the game so i think this is the best choice for a follow up,
he needs a cool video and a hot leading lady and he’ll do well, its good to see that his team didnt get him on a club song because rnb is lacking consistency
12.
So' Fresh
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
Thats creepy
as soon as I turned on the computer I played that song and I come on here and you guys are spotlighting it!
I LOVE It
if you listen to the lyrics its so personal.
I can so relate to it,
well a girl’s POV.
I’m excited that it’s his new single. I think he’ll do pretty well as a follow up. I also agree with Bammmm. J.Holiday has an excellent voice. He’s supposed to be coming to homecoming here and I’m like really excited about that. Thanks CL
Random…
does anyone else have problems logging on to this site?
it takes me a couple of times
like it’ll pop up and say operation aborted or something and then it’ll send me to an ad. I was just wondering was it just me. hmmm
13.
SUPERstarshine
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
Pretty nice R&B joint. I can definitely hear it being on the radio.
14.
Jessica
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I LOVE this song! When I first heard it I thought it was hot. I cant wait till his album
15.
Jaime
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
HOT! love j. holiday
16.
STEFANI
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I luv BE WITH ME….I saw him preform last week @ the gatsby in Houston…and he can saaaaaaaang…his cd is gonna be good.
17.
Kenneth Epps
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
Actually I don’t think his vocal ability is really as good as people are saying in the previous posts. I mean he can hold a note, but he ain’t no Trey Songz, or no Brian Mcknight, Or even Chris Brow at that!!!!!! I do like the two singles Bed and this new one b/c it’s kind of setting the tone for RnB again, passionate songs like these. Not a fan of his voice, but like the music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
18.
MS. Rochelle
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
Heyyy, I like this. It’s mellow and smooth. I agree with #11 Bammm, I’m glad his follow-up single isn’t a club song, singing a ballad like this helps me appreciate his voice better. I will put this song on shuffle as soon as I take Bed off repeat. lol
19.
da one
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
J holiday tune isss hooooooooooottttttt
20.
J.C.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I like it, but I doubt it would ever chart. It’s kinda bland. I think he’s just gonna be a one hit wonder unless he gets The Dream to write the rest of his songs.
21.
whylordwhy
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
#17 I need you to do a spell check! Thanks! Now go dring a glass of hateraid!
22.
LL COOL G
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
this is nice. doesn’t quite have that “instant hit” feeling like BED. but, it is nice.
23.
whylordwhy
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
“drink” durn it lol
24.
godivagoddess6
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
loves it
25.
That's Wassup
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I was wondering how his second single would work after bed. I like it, wasn’t disappointed at all with the new song.
26.
Tara
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
i like it!!
27.
Tonya Renée
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
HOT!!!! He rides that beat real nice….
28.
LADYBUG
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
Okay, I’m sorry, but I can’t not stand the song “Bed”, it has got to be one of the most annoying songs of the year - to me only I’m sure. Whenever it comes on, I HAVE to turn the radio station because it’s like nails on a chalk board to my ears. I’m sure this has to do with my age and not with the artist or the song. My R&B tastes are more along the lines of Musiq, John Legend, etc.
29.
DINAJONES
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I LOVE IT.. ITS SO ROMANTIC..THIS GUY NEEDS A LITTLE BIT MORE EXPOSURE AND A WICKED STYLIST AND A WICKED VIDEO AND HE’LL BE GREAT!!!
30.
SOULJA GIRL
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
ITS NOT AS CATCHY AS BED..
BUT IT IS A GOOD TUNE FOR DEFO,,
YOUUUUUUUAAAAA
31.
AlwaysALady
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I hate BED and this is boring for a real R and B singer, instrumentalist, Producer and rapper you should check out PEVEN EVERETT Kanye has been biting him quite a bit and he’s from the CHI too he’s got a myspace http://WWW.myspace.com/studioconfession
I love this guy
J holiday not so much Snooze
32.
what is going on?
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
why does all romantic songs have to be about sex? what ever happened to those great love songs…it is cute, but i am just tired of people equating sex with being in love.
33.
Kia
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
i’ve had this song on my Zune for a minute, i love it, i can relate to lyrics…its really good, better then his 2nd single “Be with me” or wuteva, J. needs to make a video for this, but it would be kinda weird to have 3 slow jams in a row…but I Luv this song, cant wait 4 the album!!!
34.
BK
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
For the record, Bed was not J. Holiday’s first single. But the whole album rocks, loves it!
35.
backingbarack
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
love it!
sounds so sweet-
my lil bro said he shouldnt even come out with another record after bed. because too much expectation and it was just sooo hot!
i heard many ppl sing bed on youtube and real life…that song was so perfect for his voice!
36.
OV
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
bed got in my head when I heard the song it was like one of those songs you think is ok not really hot hot but it will do but the thing is it had a hook that stayed with you this so is a 5 on a 10 scale ok ill give it a 6 on a 10 but thats it needs more substance and the beat seems like its missing something wheres my 90’s turned 07 R&B thats what I want to hear 90’s R&B was FIRE!
37.
DCTRINIGYAL
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
YES YES YES J LOL…..I’M LOVING IT. YOU SURE DOING IT FOR THE CITY MAN. THATS WAZ UP.
38.
PrincessMel
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
Now this is my song, bout time it got posted up…
39.
okaay
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
this song is SO BORING
40.
keish
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I love j. holiday…his sound is refreshing to this R&B music thats out nowadays
41.
ThaTruth
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
YEAH, FEELIN IT
42.
IAMDARKAQUA
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
DEFINITELY A SEXY BANGER….BRAVO!! Put that on the radio STAT!!!!
43.
whytry?
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
Yes, I like!
44.
IAMDARKAQUA
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
and yes J HOLIDAY NEEDS A STYLIST STAT!!! The homeboy around the way look doesn’t go with what he’s singing….A SMOOTH VOICE NEEDS SOME SMOOTH GEAR!!!
45.
mika...
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I love J Holiday, he has a smooth voice. The song is nice but I’m still stuck on Bed, that’s my ringtone. His album is gonna be a banger…Fatal is my favorite song so far.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RChOjAs0AZI
46.
Miss Erin
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I love this song! I’ve had it for about a month and play it nonstop! I like most of the songs I’ve heard from him…I can’t wait to see him at my school’s homecoming!
47.
Greatestloveofall
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
Damn not bad at all. Definitely feelin what im hearin. Will look forward to hear more from him!
48.
firenice8978
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
LOVING the song. J. Holiday is the new truth……we need someone to come and save R&B.
49.
AWJ12687
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I didn’t know this was gonna be his next single. I was hopin for it to be cause thats another hit right there.
50.
sxycarmel26
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I love J. Holiday he is refreshing to me in a world of T-PAIN! lol
51.
Moe
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
Caliente!!!!
52.
YOOOO
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
NICEEEEEEEEEEE THSI JOINT IS HOT
53.
I ♥ Houston
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I’ve been on this song for a minute. I love all THREE J. Holiday singles. I’m looking forward to seeing him perform live. I’ve heard that he’s REALLY good live.
54.
XiuEmiko
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM ALL OVER AGAIN. LIKE FOR REAL LIKE SUPER DEEP IN LOVE. OH NO I CAN’T BREATH. I SUFFOCATE WHEN YOU’RE AWAY FROM ME SO MUCH LOVE YOU TAKE FROM ME, I’M GOING OUT OF MY MIND.
55.
UGT
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
this is produced by THE UNDERDOGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
56.
sensasian
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
i had this song on my myspace a while ago, i still lovee it.
the only thing i hate is how some of his other tracks arent doing anything for me. bed, be with me, & suffocate are dope. i like J as a love song artist but every artist needs a club bangaa. i heard some of J’s other stuff, like on his Chocolate City mixtape, but nothing was really special. its like i wannaaaa get into it so bad but i couldnt. i love j but i guess his style is just really mellow
57.
miss_816_05
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
HOT!
58.
.dope
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
HOTT!!! love this song
and pusher , you guys should have that up!
59.
Missomygoodnezz
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
i didnt even think suffocate was gonna be on the album. i hope so because i’ve been in love with this song for months….lawd have mercy, call me Mrs. Holiday
60.
sheneice
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
THIS SONG IS HOT I REMINDS ME OF THAT GOOD 90′S R&B
61.
Chelly
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
Yes I am so ready for this CD. Finally DC gettin some shine
62.
Erik
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
HOT! I been listenin to this nonstop for weeks now. Lol.
63.
TeTe(couldgiveafck)
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
yay!brian im glad you posted this because I LOVE THIS SONG!i listen to it everyday,been on my computer since the 9th and i’ve listened it to it 40+ already.i dont get the big deal with people thinkin he cant “top” BED.i love that one too but i dont get that FEELING that everybody else does when it comes on.suffocate sounds much better to me for some reason.
i dont know if they’re on the album but “Pusher” and “Fatal” are hot too.not too impressed by “New York Girl” or “Crazy Love”
64.
VonDoRaun
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
LOVE IT ALREADY ON MY IPOD!
65.
TeTe(couldgiveafck)
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
@32,its more than just about sex….listen to the chorus and the bridge
66.
dee
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
whoever asked…
yes he has had a hand in writing all of his songs.
67.
Miss Minx
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I really like “Suffocate”. J.Holiday is my new favorite artist. I loved his first single, “Be With Me”. Of course “Bed” is the jam right now and this new one has got my vote. I’m proud of him. He’s reppin DC very well!!!
68.
Alisha
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
This song is firree! No BED but still hot. I thought of my man while listen. R&B is gettin back on track>>>
69.
KDL
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT!!! THAT IS HOTTTT!!!! BOUT TIME A GUY COMES OUT WITH A KOOL R N B SONG (BED WAS THE SH*T AS WELL)…IM LOOKIN FORWARD TO THE ALBUM! TOO BAD I GOTTA W8 A FEW MORE WEEKS! BUT THIS SONG IS HOTTT!!!!
70.
BAMMmm
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
trey songs is ok but he is already on album 2, this is holidays first and he has already hit number one, his label should continue his artist development and get him on hotter RNB songs,
it will be hard to top bed, but it is very refreshing to not hear a rapper on dudes songs, and he better keep it hood and stay away from dancing lol or we r goanna start calling him a bitch
71.
LaiDeE c
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
that’s my ringtone! lol.. even though i don’t have a significant other *sigh* i’m lovin it!
&& just to let you guys know, DREAM wrote this song
another reason why i love him
72.
Dutch
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
J Holiday is the truth…Had this for a minute and I’m lovin it…
#17…Chris Brown got a ways to go to be able to sing ike J Holiday…Trey is on point too but I think Holiday got him on the vocals
73.
stellagarcias
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
way hot! muy caliente
74.
Thunder Thighs
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
I’m definitely feelin’ it. J is coming with that “grown & sexy” sound and at the same time is keeping it respectful, and not too vulgar or explicit.
75.
Lady Architect
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
definitely hot…woooooo
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