Nicholas Jonas (album)

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Nicholas Jonas
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Studio album by
Nicholas Jonas
ReleasedNovember 23, 2004
Genre
Length40:37
Label
Producer
Nicholas Jonas chronology
Nicholas Jonas
(2004)		 Songs from How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
(2012)
Singles from Nicholas Jonas
  1. "Dear God"
    Released: October 18, 2004
  2. "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)"
    Released: November 22, 2004

Nicholas Jonas is the debut studio album by the American singer-songwriter Nicholas Jonas. It was released on November 23, 2004, through INO, Daylight and Columbia Records. The album was produced by duo Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers.

Contents

Background

Nicholas Jonas began his career at eight years old, when he landed a role as understudy of the 2000 production of "A Christmas Carol" at Madison Square Garden. [1] A year later, he made his Broadway debut as Little Jake in a revival of "Annie Get Your Gun". [2] He then played two more Broadway shows, "Beauty and the Beast", where he played as Chip, and "Les Misérables", where he played as Gavroche. [3]

After recording a demo of his first song, "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)", it was sent to executives at INO Records. [4] Eventually, Jonas was signed to Columbia Records as a solo artist by record executive David Massey. [5]

Production

While starring on Broadway, Jonas wrote "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" with his father, Kevin Jonas Sr. The first version of the song featured vocals from his "Beauty and the Beast" cast members. [4]

Whilst writing songs for the project, Jonas enlisted his brothers Joe and Kevin Jonas, along with other collaborators. One of the first songs the brothers wrote together was "Please Be Mine". [5] The song was described by Variety as a "dreamy pop-rock ballad" which demonstrates the brothers' "honey-dipped harmonies". [5]

Singles

The album was supported by the release of two singles: "Dear God", released on October 18, 2004, [6] and "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" released on November 22, 2004. [7]

"Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" charted on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, [8] peaking at number 14, on the week of December 11, 2004. [9] It also charted on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs [10] and Christian Airplay [11] charts, both peaking at number 8, on the week of January 1, 2005. [9]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
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The album received a three out of five stars review on AllMusic, with Rick Anderson calling 12-year-old Jonas a stage prodigy, comparing to the likes of a young Stevie Wonder. He wrote that the debut album was a "mixed bag", but complimented Jonas vocal abilities—specially considering his young age. Anderson highlighted the songs "Time for Me to Fly" and "Higher Love" as standouts on the album, whilst remarking "Crazy Kind of Crush" as a "not cool to rip off the Jackson 5". [12]

Track listing

All tracks are produced by Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers.

Nicholas Jonas track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Dear God"
3:20
2."Time for Me to Fly"
3:30
3."Appreciate"
3:09
4."When You Look Me in the Eyes"
  • N. Jonas
  • J. Jonas
  • K. Jonas
  • K. Jonas Sr.
  • Bianco
  • Raymond Boyd
4:02
5."Higher Love"
3:59
6."Please Be Mine"
  • N. Jonas
  • J. Jonas
  • K. Jonas
4:22
7."I Will Be the Light"
  • N. Jonas
  • Sturken
  • Rogers
4:24
8."Don't Walk Away"
  • N. Jonas
  • Eric White
3:43
9."Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)"
  • N. Jonas
  • K. Jonas Sr.
4:27
10."Crazy Kinda Crush on You"
  • N. Jonas
  • Sturken
  • Rogers
2:59
11."Wrong Again"
  • N. Jonas
  • K. Jonas Sr.
  • Sturken
  • Rogers
4:01
Total length:40:37

Note

References

  1. ↑ Paulson, Michael (February 21, 2025). "These Actors Made Broadway Debuts as Children. Now They're Back" . The New York Times . Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  2. ↑ Kreps, Daniel (June 16, 2024). "Nick Jonas Returning to Broadway to Star in 'The Last Five Years' Revival" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  3. ↑ Vulpo, Mike (September 5, 2018). "How Nick Jonas Created His Own Path to Success Outside the Jonas Brothers". E! Online . Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Caruso, Catherine (July 30, 2025). "Nick Jonas". Biography.com . Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 Wass, Mike (January 27, 2023). "Jonas Brothers Reflect on Rise to Teen Stardom and Bumpy Path to Hollywood Walk of Fame". Variety . Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Going for Adds - Week of 10/18/04" (PDF). World Radio History. R&R. October 15, 2004. p. 17. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Going for Adds - Week of 11/22/04" (PDF). World Radio History. R&R. November 19, 2004. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Christian AC Airplay - Week of 12/11/04" . Billboard . December 11, 2004. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Nick Jonas - Chart History". Billboard . Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Hot Christian Songs - Week of 01/01/05" . Billboard . January 1, 2005. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Christian Airplay - Week of 01/01/05" . Billboard . January 1, 2005. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  12. 1 2 Anderson, Rick (November 23, 2004). "Nicholas Jonas Review by Rick Anderson". AllMusic . Retrieved July 27, 2025.
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