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Good to Know

Good to Know is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter JoJo. Released on May 1, 2020, it marks her first release since leaving Atlantic Records and launching her own record label imprint Clover Music through a joint venture with Warner Records. The album reflects JoJo's efforts to process past experiences and develop a greater sense of self-understanding, conceived during a period of personal transition. It was shaped by her experiences in the music industry and her personal life, including a relationship breakdown, and was intended to encourage listeners to reflect on their own emotional patterns.

Good to Know
An album cover with JoJo's left side reflected on an orange background; a green light shines only on her eyes, with her name and album title written at the top and bottom of the left, respectively.
Standard cover
Studio album by
JoJo
ReleasedMay 1, 2020 (2020-05-01)
Recorded2019
Studio
  • Swara Padi (Ubud Bali, Indonesia)
  • Westlake (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Blackwood (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Melrose Sound (Los Angeles)
  • Goddess Sound (North Hollywood, CA)
  • Encore (Burbank, CA)
  • Red Bull (Santa Monica, CA)
Genre
Length
  • 29:33 (digital edition)
  • 35:17 (physical edition)
Label
Producer
JoJo chronology
The High Road (2018)
(2018)		 Good to Know
(2020)		 December Baby
(2020)
Singles from Good to Know
  1. "Man"
    Released: March 13, 2020

Good to Know is a pop and R&B record characterized by slow- to mid-tempo songs, layered vocal harmonies, and a polished, atmospheric production style. Its structure is divided into three thematic sections—moving from escapism and self-numbing behaviors to self-reflection and, ultimately, self-acceptance. The album incorporates bass-driven arrangements and contemporary R&B production elements, while its lyrics explore themes of independence, sexuality, and introspection. Some critics noted its shift toward a more R&B-focused direction and its departure from conventional pop structures.

Good to Know was supported by the lead single "Man", followed by three promotional singles—"Lonely Hearts", "Comeback", and "Small Things"—alongside accompanying music videos. A deluxe edition featuring additional tracks and an acoustic version were released in 2020. Plans for the Good to Know Tour were announced but ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon release, Good to Know received positive reviews from critics, who highlighted its cohesive sound, vocal performances, and emphasis on mood and introspection. Commercially, the album debuted at number 33 on the US Billboard 200 and reached the top 20 of the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, with additional chart placements in the United Kingdom and several international territories.

Background and inspiration

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JoJo, wearing black outfits and singing while holding up a microphone
JoJo in 2011, a time when she was off her musical career for 10 years due to a feud with the record label

Due to a dispute with her record label Blackground Records, American singer JoJo had not been able to release any studio albums in ten years.[1] In 2009, she accused her record company Da Family Entertainment of putting her in musical limbo,[2] reaching a deal with Interscope Records in October.[3] During the following years, she released the mixtapes Can't Take That Away From Me (2010) and Agápē (2012),[4] as well as the extended plays (EPs) #LoveJo, III, and #LoveJo2, between 2014 and 2015.[5][6] After losing a distribution deal with Blackground in late 2012,[7] she released her third studio album, Mad Love, in October 2016 through Atlantic Records;[8] it reached number 6 on the US Billboard 200.[9] In 2018, she re-recorded her two previous albums, JoJo and The High Road,[1] after Blackground removed her earlier releases from streaming and digital platforms.[10]

JoJo was abstaining from sex when writing Good to Know in 2019,[11][note 1] although the album mainly deals with themes of sex and sensuality.[13] She intended the record to encourage listeners to reflect on their own behavior and emotional patterns.[14] The title of Good to Know reflects "everything [JoJo had] learned in the past few years",[15] and was inspired by her awareness of sharing intimate details in her songwriting.[16] JoJo associated the title with accepting the present moment, referencing musician Thundercat's phrase: "It is what it is. It's good to know."[17] She also explained that it reflected a growing sense of confidence and acceptance at the end of the album's creation, stating: "I feel more confident and I feel like it's all good. You know what I mean? That's kind of where I landed at the end of making this album, and that's what 'Good to Know' means."[18]

Good to Know draws from her "inspirations, [her] patterns, [her] fantasies and what makes [her] feel good"; its writing process helped her "find [her] voice" and regain a sense of control, according to JoJo.[19] She stated to The Line of Best Fit that Good to Know involved feelings of shame, guilt, and dishonesty related to a past relationship, and that it reflects an effort to understand herself and become more comfortable with her identity.[20] With Bustle, JoJo shared that she felt some parts of the album "an overshare", particularly in its depiction of her emotions and sexuality. She characterized the record as an effort toward self-acceptance centered on confronting her feelings and learning to accept and understand herself.[21]

Composition

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Good to Know is a pop and R&B album, influenced by the hip-hop styles of Canadian artists such as the Weeknd, Tory Lanez, and Drake.[13][12] Described by a variety of media outlets as an "R&B-infused, emotionally honest body of work",[22][note 2] the album incorporates influences from studio sessions in Toronto and Atlanta, including visits to strip clubs. According to JoJo, Good to Know is "for people who like to get a little emo, who like sensuality, who like hard-ass beats".[14] Its songs are generally slow- to mid-tempo and feature densely packed, breathy vocal phrasing, layered harmonies, and a polished, atmospheric, bass-driven production style.[25][26]

Good to Know is structured in three parts; the opening section depicts attempts to "numb" oneself, followed by a middle portion focused on recognizing the need for independence and breaking unhelpful patterns. The final section centers on self-love and coming to terms with past experiences.[27][28] These structural phases explore themes of independence and self-reflection,[25][26] reflecting a period in JoJo's personal life marked by a relationship breakdown that she has linked to an instance of infidelity while intoxicated.[29] Consequently, JoJo noted that parts of the album resemble "journal excerpt-y" material.[14]

Songs

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"So Bad"
The opening track "So Bad" incorporates distorted piano and 808-driven production.
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Early tracks, such as "Pedialyte" and "Bad Habits", reference coping mechanisms including substance use and nightlife, which portray attempts to avoid confronting the aftermath of a failed relationship.[30] As noted by Variety's A.D. Amorosi, a "silken, spacy" song "So Bad" contains "aquatic keyboards" and "thud-knocking beats".[25] Exploring themes of sex, escapism, and relationships that recur throughout Good to Know,[31] its lyrics concentrate on a late-night relationship with a partner depicted as unreliable. The second track, "Pedialyte", likewise references late-night partying and its aftermath.[32] Incorporating unconventional percussion and a coordinated melody,[25] "Gold" is a mid-tempo R&B and pop song,[note 3] with lyrics that convey feelings of insecurity and dissatisfaction.[32]

"Man", described as a "single-lady anthem" by Aimme Cliff of The Guardian,[26] adopts Latin-influenced guitar elements.[25] JoJo characterized the song as a "cocky, cute bop" centered on confidence and independence rather than romantic dependence. An acoustic ballad "Small Things" is about emotional restraint and the difficulty of suppressing feelings following a breakup,[4][32] while "Lonely Hearts" is a subdued song about a one-sided relationship.[32] In "Think About You", JoJo discusses an ex-partner she struggles to move on from.[26] A piano-driven track with a light and breezy tone,[32] it contains prominent bass and sampled elements alongside its arrangement.[36] Featuring vocals from Tory Lanez and 30 Roc, "Comeback" incorporates rap verses,[32] described by Amorosi as "positively X-rated".[25] The album's closing track, "Don't Talk Me Down", contains "tender vocals" and a "string-laden" arrangement, according to Nick Smith of MusicOMH.[32] Critics highlighted its stripped-back production, featuring classic piano, strings, and minimal processing.[25][17]

Promotion

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On February 21, 2020, JoJo announced that the album, titled Good to Know, was scheduled for a second-quarter release in spring of that year.[16][37] While the digital edition is composed of nine tracks,[38] the physical edition includes "Bad Habits" and "Proud" as an intro and outro, respectively.[39] The lead single, "Man", produced by BeatGodz and Fade Majah, was released on March 13.[40] Its accompanying music video, directed by Marc Klasfeld, premiered the same day and features her various female friends like Tinashe, Ari Lennox, Francia Raisa, JoJo Gomez, and a guitarist from DNCE, JinJoo Lee.[41][42] JoJo subsequently released three additional music videos: "Lonely Hearts" on April 28, directed by Zelda Williams,[43] "Comeback" on May 8,[44][45] and "Small Things" on June 23, both of which directed by Santiago Salviche.[46]

Portrait of Demi Lovato smiling in a jean jacket
Close-up image of smiling Tinashe, wearing a black hat
American singers Demi Lovato (left) and Tinashe (right) are featured on the album's deluxe edition.

On July 10, JoJo issued an acoustic version of Good to Know alongside a music video of "Think About You", directed by Williams.[47] She then unveiled a remix version of "Lonely Hearts", which features American singer Demi Lovato, on August 5.[48][49] A deluxe edition followed on August 28, including the tracks "In Your Room", "X (1 Thing Wrong)", and "Kiss", as well as an American singer Tinashe-featured song, "Love Raggae".[50] However, a verse from Tory Lanez on "Comeback" was omitted following his shooting of American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Prior to the release, JoJo confirmed the decision on her Twitter after a fan asked why Lanez was absent from the project, replying that she had "took [Lanez] TF off".[51][52] About the incident, JoJo further stated: "It felt like the right and necessary thing to do, out of respect and love for Meg."[50][53]

Tour

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On February 21, 2020, JoJo announced her plan to embark on a worldwide headlining and third major world tour in support of the album, titled Good to Know Tour.[16] It was planned to travel throughout North America and Europe with the first leg of the tour, beginning on April 21 at the Showbox in Seattle. The tour was scheduled to continue traveling across the UK in the following months beginning in Dublin, Ireland on August 31, before concluding on Sep 25 in Stockholm, Sweden.[54] However, she stated that it had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[55] In January 2021, she announced that the tour was canceled due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic.[56]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metro WeeklyStarStarStar[27]
MusicOMHStarStarStarStar[32]
The GuardianStarStarStarStar[26]
The Irish News8/10[36]

Good to Know received critical acclaim from music critics.[57][58] Writing for Variety, A.D. Amorosi described the album as reflecting a more developed artistic identity, highlighted its blend of subdued vocals, synthesized textures, and rhythmic elements, and compared its sound to an updated take on Control (1986) by Janet Jackson.[25] In a review for Metro Weekly, Sean Maunier noted that she leans more strongly into R&B than in her previous work, pointing to its polished production and emphasis on mood over conventional pop structures.[27]

Reviewers also addressed Good to Know's vocal performances and songwriting. Nick Smith of MusicOMH highlighted JoJo's vocal delivery across the record, describing "Don't Talk Me Down" as a standout for its restrained arrangement and dynamic performance. He also noted stylistic variety in tracks such as "Man" and "Small Things", while suggesting that some of the record's more explicit lyrical moments could detract from the material.[32] Similarly, Maunier emphasized her vocal confidence, particularly on songs like "Gold" and "Small Things", where her "strong" vocals are featured.[27]

The themes of Good to Know and tone were another focus of commentary. In The Guardian, Laura Snapes characterized it as centered on self-knowledge and independence, with a reflective tone shaped by reassessing past experiences.[26] Edd Dracott of The Irish News also noted a balance between introspective material and more accessible tracks, highlighting its combination of reflective themes with R&B and dance production elements.[36] Some critics commented on Good to Know's cohesion and overall approach; Maunier considered its "tighter" production an improvement over Mad Love, though he observed that the songs place less emphasis on immediate memorability.[27] Smith similarly noted that the album prioritizes atmosphere and tone, particularly in its latter half, and results in a consistent but occasionally understated listening experience.[32]

Good to Know debuted at number 33 on the US Billboard 200 with 12,700 album-equivalent units on its first week, which consisted 8,000 pure album copies and 3,400 streaming units.[59] The album also charted at number 19 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart.[60] In the United Kingdom, it reached number 4 on the UK R&B Albums chart,[61] peaking at numbers 78 and 22 in Scotland and Portugal, respectively.[62][63] The album lasted a week on the chart in United States,[9] Scotland,[64] and Portugal.[63]

Track listing

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Digital edition[38]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."So Bad"
3:11
2."Pedialyte"
4:06
3."Gold"
2:26
4."Man"
  • Levesque
  • Lauren LaRue
  • Rodrick Doss Jr.
  • Evon Barnes
  • Sofia Quinn
  • Chelsea Lena
  • Cameron Lazar
  • Beatgodz
  • Fade Majah
  • JoJo[c]
  • Tommy Parker[c]
2:53
5."Small Things"
  • Levesque
  • Brandon Skeie
  • Caroline Ailin
  • McCurdy
  • Petrosino
  • Hogan
  • Ishmael Windley
  • A Pluss
  • Noise Club
  • Wow Jones[b]
  • JoJo[c]
  • Parker[c]
3:24
6."Lonely Hearts"
  • Doc McKinney
  • Wiggins
  • JoJo[c]
  • Bishouty[c]
3:23
7."Think About You"
  • Levesque
  • Andrew Jackson
  • Losnegard
3:48
8."Comeback" (featuring Tory Lanez and 30 Roc)
2:55
9."Don't Talk Me Down"
3:27
Total length:29:33
Physical edition[39]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bad Habits (Intro)"
  • Jordan XL
  • JoJo[c]
1:09
2."So Bad"
  • Levesque
  • Bishouty
  • Kreviazuk
  • McKinney
  • Wiggins
  • Doc McKinney
  • Wiggins
  • JoJo[c]
  • Bishouty[c]
3:11
3."Pedialyte"
  • Levesque
  • Norton
  • Losnegard
  • Pieranunzi
  • Chimenti
  • Brewer
4:06
4."Gold"
  • Levesque
  • Lykken
  • James
  • McCurdy
  • Petrosino
  • Hogan
  • A Pluss
  • Noise Club
  • Lido[b]
2:26
5."Man"
  • Levesque
  • LaRue
  • Doss Jr.
  • Barnes
  • Quinn
  • Lena
  • Lazar
  • Beatgodz
  • Fade Majah
  • JoJo[c]
  • Parker[c]
2:53
6."Small Things"
  • Levesque
  • Skeie
  • Ailin
  • McCurdy
  • Petrosino
  • Hogan
  • Windley
  • A Pluss
  • Noise Club
  • Wow Jones[b]
  • JoJo[c]
  • Parker[c]
3:24
7."Lonely Hearts"
  • Levesque
  • Boland
  • Bishouty
  • McKinney
  • Wiggins
  • Doc McKinney
  • Wiggins
  • JoJo[c]
  • Bishouty[c]
3:23
8."Think About You"
  • Levesque
  • Jackson
  • Losnegard
3:48
9."Comeback"
  • Levesque
  • LaRue
  • Gloade
  • Morgane
  • 30 Roc
  • DatBoiSqueeze
  • JoJo[c]
3:30
10."Don't Talk Me Down"
  • Levesque
  • Dunn
  • Losnegard
3:27
11."Proud (Outro)"
  • Levesque
  • Lykken
  • Jamie Hartman
  • Losnegard
  • Brandon Wollman
3:19
Total length:35:17
Deluxe edition[65]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bad Habits (Intro)"
  • Levesque
  • Orvosh
  • Gilbert
  • Kole
  • Jordan XL
  • JoJo[c]
1:09
2."So Bad"
  • Levesque
  • Bishouty
  • Kreviazuk
  • McKinney
  • Wiggins
  • McKinney
  • Wiggins
  • JoJo[c]
  • Bishouty[c]
3:11
3."Pedialyte"
  • Levesque
  • Norton
  • Losnegard
  • Pieranunzi
  • Chimenti
  • Brewer
4:06
4."Gold"
  • Levesque
  • Lykken
  • James
  • McCurdy
  • Petrosino
  • Hogan
  • A Pluss
  • Noise Club
  • Lido[b]
2:26
5."Man"
  • Levesque
  • LaRue
  • Doss Jr.
  • Barnes
  • Quinn
  • Lena
  • Lazar
  • Beatgodz
  • Fade Majah
  • JoJo[c]
  • Parker[c]
2:53
6."Small Things"
  • Levesque
  • Skeie
  • Ailin
  • McCurdy
  • Petrosino
  • Hogan
  • Windley
  • A Pluss
  • Noise Club
  • Wow Jones[b]
  • JoJo[c]
  • Parker[c]
3:24
7."Lonely Hearts" (remix; featuring Demi Lovato)
  • Levesque
  • Boland
  • Bishouty
  • McKinney
  • Wiggins
  • Doc McKinney
  • Wiggins
  • JoJo[c]
  • Bishouty[c]
3:23
8."Think About You"
  • Levesque
  • Jackson
  • Losnegard
3:48
9."Comeback"
  • Levesque
  • LaRue
  • Gloade
  • Morgane
  • 30 Roc
  • DatBoiSqueeze
  • JoJo[c]
3:30
10."Don't Talk Me Down"
  • Levesque
  • Dunn
  • Losnegard
3:27
11."Proud (Outro)"
  • Levesque
  • Lykken
  • Jamie Hartman
  • Losnegard
  • Wollman
3:19
12."Kiss"
  • Levesque
  • Lykken
  • McCurdy
  • Petrosino
Noise Club3:09
13."Love Reggae" (featuring Tinashe)
3:27
14."What U Need"
Nova Wav4:08
15."X (1 Thing Wrong)"
  • Kid Culture
  • Wallis Lane
3:23
16."In Your Room"
  • Levesque
  • Bishouty
  • Boland
  • Adam Fujiki
  • McKinney
  • Michael Sonier
  • Wiggins
  • Daniel Wilson
  • Wiggins
  • Doc McKinney
  • Sonier
2:56
Total length:51:39

Notes

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  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer.
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer.
  • ^[c] signifies a vocal producer.
  • ^[d] "Pedialyte" contains elements from "Feasing" written by Silvano Chimenti and Enrico Pieranunzi, and "Surf Club 76BPM" written by Tobias Brewer. The outro contains a hidden track titled "Take Me" commencing at approximately three minute and fourteen seconds (3:14) into the track.[66]

Credits and personnel

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Credits were adapted from the liner notes.[note 4]

Recording locations

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  • Swara Padi Studios; Ubud Bali, Indonesia (track 1)
  • Westlake Studios; Los Angeles, CA (tracks 2, 7, 10)
  • Blackwood Studios; Los Angeles, CA (tracks 3, 5)
  • Melrose Sound; Los Angeles, CA (tracks 4, 6)
  • Goddess Sound; North Hollywood, CA (track 8)
  • Encore Studios; Burbank, CA (track 9)
  • Red Bull Studios; Santa Monica, CA (track 11)

Personnel

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  • 30 Roc – producer (track 9)
  • A Pluss – producer (tracks 4, 6), programming (track 6)
  • Beatgodz – producer (track 5)
  • Dale Becker – mastering (all tracks)
  • Merna Bishouty – vocal producer (tracks 2, 7)
  • Daniel Brooks – engineer (track 8), additional engineering (track 6)
  • Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner – bass (track 11)
  • Jon Castelli – mixing (track 1)
  • Miles Comaskey – mix engineer (tracks 5, 8, 10)
  • DatBoiSqueeze – producer (track 9)
  • Natalie Dunn – vocal producer (track 10)
  • Wissam Ghorayeb – engineer (track 5)
  • Jason Gilbert – engineer (track 1)
  • Ryan Gladieux – engineer (tracks 2–7, 9, 10), mixing (track 11)
  • JoJo – vocals (all tracks), vocal producer (all tracks)
  • Najeeb Jones – assistant mix engineer (tracks 3, 4, 6, 7)
  • Wow Jones – additional production (track 6)
  • Jordan XL – producer, instruments, and programming (track 1)
  • Johan Lenox – additional production (track 10)
  • Lido – producer (tracks 3, 8, 10, 11), additional production (track 4)
  • Fade Majah – producer (track 5)
  • Tony Maserati – mixing (tracks 2–10)
  • Rob McCurdy – guitar (track 6)
  • Doc McKinney – producer (tracks 2, 7)
  • James Musshorn – engineer (track 11)
  • Noise Club – producer (tracks 4, 6), programming (track 6)
  • Tommy Parker – vocal producer (tracks 5, 6)
  • Chris Petrosino – keyboards (track 6)
  • Santell – co-producer (track 11)
  • Tyler Scott – mix engineer (tracks 2, 9)
  • Dylan Wiggins – producer (tracks 2, 7)
  • Jamar Williams – engineer (track 8)
  • David K. Younghyun – assistant mix engineer (track 4)

Charts

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Chart performance
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Portuguese Albums (AFP)[63]22
Scottish Albums (OCC)[62]78
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[61]4
UK Albums Sales (OCC)[67] 44
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[68]18
US Billboard 200[9]33
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[60]19

Release history

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Release dates and formats
Region Date Format(s) Edition Label(s) Ref.
Various May 1, 2020 Digital
[69]
CD Physical [70]
July 10, 2020
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Acoustic [71]
August 28, 2020
  • Digital download
  • streaming
  • vinyl
 Deluxe [72][73]

Notes

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  1. ↑ In an interview with Entertainment Weekly published May 1, 2020, JoJo said that she began writing the album "a year ago".[12]
  2. ↑ Attributed to a press release[23] and The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette[24]
  3. ↑ Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone characterized the song's genre as "midtempo R&B-pop",[33] Layla Halabian of Nylon described it as "sexy R&B track",[34] and Sajae Elder of The Fader called it "mid-tempo" song.[35]
  4. ↑ All track numbers refer to the physical release of the album.[39]

References

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  1. 1 2 Morin, Natalie (August 28, 2020). "If You Want to Know Where JoJo Went, See Where She's Going". Refinery29. Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  2. ↑ Devin (August 22, 2009). "JoJo Wants Out of Record Contract". Rap-Up. Archived from the original on October 12, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Scratching an Itch: JoJo Covers Drake" (Press release). Reuters. June 18, 2011. Archived from the original on June 24, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Irvin, Jack (April 30, 2021). "JoJo Goes Inward on New Album Good to Know". L'Officiel. Archived from the original on June 28, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
  5. ↑ Graff, Gary (December 11, 2015). "Sound Check: JoJo gets back to where she once belonged". The Oakland Press. Archived from the original on March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  6. ↑ Ihaza, Jeff (December 18, 2015). "JoJo Shares Her #LoveJo2 EP". The Fader. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  7. ↑ Zafar, Aylin (May 12, 2013). "What It's Like When a Label Won't Release Your Album". BuzzFeed. Archived from the original on July 7, 2017. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Mad Love. by JoJo". Apple Music (US). October 14, 2016. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  9. 1 2 3 "JoJo Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  10. ↑ Weatherby, Taylor (January 15, 2019). "JoJo On Rerecording Her First Two Albums After Legal Battle: 'This Is Closing a Chapter for Me'". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 16, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  11. ↑ Crist, Allison (May 8, 2020). "JoJo Talks New Album & Shooting a 'Very Sexy' Music Video from Home (With Her Mom's Help!)". E! Online. Archived from the original on June 16, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  12. 1 2 Musoni, Malcolm-Aimé (May 1, 2020). "JoJo on releasing Good to Know album during COVID-19: 'Music is not meant for us to hoard'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on May 5, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  13. 1 2 Levine, Nick (May 7, 2020). "JoJo on Alcoholism, Enforced Diets, Abusive Relationships and Being Silenced by Her Label: 'I Was 18. I Thought, 'This Is How It Is for Women Artists''". The i Paper. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  14. 1 2 3 McCartney, Clare Valentine (April 23, 2020). "JoJo on Her New Album, Growing Up in the Music Industry And Finding Self-Acceptance". Nylon. Archived from the original on April 26, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  15. ↑ Brissett, Danielle (February 22, 2020). "JoJo Announces New Album Good to Know and Tour Dates". Rated R&B. Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  16. 1 2 3 "JoJo Announces Good to Know Album & Tour". Rap-Up. Archived from the original on March 13, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  17. 1 2 Neese, Joseph (May 29, 2020). "JoJo's old label used to own her voice, but now she's reclaimed it with new album Good to Know". Salon. Archived from the original on October 12, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
  18. ↑ Nordstrom, Leigh (May 1, 2020). "JoJo Takes Back Control". Women's Wear Daily. Archived from the original on May 1, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Good to Know: JoJo on Coming Out of Hardship with First New Album Since 2016". NPR. May 3, 2020. Archived from the original on May 4, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  20. ↑ Easton, Grace (April 29, 2020). "How JoJo Returned to Saturn". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on May 1, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  21. ↑ Kaplan, Ilana (February 21, 2024). "How JoJo Turned Bad Behavior into New Beginnings". Bustle. Archived from the original on May 5, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  22. ↑ Devin (April 30, 2020). "JoJo Returns with New Album Good to Know". Rap-Up. Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  23. ↑ "JoJo Drops Brand New Single 'Man' + Official Video" (DOCX) (Press release). Warner Records. Archived from the original on April 28, 2026. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Listen Here! New Albums Brighten Covid Days". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. May 29, 2020. Archived from the original on April 27, 2026. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
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  26. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cliff, Aimee (May 1, 2020). "JoJo: Good to Know Review – Mature Pop from a Clear-Eyed Star". The Guardian. Archived from the original on May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
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