Who I Am (Nick Jonas & the Administration album)

Who I Am
Studio album by Nick Jonas & the Administration
Released	February 2, 2010 (2010-02-02)
Recorded	April–December 2009; Blackbird Studio (Nashville, Tennessee)
Genre	Blues rock, R&B, blue-eyed soul
Length	41:21
Label	Hollywood / Jonas
Producer	Nick Jonas, John Fields
Singles from Who I Am
"Who I Am" Released: December 3, 2009

Who I Am is the debut album from Nick Jonas & the Administration. It was released on February 2, 2010, in the US. The group made its live debut performing a single of the same name on the Grammy Nominations Concert Live special December 2 on CBS.^[1] Jonas cut the album in eight days with producer John Fields, who also played bass.^[2] Additional members of the Administration include drummer Michael Bland and keyboardist Tommy Barbarella, both of whom played in The New Power Generation. Guitarist David Ryan Harris played on the album, but a third former NPG member, Sonny Thompson, will replace him for live shows.^[1]

Background

"Rose Garden" was the first song written for the album and was partly inspired by a difficult break-up.^[3] Jonas wrote/co-wrote all tracks. Jonas cut the album in eight days with producer John Fields, who also played bass.^[2] The album has 9 new numbers and a cover of the Jonas Brothers single "Tonight".^[4] Nick originally wrote the song World War III for the administration, but instead it was used of the Jonas Brothers album Lines, Vines and Trying Times.^[5] He also wrote a song called Oval Office but the songs never appeared on the record because according to Nick the song didn't sound good.^[6]

Reception and sales

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[7]
BBC	(mixed)[8]
Boston Globe	(negative)[9]
Entertainment Weekly	(B-)[10]
Los Angeles Times	[11]
NOW	[12]
Rolling Stone	[13]
Slant Magazine	[14]

The album received mixed or average reviews by music critics.^[15] It debuted at No. 3 with 82,000 on the Billboard 200.^[16] 'Stay" was released as a digital single on March 2.^[17] The album has sold 179,000 copies in the US.^[18]

Tour

In late December 2009 and January 2010, Nick Jonas & The Administration toured in support of their debut album, Who I Am.^[19] Apart from guest appearances at specific events, it marked the first time Nick toured without his brothers, Kevin and Joe.

In September 2011 and October 2011, Nick Jonas & The Administration toured through South America featuring material from this album, Who I Am.^[20]

Singles

The first single of the album "Who I Am" was officially released on December 3, 2009 followed by the release of the music video.^[21][22] The group made its live debut performing a single of the same name on the Grammy Nominations Concert Live special Dec 2 on CBS.^[1][23]

Track listing

Enhanced CD

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Notes

• "Tonight" is a new version of the Jonas Brothers' song.

Personnel

• Nick Jonas – lead vocals, lead guitar, composer (all tracks)
• Tommy Barbarella – keyboards
• Michael Bland – drums, vibraphone, vocals
• Sonny Thompson – guitars, vocals (on DVD Who I Am)
• John Fields – bass, guitars, percussion, vibraphone, producer, composer (track 8)
• David Ryan Harris – guitars, vocals (on CD Who I Am)
• Jonny Lang – additional choir vocals (track 10)
• Kevin Jonas SR. – additional choir vocals (track 10), management
• Michael Logen – additional choir vocals (track 10)
• Joe Jonas – composer (track 7)
• Kevin Jonas – composer (track 7)
• P.J. Bianco – composer (track 5,6,9)
• Greg Garbowsky – composer (track 5,6,7)
• Leeland Mooring – composer (track 10)
• Jack Mooring – composer (track 10)
• Dave McNair – mastering
• Jon Lind – A&R
• David Snow – creative director
• Enny Joo – art direction
• Olaf Heine – photography
• Paul David Hager – mixing
• Philip McIntyre – management
• Johnny Wright – management

Nick Jonas & The Administration Live at the Wiltern January 28th, 2010

Nick Jonas & The Administration Live at the Wiltern January 28th, 2010
Live album by Nick Jonas & The Administration
Released	May 11, 2010
Recorded	January 28, 2010 at Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles
Genre	Blues rock, rhythm and blues, Blue-eyed soul
Length	76:10
Label	Hollywood, Jonas
Producer	Live Nation, John Fields
Nick Jonas & The Administration chronology
Stay (2010) Nick Jonas & The Administration Live at the Wiltern January 28th, 2010 (2010)

Nick Jonas & The Administration Live at the Wiltern January 28, 2010 is the first live album from Nick Jonas & the Administration; which was released May 11, 2010.

Background

From January 26 until January 29 Nick Jonas & The Administration performed four concerts in Los Angeles all of the concerts took place in the Wiltern Theater, as part of the Who I Am Tour. The Concert on January 28 was recorded and released digitally on May 11, 2010.^[24]

During the filming of the show music video's of the songs "Rose Garden" and "Stay" were filmed.^[25][25][26]

Tracklist

Notes

• "Tonight" and "Inseparable" are new versions of the original Jonas Brothers songs.
• "Black Keys" and "A Little Bit Longer" are both written by Nick Jonas.
• "Stay" and "While the World Is Spinning" are songs written by Nick Jonas after Who I Am was released.

Credits

Band

• Nick Jonas – Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano
• Tommy Barbarella – Keyboards
• Michael Bland – Drums, Vibraphone, Vocals
• Sonny Thompson -Guitars, Vocals
• John Fields – Bass, Guitars, Percussion, Vibraphone

Production

• Live Nation – Producer
• John Fields – Producer

Release history

Charts

References