The result was Journals , a compilation that abandoned the bubblegum pop sensibilities of "Baby" for a darker, moodier, R&B-infused sound. Tracks like "Heartbreaker," "All That Matters," and "Confident" showcased a vocalist attempting to shed his adolescent skin and enter the realm of serious urban contemporary music.
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