Tattoo

Jordin Sparks’ “Tattoo” (2007) is a midtempo pop/R&B song about the indelible mark an ex-love leaves on one’s heart. As the American Idol winner’s first solo single, it allowed her powerhouse yet sweet vocals to shine over a Stargate-produced beat, reminiscent of the era’s top pop sound. The heartfelt chorus likens memories to a tattoo — permanent and part of you. “Tattoo” inked itself into the Top 10 of the Hot 100 and established Jordin Sparks as a promising new voice in pop, with a talent for delivering emotional, radio-friendly tunes.