Jade MacRae (album)

Jade MacRae is the debut self-titled studio album by Australian R&B and soul singer Jade MacRae, released on September 19, 2005, by Mushroom Records/Liberation Music. The album features collaborations with various Australian producers and songwriters, including Israel Cruz and Jarrad Rogers.

The album showcases MacRae's vocal ability and songwriting talent within the contemporary R&B and neo-soul genres. Jade MacRae spawned several singles, including "You Make Me Weak," "So Hot Right Now," and "I Wanna Be With You." "You Make Me Weak" was particularly successful, reaching the top 40 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.

The album received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised MacRae's vocal performance and the album's production. It was nominated for Best Urban Album at the 2006 ARIA Music Awards. Jade MacRae helped establish MacRae as a prominent figure in the Australian R&B scene and paved the way for her subsequent musical endeavors. The album is noted for its blend of contemporary R&B sounds with influences from classic soul and jazz.