Karina, "First Love" (Def Jam)

(AP) On "90's Baby," the opening track on the CD "First Love," 17-year-old Karina sings, "Adjust your radios, I'm fin to school ya/Yeah I'm a youngin' yo, but I'm about to move ya, promise." And she delivers on her word on her exceptional debut.

The 11-track set features songs that other teens, and even those a little older, can relate to. From challenging stereotypes about male/female relationships ("Can U Handle It," co-written by Ne-Yo) to brushing off haters ("Can't Bring Me Down") to the current single, "Can't Find the Words," about a love that words cannot describe, Karina's voice adds vibrancy to the simple, basic themes of life.

The powerful first single, "16 War," shows Karina's maturity. Penned by Terius "The-Dream" Nash and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, the team behind Rihanna's "Umbrella" and Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body," Karina tackles issues like peer pressure, materialism and jealously — adding a sense of seriousness that most of her peers lack.

The piano-driven "Slow Motion" is Karina at the top of her game, reminiscent of a young Alicia Keys or John Legend. She sings about not rushing love while hitting every smooth note — on the piano keys and on the mic.

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The classic-sounding tune reminds listeners of the great R&B records of the 1990s, and explains why this '90s baby is the real deal.