The World Is Full of Trouble is the debut studio album by American singer Joi Cardwell.

The tracks in the album are a mixture of uptempos and ballads, which are basically inspired by house and R&B genres; it also features elements of pop and jazz.

With 9 songs completed, Cardwell was credited as songwriter and co-producer, as well as the album's executive producer alongside Eightball Records' A&R Kevin Williams and CEO Alex Kaplan.

Larry Flick of Billboard commented, "Cardwell's clever way with words results in penetrating message of hope, while also locking in a tight, infectious hook.

"[4] Cardwell commented, "Lyrics have to be meaningful and memorable enough that people will insist on keeping the vocals on the tracks.

In mid-1995, Cardwell toured with Brooklyn Funk Essentials, a band whom she had recorded and released a single with called "The Creator Has A Master Plan".

[6] In 1994, Cardwell premiered her debut single "Trouble" at the Billboard Dance Music Summit, which received positive feedback from major record label executives.

Larry Flicker of Billboard magazine called the album "Clubland's greatest export to pop music years.