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Moods Moments

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This is one of the best debuets of the past decade. Unfourtinally Universal had no clue how to promote it. Which is pretty amazing seeing how when this came out artists like Mary J were doing well. Monifah can sing, considerably better then the previous mentioned, yet you probably have never heard this album. A real shame. "I Miss You" the lead single is cool song, with a catchy beat and lyrics. But it doesn't do her any justice. There are some awesome selections to be found here vocally. "Jesus Is Love" (a Lionel Ritchie remake?) is a beautiful ballad. When you have an accapella song and the artist still sounds good, you know they're the real deal.
"Nobody's Body" is SLAMMING! the track is real uptempo, it will have your head nodding, and dancing. That is if your not rhythmically challenged like me. I love "You" her voice is so strong here, and the bass is heavy. I still love this album, all these years later. All I could have asked for (more) would have been maybe 1 more accapella track. It's a damn shame Heavy D wasn't able to get Monifah out there, she has infinite talent.

If you like Faith and Mary, you will find it hard not to like this album. Not to say that Monifah is not original, because does her thing on this album, but comparisons can be made. This is a very solid album, which is why I cannot understand why it was overlooked. There is truly something that every R&B fan can enjoy on this album. My favorites are It's Alright, You Don't Have To Love Me, Lay With You, You've Got My Heart and the remix for I Miss You. Grab this album!!

Kudos to the production team and Monifah for this great album. If you like Mary J. Blige and Faith you will definitley love this album. It's sort of in that vain of music but Monifah has her own style. It's a very solid album and gives you a great mix of uptempos, midtempos, slow jams, and even a gospel song. I'm listening to this album as I write this review and am very pleased.Some gems are "Lay With You", "You", "You Got My Heart, "Nobodys Body", "I Miss You" and remix, and "You Don't Have To Love Me". If you don't have this in collection please go out and add it to your collection.

This album is an excellent showcase of what modern day R and B should be. It is an excellent expression of human thoughts and feelings, something that everyone can relate to.

I love this CD. I loose it and always buy another copy. I wish the artist of this generation would take a note from Monifah and other artist during this time period. This is GOOOD Soulful music.

If you like R&B this is the CD for you it is Blazing from beginning to end. This is the way you make a hot R&B CD, take note... you need the beats but with out a voice it doesn't matter and Monifah definetly has the voice and the beats are there. JUST GET IT!

I remember this album when I was in the 3rd grade. I love this album. This album is purely intoxicating fusion of jazz, blues, gospel, and hip-hop. She felt that the lyrics and music depicted different moods and moments that people experience in their lives, whether it's thoughts or experiences with loved ones, friends or lovers. The end result is a diverse collection of songs that established her as a supreme songstress. This album has been certified Gold. Remember, this was 1996.

Paint-by-numbers R&B. So lacking in originality and passion that you'd guess intrinsic merit would be a totally foreign concept to the production team.