Miss Thang

by Monica

Overview

Monica had signed to Arista's Rowdy imprint several years prior to this release, so she had ample time to ensure her debut would be nothing short of successful. The album focuses on hip-hop and contemporary urban cuts, including a pair of R&B chart-toppers. The first is "Don't Take It Personal," also a massive pop hit, propelled by a heavy bottom bass with Monica's indelible vocals ringing as she embraces an introspective lyric. The second, "Before You Walk Out of My Life," is a bittersweet lyric with unwavering vocals. "Like This and Like That" has that pocket beat; the song's flow is dictated by Monica's vocal chorus and an animated rap by Mr. Malik. Monica gives her own rendition on several numbers; while they all are plausible, the blues number "Let's Straighten It Out" is the most engaging, as she shares vocal duties with Usher. In spite of her youthful age, Monica conveys a surprisingly mature sound. ~ Craig Lytle

Product Details

Release Date:	07/18/1995
Label:	Bmg / Sony Music Entertainment
UPC:	0888837163323
Rank:	41262

Tracks

1. Miss Thang
2. Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)
3. Like This and Like That
4. Get Down
5. With You
6. Skate
7. Angel
8. Woman In Me (Interlude)
9. Tell Me If You Still Care
10. Let's Straighten It Out
11. Before You Walk Out of My Life
12. Now I'm Gone
13. Why I Love You So Much
14. Never Can Say Goodbye
15. Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)
16. Forever Always

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Monica   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Mr. Malik   Guest Artist,Rap
Usher   Guest Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Lisette Titi   Vocals (Background)
Bob Robinson   Keyboards
Colin Wolfe   Bass
Debra Killings   Vocals (Background)
Tommy Martin   Guitar
Ronnie Garrett   Bass

Technical Credits

Scott Little   Engineer
Kim Lumpkin   Coordination
Brian Remenick   Assistant Engineer
Darin Prindle   Mixing,Engineer
Jose Rodriguez   Mastering
Alvin Speights   Mixing,Engineer
Andrea Martin   Composer
Soulshock   Engineer,Producer
Daniel Hastings   Photography
Naim Ali   Creative Director
Arnold Hennings   Composer,Producer
Ron Gresham   Mixing,Engineer
Kevin Parker   Engineer,Mixing Assistant
Caron Veazey   Creative Director
Dave Gates   Coordination
Brian Smith   Mixing,Engineer,Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Carsten Schack   Composer
Dawn Haynes   Stylist
Sandy Lawrence   Art Direction
Monica Brown   Composer
Bob Robinson   Composer,Producer
Colin Wolfe   Composer,Producer
Leslie Brathwaite   Engineer
Terry Lewis   Composer
Benny Latimore   Composer
Carlton Lynn   Assistant Engineer
Jay Lean   Engineer
Jon Gass   Mixing
Karlin   Producer
Michael Patterson   Mixing,Engineer
John Frye   Assistant Engineer
Daryl Simmons   Composer,Producer
Thom "TK" Kidd   Engineer
Tim Kelley   Composer,Producer
James Harris III   Composer
Rick Sheppard   Programming
Dallas Austin   Composer,Producer,Remixing,Creative Director,Executive Producer
Tim Harrigan   Assistant Engineer