I only recently purchased this album, after becoming a devoted TLC fan after CrazySexyCool and following thier careers since then. But how wrong I was to believe they really hit the big time with CrazySexyCool - Ooooooohhh...On the TLC Tip furthur exemplifies the groups ever radient individuality and confidence in singing about a range of issues - something that just really lacks in artists today. Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes was a genius and she features more on this album than any of TLC's others. I encourage any TLC fan to complete thier collection, whatever albums may be missing. Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip, CrazySexyCool, Fanmail, 3D and the soon to be released Now and Forever: The Hits is a package of 5 of the greatest R&B CD's you will ever purchase

Out of all of their cd's, there's no doubt that their debut had the most Left Eye. If only that were still true. It was released when they were free and didn't where skimpy clothing; they even wrote a song about not liking to where tight clothing. Left Eye wrote all but 2 songs on the album, and appeared on all but 1 song. The best song on the album, in my opinion, is "His Story". Yes, Left Eye didn't rap on this song, but it, in a way, demonstrated the concept of the album: women's rights and their independcy. I suggest this album to anyone who likes TLC, especially their early days.

I remember this cd bac n 1992 when i was going to Rowland Norman and i was only n the 1st grade. When i 1st heard "Aint to proud to Beg" i fell n luv w/ it...it was like luv on 1st sight. Then when the single Baby Baby came out it was a good slow jam (but at that time a lil dude like me i wasnt n2 alot of slow jams). But being n the 2nd grade hearing "Hat to the Bac" and "What bout ur friends" i used to get n trouble singing the song alot n school because i singed it out."ohh...On the TLC tip" gots to be in ur collection. Laface put out some talented artist n the 90s and TLC is n the group.Like one the other reviewers said they should have released "Das da way we like 'em","Somethin' U wanna Know",and "This is How it should be done" as a single. Man i still luv TLC to this day. RIP LEFTEYE U will always be n my heart.

The Girl Group phenominon of the 90's started with one group of females: TLC ( T for Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, L for Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes and C for Rhozanda "Chili" Thomas). They were known for their flamboyant clothes and girly personalities. Before singing sensual R&B grooves and songs about scrubs, they were a mostly hip-hop group. "...On The TLC Tip" is no doubt their most hip-hop-influenced album. The hits are instant classics: "Ain't To Proud To Beg", "What About Your Friends" and "Baby, Baby, Baby." "Hat 2 Da Back" was an underrated not-so-hit. The album itself is solid and mostly upbeat. Unlike other TLC albums, there are no ballads... just midtempo slow jams like "Something You Wanna Know" which runs right into "Baby Baby Baby." TLC were an influential group because they spoke out to the black community about issues like safe sex, judging others and violence. Other highlights include "His Story" and "Depend On Myself." It's a TLC album... so interldudes are plenty, as is the Babyface and Dallas Austin (the founder of the group and most of the songs are produced by him) production. If you are a true TLC fan you will most likely already own this album. If you are not, I'd suggest getting "CrazySexyCool" FIRST and then their debut. It's a solid record and a classic hip-hop/r&b album.

Of all the years of the 90's, 1992 was my favorite year. One of the things that made it that way was TLC who debuted with this classic gem that was a hybrid between a Public Enemy album, a BBD album and a whatever was going on in Hiphop at that moment. The first time I saw these cuties was even before the album was released while watching the "Aint To Proud To Beg" video and I was immediatley attracted to Chilli. But I admit, it wasn't until I heard "Baby, Baby, Baby" that I ran out and purchased the album. Every song on this album has a life of its own and the personality of this group showed me that they would be the biggest group in the world soon enough. I love this album, every song, every moment. I miss u Lisa, rest in peace, Boo.