After having an incredible debut album, Monica has managed to deliver an incredible follow-up. The album shows a difference in style which also adds to its appeal. her voice has grown This album earns Monica a seat in "R&B's" greatests. Highlights include "Street Symphony", "The Boy Is Mine", "The First Night", "Angel Of Mine", "Take Him Back", "Gone Be Fine", "For You I Will", and "I'll keep it to myself. I can guarantee that this album will remain in your stereo.

Once again, Monica (superfluous name Arnold), has released a batch of wonderful songs each worthy of a listen. Dragged down by poor production and promotion, however, this album never reachest its highest potential. Monica is doing her part. Now can we get some fierce production the next time. I think if Monica is to be the next Whitney Houston, they need to promote and produce her as such. On her second venture out, Monica explores more mature topics (if that is even possible for her) such as hustling ("Street Symphony"), two-timing brothas ("The Boy Is Mine"), baby-making drama ("Ring Da Bell"), rushed relations ("The First Night"), that one perfect love who has your head all messed up with one thought of their name ("Misty Blue"), that other perfect love who is just celestial ("Angel of Mine"), breaking up ("Gone Be Fine"), wanting someone but can't have cause they have someone else ("Inside"), second chances ("Take Him Back"), missing someone who is away, but you will wait forever for them ("Right Here Waiting"), the other person at the dance who you are making eye contact with ("Cross the Room"), falling in love with a friend ("I Keep It To Myself"), and the one who you would do anything for ("For You I Will"). Whoa! Monica covers it all with her honey-dipped, gospel-tinged alto voice. With gut and soul, Monica delivers like no other. Bubble gum? I think not. And nor has she ever taken that route. On her debut in 1995, Monica's Miss Thang featured some pretty heavy and risque topics. Always poised and composed, Monica is in a class of her own. Monica takes R&B to a whole new level...noone can touch her. No comparisons can be made between Monica and Brandy or Aaliyah or Maya or anyone. All of these young stars have their own styles and they all deliver well. Monica just has the stronger, better voice. OOps! Was that a comparison? Well, it can be counted as one, but let's count it as fact. The next Whitney? How about let's just make another spot beside Whitney. The two number one divas of all times!!

this is a classic r&b record with stellar vocals that never grow old. If you need to buy a monica CD get this one, it's full of classics and had a lot of hits.

Monica hit it on the nail in 1998 with this being her sophomore album. It was a success and went triple platinum like her debut. Still, with it yielding four massive hit singles, I think this album should've been huge. It was the perfect mix of pop and R&B which Monica's sexy, alto vocals carried off great. Of course, you have the title track duet with Brandy. "The Boy Is Mine" was perhaps the biggest single of 1998 hitting #1 and staying there for an incredible 13 weeks. Monica had two other solo #1 hits off this album too. The first one being the awesome R&B jam "The First Night" *which carries a great message* and the ballad "Angel of Mine." "For You I Will" is also generously included. The Diane Warren-written ballad was a big hit from the "Space Jam" soundtrack and is a welcomed inclusion. Also notable is Monica's cover of Richard Marx's "Right Here Waiting." It's hard to top the original, but Monica and 112 pull it off well.

This is an underrated album. Monica is underrated period. She seems to be considered secondary to fellow R&B diva Brandy. Brandy is awesome too, but Monica has the better voice and songs and this album shows it. BUY THIS ALBUM!

I JUST LOVE MONICA'S ALBUM.I GOT IT LAST YEAR AND I STILL DON'T REGRET IT. MY FAVORITE SONGS ARE (ANGEL OF MINE,THE BOY IS MINE, THE FIRST NIGHT AND STREET SYMPHONY.)