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80
As it goes, powerhouse chanteuse Michel'le, who played a large part in spearheading a musical movement for which she is entirely uncredited, will be remembered for this sole, wonderful album. A true classic, and a must for fans of hip-hop and timeless R&B.
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RE-REVIEW ⭐ MICHEL'LE
I have been wanting to re-review this album for quite some time, but I am just getting to it now. I have so much to say about this album and Michel'le's artistry, and the production and style of this album show that Michel'le was an artist who did not get the credit she deserved. Sure this album has some weaker songs on it, some clichés, some dated sounds, but to me, that does not dull the album down one bit, and the whole album is consistently incredible from ... read more
"Do do do do dooo do do do do do do do/Shut the fuck up bitch, you can't sing/Ya sound like a kid playing on a swing (Fuck you)" I couldn't not think of Tim Dog's scathing lyrics from 'Fuck Compton' as I played this. However, when Michel'le really sings her ass off, on songs like 'Something in My Heart', and the final minute of 'Keep Watchin'', she sounds amazing.
There are some tracks that just meander through like 'Silly Love Song, 'Close to Me' and the shout-out track that were ... read more
I was a bit surprised when I went on RYM and saw this album had significantly low rating scores. What's up with that? Michel'le is such an underrated singer and songwriter for her time, extremely groovy and extraordinarily infectious. Dr. Dre's production absolutely steals the show, and it perfectly fits Michel'le's energy.
Generally, this is a New Jack Swing album that has aged like fine wine. I'm impressed.
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Track List
| 1 | No More Lies 3:45 | |
| 2 | Nicety 3:31 | |
| 3 | If? 4:49 | |
| 4 | Keep Watchin' 4:09 | |
| 5 | Something In My Heart 5:53 | |
| 6 | 100% Woman 3:32 | |
| 7 | Silly Love Song 5:32 | |
| 8 | Never Been In Love 3:47 | |
| 9 | Close to Me 5:33 | |
| 10 | Special Thanks 2:35 | |
| 11 | If? (Reprise) 1:33 |
Total Length: 44 minutes
