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| | The Makings of Me | | | Music Artist : | | Monica | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | J-Records | | Release Date : | | 2006-10-03 | | Store Price : | | $8.99 | | Artistopia's Price: $7.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Everytime Tha Beat Drop featuring Dem Franchize Boyz
2. A Dozen Roses (You Remind Me)
3. Sideline Ho
4. Why Her?
5. Hell No (Leave Home) featuring Twista
6. Doin' Me Right
7. Raw featuring Swizz Beatz
8. My Everything
9. Gotta Move On
10. Getaway
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 SLAMMING CD!!!!!
Submitted on: 2009-11-04 |
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| THIS CD IS SLAMMING AND JAMMING . THIS WHOLE CD IS GOOD; MY FAVORITE SONG IS "SO RAW". I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS CD TO ANY MONICA FAN.................. |
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Where are tracks 11, 12, 13, and/or 14 Monica?!
Submitted on: 2009-09-28 |
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Monica has been one of my favorite solo female artists since we were first introduced to her in 1995 with chart-topping "Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)". Even as a pre-adolescent, I remember singing that song with as much emotion I could muster. As the years went on, she continued to bless the radio waves with gems : Before You Walk Out My Life (1995), Why I Love You So Much (1996), For You I Will (1997), The First Night (1998), Angel of Mine (1999), and So Gone (2003). Each of these songs have meant something very special to me...through good and bad times.
In 2006, I was thrilled to have Monica come back and grace us with her vocals on "The Makings of Me". The lead single from this album Everytime tha Beat Drop feat. Dem Franchize Boyz (Lean Wit' It, Rock Wit' It) did poorly but served as a nice, catchy tune in my opinion. The next two singles released from the LP were A Dozen Roses and Sideline Ho. "Roses" samples C. Mayfield's "The Makings of You" and while the lyrics leave the listener much to be desired, you can't deny her smooth, velvety voice. When I first heard Sideline Ho, I was feeling the song and yes, even the lyrics. But as I listened to it some more, and heard comments from others' about the silly position that she's taken with this song, I can't support the idea of KNOWing there's another woman on the side.
(5/5 Stars)
Why Her? is a beautiful arrangement that asks the question every man/woman wants to know when his/her heart is broken by the respective loved one. Sadly, this question is never answered and songs like this are continuously created and what a lovely creation this track offers. Hell No is a track that explores a woman who refuses to let go of the "good thing" she has with her ex-man. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of what so many people experience when it's hard to gracefully bow out of a dying relationship. Twista lends a verse to the song and Monica spits a response, not missing a beat! Raw has the producer Swizz Beatz all over it and even if he didn't spit a verse, you wouldn't miss his presence. This track showcases Monica as the strong, unbendable woman that she is. Personally, this song has the strongest lyrics and she delivers it superbly. Gotta Move On showcases the strong, unbreakable Monica that most may characterize her as. Missy lends her vocals (background) to this track and it's a great union of two melodic voices. Getaway is a ballad that expresses the need for Monica to escape the craziness that comes from being a celebrity. You can't help but relate to this because we all need time to retreat to a quiet place and refocus.
(3/5 or 4/5 stars - you decide)
My Everything is an okay song and for me it's right around the average scale. I could actually take or leave this track. It's the only piece of work on the album that is an actual celebratory account of a happy relationship.
Overall, I would say this is a pretty solid album. Of course, if you're going through some level of heartache, you can probably appreciate it a lot more. Nevertheless, I can honestly say that Monica didn't disappoint with this disc. |
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 Better than Beyonce's BDay that's for sure!
Submitted on: 2009-04-25 |
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| If I had to pick a favorite R&B album of 2006 it would be Monica's "The Makings of Me." If it weren't for the internet I would have never even known that this album existed! The lead single "Everytime Tha Beat Drops" is so addictive with it's beats and rapping. It's Monica at her best. This album is better than Brandy's most recent offering "Human." A lot of the songs are listenable and even though it's not perfect, it is still a LOT better than Beyonce's 2006 album "B Day." I would definately give this 3.5 stars out of 5. Only reason why my rating isn't higher? "The Makings of Me" only has 10 songs. |
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LOVE IT
Submitted on: 2009-03-20 |
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| I was so happy to see that htis company had the CD and the price WOW Thank you very much the CD came way before the dates that I thought it was and it was in good condition I will be buying from this company again. |
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Love it
Submitted on: 2008-12-16 |
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| I know this is a late review...but this album is a must have in your collection. I have been reading posts and Blogs about this cd..and I'm like r u serious. This CD was good, although I don't agree with the choice they picked for her singles but overall the CD WAS GREAT! My favs are: Hell No, Why Her, My Everything, Raw and Get Away! |
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