Backed by Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Management, Monica promises to keep you tuned to all 16 cuts of MISS THANG. "Let's Straighten It Out," a duet with Usher that was originally recorded for the PANTHER soundtrack, is musically reminiscent of old-school R&B and sports a chorus from an old Pete Rock & C.L. Monica Denise Arnold (born October 24, 1980), professionally known as Monica, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and occasional actress.Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Arnold was a member of Charles Thompson and the Majestics, a traveling 12-piece gospel choir prior to signing a solo recording contract with Arista Records in 1995.
Her producers, including such prominent hit-makers as Dallas Austin, SoulShock, Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson, combine smooth grooves with brief elements of hip-hop. Inside Monica’s Path to Independence And Why a Country Album Is Next. Band's "Tell Me If You Still Care." Although MISS THANG is colored with timeless ballads such as the Stacy Lattisaw-esque "Before You Walk Out Of My Life," songs like "Angel" show that Monica is also capable of a '90's sound. Miss Thang: CD: 16: US Rowdy Records: ARCD 7006: 0208311309214: Miss Thang (BMG club edition) CD: 16. And while some seem to overdose on remakes, Monica keeps the covers to just one, the S.O.S. MISS THANG breathed life back into the career-breaking smash single, "Don't Take It Personal." The album includes both that song and its remix, which combines the hit with Monica's interpretation of Jermaine Jackson's song of the same name. Monica found the spotlight young, releasing her debut album Miss Thang at just 15 years old and suddenly becoming the face of a coming R&B revolution.Hits like 'Dont Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)' and 'Before You Walk Out of My Life' made her a household name, and 25 years later she remains an important figure.