After the Storm
Monica · 2003
52 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B · folk · hip-hop
Smooth contemporary R&B fused with heartfelt lyrics and a blend of hip-hop and soul influences.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout heartfelt lyrics for emotional connection for reflective moments
- Context
- In 2003, Monica released 'After the Storm' as her fourth studio album, following her commercial success with 'The Boy Is Mine' in 1998. This album marked a significant return for her after a period of personal and professional challenges, showcasing her growth as an artist and maturity in sound.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, folk, hip-hop
After the Storm is an album by Monica, released in 2003. Smooth contemporary R&B fused with heartfelt lyrics and a blend of hip-hop and soul influences. 'After the Storm' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, solidifying Monica's place in the R&B scene. The lead single, 'So Gone,' received critical acclaim and became a staple of early 2000s R&B, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does After the Storm sound like?
Smooth contemporary R&B fused with heartfelt lyrics and a blend of hip-hop and soul influences. Rooted in contemporary R&B and folk.
What makes After the Storm by Monica notable?
'After the Storm' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, solidifying Monica's place in the R&B scene. The lead single, 'So Gone,' received critical acclaim and became a staple of early 2000s R&B, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. In 2003, Monica released 'After the Storm' as her fourth studio album, following her commercial success with 'The Boy Is Mine' in 1998. This album marked a significant return for her after a period of personal and professional challenges, showcasing her growth as an artist and maturity in sound.
Who is After the Storm for?
After the Storm works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove throughout, heartfelt lyrics for emotional connection and for reflective moments.
How many songs are on After the Storm?
After the Storm has 13 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:04
- 2 Get It Off 4:19
- 3 So Gone Standout 4:02
- 4 U Should’ve Known Better Standout 4:17
- 5 Don’t Gotta Go Home 3:55
- 6 Knock Knock 4:18
- 7 Breaks My Heart 4:26
- 8 I Wrote This Song 3:48
- 9 Ain’t Gonna Cry No More 4:10
- 10 Go to Bed Mad 4:37
- 11 Hurts the Most Standout 4:44
- 12 That’s My Man 4:34
- 13 So Gone (remix) 4:20
Release Date
January 1, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
52 min 38 sec
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