Kima, Keisha, and Pam
Total · 1998
68 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B
Smooth harmonies blend with sultry melodies and infectious grooves, embodying the essence of late 90s contemporary R&B.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Don't Wanna — This track encapsulates the emotional struggles of love and heartbreak with a haunting melody and powerful vocal delivery that became emblematic of the group's style.
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Do Something — The upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make this song a standout party anthem, showing Total's versatility and ability to create danceable tracks while maintaining lyrical depth.
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What About Us (remix) — This remix features an infectious groove that highlights the group's tight harmonies and showcases their ability to evolve their sound through reinterpretation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends smooth harmonies with urban beats, showcasing solid craftsmanship but lacking standout depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and emotional tones.
- Several tracks utilize call-and-response vocal techniques, enhancing the interplay between the three singers.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- sultry harmonies for intimate moments
- dynamic flow for relaxed evenings
- engaging narratives through playful themes
- for late-night gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek constant high-energy beats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Kima, Keisha, and Pam is Total's second studio album, following their self-titled debut that launched them into the spotlight. At this point, the trio had established a name for themselves, collaborating with prominent producers like Puff Daddy, which helped solidify their sound and presence in the evolving R&B landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary J. Blige· Aaliyah· Common
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Trippin' 4:26
- 2 I Tried 4:34
- 3 Rock Track 3:39
- 4 Masturbation (interlude) 1:42
- 5 If You Want Me 4:37
- 6 Press Rewind 4:26
- 7 Sitting Home 4:15
- 8 Truth or Dare (interlude) 1:22
- 9 What About About Us (remix) 4:03
- 10 There Will Be No #!*@ Tonight (interlude) 2:37
- 11 Do Something 4:30
- 12 Rain 4:01
- 13 I Tried (interlude) 2:04
- 14 The Most Beautiful... 4:19
- 15 I Don't Wanna 5:03
- 16 Move Too Fast 3:44
- 17 Bet She Can't 4:07
- 18 I Don't Wanna Smile 4:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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