The Boy Is Mine
Monica · 1998
58 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B · folk · hip-hop
A smooth blend of contemporary R&B and soulful ballads that explore love's complexities through emotive storytelling.
Why this album works
- Best for
- emotive storytelling exploration smooth, soulful listening experience long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released on July 14, 1998, 'The Boy Is Mine' was Monica's second studio album, following her successful debut 'Miss Thang'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in R&B, collaborating with prominent producers like Rodney Jerkins and gaining fame alongside Brandy through the title track's massive success.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, folk, hip-hop
The Boy Is Mine is an album by Monica, released in 1998. A smooth blend of contemporary R&B and soulful ballads that explore love's complexities through emotive storytelling. 'The Boy Is Mine' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned Monica a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The title track became a cultural phenomenon, spending 13 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and influencing a wave of R&B duets in the late '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Boy Is Mine sound like?
A smooth blend of contemporary R&B and soulful ballads that explore love's complexities through emotive storytelling. Rooted in contemporary R&B and folk.
What makes The Boy Is Mine by Monica notable?
'The Boy Is Mine' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned Monica a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The title track became a cultural phenomenon, spending 13 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and influencing a wave of R&B duets in the late '90s. Released on July 14, 1998, 'The Boy Is Mine' was Monica's second studio album, following her successful debut 'Miss Thang'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in R&B, collaborating with prominent producers like Rodney Jerkins and gaining fame alongside Brandy through the title track's massive success.
Who is The Boy Is Mine for?
The Boy Is Mine works well if you're into emotive storytelling exploration, smooth, soulful listening experience and long, immersive listening sessions.
How many songs are on The Boy Is Mine?
The Boy Is Mine has 13 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Street Symphony 5:34
- 2 The Boy Is Mine Standout 4:50
- 3 Ring da Bell 4:36
- 4 The First Night 3:56
- 5 Misty Blue 4:21
- 6 Angel of Mine Standout 4:10
- 7 Gone Be Fine 4:17
- 8 Inside 4:12
- 9 Take Him Back 4:26
- 10 Right Here Waiting 4:30
- 11 'Cross the Room 3:52
- 12 I Keep It to Myself 4:25
- 13 For You I Will Standout 4:55
Release Date
July 14, 1998
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
58 min 4 sec
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