The Morning After cover

The Morning After

Deborah Cox · 2002

56 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B

A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and dance-pop, laced with heartfelt vocal delivery and infectious grooves.

Why this album works

The album featured the hit single 'Absolutely Not,' which became a dance floor anthem, charting on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs. Its blend of R&B with dance elements helped to further establish Cox as a prominent figure in both genres during the early 2000s.
Best for
steady grooves for dancing sultry vibes for late nights infectious energy for gatherings
Context
Released in January 2002, 'The Morning After' was Deborah Cox's third studio album, following her critically acclaimed album 'One Wish' from 2000. At this stage in her career, she was solidifying her position within the contemporary R&B genre and expanding her reach into the dance music scene.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Up & Down (In & Out) Standout 5:01
  • 2 2 Good 2 Be True 4:06
  • 3 Play Your Part 3:48
  • 4 Like I Did 3:31
  • 5 Hurt So Much Standout 5:07
  • 6 Just a Dance 3:42
  • 7 The Morning After 4:24
  • 8 Givin' It Up 3:38
  • 9 Up & Down (All Star remix) 4:26
  • 10 Oh My Gosh 3:57
  • 11 Starting With You 4:26
  • 12 Mr Lonely (hex/mac remix) 4:03
  • 13 Absolutely Not (chanel mix) 6:38

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