This Is How We Do It
Montell Jordan · 1995
25 min · 6 tracks · contemporary R&B
Smooth grooves and infectious hooks create a quintessential 90s R&B vibe that's effortlessly danceable.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Is How We Do It (radio mix) — As the lead single, it showcases Jordan's smooth vocal delivery paired with a catchy hook, encapsulating the album's party vibe.
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This Is How We Do It (Tee's club mix) — This extended mix enhances the dance floor appeal, featuring more rhythmic elements that highlight the fusion of R&B and hip-hop sounds prevalent in the album.
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This Is How We Do It (Tee's dub mix) — This version emphasizes the production's groove and bassline, illustrating how well Jordan's vocals blend with diverse musical styles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the essence of 90s R&B with engaging grooves and relatable themes, though it has some unevenness in pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a smooth tone before transitioning into upbeat party tracks.
- The title track features a call-and-response structure, engaging listeners and encouraging participation.
- Several songs incorporate spoken interludes that create a narrative flow between the tracks, enhancing the overall theme of celebration.
- The final track is a slow jam that contrasts with the preceding upbeat songs, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- infectious grooves for dancing
- short bursts of party energy
- smooth vibes for social gatherings
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want introspective, slow tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, This Is How We Do It was Montell Jordan's debut album, establishing him as a prominent figure in contemporary R&B. The album came at a time when the genre was gaining mainstream traction, aligning with the rise of hip-hop influences in pop music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Is How We Do It (radio mix) 3:42
- 2 This Is How We Do It (Tee's radio mix) 3:46
- 3 This Is How We Do It (Tee's club mix) 5:19
- 4 This Is How We Do It (Barr 9 mix) 4:05
- 5 This Is How We Do It (Tee's dub mix) 4:51
- 6 This Is How We Do It (Wino mix) 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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