This Moment Is Mine
Chanté Moore · 1999
59 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B
Smooth melodies and heartfelt lyrics intertwine, showcasing a blend of R&B, jazz, and soul that resonates deeply.
Top tracks — play these first
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Chante’s Got a Man — This track became an anthem for women asserting their independence and confidence in relationships, showcasing Moore's powerful vocals and catchy hooks.
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If I Gave Love — This song highlights Moore's emotional range and lyrical vulnerability, exploring the complexities of love through rich melodies and heartfelt delivery.
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I Cry to Myself — A poignant ballad that captures deep introspection and vulnerability, illustrating Moore's ability to convey raw emotions through her voice.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo groove, with 'Chante’s Got a Man' featuring a prominent horn section that adds to its catchiness.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
- The album closes with the title track, which features a gradual build-up of instrumentation leading to a climactic finish.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady flow with emotional peaks
- heartfelt reflections on personal growth
- soulful melodies for introspective moments
- empowering anthems for self-affirmation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1999, This Moment Is Mine was Chanté Moore's third studio album, following her 1997 release, A Love Supreme. At this point in her career, she had established herself within the contemporary R&B scene, building on her previous success with charting singles and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Anita Baker· Lalah Hathaway
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If I Gave Love 5:47
- 2 Girls Will Talk 0:35
- 3 Chante’s Got a Man 4:24
- 4 I See You in a Different Light 4:22
- 5 Easy 5:40
- 6 I Cry to Myself 5:24
- 7 Blooming Flower 5:01
- 8 Heartbeat 3:29
- 9 I’ve Got the Love 5:22
- 10 I Started to Cry 4:10
- 11 I Got a Secret to Tell Ya 1:03
- 12 Love and the Woman 4:55
- 13 In My Life 4:14
- 14 This Moment Is Mine 5:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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