What makes This Time It's Personal by Somethin' for the People notable?

The album features the hit single My Love Is the Shhh!, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. This success helped to reinforce the group's reputation within the genre as purveyors of smooth, accessible R&B during the late '90s. Additionally, it showcased their ability to blend traditional R&B elements with contemporary sounds, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. This Time It's Personal is the third studio album by Somethin' for the People, released in 1997 after their successful sophomore record, which featured hits like My Love Is the Shhh!. The group was at a critical juncture, aiming to solidify their place in the R&B scene following a series of successful singles throughout the mid-90s. With this release, they sought to expand their sound and appeal to a broader audience.

Who is This Time It's Personal for?

This Time It's Personal works well if you're into smooth grooves for romantic moments, wave-like pacing with emotional peaks and late-night dancefloor nostalgia.

How many songs are on This Time It's Personal?

This Time It's Personal has 16 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

This Time It's Personal

Somethin' for the People · 1997

69 min · 16 tracks · rhythm and blues

A smooth blend of contemporary R&B grooves layered with soulful vocals and catchy hooks, inviting listeners to dance and feel.

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Top tracks — play these first

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My Love Is the Shhh! — This track encapsulates the album's essence with its infectious chorus and vibrant production, becoming a signature song that defined their style.
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All I Do — The lush instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics highlight the group's vocal prowess while maintaining an upbeat danceable rhythm that resonates with listeners.
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Days Like This — This song stands out for its reflective lyrics and smooth melody, showcasing a more introspective side of the group amidst the album's energetic tracks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

smooth grooves for romantic moments
wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
late-night dancefloor nostalgia
headphone listening for detail
dynamic journey with resolution

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
dislike romantic themes and melodies

Where this album fits

Career context: This Time It's Personal is the third studio album by Somethin' for the People, released in 1997 after their successful sophomore record, which featured hits like My Love Is the Shhh!. The group was at a critical juncture, aiming to solidify their place in the R&B scene following a series of successful singles throughout the mid-90s. With this release, they sought to expand their sound and appeal to a broader audience.
Stylistic neighbors: Aaliyah· Michael Jackson· Khalil Fong

Tracklist

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

1 This Time It’s Personal (intro) 1:23
2 All I Do 5:04
3 Days Like This 4:33
4 My Love Is the Shhh! 5:08
5 Take It or Leave It 4:42
6 Act Like You Want It 4:49
7 Feel So Good 4:11
8 What In The World? 5:01
9 Somebody’s Always Talkin’ 5:03
10 I Got Love 5:14
11 She’s Always in My Hair 4:38
12 I Don’t Get Down Like That 4:19
13 Playing the Field 4:37
14 Think of You 4:54
15 My Love Is the Shhh! (remix) 4:32
16 Outro 1:12

What to play next

Listen next

My Love Is the Shhh!

1997

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