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Unleash the Dragon

Sisqó · 1999

51 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B

A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, rich with sensuality and catchy hooks.

Why this album works

The album was a commercial success, peaking at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and selling over 1.5 million copies in the United States. It is particularly notable for the hit single 'Thong Song,' which became a cultural phenomenon and helped define the sound of late '90s R&B.
Best for
sensual grooves for intimate moments danceable beats for party vibes emotional ballads for heartfelt nights
Context
Released on November 30, 1999, 'Unleash the Dragon' marked Sisqó's debut solo album following his success with Dru Hill. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from being a group member to a solo artist, capitalizing on the popularity of tracks like 'Thong Song' to establish his own identity in the music industry.
Stylistic neighbors
Mary J. Blige· Aaliyah· Bryson Tiller

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Unleash the Dragon 3:55
  • 2 Got to Get It Standout 2:56
  • 3 Is Love Enough 4:33
  • 4 2nite (interlude) 1:21
  • 5 How Can I Love U 2nite 5:11
  • 6 Your Love Is Incredible 4:10
  • 7 So Sexual 3:56
  • 8 Thong Song Standout 4:13
  • 9 Incomplete Standout 4:34
  • 10 Addicted 4:49
  • 11 Dru World Order (interlude) (dedicated to Dru Hill) 1:20
  • 12 Enchantment Passing Through 5:47
  • 13 You Are Everything (remix) 4:18

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