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Monica

Monica

contemporary R&B, folk music, hip-hop, hip-hop soul, jazz, pop music, soul

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "Monica's music features a warm, organic texture driven by rhythmic restraint and lyrical intimacy, creating a space for heartfelt exploration."
Monica matters because she embodies a bridge between contemporary R&B and folk, channeling emotional truths that resonate deeply in today’s music landscape. Her ability to weave personal narratives into the fabric of her sound has broadened the expectations of what R&B can express, creating spaces for vulnerability and authenticity that invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences.
Monica matters because she embodies a bridge between contemporary R&B and folk, channeling emotional truths that resonate deeply in today’s music landscape. Her ability to weave personal narratives into the fabric of her sound has broadened the expectations of what R&B can express, creating spaces for vulnerability and authenticity that invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences. Her approach is marked by a blend of soulful vocal delivery and intimate instrumentation, often drawing on acoustic elements that create an inviting atmosphere. This sonic choice not only highlights her voice but also fosters a direct connection with her audience, illustrating how simplicity can enhance emotional depth. By juxtaposing traditional R&B motifs with folk sensibilities, Monica carves out a niche where storytelling takes precedence over mere production flair. In her songwriting, she frequently explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, crafting lyrics that balance sincerity with introspection. Her tone often shifts from confessional to contemplative, employing a storytelling style that feels both relatable and profound. This duality allows listeners to engage with her music on multiple levels, whether they seek solace or reflection in her words.

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Discography

37 releases • 10 studio • 1995–2019
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Singles ()

Commitment

Commitment

2019

Just Right for Me

Just Right for Me

2015

Without You

Without You

2012

It All Belongs to Me

It All Belongs to Me

2012

Until It's Gone

Until It's Gone

2011

Love All Over Me

Love All Over Me

2010

Everything to Me

Everything to Me

2010

Sideline Ho

Sideline Ho

2007

A Dozen Roses (You Remind Me)

A Dozen Roses (You Remind Me)

2006

Everytime tha Beat Drop

Everytime tha Beat Drop

2006

U Should've Known Better

U Should've Known Better

2004

Knock Knock

Knock Knock

2003

Get It Off

Get It Off

2003

So Gone

So Gone

2003

Too Hood

Too Hood

2002

All Eyez on Me

All Eyez on Me

2002

Just Another Girl

Just Another Girl

2001

Gone Be Fine

Gone Be Fine

1999

Inside

Inside

1999

Street Symphony

Street Symphony

1999

The First Night

The First Night

1998

The Boy Is Mine

The Boy Is Mine

1998

For You I Will

For You I Will

1997

Like This and Like That

Like This and Like That

1996

Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)

Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)

1995

Before You Walk Out of My Life

Before You Walk Out of My Life

1995

Why I Love You So Much / Ain’t Nobody

Why I Love You So Much / Ain’t Nobody

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