Music Review: Monica - The Makings Of Me - Page 2

Jermaine Dupri produces "Why Her?", a song where Monica asks her man that very question as he decides to choose another woman. Even though this song sounds uncomfortably close to the songs Jermaine Dupri produced for Mariah Carey, Monica's performance makes it stand out from the likes of "We Belong Together."

Overall, The Makings Of Me is a pretty good album. A couple of things keep it from becoming a great album. First, there are a couple of lackluster tracks. Apart from "Everytime Tha Beat Drop," the Swizz Beatz-produced "Raw" is also nothing to write home about. While the chorus is catchy, the rest of the song feels tired.

Also,the album should have been a bit longer. It tops out at a little more than 38 minutes long. This album could've benefited from two or three more songs, provided that they weren't filler or unnecessary skits. Other than that, The Makings Of Me is a nice little album. It may not be her best work, but it's definitely worth picking up.

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