After five years, Monica makes he return with “After the Storm.” She’ll have you wondering why with a voice like hers, she left the music business for so long, but just be thankful she’s back.

“So Gone,” the first single, produced by Missy Elliott, is excellent, but she really shines in ballads like “Hurts the Most” and “Breaks My Heart.” The best song however is reserved for DMX on “Don’t Gotta Go Home.” Sometimes even the best voices get overshadowed.

Look out for the free bonus disc, including a Busta Rhymes remix of “So Gone” and the music video.

3.5*/5*
J/BMG

Track listing:
1. After The Storm (intro)
2. Set It Off
3. So Gone
4. U Should’ve Known Betta
5. Don’t Gotta Go Home (featuring DMX)
6. Knock, Knock
7. U Deserve
8. Breaks My Heart
9. I Wrote This Song
10. Ain’t Gonna Cry No More
11. After The Storm (outro)

Disc: 2
1. So Gone (RMX featuring Busta Rhymes, produced by Missy)
2. I’m Back
3. If U Were The Girl
4. Down 4 Whatever
5. Too Hood
6. So Gone (Video DVD)






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