Producers include: D.J. Enuf, Clizark, Mr. Janky, J.A. Black, L.C..

The single "This Is How We Do It" was nominated for a 1996 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.

Personnel: Montell Jordan (background vocals); Doc Powell, Morris O'Connor (guitar); Nolan Andrew Smith (trumpet); Charles Green (horns); Derrick Walker (percussion); Colin England, Delois Jordan, T.L. Cunningham, Jennifer Jordan, Da Gents, Tracy Jordan, Kristin Hudson, Wil Wheaton, Richard Harris (background vocals).

Recording information: Black Castle Studios; Echo Sound Recordings; Showtyme Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Underworld Productions.

Arrangers: Montell Jordan; Oji Pierce.

There is a new figure eclipsing the world of R&B, and it isn't just this singer's 6-foot-8-inch frame. Montell Jordan has taken silky smooth, gospel-rooted sounds and flavored them with a street-smart hip-hop edge, creating a swinging R&B album. The title track, his debut single, topped the R&B charts before the album even hit the streets.

Joining that upbeat track in offering infectious grooves are the streetwise "Introducing Shaunta," the goodtime pick-up cues of "Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz" and the radio-friendly "Gotta' Get My Roll On." Jordan's roots are obvious. He has heard his share of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Teddy Pendergrass, whose "Close The Door" he covers; but he can also turn from the sensuous crooning and slam harder, emulating new nasty boys like R. Kelly.

Two other highlights include the blues-dripping "Comin' Home," a change of pace that samples B.B. King; and "Daddy's Home," a nod to the relationship between fathers and sons, reminding the listener that Jordan's lyrics are deep from the heart.