Released September 16, 1997 Label Motown/Universal Records | Recorded 1996–1997 Release date 16 September 1997 | |
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Producer Teddy Riley, Terry Williams, Gerald Baillergeau, Sprague "Doogie" Williams, Chase Chad Hugo, Chad "Dr. Seuss" Elliott, Victor Merritt, Narada Michael Walden, Erik "E Smooth" Hicks, Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell Genres New jack swing, Contemporary R&B | ||
Taral hicks this time
This Time is the debut studio album by R&B singer Taral Hicks. It is noted for its feature of various collaborations from the likes of Teddy Riley, Narada Michael Walden and future superstars that were then-unknown at the time; including Missy Elliott, DJ Eddie F and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes. The album also featured background vocals by Hicks' siblings; Tina Hicks, Miriam Hicks and Eric Hicks, who co-wrote two of the album's tracks: "A Lil' Somethin'" and "Whoopty Whoop".
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Despite its various collaborations and lukewarm R&B-successful singles, the album failed to make an entry on any Billboard album chart, resulting in Hicks' departure from Motown Records and a lengthy hiatus from the R&B music scene.
Taral hicks this time 1997
Singles
The album spawn off a total of three singles; the first being the sensual-love ballad "Ooh, Ooh Baby" featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, which was released on June 18, 1996 and peaked at #81 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
The second and third singles ("Distant Lover", "Silly") were released a year later and saw more success on the R&B charts, peaking at #60 and #54 respectively. "Silly" also peaked at #4 on Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, making it Hicks' most successful single to date and her first to almost chart on Billboard Hot 100.
Songs
1Anyway4:54
2Distant Lover4:14
3How Can I Get Over You4:32