Review: Monica - The Makings of Me

The Makings of Me is such a very personal album that listening to it almost feels like reading a diary. Over the years, our girl Monica has seen many personal and professional ups and downs and many of them are explored on the album. The songwriting and song production are excellent, but the one problem is that Monica's powerful voice lacks emotion, and that dilutes the album's impact somewhat. For more on the album's content, assets and drawbacks, check out your Guide to R&B's review of Monica's The Makings of Me.