Born Monica Lynn Arnold on May 10, 1973, in Atlanta, Georgia, Monica's music career began at a young age. She started performing in local talent shows and competitions, eventually landing a record deal with Arista Records in 1993. Under the guidance of producer Dallas Austin, Monica released her debut album, "So Damn Happy," in 1993. Although it was a moderate success, it was her sophomore effort, "Miss Thang," that catapulted her to stardom.
The journey began when producer saw a then-12-year-old Monica perform Whitney Houston’s "Greatest Love of All" at a talent show. Blown away by her "grown-up" vocal power, he signed her to his Rowdy Records label. For the next two years, Dallas acted as a mentor and father figure, often picking Monica up after school to head straight to the studio. Monica-Miss Thang full album zip
The 15-track album features some of the most recognizable R&B anthems of the decade: Born Monica Lynn Arnold on May 10, 1973,