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1995 studio album by Montell Jordan
This is How We Do It
Studio album by Montell Jordan
ReleasedApril 4, 1995
RecordedJanuary 1994–1995
GenreR&B
LabelDef Jam
Producer
  • Montell Jordan
  • Oji Pearce
  • Doug Rasheed
  • Rome
  • Clizark
  • DJ Enuf
  • J.A. Black
  • L.C.
  • Mr. Janky
Montell Jordan chronology
This is How We Do It
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(1996)
Singles from This Is How We Do It
  1. "This Is How We Do It"
    Released: February 6, 1995
  2. "Somethin' 4 da Honeyz"
    Released: August 5, 1995
  3. "Daddy's Home"
    Released: 1995
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The Baltimore Sun(favorable)
Robert Christgau(neither)
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Knoxville News Sentinel
Los Angeles Times
NME7/10
People(mixed)

This Is How We Do It is the debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Montell Jordan. The album peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 and No. 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and was certified platinum. The album also featured the single "This Is How We Do It", which made it to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and No. 1 on the Rhythmic Top 40. Another single, "Somethin' 4 da Honeyz", peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 18 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."My Mommy Intro"
  • Clizark
  • DJ Enuf
  • J.A. Black
  • L.C.
  • Mr. Janky
0:40
2."Somethin' 4 da Honeyz"
  • Doug Rasheed
  • Montell Jordan
4:36
3."This Is How We Do It"
  • Jordan
  • Oji Pierce
4:37
4."Payback" (featuring Coolio)Rasheed4:57
5."I'll Do Anything"
  • Rome
  • Pierce
6:00
6."Don't Keep Me Waiting"Jordan4:37
7."Comin' Home"Jordan4:14
8."Introducing Shaunta" (featuring Shaunta)Jordan3:05
9."It's Over"Rome3:35
10."Midnight Interlude"Jordan0:43
11."I Wanna"Jordan5:26
12."Down on My Knees"
  • Jordan
  • Pierce
6:06
13."Gotta Get My Roll On"Jordan5:13
14."Close the Door"
  • Jordan
  • Pierce
4:52
15."Daddy's Home"Jordan4:28

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1995) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) 69
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM) 4
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) 35
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) 58
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) 33
UK Albums (OCC) 53
UK R&B Albums (OCC) 7
US Billboard 200 12
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 4

Year-end charts

Chart (1995) Position
US Billboard 200 67
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 39

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) Platinum 100,000
United States (RIAA) Platinum 1,000,000

Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "This Is How We Do It Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  2. Considine, J.D. (April 7, 1995). "On Record". The Baltimore Sun. p. 6. Retrieved January 7, 2023 – via Gainesville Sun.
  3. Christgau, Robert. "Montell Jordan". Robert Christgau.
  4. Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press.
  5. Campbell, Chuck (April 14, 1995). "Collective Soul Priming To Be More Than Opener". Knoxville News Sentinel.
  6. Johnson, Connie (April 16, 1995). "In Brief". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  7. Fadele, Dele (April 29, 1995). "Long Play". NME. p. 40. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  8. "Picks and Pans Review: 'This Is How We Do It'". People. May 8, 1995.
  9. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 149.
  10. "Top RPM Albums: Issue 9229". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  11. "Dutchcharts.nl – Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  12. "Offiziellecharts.de – Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  13. "Charts.nz – Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  14. "Montell Jordan | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  15. "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  16. "Montell Jordan Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  17. "Montell Jordan Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  18. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  19. "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Year End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  20. "Canadian album certifications – Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It". Music Canada.
  21. "American album certifications – Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It". Recording Industry Association of America.
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