Mixerr Album Reviews #398

This is Michael Mixerr. I will review the Gina Thompson - From If You Only Knew Sampler from 1999
I will try to give you a rundown of each track. The introduction is very good. It has great vocals as well as the lyrics. I wasn't really feeling Take My Number Down. I couldn't stand the raspy voice in the background vocals.


Ya Di Ya was her first single featuring Missy Elliott. The music video could have been improved with a little more money. Not her fault. Elektra and WMG were on the verge of going bankrupt around 1999-2001. This one is a standout track!

This is what Ya Di Ya is all about:
Gina just came from a late night, but once she got in she didn't feel right. The guy is uptight from the first time they met because Gina did not return his page. If he pages her once or twice, that's nice. It's crazy for ten times that he pages her. The mess that the guy is talking about Gina wants to say bye to him. The guy she is trying to get with is talking about irrelevant nonsense and it makes her want to leave him. Gina does not want to hear it. She does not want to be bothered by him. He is just really getting on her nerves.

Gina is not in the mood for the drama this evening. So Gina think the guy should be leaving because she doesn't need this or him because is it doesn't pay the bills. There are more guys with more skills that will definitely satisfy Gina. His talking is weighing out his good looks.


Ladies Anthem has a really great beat! Her voice is really great on it! Ladies Anthem is dedicated to all the females and women out there. This one's a dedication track to all the classy ladies. It has great vocals as well as the lyrics. You all should definitely listen to this.


Caught Up is sort of my favorite song (I can't decide), although it the hook will stick in you head for days on end. Caught Up would have been great for a single and a music video! It features Lil Mo in the background. You see Caught Up is a very soothing song. This one is a standout track! It has great vocal as well!i This song is another love ballad. The end was OK.

Up All Night is a romantic song featuring Jon B. This one is a standout track! Up All Night is again another love ballad.
Gina Thompson has been up all night wondering what she should do next to advance their relationship. She has been up all night wondering that as she waits for her lover in bed.

I rate this album, From If You Only Knew Sampler, 4/5****.