Intro

Monica · After The Storm [2003]

(Female)

Come on get out of the way

(Male)

The light's green

Move

(Female)

I hate these gangsta singers

with their music loud

Maam

Maam can you please turn your rap music down

You just woke my baby up dammit

ok I just called the cops

*baby crying*

*sirens*

(Missy)

Dont you ever interrupt me when I'm listening to a Monica record

(Crowd)

Ohhhhhh

(Missy)

Yeah

Straight out the slumming streets of A-T-L

I know you waited for her arrival

through the hurricanes, torandoes, and thunderstorms

The climate has now changed

And the storm is now over

I repeat the storm is now over

Let us begin

Hey yo Monica turn the volume up

Intro - Monica

Monica's "Intro" serves as a pivotal opening track on her 2003 album *After the Storm*, establishing the R&B aesthetic that would define her career. Recorded during the height of her commercial success, the song exemplifies her signature blend of soulful vocals and smooth production. It functions as a thematic precursor to the album's narrative, setting a tone of introspection and romantic vulnerability that permeates the subsequent tracks. The recording reflects the polished sound of early 2000s contemporary R&B, showcasing Monica's ability to deliver emotive performances that resonated with audiences worldwide. As part of her broader discography, this track remains a staple of her catalog, often featured in compilations and playlists celebrating her impact on the genre.