

Despite negative press and rumors of unruly behavior both on and off-stage over the years, one thing that is not up for debate is the longevity of the group and the consistency of their music. The group has managed to create their own lane and maintain their unique sound, flavor and swag, making it difficult to compare them to their contemporaries, including fellow Atlanta natives 112, the bad boys of Jodeci and superstars Boyz II Men. Despite its so-so performance on the charts, the project was certified gold, and A Jagged Era gave fans a peek at what would become the group’s signature sound and knack for creating baby-making music.Įach of the eight albums that followed A Jagged Era have been guaranteed to contain certified slow jams, whether they were released as singles or embedded as album cuts. 19 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. 104 on the Billboard 200 at its peak, it did climb to No. The slow jam-heavy album only came in at No. Standouts on A Jagged Era included the singles “I Gotta Be” and “The Way That You Talk” featuring Da Brat and JD, as well as the group’s cover of The Gap Band’s “Wednesday Lover.” "I Gotta Be" was the highest charting single and has become the most memorable track from this collection, showcasing the foursome's killer harmonies.
