Adina Howard

Circa 1995, there was a song that had many people singing, dancing and wondering who the chanteuse was. The song was "Freak Like Me" and the artist? Adina Howard. This song was very successful after the public got a dose of it. It could be because of the explicit nature of the song, the catchy chorus, and/or the nice beat. This song is featured on her debut album entitled "Do You Wanna Ride?" Adina Howard went on to release another album and single, but the single was not nearly as successful and "Freak Like Me."

Although this entire album is inundated with sexual overtones, Adina Howard actually has a very nice singing voice. She hit some impressive high notes and is able to stay on key quite well. I, for one, was taken in by her vocals. On "Horny For Your Love", Adina uses her upper register and does a nice job. On this ballad, she croons, "I'll do anything you want me to." She did deliver this song well, but it is obvious that she held back some of her vocals because this song is geared more so toward getting a couple in the mood rather than impressing them with soprano vocals. I wish she would have given me just a few more of those high notes, though. Like "Horny For Your Love", "My Up and Down" is a very raunchy ballad. The melody and lyrics are good and the beat has a sexy aura. "You Got Me Humpin'" has that 1990s R&B sound to it. This is the song that opens the album, and, thought I feel she could have opted for a better album starter, this song is alright. The rap included is decent, but the hook is on the weak side.

This is in no way intended to downgrade Adina Howard as an artist, but you can find this album for next to nothing, even if you purchase it new. Therefore, go ahead and purchase it because it is a decent offering by a more than decent chanteuse.

Mikeisha's Top 5

1. "Freak Like Me"
2. "Baby Come Over"
3. "Do You Wanna Ride?"
4. "My Up and Down"
5. "Horny For Your Love"

I think Adina Howard is great
I love her song.....It's ok for the guys to sing sexual but when a women do it she have to be a HO. Yeah right...People don't be disrespectful or hate....appreciate.

Adina keep your head up.

This CD is a bit sexual but it has not good songs on it and can be played over and over.

Adina Howard's 1995 debut album featued the #2 Platinum single "Freak Like Me". It also featured several other minor hits "My Up & Down" and "It's All About You". A remixed version of "It's All About You" was released to radio although the album version is much better in my opinion. Sex sells, yes it's cliche but apparently Adina wasn't sexy enough to be considered more than a one hit wonder. Although the album went gold and to date sold 1.3 million copies that still wasn't enough to keep Adina on the billboard charts. After being dropped from her record lable in 1997 she finally retured in 2004 with a very underrated and unpromoted album "The Second Coming". Now in 2006 Adina is set to release a new album "Private Show". I just hope that she will have another hit because it's obvious that fans love Adina but critics will always refer to her as a one hit wonder unless she comes back strong.

1. You Got Me Humpin' ****
2. Freak Like Me *****
3. If We Make Love Tonight *
4. I Wants Ta Eat (Interlude) **
5. You Can Be My Nigga ****
6. It's All About You *****
7. Let's Go To Da Sugar Shack (Interlude) *
8. Do You Wanna Ride? ***
9. You Don't Have To Cry ***
10. My Up And Down *****
11. Horny For Your Love *
12. Coolin' In The Studio (Interlude)*
13. Baby Come Over ****

I give this album 3.5 stars because of all the house party's that was left smokin back in the day. Its still kinda good now when you got the feel for those old school type beats before you hit the clubs. But if your lookin for some lyrical talent or sometype of conscious level music, this is not for you. The cover picture sums up this whole album. So don't be surprised when you hear re-hashed freaky raunchy lyrics.

I LOVE THIS WOMAN. She is awesome and I do not feel she is in the same category of the other "sex kittens". Adina has a certain class about her. She's raw, but she's not triflin'! She's just real. The woman is sexy, she can't help it! I was first introduced to Adina Howard when she opened for a Boys II Men concert with I was in 7th grade - I've been in love ever since... When I left the concert I was like, Boys II Who??????? I loved the 1st CD, it's actually one of my top 10 favorite CD's of all time. This one was no disappointment. I love her voice and did I mention she's sexy? lol, for real tho - I'm Sold. Signed, Sealed, Delivered. (In response to one of the other reviews that said she needs Jesus, lol, WE ALL DO!)

I love this cd and I could not wait until it came out! It really irks me that people are hating on her she is not the only one singing about sex and I could see if it was uncouth the way she does it but it is not. And even though T-shirt and panties is old it still be cranking I was so siced they put it on this album because I can not recall ever seeing a single for this so that was a plus for me and besides anything Jamie Foxx writes is the bomb to me. I think she also needs to be promoted better. It makes me laugh when people says that all she talks about is sex but these same haters will scream like little girls if they met her in person!!!

This album falls well to short of her first album, which I had for 10 years. She's talking more and singing less. "Missing You" and "The Man" are great songs. However, Adina has an excellent voice with a lot of good singing qualities. Unfortunetly she doesn't have the likes of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Quincy Jones, or George Duke to help guide her in her choice of songs. I like Adina. And she's still young. There is still room for improvement for her in the long term.

This is Adina at her best. Hooking up with Missy and a few other folk, Adina brings the meaning of true baby makin' jams.

My personal favorites:
OUTSIDE THE CLUB (10/10) - A hip-hop beat with strings. Very good.

WANNABE (10/10) - Funny! Funny! Funny! Adina brings the raw truth about some dudes with a "La-La-La" beat.

CRANK ME UP (10/10) - Missy gets on the track with A.H. about gettin' high and feelin' this dude.

T-SHIRT & PANTIES (9/10) - This track was originally on "Welcome To Fantasy Island" but never made it's way to the states, only this song. one of the good F**kin' songs.

NASTY GRIND (10/10) - The 1st and last single of this album. Adina vibes to a guitar strummed song about nobody doing it like her. Another good baby makin' song.

BUTTNAKED (10/10) - WITH A CHIRP LIKE SOUND AND PIANO NOTES, ADINA IS BLUNT AND HONEST IN THIS TRACK. "YOUR BODY'S SO BANGIN' WE DON'T NEED NO PROTECTION TONIGHT." THE ULTIMATE BABY MAKIN' SONG.

The whole album is good, but those are the top tracks. If you want some kids, get this c.d.

so much jabber from the reviewers.

She just flat out "good" and I hope she gets the recognition she deserves.

Only thing I can say about this cd is that its HOT. and it saddens me because its such a good CD and Adinas not getting the attention she deserves.

I actually think that she didn't have anymore left but i'm really impressed with this cd! I bought the first one when i was in middle school and I fell in love with here but not enough to keep buying but i'm glad that I ran across this one. She's no Cherokee but she is still coming strong with her music

First of all, I would like to say that I personally know Adina Howard, though I haven't seen her in over 3 years. I helped her make a demo CD of music that she was shopping around to radio stations and music production companies. Afterwards she asked me if I still had it on my computer's hard drive. I said, "Adina, nothing gets put in this computer without me getting a copy of it!" She laughed and assented. With that being said, I have 11 unheard of songs that I have to keep close to my heart or else she would kill me if I let them out...or sue me! I would never do that though. She is truly a sweetheart in every sense of the word!

But to the CD. I am afraid that this CD is not mastered as well as her last CD, "The Second Coming," and because of this fact, it suffers from a pristine quality that has graced her previous efforts. I love the material, especially "Hips: Grown and Sexy Remix" - Awesome! I just feel that she should have held out for a better master mixer rather than sacrifice the quality and clarity that her recordings and her beautiful voice deserves.

That being said, Adina, if you're out there and actually look at Amazon, please look me up. I will say you know me as a mutual friend of Milli, though I haven't seen her in quite a long time either and I will not get in to why. But, Adina, please relax your extremely direct and abrupt business manner. I truly think it is killing your chances of being at the forefront of the music scene like you should be now. I was fortunate or should I say unfortunate enough to witness your blunt business demeanor and it really could use a little polish. I feel somehow that you may have jeopardized your career by being so aggressive and abrupt in your business dealings. It's just my feelings.

But I love to see that you are still doing it, Adina! Keep it up! Don't let that beautiful voice go to waste. We all love you!

First off i have been listening to adinda since i was in seventh grade and loved the cd. I had to but several copies because when my mom seen the cover for the cd she threw it away (couple times). Then i was dissapointed that her second cd was released overseas and could not get it for several years but when i did i really enjoyed it. Then the second coming came out and thought it was hard!!! The first song was the jam!!! Then on myspace i found her and also found out that she had a new cd coming out and was so excited. I just recently got private show of amazon and have to admit she is at her best, the beats are up to date, she still has the queen sexiness to her and is still keepin' it gangsta!!! I'm glad that the radio don't over expose her music because most radio stations tend to do that. And this cd is a promise that ms adina will b around 4 awhile.

1. Club Mix 7:17
2. Radio Edit 4:06
3. Instrumental 4:14
4. Don't Come To Fast (LP Version) 5:38
5. Don't Come To Fast (Instrumental) 5:38
6. Swerve On (f/ Menajahtwa) Unavailable of LP 3:19

1. Club Mix 7:17
2. Radio Edit 4:06
3. Instrumental 4:14
4. Don't Come To Fast (LP Version) 5:38
5. Don't Come To Fast (Instrumental) 5:38
6. Swerve On (f/ Menajahtwa) Unavailable of LP 3:19

me and adina would have gotten alongh just fine she's a nympho just like me plus she'll do whatever I like thjat in a woman loved this song in 95.