Whiel Jam & Lewis hinted at the NJS sound and aesthetic on Control and Heartbreak, it wasn't quite the same. The swing was different, and I think NJS leaned a bit more meaningfully toward hip hop, not just teasing it if that makes any sense.

And agree with what was said above, Guy's first album is probably the quintessential NJS album. From the club hits to the ballads, it was all right there. Bobby and Keith still has some of the standard R&B leanings on their album, but Guy was all in.

<-- Dave Thomas knows what's up...
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Jay: Look here homie, any nigga can get a hit record. This here is about respect.
Game: Like Gladys Knight.
Jay: Aretha Franklin.
Game: Word, I like her too.
Jay: Nigga...