This week, That Grape Juice‘s From The Vault revisits Monica’s ‘Knock Knock,’ a spicy slice of R&B that arrived in 2003 during her ‘After the Storm’ era.
With Missy Elliott on production, Chris Robinson was tapped to direct the compelling video for the Atlanta songbird.
Split into two, the clip also incorporated the visual for ‘Get It Off.’ It meant viewers were treated to Mo’s trademark no-nonsense narrative at the start and charismatic choreography by its climax.
Chart-wise, ‘Knock’ didn’t soar – landing at #75 on the Billboard Hot 100, but fans weren’t deterred.
‘Knock Knock’ quickly became a firm fan favorite.
It’s proof that Monica’s blend of sweetness and swagger hits just as hard today as it did two decades back.
In the here and now, folk can catch the star shining on ‘The Boy is Mine Tour’ with fellow R&B comrade, Brandy.
Love her delivery on this! Especially the vocals on the bridge/breakdown.
Wasn’t it both Missy and Kanye on the production?
Didn’t know this only cracked number 75 but it was a great song and video I loved this moment.
#75 IKYFL you couldn’t tell me this wasn’t a Hot 100 #1 , that’s crazy.. it’s one of the best songs in her discography.
Missy Elliott’s background vocals is super annoying.. another generic production from her
It always feels like something’s missing from her music. I wish she had better producers.