Another Level (CD)

Cited as producer/performer/musician and Blackstreet leader Teddy Riley's strongest and most diverse set to date, Another level boasts cross-generational urban, pop and AC flavors and introduces the Virginia-based quartet's newest members, Eric Williams and Mark Middleton. With original lead singer Chauncey quot;Blackquot; Hannibal still on point, Blackstreet delivers scintillating leads and serious harmony that outshines even the group's platinum debut. First single: quot;No Diggityquot; featuring a rap from Dr. Dre.

Powered by the massive hit single "No Diggity," Another Level is arguably the finest album created by Teddy Riley, the leader of Blackstreet. Riley has masterminded an album that blends street-level rhythms with urban soul and pop crossover potential, adding two new members -- Eric Williams and Mark Middleton -- to the lineup in order to position Blackstreet as an heir to the classic R&B vocal group tradition. The realignment works, since the group sounds fuller and more eclectic with the two added voices. But the key to the success of Another Level is Riley's songwriting, which is by and large catchy and inventive, whether he is writing ballads or party jams. Another Level sags a bit halfway through -- it's hard to sustain interest for a nearly 70-minute album -- but it has enough strong moments to make it an enjoyable listen. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Performer	Blackstreet
Music genre	Pop
Music subgenre	Modern R&B
Media format	CD
Original release date	1996
Language	English
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	1
Awards won	1998 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
Track listing	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Record label	Interscope
Music producer	Teddy Riley
Track name	No Diggity
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N