
Rated Next finds Next leaning into the smooth but provocative R and B that made their debut impossible to ignore, with “Too Close” sitting at the center of the album’s flirtatious pull. Released in 1997 on Arista, the record pairs glossy, late-’90s production with the trio’s tight harmonies and a delivery that stays confident even when the lyrics push into playful overstatement. The song itself works as a slow-burn, built around a sensual groove and a vocal performance that keeps the tone direct rather than sentimental. It’s the kind of track that made Next’s name with a polished edge and a clear sense of mischief.
01. Intro 0:58
02. Too Close 4:19
03. Butta Love 4:56
04. My Place (Interlude) 2:19
05. Cozy 4:11
06. Penetration (Feat. Naughty By Nature) 4:32
07. You Are My High (Interlude) 2:07
08. I Still Love You 4:14
09. Stop, Drop & Roll 5:05
10. Represent Me 4:31
11. Next Experience (Feat. Adina Howard & Castro) 4:58
12. Problems (Feat. Coffee Brown) 3:49
13. Do You Think About Me 5:43
14. Admit The Rat (Interlude) 1:57
15. Sexitude 4:33
16. Taste So Good 5:13
17. Phone Sex 5:21
18. Rock On 3:57
02. Too Close 4:19
03. Butta Love 4:56
04. My Place (Interlude) 2:19
05. Cozy 4:11
06. Penetration (Feat. Naughty By Nature) 4:32
07. You Are My High (Interlude) 2:07
08. I Still Love You 4:14
09. Stop, Drop & Roll 5:05
10. Represent Me 4:31
11. Next Experience (Feat. Adina Howard & Castro) 4:58
12. Problems (Feat. Coffee Brown) 3:49
13. Do You Think About Me 5:43
14. Admit The Rat (Interlude) 1:57
15. Sexitude 4:33
16. Taste So Good 5:13
17. Phone Sex 5:21
18. Rock On 3:57
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