The group is well known for its highly diverse musical style (able to play anything from traditional jazz stylings to mainstream R&B and rock-based music to funk grooves and even Latin and Jamaican-based rhythms) and also its captivating live performances.
Discovered and originally signed to Perspective Records by music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis in 1989 (after being heard at a performance at a club in downtown Minneapolis called First Avenue), their debut album was entitled Meant To Be Mint (released in 1991).
Despite their musical versatility the band attempted to attract New Jack Swing listeners with their dance cut "Are You Free", but it wasn't successful (the song hit #55 on the R&B charts). However, they did enjoy major success with the stunning ballad "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)".
The song stayed on the charts for 34 weeks, hitting the R&B top 5 (#3), and the Pop Top 10 (#6). Forever In Your Eyes was also successful (#7 R&B). Two years later they released their 2nd platinum album, From The Mint Factory (1993). They enjoyed success with the #2 hit "U Send Me Swingin'", while "Someone To Love" and "So Fine" hit the R&B Top 30. 1996 saw the release of "Definition of a Band". The album hit the R&B Top 20. Some successful singles on this album are: "What Kind Of Man Would I Be" (#2 R&B), and "You Don't Have To Hurt No More" (#10 R&B). Two years later, The Collection: 1991-1998, a greatest hits compilation, was issued.
After Perspective Records/A&M folded, the group signed with Elektra Records in 1999, releasing their fourth full-length album, Life's Aquarium (#7 R&B). It's main single, If You Love Me, hit the R&B Top 5.
As the 21st Century came around, Mint Condition was the only R&B/Funk band signed to a Major Record Label.
After a six year hiatus, the group resurfaced as a quintet due to former member and keyboard player Keri Lewis leaving the group to produce for other artists, such as his one-time wife, singer Toni Braxton .
During the same year, they released Living The Luxury Brown on their independent label Caged Bird Records. The album hit #1 on the Independent Album Charts. Live From The 9:30 Club, a performance of a concert at the 9:30 club in Washington DC, was issued in 2006.
Say It Again
Mint Condition Lyrics
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Since we've played hide and seek
You know I've never played
That way
Kind of freaky
Sexy curiousity went to our heads
We were both curious like a cat
Hey
Ooops
Head on body collision
Don't even think about body division
Ever since you showed me this feeling
I want it inside
Of every evenin
I know its been along time
But if you don't mind
Give me a sign
So I ain't outta line
I gotta tell you my friend
Chorus:
I want it again
Again and again
I want it again
Again and again
Bridge:
You've got me shook (You've got me whooped)
Severely whooped (severely hooked)
You've got me whooped (severely shooked)
Severely shooked
Verse:
It's real simple
Popped like a pimple
You know we had a good time
And ever since it's been on my mind
I merely wanna lay you down
Then roll around the town
Just never told you how I really feel
So here's the deal
The lyrics of Mint Condition's "I Want It Again" are about a past romantic encounter that the singers wants to experience again. The song starts with the singer talking about how it has been a long time since they have played hide and seek, which the singer has never played in a "freaky" way before. The lyrics then talk about how curiosity got the best of them and they engaged in a sexual encounter that they both enjoyed.
The chorus of the song is the singer expressing their desire to experience that encounter again and again. In the bridge, the singer is describing how they are hooked on the person they had the encounter with and how they have been shook or whooped by them. In the second verse, the singer is describing how they had a good time with the person and how they want to lay them down and roll around with them. The singer then goes on to express that they have never told the person how they feel, and that they want to do it now.
Overall, the song is about wanting to experience a past romantic encounter again and expressing feelings that have been kept hidden. The lyrics use playful and sexual language to describe the encounter and convey the singer's desire to experience it again.
Line by Line Meaning
You know it's been so long
It has been quite some time since we spent time together
Since we've played hide and seek
Since we have engaged in childlike games with each other
You know I've never played
I have never played the game of hiding and seeking before
That way
In the way that we used to play before
Kind of freaky
It was a bit strange and unique
Sexy curiousity went to our heads
Our sexual curiosity took over our thoughts
We were both curious like a cat
We were both eager to explore our sexuality
So we both had a sexy death
We metaphorically died and were reborn as sexual beings
Ooops
An expression of surprise or regret
Head on body collision
Our bodies collided with great force
Don't even think about body division
We should not focus on separating our bodies
Ever since you showed me this feeling
Since you introduced me to this sensation
I want it inside
I crave this feeling within me
Of every evenin
At every moment of every evening
I know its been along time
I am aware that it has been quite some time
But if you don't mind
Assuming you are okay with it
Give me a sign
Show me a gesture or sign indicating your approval or interest
So I ain't outta line
So that I don't overstep any boundaries or appear inappropriate
I gotta tell you my friend
I must confess something to you, my friend
I want it again
I desire to experience it once more
Again and again
Repeating this experience is what I crave
You've got me shook (You've got me whooped)
You have a strong hold on me
Severely whooped (severely hooked)
I am deeply addicted to you
You've got me whooped (severely shooked)
You have complete control over me
It's real simple
It is quite straightforward
Popped like a pimple
It happened spontaneously
You know we had a good time
We enjoyed ourselves greatly
And ever since it's been on my mind
I have been thinking about it nonstop ever since
I merely wanna lay you down
I simply want to lay you down and have sex with you
Then roll around the town
Afterwards, I want to travel around and explore new things with you
Just never told you how I really feel
I never expressed my true feelings to you before
So here's the deal
So here is what I propose
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HOMER RODERICK O'DELL, JEFFREY STEPHEN ALLEN, KEIRSTON LEWIS, KEIRSTON JAMAL LEWIS, LAWRENCE EL GRECCO WADDELL, RICKY KINCHEN, STOKLEY MANDELLA WILLIAMS
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@nataliechristian100
I listened to Beyonce's take on this classic and while I appreciate her trying to preserve the authenticity of the original, Stokley's version is my absolute favorite!!! His velvety voice swoons me EVERY TIME!!! This song will forever be on my playlist!!!!
@christian6455
Yup this song was made for him
@airdan23
I agree, this rendition is fire
@ladybull2146
I definitely agree with you!
@hobrock4191
You're absolutely 💯....this version makes love to the ears!!!
@Girlsttal2
Absolutely agree!! Every song isn’t for everybody.
@ATLienbarbie1
Is it me or does Stokley Raphael Sadiq and Babyface’s voices just make you feel happy and in love😍😍😍
@crystalwilliams213
Yesss! I thought I was the only one. Their voices have some similarities. Just speaks to my soul😍
@antoniosmith1079
Add Donnell Jones too
@michaelmbatha7870
Those three are my best artist alive rapheal , Babyface,Stockly