Monica is a legend in the music industry, serving R&B since she was 12 years old. Over her 30-plus-year career, she’s sold millions of records and captivated fans worldwide. While the critics may not show Monica the love she deserves, each of her eight studio albums proves her vocal talents. But of the bunch, which rises to the top? Read on for Blavity’s top five Monica albums. 5. The Makings of Me (2006) Album of the Year score : 75 Fans of Monica may strongly disagree with this placement, but it’s obvious Monica loosened the reigns while creating The Makings of Me. The album feels like her in her truest form — it’s playful, a little in-your-face and unabashed. The album even features the singer spitting a few bars. Songs like “A Dozen Roses (You Remind Me),” “Raw” and “Gotta Move On” sound nothing like the Monica we’ve come to know, and that’s what’s great about it: it’s different. 4. Code Red (2015) Album of the Year score : 60 Code Red came on time in 2015. R&B was in a crisis,...