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This 1993 effort marked a strong comeback for the group, who started with 1991's Monster on a Leash. T.O.P. continues the formula with great results. The reason for the revitalization can be directly attributed to the energetic, Stevie Wonder-influenced lead singer, Tom Bowes. The hard-driving, James Brown-derived funk of "Soul With a Capital S" and "I Like Your Style" update the band's classic horn-driven sound and is augmented by not only Bowes but Francis "Rocco" Prestia's amazing and soulful bass work. The ballads -- like "Quiet Scream," "Please Come Back to Stay," and arguably the best, "Come to a Decision" -- underscore the fact that this version of Tower of Power was the first in years that was equally adept with slower songs and up-tempo offerings. T.O.P. also has other members doing lead vocal chores. Group co-founder Emilio Castillo leads on the hammy and fun "Come on With It" and guitarist Carmen Grillo assumes lead on the melodic and smooth "You." Former member, saxophonist Lenny "L.P." Pickett, shows up for five tracks. Produced by Castillo, T.O.P. not only made an album to stand with Monster on a Leash, but also other classics like Urban Renewal and Ain't Nothing Stopping Us Now.

© Jason Elias /TiVo

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1
Soul With A Capital 'S' (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:04:58

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - S. Kupka, Composer - S. Kupka, Lyricist - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - E. Castillo, Composer - E. Castillo, Lyricist - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

2
It All Comes Back (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:03:55

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - N. Jason, Composer - N. Jason, Lyricist - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - J. McCurry, Composer - J. McCurry, Lyricist - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - G. Adams, Composer - G. Adams, Lyricist - B. Kent, Composer - B. Kent, Lyricist - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

3
Please Come Back (To Stay) (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:05:28

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - S. Kupka, Composer - S. Kupka, Lyricist - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - E. Castillo, Composer - E. Castillo, Lyricist - N. Milo, Composer - N. Milo, Lyricist - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

4
The Real Deal (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:04:30

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - S. Kupka, Composer - S. Kupka, Lyricist - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - E. Castillo, Composer - E. Castillo, Lyricist - N. Milo, Composer - N. Milo, Lyricist - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

5
Come To A Decision (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:05:32

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Producer - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - C. Grillo, Composer - C. Grillo, Lyricist - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

6
Cruise Control (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:05:03

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - N. Milo, Composer - N. Milo, Lyricist - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - G. Adams, Composer - G. Adams, Lyricist - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

7
The Educated Bump Part I (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:00:54

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - S. Kupka, Composer - S. Kupka, Lyricist - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - E. Castillo, Composer - E. Castillo, Lyricist - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - R. McKinnon, Composer - R. McKinnon, Lyricist - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

8
Mama Lied (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:03:34

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - S. Kupka, Composer - S. Kupka, Lyricist - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - E. Castillo, Composer - E. Castillo, Lyricist - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - P. Gentili, Composer - P. Gentili, Lyricist - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer - B. MacPhearson, Composer - B. MacPhearson, Lyricist -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

9
Quiet Scream (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:04:21

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - G. Adams, Composer - G. Adams, Lyricist - B. Kent, Composer - B. Kent, Lyricist - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

10
I Like Your Style (Live)
Various Interprets
00:04:19

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - S. Kupka, Composer - S. Kupka, Lyricist - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - E. Castillo, Composer - E. Castillo, Lyricist - N. Milo, Composer - N. Milo, Lyricist - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

11
You (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:04:30

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - Poncho Sanchez, Congas - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - C. Grillo, Composer - C. Grillo, Lyricist - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - T. Keane, Composer - T. Keane, Lyricist - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

12
South Of The Boulevard (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:05:58

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - S. Kupka, Composer - S. Kupka, Lyricist - Poncho Sanchez, Congas - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - E. Castillo, Composer - E. Castillo, Lyricist - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

13
Come On With It (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:04:51

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - S. Kupka, Composer - S. Kupka, Lyricist - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - E. Castillo, Composer - E. Castillo, Lyricist - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

14
The Educated Bump Part II (Album Version)
Various Interprets
00:01:02

Pat Rodman, 2nd Engineer - Ken Kessie, Recording Engineer - Emilio Castillo, Producer - Emilio Castillo, Background Vocal - Emilio Castillo, Tenor Saxophone - Danny Alonso, 2nd Engineer - S. Kupka, Composer - S. Kupka, Lyricist - Carmen Grillo, Background Vocal - Carmen Grillo, Guitar - Maureen Droney, Recording Engineer - Pete Magdaleno, 2nd Engineer - Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, Baritone Saxophone - Francis 'Rocco' Prestia, Bass - Maureen Droney, Coordinator - Ken Kessie, Mixing Engineer - Tower Of Power, Performer - Lee Thornburg, Background Vocal - Lee Thornburg, Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Trombone - Lee Thornburg, Flugelhorn - Danny Alonso, Engineer - E. Castillo, Composer - E. Castillo, Lyricist - Greg Adams, Trumpet - Greg Adams, Flugelhorn - Greg Adams, Arranger - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Russ McKinnon, Percussion - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Louie Teran, 2nd Engineer - Tom Bowes, Vocal - Tom Bowes, Background Vocal - John Jackson, 2nd Engineer - Paul Perez, Tenor - Paul Perez, Alto Saxophone - Randy Long, 2nd Engineer - R. McKinnon, Composer - R. McKinnon, Lyricist - Nick Milo, Keyboards - Jerry Manuel, Mixing Engineer - Michael Caplan, Executive Producer -

(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

Album review

This 1993 effort marked a strong comeback for the group, who started with 1991's Monster on a Leash. T.O.P. continues the formula with great results. The reason for the revitalization can be directly attributed to the energetic, Stevie Wonder-influenced lead singer, Tom Bowes. The hard-driving, James Brown-derived funk of "Soul With a Capital S" and "I Like Your Style" update the band's classic horn-driven sound and is augmented by not only Bowes but Francis "Rocco" Prestia's amazing and soulful bass work. The ballads -- like "Quiet Scream," "Please Come Back to Stay," and arguably the best, "Come to a Decision" -- underscore the fact that this version of Tower of Power was the first in years that was equally adept with slower songs and up-tempo offerings. T.O.P. also has other members doing lead vocal chores. Group co-founder Emilio Castillo leads on the hammy and fun "Come on With It" and guitarist Carmen Grillo assumes lead on the melodic and smooth "You." Former member, saxophonist Lenny "L.P." Pickett, shows up for five tracks. Produced by Castillo, T.O.P. not only made an album to stand with Monster on a Leash, but also other classics like Urban Renewal and Ain't Nothing Stopping Us Now.

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