Miss Jones
Tarsha Nicole Jones, known professionally as Miss Jones, is an American R&B singer, radio personality, and author born on October 24, 1969.
She grew up in a challenging environment in Queens, New York (with some sources noting Brooklyn roots), raised by an epileptic mother after her parents' early divorce and amid a series of stepfathers. Jones attended the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, majoring in classical music, and later earned a BA in music from Syracuse University.
Jones began as an R&B and hip-hop artist, touring with Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew after a chance meeting that launched her singing path. She featured vocals on tracks by artists like Busta Rhymes, The Beatnuts, Biz Markie, and Common Sense, signed briefly with Tommy Boy Records, and released her only album, The Other Woman, in 1998 on Motown, which charted modestly on Billboard's R&B and Heatseekers lists.
Transitioning to radio, she became a DJ at New York’s Hot 97 (WQHT-FM), co-hosting mornings with Ed Lover and Dr. Dre before launching Miss Jones in the Morning, making her the first Black woman to host a morning show on a hip-hop station. She later worked at Philadelphia stations like WPHI, 103.9 The Beat, and WUSL, faced controversies (e.g., a disputed "Tsunami Song" parody in 2005), and now hosts Jonesy in the Morning on 94.7 The Block (WXBK) in New York while running Jonesyradio.com.
In 2007, she published her autobiography, Have You Met Miss Jones? The Life and Loves of Radio's Most Controversial Diva, detailing her upbringing, career struggles, and relationships. Jones has appeared in films like Corrupt (1999), The Wrecking Crew (2000), and Paper Soldiers (2002). She resides in New Jersey with her son.
The Other Woman
Voice [Talking] – Doug E. Fresh, MissJones
Written-By – Avon Marshall, Tarsha Jones
0:40
2 Dance Wit Me
Rap – Doug E. Fresh
Written-By – Charles Farrar, Mary Brown, Troy Taylor
Written-By [Sample From "Dance To The Drummer's Beat"] – H. Kelly
4:00
3 You And Me (Intro)
Written-By – Chad Elliott, Tarsha Jones
1:03
4 You And Me
Written-By – Al West, Chad Elliott, Charmelle Cofield, Tarsha Jones
3:29
5 Baby Maybe
Written-By – Chris Liggio, Felicia Adams
Written-By [Portions Of "Back At You"] – A. Johnson, B. Bachrach, H. David, K. Muchita
4:00
6 Need Somebody
Rap – Big Chad
Written-By – Al West, Chad Elliott, Charmelle Cofield, Rufus Blaq
Written-By [Portions Of "Mango Meat"] – Wilson, Wilson, Wilson
3:17
7 Won't Stop
Featuring – Craig Mack
Written-By – Armando Colon, Rashad Smith, Reneé Neufville
Written-By [Sample From "Put Your Body In It"] – E. Moore, H. King
3:29
8 I Care (Interlude)
Written-By – Chad Elliott, Tarsha Jones
1:31
9 So Amazing
Written-By – Kenny Hickson, Mario Winans, Tarsha Jones
3:59
10 Me And MissJones
Featuring – Jazz
Voice [Intro] – Doug E. Fresh
Written-By – Carey Gilbert, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff
2:43
11 Love Under New Management
Written-By – Annette Hardaman, Gabrielle Hardaman
5:51
12 Smooth
Written-By – Charles Farrar, Taral Hicks, Troy Taylor
4:44
13 2 Way Street
Written-By – Kenny Hickson, Mario Winans, Tarsha Jones
3:55
14 My First Love
Written-By – Melissa Ritter, Ricky Jones, Robert Jerald
4:45
15 Raindown
Written-By – Al West, Chad Elliott, Charmelle Cofield, Doug Watts
4:13
16 Pushing Me Away
Written-By – Janice Dempsey, Mike Clemons, Nate Clemons, Phil Weatherspoon, Tarsha Jones
4:47
17 Lies
Written-By – Bernard Grobman, Reneé Neufville, Tarsha Jones
4:45
18 2 Way Street (#1 Lady)
Rap – Big Punisher, MissJones
Written-By – Chad Elliott, Charmelle Cofield, Christopher Rios, Tarsha Jones
Label: Motown – 314530949-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1998
Genre: Hip Hop, Funk, Soul
Style: Contemporary R&B
Released in 1998 under Motown, The Other Woman is the debut studio album by Missjones (Tarsha Nicole Jones). Critical and user reception highlights the album as a solid example of late-90s hip-hop soul and R&B.
Missjones as an "ambitious performer" who effectively blends hip-hop and urban R&B. While he noted the album might run a bit long and adheres closely to the formula established by Mary J. Blige, he praised the results as "sexy, melodic, and danceable".
The album maintains a high reputation among collectors and genre enthusiasts, holding an average rating of 4.4 to 4.6 out of 5 on Discogs and Rate Your Music.
Listeners often refer to it as a "hidden gem" or "one that got away," noting that despite receiving limited airplay at the time, the production and "great beats" still sound fresh decades later.
The album features "2 Way Street" (including a remix featuring Big Pun) and "Dance Wit Me" (featuring Doug E. Fresh). Includes guest appearances from Craig Mack on "Won't Stop" and Larry "Jazz" Anthony (of Dru Hill) on "Me and Miss Jones".
The album features heavy-hitting 90s production from Rashad Smith, Mario Winans, and Chad Elliott. Released in 1998, it is a key piece of 90s urban soul, with high praise for its, at the time, fresh production.