Studio Albums
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | This Is How We Do It | Def Jam |
| 1996 | More... | Def Jam |
| 1998 | Let's Ride | Def Jam |
| 1999 | Get It On...Tonite | Def Jam |
| 2002 | Montell Jordan | Def Soul |
| 2003 | Life After Def | Koch Records |
| 2008 | Let It Rain | Fontana |
| 2019 | Masterpeace | Independent |
Compilation Appearances
| Year | Project | Label / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Def Jam 25 Vol. 11 | Def Jam compilation |
| 2001 | NBA Live 2001 Soundtrack | EA Sports soundtrack feature |
| 2002 | Def Jam 25 Vol. 21 | Def Jam compilation |
Mixtapes / Non-Album Releases
| Year | Project | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Once Upon a Time | Single-era release |
| 2001 | You Must Have Been | Promotional single |
| 2008 | Not No More | Independent single release |
| 2013 | You Are | Standalone single |
| 2019 | When I'm Around You | Featuring Lecrae |
Selected Singles
- This Is How We Do It (1995)
- Somethin’ 4 Da Honeyz (1995)
- I Like (1996)
- Falling (1996)
- What’s On Tonight (1997)
- Let’s Ride (1998)
- I Can Do That (1998)
- Get It On Tonite (1999)
Style and Influence
Montell Jordan is recognized for merging smooth R&B vocals with hip-hop production aesthetics, creating a crossover-friendly sound that helped define 1990s urban radio.
His work at Def Jam contributed to a broader shift in R&B toward beat-driven, club-oriented arrangements while maintaining traditional soul-influenced vocal delivery.
Legacy
Montell Jordan’s impact is anchored by the enduring success of This Is How We Do It, one of the most recognizable R&B singles of the 1990s and a defining track of its era.
His catalog reflects the evolution of mainstream R&B during a key transitional period between classic soul and modern hip-hop–influenced production styles.