This Time is the debut studio album by R&B singer Taral Hicks. It is noted for its feature of various collaborations from the likes of Teddy Riley, Narada Michael Walden and future superstars that were then-unknown at the time; including Missy Elliott, DJ Eddie F and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes. The album also featured background vocals by Hicks' siblings; Tina Hicks, Miriam Hicks and Erik Hicks, who co-wrote two of the album's tracks: "A Lil' Somethin'" and "Whoopty Whoop".[1]
The second and third singles, "Distant Lover" and "Silly" (a cover from singer Deniece Williams) were released a year later and peaked at Nos. 60 and 54, respectively, on the same chart. "Silly" also reached No. 4 on the BillboardBubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[2]
