The Other Woman

by Stephen Thomas ErlewineMiss Jones...The Other Woman may run a little too long, but it demonstrates that Miss Jones is an ambitious performer, blending hip-hop and urban R&B in intriguing ways. She doesn't quite break from formula, choosing to build on Mary J. Blige's groundbreaking sound instead of creating her own, but the end results are often sexy, melodic and danceable -- which is enough to make it a fine debut.