Written and produced by Daryl Simmons, Monica’s 1996 single “Why I Love You So Much,” was her fourth top ten hit on both the Billboard R&B and Hot 100 charts, peaking at number three and nine respectively.

Featured on her 1995 debut album, Miss Thang, Monica recorded the song when she was 13. But how could someone so young, sing about being in love? We caught up with Monica recently to find out the history behind this 90s R&B favorite.

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