Montell Jordan’s first single, This Is How We Do It, exploded onto the music scene in 1995 not only hitting number one on the charts, but defining a new hybrid hip hop/soul musical style. Jordan’s record label, Def Jam, created a new imprint, Def Soul, on which Jordan was the leading male artist. This Is How We Do It was followed up by Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz, and Jordan hit the road to tour with major acts including Boyz II Men, TLC and Mary J. Blige. Mr. Jordan’s later hits would include Let's Ride with Master P in 1998 and Get It On Tonite in late-1999. Besides crafting his own material, Jordan has written and produced for a number of outside artists, including Christina Milian, 98 Degrees, Deborah Cox  and Sisqó. Montell has had cameo roles in the films The Fighting Temptations and The Nutty Professor. Jordan left Def Soul in 2003 and released the album Life After Def on Koch Records.