In reviewing Tina Noelle’s new single of “This Is How I Knew It (feat. Montell Jordan) [Remix]”, listening felt like a Soulful Reawakening!

The beat glides at a laid-back tempo, hovering around that smooth R&B pocket with just enough groove to nod your head, but never too aggressive. It instantly sets an intimate tone, like stepping into a late-night lounge where memories are shared in low light. The remix elevates it with Montell Jordan’s velvet baritone bringing a mature, nostalgic layer.

Lyrically, Tina Noelle shares a moment of revelation with a heartfelt confession of where she sees things heading. Her voice carries a tender confidence, weaving vulnerability and resilience. Montell Jordan’s verse adds the perfect counterpoint, a seasoned perspective echoing hers, deepening the emotional resonance. It’s conversational, almost like two close friends reflecting on a turning point in their lives.

Organically produced, the warm keys, joined with a mellow bassline, soft percussion and watercolor harmonies that gently wash over the core melody. The remix layers in subtle turntable clicks and a faint synth shimmer, bridging classic and contemporary R&B. There’s real chemistry in the interplay between Tina’s fresh vocal tone and Montell’s iconic timbre.

A stand out moment, was the bridge. Here, both artists layer in vulnerability, with Tina channeling hopeful tension, and Montell reflecting back a mature certainty. They trade lines like a dance, and it’s that emotional handoff that gives the song its emotional surge without ever speeding up the groove.

“This Is How I Knew It” feels like a heartfelt journal entry transcribed into song, with equal parts introspective, hopeful, and deeply relatable. The remix doesn’t just add a feature; it reshapes the song into a multi-generational conversation. If you love mood-setting R&B with lyrical depth and soulful interplay, this one lands strong.

Check for Tina Noelle on IG: @tinanoelle_

Check for Montell Jordan on IG: @montelljordan

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