On the 6

On the 6 is the debut studio album by American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez. It was released on June 1, 1999, by the Work Group. Lopez worked with several producers on the album, including Rodney Jerkins, Cory Rooney, Dan Shea and her boyfriend at the time, rapper and record producer Sean "Puffy" Combs. Critics greeted Lopez's musical debut with a generally positive response. On the 6 was praised for its conservative, though dynamic, musical style and combination of Latin with pop and R&B. Critics commented on Lopez's vocal ability and many generally gave good remarks for her versatility and somewhat "seductive" and "sultry" singing, however, some critics found the vocals quite underwhelming. The album was successful on the charts, reaching the top ten or top twenty in the US and several other countries around the world. On the 6 was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of three million copies in the US. The album produced five singles, three of which hit the main US Billboard Hot 100 chart. "If You Had My Love" topped the Hot 100, while "Waiting for Tonight" peaked at number eight. "No Me Ames", a ballad with Lopez's then-future, now ex-husband, Marc Anthony, was ineligible for the Hot 100, but was a hit on Billboard's Latin chart. "Feelin' So Good" hit number 51 in the US, and peaked at number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart. A fifth and final single, "Let's Get Loud" did not chart on the Hot 100 due to the lack of a physical release in the US, but became a major hit in several other countries. With On the 6, Lopez was credited with helping drive what was termed the "Latin explosion" in Western popular music. A Spanish edition of...