Basically, Provocative is a retread of Johnny Gill, but it's a retread done right, since Gill's voice is in prime form and the dueling production teams of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and L.A. Reid & Babyface make the music smooth, stylish, and funky. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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