This is the sophomore release from "Deborah Cox," who is another sweet import from north of the border, joining Shania and Celine as some of best reasons for making Canada the 51st state. Her debut was filled with powerful names, but make no mistake, this woman has the goods. She brings the kind of feeling and touch to her singing that made Whitney Houston a star. And it is no surprise that the first single off this album, "Nobody's Supposed To Be Here," is number one on the Billboard R&B chart and in the top five of the singles overall. This song, penned by Shep Crawford and Montell Jordan, is a powerful ballad, but is only one of several equally strong tracks.

The opening track, "September," is an unqualified hit, co-written by Deborah, and allows her to soar as the shoulder she cried on suddenly becomes one to lean on. Her duet with R.L. from "Next" on "We Can't Be Friends" is another keeper that follows in the same vein.

I must admit I'm a sucker for "women in anguish" songs that reach out to me, and "Couldn't We" just plays on my heartstrings. From "September," Deborah moves to a cold day in December on "I Never Knew." More forceful than "Couldn't We," less sweet, but still anguished.

Deborah's hit single is also on the album as a dance mix, and despite the completely different tempo, the song is equally effective. This particular version is nearing the top on the dance charts. It has a Miami Sound Machine kind of kick, and reminds me of Donna Summer at her best. Can you say disco? Her hit from her first album, "Things Just Ain't The Same," is also reprised here as another dance mix.

A genie usually grants you three, but from Deborah Cox "One Wish" is all you need.