Candy
Kelis · 2001
23 min · 6 tracks · soul · alternative hip-hop · neo soul
A vibrant mix of alternative hip-hop and neo-soul with playful, candy-coated melodies and catchy hooks.
Why this album works
- Best for
- playful melodies for upbeat moods short bursts of catchy energy for light-hearted gatherings
- Context
- Released on August 21, 2001, 'Candy' marked Kelis’s follow-up to her debut album 'Kaleidoscope' from 1999. At this point in her career, she was establishing her distinctive sound, blending hip-hop with R&B influences while gaining traction within the music scene.
- If you like
- soul, alternative hip-hop, neo soul
Candy is a single by Kelis, released in 2001. A vibrant mix of alternative hip-hop and neo-soul with playful, candy-coated melodies and catchy hooks. 'Candy' became a notable single in Kelis's discography, showcasing her unique style and reaching the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song's infectious hook helped solidify her position as an emerging artist in the early 2000s, contributing to the neo-soul movement that was influential at the time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Candy sound like?
A vibrant mix of alternative hip-hop and neo-soul with playful, candy-coated melodies and catchy hooks. Rooted in soul and alternative hip-hop.
What makes Candy by Kelis notable?
'Candy' became a notable single in Kelis's discography, showcasing her unique style and reaching the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song's infectious hook helped solidify her position as an emerging artist in the early 2000s, contributing to the neo-soul movement that was influential at the time. Released on August 21, 2001, 'Candy' marked Kelis’s follow-up to her debut album 'Kaleidoscope' from 1999. At this point in her career, she was establishing her distinctive sound, blending hip-hop with R&B influences while gaining traction within the music scene.
Who is Candy for?
Candy works well if you're into playful melodies for upbeat moods, short bursts of catchy energy and for light-hearted gatherings.
How many songs are on Candy?
Candy has 6 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Candy (radio edit) Standout 3:43
- 2 Candy (LP version) Standout 3:43
- 3 Candy (instrumental) 3:43
- 4 730 (radio edit) Standout 4:00
- 5 730 (LP version) 4:12
- 6 730 (instrumental) 4:11
Release Date
August 21, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
23 min 32 sec
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