Fighting Temptation
Missy Elliott · 2003
21 min · 6 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop
A vibrant mix of contemporary R&B and hip-hop that celebrates both empowerment and temptation.
Why this album works
'Fighting Temptation' is notable for its blend of genres and features guest appearances from several prominent artists, solidifying Elliott's role in bridging R&B and hip-hop. The album's title track gained significant airplay, helping it reach top positions on various charts and contributing to Elliott's reputation as a boundary-pushing artist.
- Best for
- empowering anthems for confidence steady pacing for focused listening celebratory vibe for gatherings
- Context
- By 2003, Missy Elliott was already a prominent figure in hip-hop, following the critical success of her previous album 'Under Construction' in 2002. 'Fighting Temptation' served as a multi-genre project that showcased her versatility and continued evolution as an artist, marking her as a key influencer in the industry during this era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lady Gaga· Pitbull· Miley Cyrus· Demi Lovato· Linkin Park· Panic! at the Disco· Taylor Swift· Christina Aguilera
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fighting Temptation (album version) Standout 3:53
- 2 Fighting Temptation (instrumental) Standout 3:34
- 3 Fighting Temptation (a cappella) 2:59
- 4 Summertime (album version) Standout 3:50
- 5 Summertime (instrumental) 3:42
- 6 Summertime (a cappella) 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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