Heartbreak Hotel
Faith Evans · 1999
65 min · 9 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A blend of contemporary R&B and soul with emotionally charged lyrics set against polished production.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like emotional explorations dance-friendly remixes for parties cathartic release through movement
- Context
- When 'Heartbreak Hotel' was released in January 1999, Faith Evans was riding the wave of her successful debut album 'Faith' (1995) and its follow-up, which solidified her position in the R&B genre. This album further showcased her vocal abilities while also marking a significant period of collaboration with high-profile producers and remixers, expanding her reach in pop music.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul
Heartbreak Hotel is a single by Faith Evans, released in 1999. A blend of contemporary R&B and soul with emotionally charged lyrics set against polished production. The album features the hit single 'It’s Not Right but It’s Okay', which reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The remixes included in the album also played a crucial role in bridging R&B with dance music, influencing how artists approached genre crossover during this period. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Heartbreak Hotel sound like?
A blend of contemporary R&B and soul with emotionally charged lyrics set against polished production. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes Heartbreak Hotel by Faith Evans notable?
The album features the hit single 'It’s Not Right but It’s Okay', which reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The remixes included in the album also played a crucial role in bridging R&B with dance music, influencing how artists approached genre crossover during this period. When 'Heartbreak Hotel' was released in January 1999, Faith Evans was riding the wave of her successful debut album 'Faith' (1995) and its follow-up, which solidified her position in the R&B genre. This album further showcased her vocal abilities while also marking a significant period of collaboration with high-profile producers and remixers, expanding her reach in pop music.
Who is Heartbreak Hotel for?
Heartbreak Hotel works well if you're into wave-like emotional explorations, dance-friendly remixes for parties and cathartic release through movement.
How many songs are on Heartbreak Hotel?
Heartbreak Hotel has 9 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heartbreak Hotel Standout 4:43
- 2 Heartbreak Hotel (Hex Hector radio mix) Standout 4:22
- 3 Heartbreak Hotel (Hex Hector club mix) 8:46
- 4 It’s Not Right but It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 radio mix) 4:18
- 5 It’s Not Right but It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 club mix) 9:17
- 6 It’s Not Right but It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 dub) 8:22
- 7 It’s Not Right but It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious radio mix) 4:21
- 8 It’s Not Right but It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Momentous mix) 13:06
- 9 It’s Not Right but It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious dub) 8:33
Release Date
January 19, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
65 min 52 sec
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