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Heaux Tales

Jazmine Sullivan · 2021

32 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul

A bold exploration of femininity and vulnerability framed in lush contemporary R&B soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short narratives with emotional depth
  • bold exploration of femininity themes
  • gradual build towards cathartic moments
  • intimate listening for personal reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, sprawling albums
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2021, 'Heaux Tales' is Jazmine Sullivan's first project since her critically acclaimed album 'Reality Show' in 2015. At this point, Sullivan had established herself as a powerful voice in R&B, yet faced a lengthy hiatus that intensified anticipation for her return. The album showcases her evolution as an artist and her willingness to tackle complex themes of womanhood and sexuality.
Stylistic neighbors
H.E.R.· Ari Lennox· Anderson .Paak

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bodies (intro) 2:01
  • 2 Antoinette’s Tale 0:37
  • 3 Pick Up Your Feelings 3:49
  • 4 Ari’s Tale 0:49
  • 5 Put It Down 3:21
  • 6 On It 3:25
  • 7 Donna’s Tale 1:10
  • 8 Price Tags 4:23
  • 9 Rashida’s Tale 1:00
  • 10 Lost One 2:58
  • 11 Precious’ Tale 0:43
  • 12 The Other Side 3:37
  • 13 Amanda’s Tale 0:37
  • 14 Girl Like Me 3:44

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