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I Used to Know Her

H.E.R. · 2019

72 min · 19 tracks · contemporary R&B

A soulful exploration of identity and vulnerability, blending contemporary R&B with intimate storytelling.

Why this album works

The album received widespread praise from critics and debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also earned H.E.R. a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, highlighting its impact within the genre and her influence on modern soul music.
Best for
intimate storytelling experiences reflective late-night listening gradual builds and payoffs
Context
Released in January 2019, 'I Used to Know Her' is H.E.R.'s first major project following her self-titled EP, which had established her as a rising star. This album solidified her place in the contemporary R&B landscape, showcasing her evolution as an artist amid growing recognition and critical acclaim.
Stylistic neighbors
Aaliyah· Bryson Tiller· 6LACK

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lost Souls 2:31
  • 2 Fate 3:14
  • 3 Carried Away 3:41
  • 4 Going (full) 2:52
  • 5 Be on My Way (full) 2:37
  • 6 Can’t Help Me 2:54
  • 7 Something Keeps Pulling Me Back 3:04
  • 8 Feel a Way Standout 3:28
  • 9 21 3:15
  • 10 Racks 3:41
  • 11 I’m Not OK 3:25
  • 12 Against Me 4:30
  • 13 Could’ve Been Standout 4:12
  • 14 Good to Me 7:10
  • 15 Take You There 4:03
  • 16 As I Am 4:00
  • 17 Hard Place (single version) Standout 3:32
  • 18 Uninvited (live) 3:43
  • 19 Lord Is Coming 6:09

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