Kimberly: The People I Used to Know
K. Michelle · 2017
62 min · 21 tracks · rhythm and blues
A heartfelt exploration of love and loss, blending soulful melodies with candid, confessional lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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God, Love, Sex and Drugs — This track encapsulates the album's themes by juxtaposing desire with the complexities of modern love, showcasing K. Michelle's powerful vocal delivery.
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Either Way — A standout ballad that highlights K. Michelle's emotional range, addressing heartbreak while maintaining a sense of empowerment through its lyrics.
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Talk to God — This closing track serves as a reflective meditation on faith and perseverance, effectively summarizing the album's introspective journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heartfelt lyrics with varied tempos but lacks a strong cohesive flow due to its length and interludes.
What we noticed
- Several songs employ a slow tempo, particularly in the first half, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the more upbeat tracks later.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- candid storytelling about heartbreak
- raw emotional exploration of love
- reflective moments for self-discovery
- dynamic journey through relationships
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone radio hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 8, 2017, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know is K. Michelle's fourth studio album. Following the commercial success of her previous album, More Issues Than Vogue (2016), this record showcases her artistic evolution and deepening emotional vulnerability as she navigates personal experiences and relationships.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jazmine Sullivan· Tinashe· SZA
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Either Way
The singer shifts from lamenting lost love to asserting her independence marks a pivotal turn in the narrative.
This transition not only emphasizes personal growth but also redefines the song’s emotional trajectory from sadness to strength.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Welcome to the People I Used to Know 0:33
- 2 Alert 2:18
- 3 God, Love, Sex and Drugs 3:53
- 4 Make This Song Cry 3:26
- 5 Crazy Like You 3:44
- 6 Kim K 2:34
- 7 Takes Two 3:24
- 8 Rounds 3:25
- 9 Either Way 3:59
- 10 Birthday 4:03
- 11 F**k Your Man - Interlude 3:41
- 12 No Not You 3:51
- 13 Giving Up On Love 3:25
- 14 Help Me Grow - Interlude 0:28
- 15 Heaven 3:57
- 16 Run Don't Walk 3:48
- 17 Industry Suicide - Interlude 0:32
- 18 Talk to God 4:28
- 19 Brain on Love 3:28
- 20 Woman of My Word 2:54
- 21 Outro 1:07
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