Not for Church Folk!
Millie Jackson · 2001
50 min · 13 tracks · R&B · soul
A bold fusion of R&B and pop infused with unapologetic lyrics and Millie Jackson's signature sass.
Why this album works
'Not for Church Folk!' is notable for its candid exploration of themes often considered taboo, pushing boundaries in the genre. The album received positive critical reception for its honesty and humor, contributing to discussions around sexuality and empowerment in R&B music at the time.
- Career context
- When 'Not for Church Folk!' was released in 2001, Millie Jackson was in a phase of artistic reinvention, returning to music after a decade-long hiatus. This album followed her last studio effort, 'Live and Uncensored' from 1996, and marked her re-entry into the mainstream with a contemporary sound that resonated with both older fans and newer audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Color Me Badd· Ready for the World· Billy Preston
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Butt-A-Cize Standout 3:33
- 2 Leave Me Alone Standout 4:42
- 3 In My Life 3:30
- 4 Girl Gotta Know (She's a Ho) Standout 3:56
- 5 Night Dance 4:03
- 6 Trying 2 Get U Back 3:48
- 7 OMF 4:25
- 8 Water, Water 5:12
- 9 OB (Got It Going on) 3:31
- 10 I'm Fifty! 3:54
- 11 I'm Fifty (reprise) 1:59
- 12 Butt-A-Cize (remix) 3:36
- 13 Caught in a Trap 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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