Not for Church Folk!
Millie Jackson · 2001
50 min · 13 tracks · pop music
A bold fusion of funk and soul that unapologetically explores themes of love, body positivity, and personal empowerment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Leave Me Alone — This track encapsulates Millie Jackson's signature blend of humor and vulnerability, using sharp lyrics to assert independence in a relationship.
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Girl Gotta Know (She's a Ho) — With its provocative title and playful delivery, this song challenges societal norms around female sexuality, representing the album's bold thematic approach.
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I'm Fifty! — This track celebrates aging with confidence and humor, showcasing Jackson's ability to transform personal reflection into an empowering anthem.
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Butt-A-Cize — As an upbeat dance track, it combines catchy hooks with a light-hearted message about body positivity, making it a standout on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- unapologetic lyrics for empowerment
- bold sass and humor
- engaging sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid playful, irreverent themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Not for Church Folk! marked Millie Jackson's return to the music scene after a lengthy hiatus following her last studio album in 1994. At this point, she was already established as a pioneering voice in R&B and soul music, known for her candid lyrics and dynamic performance style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Betty Wright· Aretha Franklin· Patti LaBelle
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Butt-A-Cize 3:33
- 2 Leave Me Alone 4:42
- 3 In My Life 3:30
- 4 Girl Gotta Know (She's a Ho) 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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