Stressed Out
Faith Evans · 1996
20 min · 5 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A soothing blend of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, layered with soulful melodies and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short bursts of energy introspective vibes for reflection headphone detail exploration
- Context
- Released on November 11, 1996, 'Stressed Out' marked Faith Evans' first foray into solo work after gaining fame as a key vocalist in the Bad Boy Records roster. This project came shortly after her collaboration with Puff Daddy on 'I'll Be Missing You', showcasing her evolution from a backing singer to a prominent solo artist.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul
Stressed Out is a single by Faith Evans, released in 1996. A soothing blend of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, layered with soulful melodies and introspective lyrics. 'Stressed Out' gained attention for its innovative mixes, particularly the remix by Raphael Saadiq, which highlighted the blending of hip-hop and R&B. The album contributed to the growing acceptance of genre-crossing artists in mainstream music during the mid-90s and influenced future collaborations between R&B singers and hip-hop producers. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Stressed Out sound like?
A soothing blend of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, layered with soulful melodies and introspective lyrics. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes Stressed Out by Faith Evans notable?
'Stressed Out' gained attention for its innovative mixes, particularly the remix by Raphael Saadiq, which highlighted the blending of hip-hop and R&B. The album contributed to the growing acceptance of genre-crossing artists in mainstream music during the mid-90s and influenced future collaborations between R&B singers and hip-hop producers. Released on November 11, 1996, 'Stressed Out' marked Faith Evans' first foray into solo work after gaining fame as a key vocalist in the Bad Boy Records roster. This project came shortly after her collaboration with Puff Daddy on 'I'll Be Missing You', showcasing her evolution from a backing singer to a prominent solo artist.
Who is Stressed Out for?
Stressed Out works well if you're into short bursts of energy, introspective vibes for reflection and headphone detail exploration.
How many songs are on Stressed Out?
Stressed Out has 5 tracks, running approximately 20 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stressed Out (Baby Phife version) (full) 4:50
- 2 Stressed Out (Raphael Saadiq’s remix) Standout 5:26
- 3 Stressed Out (Björk’s Married to the Mob mix) 1:50
- 4 Stressed Out (Björk’s Dandelions mix) Standout 4:24
- 5 Stressed Out (Björk’s Say Dip mix) 4:13
Release Date
November 11, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
20 min 45 sec
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