The Hits
Kelis · 2008
58 min · 14 tracks · soul · alternative hip-hop · neo soul
A genre-blending collection of playful anthems infused with Kelis's bold, sultry vocals and innovative production.
Why this album works
'The Hits' encapsulates Kelis's influence on pop and hip-hop culture, featuring chart-topping singles that defined an era. The album showcases major hits like 'Milkshake,' which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a cultural phenomenon, often referenced in popular media and beyond. Its compilation nature also highlights the evolution of female artists in hip-hop during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- playful and fun vibes short, catchy listening sessions bold and confident energy
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'The Hits' serves as a retrospective of Kelis's career up to that point, compiling her most successful singles from the late 1990s and early 2000s. This album followed her breakthrough with 'Milkshake' in 2003, solidifying her status as a unique voice in alternative hip-hop and R&B. At this stage, she was transitioning from commercial success to exploring more experimental sounds in her future work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Roots· Aaliyah· Angie Stone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Caught Out There Standout 4:11
- 2 Milkshake Standout 3:04
- 3 Got Your Money 4:01
- 4 Trick Me 3:28
- 5 Lil Star 4:51
- 6 Get Along With You 4:29
- 7 Young, Fresh n’ New 4:38
- 8 Truth or Dare 3:38
- 9 Bossy Standout 4:34
- 10 In Public 4:27
- 11 Millionarie 3:46
- 12 Finest Dreams 4:13
- 13 Suspended 4:55
- 14 Good Stuff 3:52
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