What makes The Hits by Kelis notable?

'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. 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.

The Hits works well if you're into playful and fun vibes, short, catchy listening sessions and bold and confident energy.

How many songs are on The Hits?

The Hits has 14 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

playful and fun vibes
short, catchy listening sessions
bold and confident energy
danceable rhythm and grooves

Where this album fits

Career 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: Erykah Badu· Janelle Monáe· Lauryn Hill