The Hits
Kelis · 2008
58 min · 14 tracks · rhythm and blues
A vibrant collection of catchy hooks and genre-blending beats that exemplify Kelis's unique style and bold persona.
Top tracks — play these first
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Milkshake — This track is emblematic of Kelis’s playful confidence and blending of genres, becoming an enduring anthem that defined her career.
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Caught Out There Start here — As her debut single, it captures Kelis's signature blend of vulnerability and strength, setting the tone for her innovative approach to music.
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Bossy — This song showcases Kelis's assertive lyrics and features a catchy hook, reinforcing her status as a trailblazer in female empowerment within hip-hop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The compilation showcases Kelis's hits but lacks a cohesive narrative flow typical of original albums.
What we noticed
- The sequencing includes notable hits that are arranged to highlight her evolution as an artist, with singles like 'Milkshake' and 'Caught Out There' positioned prominently.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Consolidates Kelis's place in pop culture post-commercial breakthrough.
- Career context
- Released in 2008, The Hits serves as a compilation of Kelis's most popular tracks up to that point, following her commercial breakthrough with 'Milkshake' in 2003. This album encapsulates her evolution from an avant-garde artist to a mainstream pop presence, showcasing the diverse range of her sound across various genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Janelle Monáe· Lauryn Hill
Tracklist
- 1 Caught Out There Start here 4:11
- 2 Milkshake 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 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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