The King & I
Faith Evans · 2017
78 min · 27 tracks · contemporary R&B
A blend of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, infused with personal reflections and tributes over smooth melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Legacy — This track features a poignant exploration of legacy and remembrance, capturing Evans’ feelings about Biggie's impact on her life and music.
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Ten Wife Commandments — In this clever reimagining of Biggie's classic, Evans provides her own perspective on love and commitment, merging humor with heartfelt insight.
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I Don't Want It — This song stands out for its emotional depth as Evans grapples with desire and loss, embodying the album’s intimate themes.
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Got Me Twisted — With its catchy hooks and relatable lyrics about complicated relationships, this track showcases Evans' ability to blend personal storytelling with mainstream appeal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- contemplative interludes and reflections
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — This album showcases continued vitality and relevance in Faith Evans' career.
- Career context
- Released in 2017, The King & I is Faith Evans' first posthumous collaboration with her late husband, The Notorious B.I.G. This album came nearly two decades after his death and marked a significant moment for Evans as she sought to celebrate their legacy while also establishing her own continued relevance in the evolving music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary J. Blige· Toni Braxton· Aaliyah
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Billion 0:59
- 2 Legacy 4:11
- 3 Beautiful (interlude) 0:30
- 4 Can’t Get Enough 3:53
- 5 Don’t Test Me 3:48
- 6 Big / Faye (interlude) 1:28
- 7 Tryna Get By 3:46
- 8 The Reason 3:38
- 9 I Don’t Want It 3:29
- 10 I Got Married (interlude) 2:26
- 11 Ten Wife Commandments 3:47
- 12 We Just Clicked (interlude) 1:05
- 13 A Little Romance 3:04
- 14 The Baddest (interlude) 0:43
- 15 Fool for You 4:22
- 16 Crazy (interlude) 1:13
- 17 Got Me Twisted 2:54
- 18 When We Party 3:27
- 19 Somebody Knows 5:15
- 20 Take Me There 4:01
- 21 One in the Same 3:25
- 22 I Wish (interlude) 1:27
- 23 Lovin’ You for Life 3:49
- 24 NYC 3:29
- 25 It Was Worth It 1:58
- 26 Body Language 3:19
- 27 My B 3:15
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Breakthrough
Mary J. Blige
Similar blend of personal storytelling and smooth R&B melodies, reflecting on love and resilience.
Malibu
Anderson .Paak
Combines hip-hop and soulful melodies with introspective themes and a laid-back vibe.
Souled Out
Jhené Aiko
Features reflective lyrics and a fusion of R&B and hip-hop, creating a deeply personal atmosphere.
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