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The First Lady

Faith Evans Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (16 May 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: EMI
  • ASIN: B0007ZAZFS
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 88,809 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Goin' Out feat. Pharrell and Pusha T
2. Again
3. I Don't Need It
4. Stop N Go
5. Mesmerized
6. Tru Love
7. Jealous
8. Ever Wonder feat. Mario Winans
9. Catching Feelings
10. Get Over You
11. Until You Came
12. Lucky Day
13. Hope (Twista feat. Faith)

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BBC Review

I've been on the road and now I'm back again', this is the first line on "Goin' Out", the opening track of Faith Evans' eagerly awaited fourth album. It pretty much sums up the attitude of the whole album, heralding a new beginning for Faith. She's is in a happy place, inside and out, and it shows.

The first single release from the album "Again" gives us an insight into Faith's life in her three year hiatus. This track highlights her growth and pain during this period, 'I wouldn't take away the rain cos I know it made me who I am';the singer has been through some tough timesand hasnow proudly reemerged stronger on the other side.

The First Lady boasts productions by the likes of The Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri, Todd Russaw (Mr Faith Evans) as well as a romantic duet - "Ever Wonder" - with Mario Winans. Faith's musical range is wide and varied, from up-tempo R&B to more traditional soul, there's a depth to her talent that many up and coming artists can only dream about. I would hate to think that you would have to suffer great pain to make great music, but on the evidence here it sure does help.

"I Don't Need It" has a distinctive rare groove flava and rides over the Jones Girls classic "Nights Over Egypt". "Mesmerized" takes us even further back in time, its funky 60s beat and Aretha style vocals scream (very) old Skool Diva! The final track "Hope", featuring Twista, ends the album on an uplifting note. A fitting finale to an emotional journey.

TheFirstLady reflects a mature and wise Faith; it comes straight from the heart and is personal, sexy and deeply soulful - this is an album for the grown ups. In her own words, 'Nobody can do what Faith Evans does like Faith Evans does'. --Denise Boyd

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Phill
Format:Audio CD
Faith Evans was made a household name in 1997 when she collaborated with P.Diddy & 112 on the tribute to her husband B.I.G. Little did people know her career started in 1995 with her debut "Faith" which had the smash it single "Soon As I Get Home". 10 years later Faith releases her 4th studio album after a 4 year hiatus she returns back on form with the soon-to-be classic album which is already certified Gold in the U.S thats 500,000 copies sold in jus over a month "The First Lady" is back!

1.Goin' Out (Featuring Pharrell & Pusha T) - One of the highlights on the album this Neptunes produced track is one of the best up-tempo tracks shes ever done its a song about just going out and having fun it has a great beat accompanied by a rap by Pusha T of The Clipse possible single material 10/10

2.Again - The lead single which was a smash hit all over the world even reached #12 on the UK charts which i think is her highest solo position ever its got a nice sulty 70's vibe to it,its a really good way of gettin back at the media for sayin she had a drug problem beautiful vocals on this one 10/10

3.I Don't Need It - Middle Eastern-type beat at the start then it flips it into a soulful groove the lyrics are good and her vocals shine on this one too.It's dancable and is just a feel good song 10/10

4.Stop N Go - Faith dabbles in a bit of Neo-Soul with this track which stands as one of my favourite songs she uses basketball as a metaphore for her relationship with her man its a good song to just sit down and groove to the chorus is really nice its just a really nice soulful song 10/10

5.Mesmerized - Rumoured to be the next single its got a really great jazzy groove to it u cant help but tap your foot considering the popularity of this track this could be a sucessful single release lets hope so 'coz its criminal to ignore this track 10/10

6.Tru Love - To my suprise on readin the booklet i noticed Jermaine Dupri produced this song which i was really shocked because its nothin' like hes older productions (Usher's U-Turn, Jagged Edge's Where The Part At) its a really sweet song about her husband (forget his name now) i play this song alot 10/10

7.Jealous - Before the release of the album this was rumoured to be the 1st lead single instead on "Again" i dont think would have done as good as "Again" has but its a really reall good song we all feel like this u just gotta listen to lyrics it actually made me laugh 'coz the song just reminds me of myself. I'm loving the fluffy piano loop pure class! 10/10

8.Ever Wonder (Featuring Mario Winans) - Now lets recap Mario Winans had that #1 single "I Dont Wanna Know" as productions concerned nowadays he just doesnt change his style this song sounds like Tamia's Mr Cool & Guerilla Blacks tune its a good duet but its the weakest song i usually skip it 3/10

9.Catching Feelings - Great slowjam its very dreamy and floaty but..it just seems like a song Blu Cantrell dismissed not a favourite at all 5/10

10.Get Over You - Ahh we're back on track with great songs its got that Musiq Soulchild vibe to it airy and old skool nice vocals the lyrics arent the best but its a good song 8/10

11.Until You Came - My favourite song on the album why? well not only has it got that great old school soul vibe i can relate to this song 100% lol i actually felt a bit embarrased listenin to this as its so much like me especially wen she starts talking half way through 10/10

12.Lucky Day - Its all about the beat with this one love the bass who ever's playin it are talented does make u wanna get up and dance 9/10

13.Hope (Featuring Twista) - Its a bit over played now but i did used to really like it much better than the one on Twista's album with Cee-Lo 8/10

Top 5
1.Until You Came
2.Jealous
3.Again
4.Mesmerized
5.Goin' Out/Stop N Go

If your a newcomer to Faith Evans this is a good introduction to her this is one of my favourite albums of the year so far hope she gets the recognition she deserves

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Boirs
Format:Audio CD
I heard her do 2 two songs from the album on Jooles Holland and thought I must buy this album tomorrow. I didn't have time to get it the next day but ended up at a party where this album was like the theme song of the evening. Everybody was so grooving and upbeat with Faith E! I've finally got it myself and I'm still excited. If you like R & B with gospel roots, this is a gorgeous album for the summer.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
SUPERB!!!!!!!!! 5 April 2005
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Every track on here is a winner!!! Faith truly shines and delivers on every level...Now sepereated from the helms of P Diddy, she has made this extradordinary album with numerous guest appearences from Pharrell and Mario Winans. With sweet melodies and powerful vocals, she is rightfully the queen of R&B! Forget your Ciaras and Ashantis...Go buy this now...Undoubetedly one of the best R&B comebacks and one of the best R&B albums this year....

Favourites : Goin Out, Again, I Dont Need It, Mesmerized, Catching Feeligs, Lucky Day, Hope ...

Although every song on here is great!! I really cannot recommend this enough...check it out!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Bomb!
Order received on time (and it was ordered during the snow we had in January)!
Item was in excellent condition and priced excellently!
No complaints!
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by bon jovi boi
A pleasure to hear
This album is such a pleasure to listen to, its so smooth and slick, her voice is beautiful and the beats are right too. 10/10 everything as it should be!!!!! Read more
Published on 25 April 2007 by pingpong
Something Different
Faith Evans has one of the most interesting and best voices in the R&B scene. It has so much character and she can really sing. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2006 by Hooper
The First Lady Of Bad Boy
Faith Evans was made a household name in 1997 when she collaborated with P.Diddy & 112 on the tribute to her husband B.I.G. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2006 by Phill
George must be very pleased...
Only 4-stars? Well it is just the tinsiest bit samey... but it's still a charming and warm album that definitely rewards any time needed to get acquainted. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2005 by P. Brown
R n B at its best!
Best RnB album I have ever bought. This is a terrific album! Buy it now, you won't be disppointed.
1. Goin' Out - 10/10
2. Again - 10/10
3. Read more
Published on 1 July 2005
The First Lady Gets the Last Word
After three albums on the Bad Boy label, Faith Evans returns with "The First Lady," her debut release on Capitol/EMI. The widow of the Notorious B.I.G. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2005 by Burjiz
MINDBLOWING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best album of her career by far and without a question one of the best R&B albums of the year!!! This is the album Faith was born to make, now seperated from P. Read more
Published on 5 April 2005 by C. J. Davis
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