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The First Lady  Hear it Now

RS: 3.5of 5 Stars Average User Rating: 4.5of 5 Stars

2005

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Faith Evans is best known as Notorious B.I.G.'s widow, but she consistently proves she deserves serious props as a singer -- her voice has a lived-in grace that you don't hear from a lot of competitive wailers on the R&B charts. Her fourth album celebrates Evans' freedom from P. Diddy's Bad Boy label with a classier, classic-minded variant on her usual club anthems and groove ballads. With its smooth guitar intro and big beats, "Again" puts a contemporary spin on Candi Staton's Southern Seventies soul, and the funkier "Mesmerized" recalls James Brown's sweaty productions for Lyn Collins. Although "Goin' Out" provides a high-stepping, Neptunes-helmed future hit, The First Lady is more remarkable for its warm reliability. Having been dealt more than her share of drama, Evans avoids attention-grabbing gimmickry. She's kept the faith, and that is enough.

BARRY WALTERS

(Posted: Apr 7, 2005)

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charliemapleton writes:

5of 5 Stars


In 1995,New Jersey empress Faith Evans bursted onto the scene as one of Bad Boy Entertainment's superb vocalists.Ten years later,Mrs. Evans wheeled into a fourth album,"The First Lady".On this masterpiece,Faith spawns into an even more spiritually refreshed,resilent angel of peace.The album's first single,"Again",displays her sheer confidence and sparkling vocal ability."Stop N Go" is a humorous ballad where two lovers individually strategize how to keep their relationship in perspective."Mezmerize" is a loud,stereo blastin' track perfect for house party stompers.This also shows a suprisingly extra strenthened,funk rocked out take on Faith's vocal ability."Jealous" is a lovely,groovy track where Faith has a fit with her playalistic mate.The cute keyboard melodies and deep-as-the-Mississippi-River organ match Faith's hearty approach masterfully."Catching Feelings",with its tranquilizing keyboard arrangement,explains the sole difference between love's mutual and physical aspects.Powerful,moralistic,and more seductive than ever,"The First Lady" continues to magically reach out to the hearts of lovers and individuals throughout the universe.

Aug 30, 2006 07:09:49

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