Heartbreak Hotel

Faith Evans · 1999

65 min · 9 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A blend of contemporary R&B and soul with emotionally charged lyrics set against polished production.

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Heartbreak Hotel is a single by Faith Evans, released in 1999. A blend of contemporary R&B and soul with emotionally charged lyrics set against polished production. The album features the hit single 'It’s Not Right but It’s Okay', which reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The remixes included in the album also played a crucial role in bridging R&B with dance music, influencing how artists approached genre crossover during this period. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Heartbreak Hotel sound like?

A blend of contemporary R&B and soul with emotionally charged lyrics set against polished production. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.

What makes Heartbreak Hotel by Faith Evans notable?

The album features the hit single 'It’s Not Right but It’s Okay', which reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The remixes included in the album also played a crucial role in bridging R&B with dance music, influencing how artists approached genre crossover during this period. When 'Heartbreak Hotel' was released in January 1999, Faith Evans was riding the wave of her successful debut album 'Faith' (1995) and its follow-up, which solidified her position in the R&B genre. This album further showcased her vocal abilities while also marking a significant period of collaboration with high-profile producers and remixers, expanding her reach in pop music.

How many songs are on Heartbreak Hotel?

Heartbreak Hotel has 9 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.