The King & I
Faith Evans · 2017
78 min · 27 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A posthumous exploration of love and legacy, blending smooth G-funk grooves with heartfelt storytelling.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 2017, 'The King & I' is a posthumous collaboration between The Notorious B.I.G. and Faith Evans, coming nearly 20 years after Biggie's tragic death in 1997. This album represents an effort to celebrate his legacy while showcasing previously unreleased material and highlighting his influence on hip-hop culture.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul
The King & I is an album by Faith Evans, released in 2017. A posthumous exploration of love and legacy, blending smooth G-funk grooves with heartfelt storytelling. 'The King & I' debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant commercial performance for a posthumous release. It revitalized interest in Biggie's music and further solidified his status as one of hip-hop's most enduring icons, especially within the East Coast rap scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The King & I sound like?
A posthumous exploration of love and legacy, blending smooth G-funk grooves with heartfelt storytelling. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes The King & I by Faith Evans notable?
'The King & I' debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant commercial performance for a posthumous release. It revitalized interest in Biggie's music and further solidified his status as one of hip-hop's most enduring icons, especially within the East Coast rap scene. Released in 2017, 'The King & I' is a posthumous collaboration between The Notorious B.I.G. and Faith Evans, coming nearly 20 years after Biggie's tragic death in 1997. This album represents an effort to celebrate his legacy while showcasing previously unreleased material and highlighting his influence on hip-hop culture.
Who is The King & I for?
The King & I works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on The King & I?
The King & I has 27 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.
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 Standout 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 Standout 3:29
- 10 I Got Married (interlude) 2:26
- 11 Ten Wife Commandments Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 2017
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
78 min 41 sec
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