Faith Evans

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Faith Evans — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:27:19 +0000

.@Billboard: Faith Evans on Her ‘Legacy’ With Notorious B.I.G.: Video Exclusive

Faith Evans — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 15:54:18 +0000

Counting down to the May 19 release of The King & I, Faith Evans drops a new music video today (April 21) for another track from her long-awaited duets album with late husband Notorious B.I.G. Titled “Legacy,” the mid-tempo tune features unreleased Biggie vocals in tandem with Evans singing about what was, what might have been and the strong connection between the two that still endures.

Taking a trip back to Biggie’s Brooklyn, New York stomping ground at St. James Place and Fulton Street, Evans revisits the pair’s relationship through home-movie type clips and photos. “I knew from the very first moment / That you were a king fit just for a queen,” she sings. “I could tell from day one that you were for me / Who knew that this love would be the legacy.

“If there were a title track for The King & I, it would be ‘Legacy,’ Evans tells Billboard. “This song absolutely sums up the theme of the album.”

Watch “Legacy,” directed by Rock Davis and Jay Rodriguez.

Produced by Evans and Stevie J, “Legacy” is the fourth selection from The King & Ifollowing earlier releases “When We Party” featuring Snoop Dogg, “NYC” featuring Jadakiss and “Ten Wife Commandments.” The 25-track set, with additional guest appearances by Busta Rhymes, Lil Kim and others, also boasts production by DJ Premier, Just Blaze, Salaam Remi and Chucky Thompson.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7767927/faith-evans-legacy-notorious-big-video-exclusive

Watch @FaithEvans Give Track-By-Track Commentary for #TheKingAndI

Faith Evans — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 18:56:11 +0000

#NYC feat. Jadakiss

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Faith Evans — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 23:11:12 +0000

#NYC feat. Jadakiss

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.@CNN: Notorious B.I.G.’s Legacy Still Hypnotizes 20 Years After His Death

Faith Evans — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 18:28:20 +0000

via CNN.com

If only it were just a dream.

On March 9, 1997, rapper Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace was shot and killed. Twenty years later, the hip hop legend’s murder remains unsolved but his music remains just as relevant.

Working from Wallace’s vault, singer Faith Evans, who was married to Wallace at the time of his death, has recorded an album of duets with the rapper titled “The King & I.”

The 25-track project, which Evans has worked on for more than two years, releases in May and features contributions from Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Lil’ Cease and Lil’ Kim.

“[His music] is still just as impactful, as if he were this new, dope rapper from Brooklyn, now,” Evans told CNN in a recent interview. “Something about his word play, his confidence, he was pretty witty and he was intelligent. It’s absolutely timeless.”

One more chance

Evans and Wallace met at a photo shoot in 1994 and they married just nine days later.

Evans was a studio singer who rose to become the first lady of Bad Boy Records. Wallace — also known as Biggie — was the biggest star on the label, owned by his close friend Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Evans and Wallace had a passionate but tumultuous relationship.

The pair were estranged when she gave birth to his son, Christopher “C.J.” Wallace, Jr., a few months before Wallace was killed.

Their son C.J. is now also in the music industry, but Evans said he hasn’t heard the entire album yet and declined to be on a single.

“I think it may have been a little bit to heavy for him emotionally,” she said.

Speaking with Evans, it’s evident her love for her late husband endures.

“He could make anything into a joke,” she said. “I think that’s why it’s hard for me to stay mad at him.”

Mo Money Mo Problems

On the night of his murder, Wallace was leaving an industry party in Los Angeles when his vehicle came under fire.

His death came just six months after rapper Tupac Shakur was gunned down in Las Vegas. The two superstars were symbols of the East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry, which pitted Shakur’s recording label, Death Row Records, against Wallace’s.

Shakur’s murder also remains unsolved.

“Luke Cage” showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker interviewed Wallace two days before he died for Vibe magazine — in what would become the rapper’s final print interview.

Coker told CNN he often thinks about the circumstances surrounding Wallace’s death.

“He was supposed to catch a flight that night to go to London,” Coker said.

But, according to Coker, Wallace decided not to go at the last minute.

What the two discussed during the interview became the cornerstone of Coker’s book “Unbelievable: The Life, Death, and Afterlife of the Notorious B.I.G.” (The book was later adapted for the film “Notorious.”)

Life after Death

Though Wallace was known for spitting easy lyrics, he also loved acting and was thrilled by an appearance he made in 1995 on the sitcom “Martin,” according to Evans.

Coker said Wallace would have been a natural to play the complicated villain Cornel “Cottonmouth” Stokes on “Luke Cage,” (The role is played by Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali.)

“That would have been what I would have written for him [Wallace], where you have that dichotomy of being a gangster and having a deep sensitivity,” Coker said. “That was him.”

“A lot of that dichotomy of Cottonmouth’s personality, which wasn’t in the comic that we kind of imbued in the character, was very much influenced by Chris,” Coker added.

If Wallace were still alive, Evans said she imagines he’d be involved in both TV and film. But always, she said, there would be music.

“He definitely would have still been making records,” Evans said. “And who knows what else.”

http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/09/entertainment/notorious-big-20-year-anniversary/index.html

Check out @FaithEvans & @TheRealKiss In The Studio Recording #NYC

Faith Evans — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 20:51:48 +0000

Watch Faith Evans and Jadakiss recording “NYC” off of THE KING & I, out May 19th (Vinyl available June 9th).

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Faith Evans Unveils Her Long-Awaited Duets Album with The Notorious B.I.G.

Faith Evans — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:39:39 +0000

FAITH EVANS UNVEILS HER LONG-AWAITED DUETS ALBUM WITH THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.

THE KING & I

Evans Celebrates Her Life With Biggie Smalls On Star-Studded New Album
Including Rare And Unreleased Vocals By The Legendary Rapper

Features Guest Appearances From Busta Rhymes,
Lil’ Cease, Lil’ Kim, Sheek Louch, And Styles P

First Singles “NYC” Featuring Jadakiss And
“When We Party” Featuring Snoop Dogg Available Now;
Album Out On May 19

LOS ANGELES – Faith Evans and The Notorious B.I.G. famously met at a photo shoot in 1994 and were married nine days later. What followed would become one of the most legendary love stories in hip-hop history.

Evans has now, 20 years after B.I.G.’s still unsolved murder, created THE KING & I, a new album that tells the story of their life together. The album’s 25 tracks feature newly recorded vocals by Evans melded with vocals by Biggie Smalls, some well-known but also a selection of rare and unheard rhymes from the B.I.G. vault. THE KING & I also includes an impressive list of guest appearances by rap royalty including Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Lil’ Cease, Lil’ Kim, Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Snoop Dogg. Evans has also brought on some of the most acclaimed producers in hip-hop, many of which produced some of B.I.G.’s most famous tracks, including DJ Premier, Just Blaze, Salaam Remi, Stevie J, and Chucky Thompson.

“I remember telling Ms. Wallace years ago that one day it would be really dope if I could do something similar to Natalie & Nat King Cole’s Unforgettable,” says Evans. “Knowing the love that B.I.G. had for Tyanna & Ceejay, I feel it’s my duty to uphold & extend his legacy, especially his musical contributions. This project is my creative reflection of the love we had & the bond we will always have. I’m elated to share this musical journey with our fans!”

THE KING & I will be released on May 19 – just two days before Biggie’s birthday. The album will be available on CD ($18.98), digital download, and streaming from Atco Records, an imprint of Rhino Entertainment. THE KING & I will also be available on vinyl as a 2-LP set ($31.98) on June 9.

The album’s first two singles are: “NYC,” Evans’ love letter to New York featuring Jadakiss, and “When We Party,” the West Coast party anthem featuring Snoop Dogg. Both are available now for digital download and streaming.

In addition to the constellation of stars who appear on THE KING & I, there is one other very special guest: Biggie’s mother, Voletta Wallace. Her voice is featured, along with those of Evans and Biggie, on multiple interludes that provide a poignant narration of the album. Other guest stars adding harmonies to the interludes include 112, Kevin McCall, Chyna Tahjere, and Jamal “Gravy” Woolard, who famously portrayed B.I.G. in the 2009 film Notorious.

Faith Evans has enjoyed worldwide success as an award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and writer. She has recorded eight studio albums, including the back-to-back platinum smashes, Faith (1995) and Keep The Faith (1998). “I’ll Be Missing You,” her tribute to Biggie, debuted at #1 in 1997, stayed there for 11 weeks, and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Since then, the singer has been nominated for a Grammy Award seven times. In 2008, she released her autobiography, Keep the Faith: A Memoir, which won the African American Literary Award for Best Biography/Memoir. Last year, she took part in the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour to commemorate the influential record label’s 20th anniversary.

Today, The Notorious B.I.G. is widely recognized as one of the world’s most influential rappers and has sold more than 17 million albums in the U.S. alone. Before his murder in 1997, Christopher Wallace recorded two classic albums as The Notorious B.I.G. His debut Ready to Die arrived in 1994 and helped revitalize the East Coast rap scene with massive hits like “Big Poppa” and “Juicy.” Life After Death was released in March 1997 just weeks after he was shot and killed in Los Angeles. The record topped the U.S. album charts and featured the hits “Hypnotize” and “Mo Money Mo Problems.” It remains one of the few hip-hop albums to ever achieve Diamond certification from the RIAA.

Faith is represented by Cheryl Flowers-Briggs for Charm Flowers Group, Inc. and Julian Petty, Esq. for Nixon Peabody LLP.

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THE KING & I

Track Listing

“A Billion”
“Legacy”
“Beautiful” (Interlude)
“Can’t Get Enough”
“Don’t Test Me”
“Big/Faye” (Interlude) – featuring Jamal Woolard
“Tryna Get By”
“The Reason”
“I Don’t Want It” – featuring Lil’ Cease
“I Got Married” (Interlude) – featuring Mama Wallace
“Wife Commandments”
“We Just Clicked” (Interlude) – featuring Mama Wallace
“A Little Romance”
“The Baddest” (Interlude)
“Fool For You”
“Crazy” (Interlude) – featuring 112 & Mama Wallace
“Got Me Twisted”
“When We Party” – featuring Snoop Dogg
“Somebody Knows” – featuring Busta Rhymes
“Take Me There” – featuring Sheek Louch & Styles P
“One In The Same”
“I Wish” (Interlude) – featuring Kevin McCall & Chyna Tahjere
“Lovin You For Life” – featuring Lil’ Kim
“NYC” – featuring Jadakiss
“It Was Worth It”

.@FaithEvans, @MaryJBlige & Rashad Smith Recall Making Of Biggie’s “One More Chance” Remix

Faith Evans — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 02:19:48 +0000

via HipHopDX.com

Before his tragic death on March 9th, 1997, The Notorious B.I.G. delivered one of his most successful songs, the 1995 remix to his Ready To Die track “One More Chance.” Featuring samples from DeBarge’s In a Special Way single “Stay With Me,” the platinum track became the highest-debuting single of all time on the Billboard charts.

In a new mini-documentary from REVOLT TV, producer Rashad Smith and Mary J. Blige, who sang the hook along with Faith Evans, dive into the making of the track, which was all orchestrated by Sean Combs, known as Puffy back then. Watch it above and revisit the original below.

@RollingOut: ORS Olive Oil & The Women of Bad Boy host Empowerment Brunch

Faith Evans — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 16:46:04 +0000

Via rollingout.com

ORS Olive Oil teamed up with The Women of Bad Boy to host a series called Beauty Chronicles Women’s Empowerment Brunch in Chicago recently. It is an extension of the a campaign called No Stereotypes. This women’s empowerment series is paired up with the corresponding Bad Boy Reunion Tour. Faith Evans, Lauriann Gibson and Kima Raynor, Keisha Epps and Pam Long of Total were present at the velvet lounge to discuss their concerns and opinions regarding stereotypes.

When asked about her experience on the conversation stereotypes Faith Evans had this to say. “I realize that there are stereotypes on women of color,” Evans said. “When I came into the industry, I was a church girl. Luckily I was raised that there was a certain way I should present myself and offend people. I didn’t want people to mistake that for being soft. I don’t feel like the particular stereotypes affected me because I have always walked with God. No matter what I had to deal with, I knew I was going to be alright and then it was on to the next thing.”

Laurieann Gibson mentioned followed by saying, “The desire to be someone else must be [taken away] from our communities.”

We also spoke with Dr. Renee Matthews who happened to win two tickets to the Bad Boy Reunion show about her experience at the brunch. “I thought that Steven Jones of The Brand Maverick Entertainment and Ariel the Mogul put on a wonderful event that gave women the space to support each other and have an open dialogue about beauty and empowerment,” she said. “I know it is important to address stereotypes so that we can help the next generation make their way in this world and become successful. If we do not teach them then they will watch general market commercials and read magazines and fall into the trap of a lot of the stereotypes that they have created for and about us. “

The Women of BAD BOY to speak at Beauty Chronicles

Faith Evans — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:03:40 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

PROLIFIC MUSIC GROUP

ProlificMusicGroupInc@gmail.com

The Women of BAD BOY to speak at Beauty Chronicles

A Women’s Empowerment Brunch series and Panel Conversation

Hollywood, CA (August 1, 2016) –– The Women of the upcoming Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour (Including Faith Evans, Laurieann Gibson & TOTAL) are scheduled to speak at the first installment of the Beauty Chronicles Empowerment series during several tour stops of the forthcoming BAD BOY family reunion tour ‪beginning August 25th.‬

Powered by ORS Olive Oil, the panel will focus on elements of sisterhood, images of beauty, self-esteem, stereotypes and more, all while offering tips on living one’s truth and presenting one’s authentic self on their personal journey to becoming beautiful, both inside and out.

The Panel Brunch Series will travel to seven cities including Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Confirmed participants include GRAMMY Award winning, multi-platinum selling artist Faith Evans, World-Renowned choreographer Laurieann Gibson (Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Diddy) and multi-platinum selling girl group TOTAL, alongside several surprise special guests!
The event will start with a networking mixer powered by ORS Olive Oil where refreshments will be served followed by a panel discussion.

Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available! If interested, please contact Steven Jones of Brand Maverick Entertainment at Steve@BrandMaverickEnt.com

About Beauty Chronicles
Beauty Chronicles is a movement designed to inspire women to be and love their most authentic selves, through shared experiences about the journey to becoming beautiful, both inside and out. Attendees at each event across the country will hear from a celebrity guest panel for intimate and revealing conversation on sisterhood, images of beauty, self-esteem, stereotypes and more, all while receiving tips on learning to love and be your most authentic self.
About ORS Olive Oil

We exist to enhance her life, style, personal beauty and potential. We make healthy, beautiful hair possible for the multi-cultural consumer regardless of hair type or texture. ORS is the trusted source for healthy, versatile, beautiful hair.
About Faith Evans

Faith Renée Evans is a multi-platinum Grammy Award winning recording artist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. Faith is also a New York Times best-selling author, an entrepreneur, a TV executive producer and most importantly — a mother. With so many hats to be worn, it is undeniable that Faith has a little something for everyone. Through what has been an equally rewarding and trying career, ask her how she’s come this far and she’ll simply reply, “FAITH.”
About Laurieann Gibson

LAURIEANN GIBSON (Creative Director/ Choreographer/Artist) is a force to be reckoned with, an artist in her own right. Having worked with top names including Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Diddy, Akon, K-pop’s Big Bang, and Nicki Minaj, Gibson’s unique brand of blending traditional artist development with movement and dance training, has made her one of the most sought-after creative directors and choreographers working in the music industry today.
About TOTAL

Total is a multi-platinum selling R&B group discovered by Sean “Puffy” Combs, who signed the ladies as the first ever girl group to Bad Boy Records. Total released their debut single “Can’t You See,” ft. The Notorious B.I.G., reaching #2 on Billboard’s R&B Chart. Their self-titled debut followed shortly after, spawning hits “No One Else,” “Kissin’ You,” and “Do You Think About Us,” pushing sales to over 1 million as certified by the RIAA.
About Prolific Music Group

Led by managing partner Cheryl Briggs (a 20-plus year music veteran and entrepreneur; Bad Boy, Showtime At The Apollo, SONY, LaFace) Prolific Music Group is an independent music label and production house, releasing three GRAMMY nominated albums for international recording artist Faith Evans.
About Brand Maverick Entertainment

Brand Maverick Entertainment (BME) is a boutique brand management firm led by 10-year industry professional and brand strategist Steve Jones. BME specializes in positioning their clientele’s product within world’s view through tailor made, scalable solutions.

Areas of focus include digital marketing, endorsement deals, product development, TV, Film and more.

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