Classic Album Review: Faith Evans | The First Lady

This came out in 2005 — or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):

“You got me mesmerized,” says Faith Evans. She’s not alone.

Listening to this powerhouse diva belt out her fourth set of R&B and hip-hop soul — highlighted by the retro-funk of Mesmerize and the Neptunes-produced groove of Goin’ Out — you could find yourself falling under her spell.