Definately, a classic CD from the highly respected, utilized(almost every artist you can name has her on their track from R&B, Gospel, Hip Hop)who else can say that, and one of the most humble ladies of R&B & hiphop, in respect to vocal talents, who consistently delivers a smooth, melodic, sweet style. The tracks vary and flow so harmoniously . The Netumes hot club track Me & My Girls Going Out Tonight; Again, Back & Forth, Jealous, Mesmorized. I mean the whole joint is like that while she is reflecting on her life. I mean this one is really nice and smooth with funk, ballads(like no one else can do them) and soul. I can't say enough good things about this one. And to add to that she not a copy cat artist. She is an original vocalist that stays constant no matter what the industry or hottest new artist are presenting/representing.
Much Love to Faith. She is all that.

After three albums on the Bad Boy label, Faith Evans returns with "The First Lady," her debut release on Capitol/EMI. The widow of the Notorious B.I.G., Evans has a bruised and gusty voice that, when armed with the right material, sets her apart from the faceless studio creations that often dominate the airwaves. But as is the case with most divas, Evans is not without her share of personal drama. The lyrics in "Again" are anything but ambiguous: the directly reflect on her recent run-in with the law and prior battle with drugs. "Mesmerized" has a tight groove that recalls James Brown; the Neptunes-produced track "Goin' Out" will find a welcome home in many clubs, and "Until You Came" is a tender slow jam that compliments Faith's voice nicely. Compared to her last three records, the production on "The First Lady" is less trendy and relies a bit more on live instrumentation, but the street sensibility remains. My "faith" has been renewed.

Man, oh man, where do I begin?! First Lady is absolutely fitting for this long-awaited album. Faith not only puts her heart and soul into the music, she sings with conviction. Silky smooth, sensual, and strong is the voice! A testimony that change is always good! A personal message to Faith - don't look back, fast forward.

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AGAIN 5/5 A true testimony to NO REGRETS and courage!

I DON'T NEED IT 4/5 Clap your hands to this one!

STOP N GO 5/5 "Fade away like Jordan." Whoa! This cut takes it to the court! I can envision her man at the foul line and Faith telling the brother if you miss, I am through with you! "If I let you catch me will you run your mouth?" Faith is woman and will roar!

MESMERIZED 5/5...beats, beats, beats. Throwback track on the album that will have you strapped in stilettos, sporting afro puffs and hoop earrings in a funky groove. This one is for the real soul sistas and should be the next release!

TRU LOVE 5/5 makes you want to stay in love.

JEALOUS 4/5 nothing typical about this track. Faith sings the truth about a dangerous emotion with passion.

EVER WONDER w/ Mario Winans 3/4 - I just didn't feel the magic in this duet - at least not yet.

CATCHING FEELINGS 5/5 A tantalizing temptation of a woman with an appetite for the young!!! A sexy cut.

GET OVER YOU 4/5 - Singing about the one that got away...Makes you want to Press play and do a drive-by.

UNTIL YOU CAME 5/5 Simply Beautiful!

Lucky Day 5/5 - Signature song. Fun and free-spirited track that will make you want to lace up your roller skates and get your swerve on! Faith sings like the wind is blowing in her hair.

Faith IS NO DOUBT SHOWING GROWTH WITH HER NEW INDUSTRY FAMILY! Smart move...REMEMBER, FIRST LADY, NO REGRETS!!!

They say artists surrounded by drama usually produce the best albums. Cryptic? Yes. But truthful, evident with Faith Evan's fourth album "The First Lady." Not only is this album an exceptional one, but it also manages to perfectly balance various types of songs (like tempos or depictions) while still adhering to its cohesiveness. Highlights include the simple but beautiful "Tru Love," the club-friendly opener "Goin' Out," the old-school soul of "Until You Came," the funky "Mesmerized," the bonus track "Hope," the catchy "Lucky Day" (which recalls the days of 'Zhane'), and the best song on the album, the testimonial "Again" (which brings up her recent problems; being arrested in Atlanta and the drug possession.) Although, if I were to be nitpicking, I would say some of the themes are revisited from past albums. But that would be a little too overcritical, considering the album's poignant and emotional quality. It showcases Faith Evans' beautiful voice, eclectic style, and above all, despite tribulations, her ability to pick up where she left off; a perfect example of how we fall and get back up.

I first heard Faith when she did "I remember the way you used to love me" and I felt she is the better vocalist compared to MJ Blige, who relies, mostly on her "ghetto-girl" image, but this CD has taken me to another level of enjoying mordern R&B, coz I am so tired of these girls that are comin out nowadayz. First LAdy oozes vibe, soul, melody, and tunes you could play again and again. I love, no.12, no.2, no.5, no1, no.6, and can play them the whole day. I promise you you wont be skipping tracks, like with these other R&B girls, I tend to be very choosy and fussy when it comes to selecting my music to buy but Faith has been in the game enough to know what works, and when I saw her live perfomance I just had to buy this cd and I dont regret it. So go get it and dont be fooled by BillBoard charts, coz the list is full of mediocre stuff, the good cd's last no more than a month on the charts