Next to her recording career, Evans is widely known as the widow of New York rapper Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace, whom she married in 1994 two months after meeting at a photoshoot. The turbulent marriage led to Evans' involvement in the East Coast-West Coast hip hop feud, dominating the rap scene at the time, and ended with Wallace's murder in a yet-unsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles in March 1997. A 1997 tribute single featuring Puff Daddy and 112, entitled "I'll Be Missing You," became Evans' biggest-selling hit to date and won her a Grammy Award in 1998.
After marrying Todd Russaw and having a third child, named Joshua, Evans released her long-awaited follow-up, Keep the Faith in 1998. Unlike the solemn approach to her first album, this album spoke of optimism, good times, and love. Among its biggest hits include the Chic-sampled track "Love Like This" (#7 US), the P. Diddy helmed "All Night Long" (#9 US), and Babyface lent her a number-one R&B hit song with "Never Gonna Let You Go". Outside of her own albums, Evans found another hit that year with Whitney Houston and Kelly Price on the song "Heartbreak Hotel".
Evans released her third album, 2001's Faithfully, which included the hit singles "You Gets No Love" (#8 R&B) and "I Love You" (#2 R&B). For the album's promotion, Evans went through a transformation in her physical appearance. Always a slightly full figured woman, Evans shed over fifty pounds and presented a sexier image that was present for the videos to "I Love You" and "Burnin' Up". Fatman Scoop also sampled her vocals on the song "Be Faithful" in 2003, which reached number one in the UK. Although the album wasn't as largely promoted as her first two, it was a moderate success. The album was certified platinum in January 2002, with over 1 million units sold.
Evans rebounded with a record that many of her fans have proclaimed as her strongest record to date, The First Lady (released on April 5, 2005) her Capitol record debut album. After finding success with her Twista collaboration, "Hope", Evans released her first song of new material in three years with "Again", a biographical account of her life struggles. Faith recorded "Say A Prayer" with gospel music star Donald Lawrence on his "I Speak Life" album in 2004. The First Lady came out commemorating her tenth anniversary in the industry and her first record on Capitol Records after leaving Bad Boy in 2003. With the help of "Again" reaching the top ten of Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, and appearances on David Letterman, BET, Later... with Jools Holland and MTV the album entered the Billboard 200 at number two with 160,000 copies sold in its first week, marking the largest first-week total of her career. The First Lady was RIAA certified Gold selling over 600,000 copies to date. The second single, "Mesmerized", saw Faith going with a 70's retro-funk soul vibe. The track failed to crack top fifty R&B despite numerous remixes; however a dance remix by the Freemasons went on to hit number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
At the end of 2005, Evans released her fifth studio album, A Faithful Christmas, a Christmas collection of new material and covers of seasonal classics. She also made lots of appearances on holiday TV programming. In early 2006, Faith Evans' third single, "Tru Love" (produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox), gradually gained ground on urban/urban AC radio without any assistance from her label since they never promoted (sent to radio) or had a video for "Tru Love", becoming her twelfth solo R&B hit (Top 30). Also in 2005, Evans appeared along with Jessi Colter and Cece White as a feature vocalist on the Shooter Jennings song "Southern Comfort" from the album "Put the O Back in Country".
On October 5. 2010, Evans' sixth album, "Something About Faith." The album debuted at #4 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #15 on the Billboard 200 with sales of 23,586 copies in its first week. The albums' lead single "Already Gone" peaked at #22 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. The albums' second single and music video "Right Here" was released on February 14, 2011.
In 2012, Evans became a cast member of TV One reality show R&B Divas Atlanta alongside Nicci Gilbert, Syleena Johnson, Keke Wyatt and Monifah. Evans also co-executive produces the show.[25] The album R&B Divas Atlanta, led by Evans was released on October 2, 2012. Proceeds from the album will benefit the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative & Performing Arts in East Orange, New Jersey.
On August 6, 2013, Evans confirmed she had begun work on her 6th album, tentatively titled Incomparable. Evans also revealed guest appearances for the album are slated to include Missy Elliott, KeKe Wyatt, B.Slade and Karen Clark Sheard of The Clark Sisters. "I Deserve It", a record featuring recurring collaborator Missy Elliott and her protΓ©gΓ©e Sharaya J, was released via iTunes on August 25, 2014 as the album's lead single. Incomparable was released on November 24, 2014. On TMZ, Evans had announced that she is working on a posthumous Notorious B.I.G. album titled The King & I, which will feature duets with the two. She plans to release it sometime in 2015.
Santa Baby
Faith Evans Lyrics
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I've been an awful good girl
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, an out-of-space convertible too, light blue
I'll wait up for you dear
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the fun I've missed
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be oh so good
If you'd check off my Christmas list
Boo doo bee doo
Santa honey, I wanna yacht and really that's
Not a lot
I've been an angel all year
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa cutie, there's one thing I really do need, the deed
To a platinum mine
Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, I'm filling my stocking with a duplex, and checks
Sign your 'X' on the line
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Come and trim my Christmas tree
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's
I really do believe in you
Let's see if you believe in me
Boo doo bee doo
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
I don't mean a phone
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
In Faith Evans's song Santa Baby, the singer addresses Santa Claus, requesting him to bring various luxurious gifts for Christmas. She starts with a sable, suggesting that she has been a good girl this year and deserves an extravagant present. She also mentions wanting an out-of-space convertible in light blue, implying that she desires something beyond ordinary. Her lyrics also reveal that she has missed out on some fun and romance this year, and she hopes to make up for it next year. The chorus repeats the phrase "hurry down the chimney tonight" to emphasize her eagerness to receive these gifts.
The next verse continues with her wishlist, expressing her desire for a yacht and a platinum mine, again showing her love for opulence. In the third verse, she asks for a duplex and some checks, wanting to build her wealth. She then suggests that Santa could trim her Christmas tree with decorations bought from Tiffany's, underscoring her taste for high-end brands. She also expresses her belief in Santa's existence and hopes that he believes in her too. In the end, she adds a last-minute request for a ring, implying that she wants to be engaged or married.
Overall, the lyrics of Santa Baby convey the singer's desire for extravagant gifts and her belief that she deserves them. The song has become a classic holiday tune, popularized by different artists over the years, and represents the commercialization of Christmas and the excesses it can inspire.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree, for me
I would love it if you could put a luxurious sable fur under the Christmas tree for me.
I've been an awful good girl
I have been exceptionally well-behaved this year.
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Please come down the chimney as quickly as possible, Santa.
Santa baby, an out-of-space convertible too, light blue
I would also like an expensive, light blue convertible car.
I'll wait up for you dear
I will stay up late until you come, dear Santa.
Think of all the fun I've missed
I have missed out on many enjoyable experiences this year.
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
I have not had the opportunity to kiss many attractive men this year.
Next year I could be oh so good
If you fulfill my Christmas list this year, I promise to be on my best behavior next year.
If you'd check off my Christmas list
I am hoping you will fulfill the items on my Christmas wish list.
Boo doo bee doo
This is just a musical interlude and has no significant meaning.
Santa honey, I wanna yacht and really that's not a lot
I am requesting a yacht for Christmas, but I don't think it's too much to ask for, my dear Santa.
I've been an angel all year
I have been perfectly well-behaved and sweet the whole year.
Santa cutie, there's one thing I really do need, the deed to a platinum mine
I am asking for the deed to a platinum mine as it is the one thing I really need this year, Santa.
Santa baby, I'm filling my stocking with a duplex, and checks, sign your 'X' on the line
I am stuffing my stocking with real estate and checks, Santa, and I need you to sign the necessary documents.
Come and trim my Christmas tree, with some decorations bought at Tiffany's
Please come to my house and decorate my Christmas tree with expensive ornaments purchased from Tiffany's.
I really do believe in you, let's see if you believe in me
I trust in you, Santa. Let's see if my faith and belief in you is returned.
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring, I don't mean a phone
I neglected to include one thing on my Christmas list, Santa, a ring. And not the type of ring that makes phone calls.
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Please don't waste any time, Santa. Come down the chimney tonight.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, TAMIR MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joan Ellen Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer
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@Ty-wy9he
Special shout out to you Ms. Faith and your legacy. Youβre a legend, but also sweet, humble, and grounded with an unparalleled gift. A fellow brick city resident and university high school class of β97. I believe I missed you by one year, but you were talked about even then for your unheard of talent. Much respect to Juanda Boxley. Always keep the faith and leave the trash on the street where it belongs. Youβre a living legend.
@maryammure5151
Loved you as skunk on the masked singer. I knew it was you from the get go. You one of my fave female singers of all time. 90s girl right here. Lol
@taytayrazors9033
Yes!!! I Seen that too. and She look Beautiful π₯°π₯°
@danteofficial7762
@Tay Tay Razors I knew right away. I'm in love with Faith's voice
@brothadee5057
I wish you had a whole Christmas album, Iβd surely buy it. Merry Christmas Faith, much love from my family to yours.
@kevinyeohck
She does have one released in 2005. πΏπ
@brothadee5057
@Kevin Yeoh thank you!!
@FaithEvans
Hey boo! 'A Faithful Christmas' is available for streaming on all platforms! https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-faithful-christmas/723666820
@hurtspublishing3906
You're not a faithful
@toredarivera1615
I love me some Faith!!!! Yassssssssss!!! ππππ
Great job!!