Faith Evans's Duets Album with the Notorious B.I.G.

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Thursday 9 February, 2017

Faith Evans Unveils 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

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 will be released on May 19 – just two days before Biggie’s birthday.

“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 also includes an impressive list of guest appearances by rap royalty includingBusta 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.

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 filmNotorious.

Pre-order THE KING & I here: https://WMNZ.lnk.to/TheKingAndIPR

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