Faith Evans
Faith Renée Evans
Faith Evans is an American singer from Lakeland, Florida active since 1994.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Producer
- Born
- June 10, 1973
- Years active
- 1994–present
Early life
Born in Florida and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Faith Evans became the first female artist signed to Sean Combs's Bad Boy Records and married The Notorious B.I.G.
Career
Her solo hits and her vocal on the Grammy-winning tribute "I'll Be Missing You" made her a defining voice of the hip-hop-soul era.
Major achievements
She won a Grammy Award and charted multiple platinum records.
Legacy
Faith Evans was a cornerstone of the Bad Boy sound and a leading hip-hop-soul vocalist of the 1990s.
References
Frequently asked questions about Faith Evans
- What is Faith Evans known for?
- Faith Evans is an American singer from Lakeland, Florida active since 1994. Faith Evans is recognized as a singer, songwriter, and producer.
- Where is Faith Evans from?
- Faith Evans is from Lakeland, Florida.
- When was Faith Evans born?
- Faith Evans was born on June 10, 1973, in Lakeland, Florida.
- What kind of music does Faith Evans make?
- Faith Evans's music spans R&B, Hip-hop soul, and Soul.
- Is Faith Evans still active?
- Yes — Faith Evans has been active since 1994 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Faith Evans been associated with?
- Faith Evans has been associated with Bad Boy and Capitol.
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