The Hits is the first greatest hits album by American singer Kelis. It was released on March 1, 2008, by Jive Records and Legacy Recordings. It is Kelis's final release with both Jive and Virgin Records, before signing a recording contract with Interscope Records. The album contains no previously unreleased material.
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Greatest hits album by | ||||
Released | March 1, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 1998–2007 | |||
Length | 58:07 | |||
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Kelis chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Pitchfork | 6.0/10[2] |
PopMatters | 6/10[3] |
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Track listing
editNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Caught Out There" (from Kaleidoscope, 1999) | The Neptunes | 4:11 | |
2. | "Milkshake" (from Tasty, 2003) |
| The Neptunes | 3:04 |
3. | "Got Your Money" (Ol' Dirty Bastard featuring Kelis) (from Nigga Please, 1999) |
| The Neptunes | 4:01 |
4. | "Trick Me" (from Tasty) | Dallas Austin | Austin | 3:28 |
5. | "Lil Star" (featuring Cee-Lo) (from Kelis Was Here, 2006) | Cee-Lo Green | 4:51 | |
6. | "Get Along with You" (from Kaleidoscope) |
| The Neptunes | 4:29 |
7. | "Young, Fresh n' New" (from Wanderland, 2001) |
| The Neptunes | 4:38 |
8. | "Truth or Dare" (N.E.R.D featuring Kelis and Pusha T) (from In Search of..., 2003) |
| The Neptunes | 3:38 |
9. | "Bossy" (featuring Too Short) (from Kelis Was Here) |
| Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford | 4:34 |
10. | "In Public" (featuring Nas) (from Tasty) |
| Rockwilder | 4:27 |
11. | "Millionaire" (featuring André 3000) (from Tasty) |
| André 3000 | 3:46 |
12. | ""Finest Dreams"" (Richard X featuring Kelis) (from Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1, 2003) | Richard X | 4:13 | |
13. | "Suspended" (from Kaleidoscope) |
| The Neptunes | 4:55 |
14. | "Good Stuff" (featuring Terrar) (from Kaleidoscope) |
| The Neptunes | 3:52 |
Total length: | 58:07 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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15. | "I Don't Think So" (from Kelis Was Here) |
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| 3:02 |
Total length: | 61:09 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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15. | "Trick Me" (Mac & Toolz Extended Remix) | Austin |
| 4:31 |
16. | "Caught Out There" (The Neptunes Extended Remix) |
| The Neptunes | 6:22 |
17. | "Milkshake" (DJ Zinc Remix) |
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| 5:59 |
Total length: | 74:52 |
Notes
- ^a signifies a remixer
Sample credits
- "Millionaire" contains excerpts from "La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick.
- "Finest Dreams" contains elements from "The Finest" by The S.O.S. Band and "The Things That Dreams Are Made Of" by The Human League.
Charts
editChart (2008) | Peak position |
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UK Albums (OCC)[8] | 71 |
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[9] | 17 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] | 78 |
Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
editRegion | Date | Label | Ref. |
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Australia | March 1, 2008 | EMI | [12] |
United Kingdom | March 3, 2008 | Virgin | [13] |
United States | March 11, 2008 | [14] | |
Germany | March 14, 2008 | EMI | [15] |
Canada | March 18, 2008 | Sony | [16] |
Japan | April 9, 2008 | EMI | [7] |
References
edit- ^ Kellman, Andy. "The Hits – Kelis". AllMusic. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ Love, Joshua (March 10, 2008). "Kelis: The Hits". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ Sawdey, Evan (March 20, 2008). "Kelis: The Hits". PopMatters. Archived from the original on May 7, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "The Hits (CD) by Kelis". Tower Records. Archived from the original on March 8, 2009. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
- ^ Cinquemani, Sal (March 5, 2008). "Review: Kelis, The Hits". Slant Magazine. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "The Hits by Kelis". iTunes Store. Australia. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ a b ザ・ヒッツ [The Hits]. Amazon (in Japanese). Japan. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ "Kelis Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "British album certifications – Kelis – The Hits". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Hits by Kelis". Sanity. Archived from the original on June 15, 2015. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ "Kelis: Hits". HMV. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
- ^ "Kelis: Hits". Amazon. United States. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ "Kelis // The Hits" (in German). EMI Music Germany. Archived from the original on July 18, 2009. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
- ^ "Hits: Kelis". Amazon. Canada. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
Further reading
edit- Lewis, Pete (December 2003). "Kelis Talks 'Milkshake' and 'Tasty' Hits". Blues & Soul. (Reprinted March 2008)