{"product_id":"strings-the-black-widow-listening-post-edition-14-track-promo","title":"Strings: The Black Widow: Listening Post Edition 14-Track Promo","description":"Strings: The Black Widow Listening Post 14-Track PROMO MUSIC AUDIO CD UNRELEASED \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Epic Records \/ Sony Music Entertainment \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2000 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eSTRINGS: THE BLACK WIDOW: LISTENING POST EDITION 14-TRACK PROMO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrings’ The Black Widow was meant to be her official debut on Keith Sweat’s Sweat Records through Epic, but it was shelved in 2000. Lead single “Tongue Song” only got to No. 30 on Billboard’s R\u0026amp;B\/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart, the follow-up “Raise It Up” didn’t chart at all, and Epic did little to promote either one. Epic never gave the album a retail release, and the only copies pressed were a few promo CDs. The Listening Post Edition is one of those promos (Epic ESK 12719), which is why collectors chase it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eStrings: The Black Widow: Listening Post Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eEpic Records \/ Sony Music Entertainment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eESK 12719\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eR\u0026amp;B \/ Hip Hop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eContemporary R\u0026amp;B, Hip Hop, Rap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrings is a female R\u0026amp;B vocalist who emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s with a confident, sultry delivery. Her sound blends classic soul phrasing with contemporary urban production and strong hip hop influences. She frequently collaborates with prominent producers and guest rappers which gives her recordings a streetwise edge while keeping strong melodic hooks. The artist presents a persona that balances toughness and seduction across vocal performance and arrangement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Black Widow (Listening Post Edition) sits squarely at the intersection of R\u0026amp;B and hip hop and highlights that hybrid approach. The release features guest appearances from Swizz Beatz, Juvenile, Drag-On and Infamous Syndicate and production from Steve 'Stone' Huff and others, giving the album a mix of polished slow jams and harder edged tracks. Tracks range from short interludes to full collaborations that showcase both vocal performance and rap features. Released on Epic\/Sony in 2000, the set reflects the era sound with crisp beats, layered harmonies and streetwise guest spots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Steve 'Stone' Huff for Stone Productions. Produced by Swizz Beatz for Ruff Ryders Productions, Inc. Produced by Mannie Fresh for Cash Money Productions, Inc. Executive Producers: Keith Sweat and David McPherson. A\u0026amp;R Direction: Eric Payton, Steve Huff and Kenyatta Tally Galbreath. Manufactured by Epic, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. Catalog number ESK 12719.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eINTRO (0:48)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eUM (featuring Swizz Beatz) (2:47)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eTONGUE SONG (4:09)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eHEY YA (featuring Juvenile \u0026amp; The Hot Boys) (4:19)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eKITTY (3:57)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eD.U.I.P. 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