The Best of Anita Baker

From the very first note of Anita Baker's "Essentials" album, you are transported into a world where her silky and sultry voice reigns supreme. This collection of her most iconic tracks is nothing short of a masterclass in vocal artistry. Baker, undoubtedly one of the greatest singers of our time, showcases her unique ability to transcend generations with her music. Each song in this album is a testament to Baker's exceptional talent. Her voice, rich and emotive, wraps around the listener like a warm embrace, conveying deep emotions and stories with every note. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering her music for the first time, "Essentials" offers a perfect snapshot of her remarkable career. Anita Baker's ability to connect with the audience, regardless of age or background, is a rare gift. This album is a must-have for anyone who appreciates the power of a truly gifted vocalist.

The best compilation ever, and I have many in my collection of great songs. Anita is my fave RnB voice of all time.

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Anit just takes you back to hat time when you had to have talent!! Her music is just up and in your face contact. She brings out the best in everything that she sings. This album is just what it should be, the "Let me take you back to that time album". Hats off to Anita Baker for all that she has given to us throught her voice and music!!! Five Stars, all the way through for this album!!

"I wanna know what good love feels like, I wanna love that's sure to stand the test of time" Anita Baker in a word, perfect!

, but if you're a casual fan who wants the full or unedited version of classics (like Compositions' grand gem of a jam like "Fairy Tales") then this is not it. I gave it a full rating because sometimes I want to hear her hits as they were played during a "quiet storm" radio slot. With that said this is a true very best collection and I like having it for those times when I don't want to (or don't have time) to listen to all her albums. Yes, I have playlists but it contains songs not on here that were not released like "Been So Long" which I have loved even more since hearing her band warm up to it live before a show (wow what true magic that was). I wish there were more live albums of her shows for every album; there is no matching her live virtuoso of singing with her band slyly making changes to a song. I believe this is for die hard fans or fans of the radio days. It is a good thing that this exists, but Arista needs to release an album version of her hits. It is great that some can just download a song instead of the whole album and even better if you know how to use iTunes sorting (for The Winans track, I just put Anita Baker as Album artist and as I keep my Library either to date added or sort by album artist I can browse and find the whole collection even on my devises).

The incomprobable, undeniable Ms. Anita Baker! She slipped my mind until her concert was announced in Oakland! Best 12.99 ever spent on iTunes! 💯

She is the best and will continue to be the greatest

As a behavior health therapist many times I suggest tools & skills that will assist the whole person in becoming aware and cognizant of the greater things within them. Anita Baker & her incomparable voice does it for me! She’s evidence that skills & tools don’t necessarily have to come from a text book, but that they already live deep inside of us waiting to be used and so kindly passed down to help the next person discover theirs! THANK YOU ANITA, for your internal AND external beauty and for always giving us the best that you’ve got!!🙏🏾

A girl with soulll