Raised in New Jersey by her mother and grandparents, Faith Evans began to develop her vocal talents in the church choir at the age of two, later moving on to roles in musicals during her high school years. After graduation, a brief postponement of her ambitions to become a professional singer was made to pursue a scholarship at Fordham University, but within a year Faith Evans would fully commit herself to a career in the music industry.
Faith Evans initially established herself as a songwriter and background singer, penning tracks for Mary J....