Jazmine Sullivan @ The Anthem — 3/20/22

Jazmine Sullivan performs at The Anthem in DC on March 20, 2022. (Photo by Will Colbert)

Jazmine Sullivan has never been one to mince words. In 2008, the multi-Grammy nominated R&B singer-songwriter voiced the fury of jilted lovers — and possibly inspired a few felonies — on the revenge anthem “Bust Your Windows.” Sullivan’s latest release is titled “Heaux Tales.” The conceptual project is a collection of perspectives on sex, insecurity, loss, and the power of the P — which doesn’t stand for prude. The Philadelphia soul singer shared these provocative stories during a recent sold-out show at The Anthem in DC.

If the March 20 concert was a measure of success, “Heaux Tales” hits all of its targets. A cathartic release was palpable as fans sang along to “Lost One.” The performance of “On It” was a celebration of sexual liberation.