Sorry I’m not feeling Ms. Kelly at all.

Why did Chrisette leave her album release party before the album was finished playing? That sounds like she’s not that impressed either. And Kelly….she was doomed from the beginning. She needs to fire Matthew as manager for her solo career because he isn’t really looking out for her. She should have known the first time they were going to release the album that it was lame. Adding a few tracks wasn’t going to help. And Columbia should have pushed “Like This” more because it was actually a nice song and had serious potential. These artists need to read the concreteloop comments more.

I was almost FIRST. Thats what im talkin bout.

Anyway, Kelly is gonna fall off real quick. She’s needs to do something different with her R&B and not the typical Mya and Monica sound

She should do more soulful acousic R&B music like Still in love with my Ex. Give us a sound like that that shows us ur real side. B/c we all know your still in love with the football player u were engaged with. So we know its real talk for u.

I want to see the REAL Kelly. Not manufactured to be a watered-down version of Beyonce.

Kelly just doesnt have it. She’s VERY boring. Beyonce had B’day, Kelly will have Flop Day. That “put it in” shit made me cringe.

Chrisette Michelle is a decent artist. I hope she can come out with a hit.

Kelly has a lot of potential as a solo artist to be something brilliantly different from Beyonce. (SOrry, had to bring her up)

Unfortunately, this album does absolutely nothing to prove that.

I wish yall would stop comparing Kells to beyonce. Yall may no like her album but please. It’s not all that easy in the music biz, especially wit white hollywood judging everything black folks do. I mean least she can actually sing! There’s artist out there who sell their bodies and can’t sing a lick!

I’m soooooooooooooooo lovin’ Chrisette Michele right now~~~ her style and her voice are thee truth~ “I am” is a must have…. If you enjoy good music with that feel good vibe, and respect a true vocalist, cop the album~~~~ you will not be disappointed~trust!

I like what Ive heard of Chrisette Michelle so far. See Kelly shes trying something new and refreshing.

when is kelly’s cd gonna come out gosh its been like six years lol im tired of this leaked songs from her album… just release it already and stop with the hype!

good luck to both of them, even though i don’t think kelly’s album will be very successful… hopefully it does!

Chrisette Michelle’s look reminds me of Shanice–big smile, wholesome.

Kelly can sing and is talented, unfortunately that is no longer the measure of success in the music industry. You have to sell and appeal to a much broader base and you have to be an entertainer.

Folks will be screaming for her to leave her management, but I ask again… who is standing in line to swoop her up? There are no other management teams or record labels that are checking for her. There is too much competition, and though most people don’t want to admit it, she is actually benefiting from her DC connection.

Although everybody else is complaining, I think that she’s happy. Yes, she is good at singing, but that doesn’t mean she wants to be a solo singer. Like most people she is probably good at a lot of things, and if you listen to, watch or read her interviews, she seems like a homebody. Someone who is ready to settle down and raise a family — She has had fame and fortune as a member of DC, maybe she is content. As members of DC they have been working since they were pre-teens, non stop, going hard.

And there will always be comparisons to Beyonce - and she will always support her and the Knowles family. That’s what real families do… and blood is not the only thing that makes you family. Love runs deeper than blood - always has.

She will be fine.

Regardless of the “success” of this album, she has already proven she is worthy.

Damn does ANYBODY have anything positve to say about Kelly?! Geez! People have been unecessarily raggin on Kelly. I know I am one person, but I happen to like these tracks. They are way better than some of the other stuff that’s been put out lately by other, less talented singers. I know somebody feels the same way i do about Kelly’s material.

Chrisite’s voice is a breath of fresh air! Very throwback and jazzy! i love it

Kelly songs are hot. Her album is going to do well. I think some of you just love hatin’ on her.

Thank you #13 for you being able to see it from more than one angle. I respect that

#13 you made some valid points.

I love Chrisette Michelle’s. It’s so real and soulful and unique. And the material she sings is very well suited for her voice.

I love Kellys the show.. Sexy!

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Damn does ANYBODY have anything positve to say about Kelly?! Geez! People have been unecessarily raggin on Kelly. I know I am one person, but I happen to like these tracks. They are way better than some of the other stuff that’s been put out lately by other, less talented singers. I know somebody feels the same way i do about Kelly’s material.
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I definitely feel you on that… We need to go back to the days when people decided what they liked by what they bought and what they listened to. Now even before an artist can release a track, you have 100 reviews in magazines and newspapers and 27 listening parties - sh!t is “leaked” - and everybody telling you how you should feel about a song. Kelly is far more talented than some of these artists who might outsell her, or have more endorsements, or appear on more shows. The game has changed, and so many people - even the consumers are caught up in it.

I’m getting so sick of people saying, “Quit comparing Beyonce and Kelly.” Umm, hello? They were in the same group for like umpteen years, so people, whether it be journalists or concreteloop fans, are going to automatically compare the two. It’s natural. So quit all the whining and complaining about how they should stop comaparing Kelly to Bey. I agree that the comparison gets old and should stop. But guess what? It’s not going to stop anytime soon.

On that note, not feeling “Miss Kelly,” but I hope it does well.

However, I’m kinda diggin Chrisette’s music. I love her voice. Sounds a lot like Billie Holiday.

Kelly’s Album is hot … n i can’t wait for Miss Kelly 2 hit stores 7.3.07 ..

number 20 i soooooooooooooooo agree with you.music is a hot mess today and i can’t believe how gullible the public is today to buy anything and make it go number one.most of these artists out today are just that only here for today.

i like the sound of both cds as well and will be getting them as soon as i get paid

Oh and Im really feelin Christelle’s voice. She’s like a stronger and more upbeat Corrinne Bailey (still Love her). Kelly….I like some of her songs, but I cant see myself buying her album.

Listening to Kelly’s album in it’s entirety, I actually don’t think it’s a bad album. The joints that stood out for me were “Every Thought Is You”, “Love”, Flashback (it grew on me), the Interlude , I would have really loved it if the beat from the interlude was used for Still In Love With My Ex, but it’s nice.

Chrisette’s entire CD is nice.

Kelly…I like Show w/Tank & Still in Love w/my Ex

Oh yeah, I’ll def. be copping Miss Chrisette Michele’s album this week.

“lets Rock” is my favorite joint on the Chrisette Michele album i cant stop playing it)—- im totally digging her swagger and rap-like cadence. and her Jazz-like signature style coupled with a contemporary Disco beat just makes for an interestingly enjoyable mix.

“good girl”, “like a dream” and “love is you” stick out as pretty decent songs too

although i didnt fall in love with the entire cd, i’d give her a B+

That is SUCH a cute picture of Chrisette Michele!
Kelly’s outfit is atrotious.

LOL @ my three year old son tying to sing to Chrisette’s “Work It Out”!

^trying*

I just want to hear both albums for myself and not be influenced by the negative opinions I’ve been reading. I’m not pointing fingures or trying to start anything but no one here has heard Kelly’s album besides a song here and there. I want to just buy it, sit back and listen. If it’s good, I’m good. If it’s not, oh well…

I had these chrisette tracks and more for over a month now, she has a unique and talented voice….I seen her perform back in the days before the fame in the “Village Underground”….babygirl can sing.

# 13, you make some valid points about Kelly. However, I don’t fell most people are hating on her. A lot of people are upset because they feel Mr Knowles is holding her back. Being the fact Kelly is so loyal, she defends him and Beyonce to the fullest….this is what pisses people off; Most people on here think Kelly is beautiful and talented, but her full potential will never be known working under Mr Knowles, because he doesn’t want any female becoming more popular than his daughter( ex. Sunshine Anderson, who had about 30 seconds of promotion).

I’m just glad she has developed a greater style of fashion because I used to hurt looking at some of her outfits. She looked like a step-child to me sometimes. Like Momma Knowles said, “Here Kelly, Beyopnce doesn’t want like this anymore so you can have it.”

damn typos. I meant “she doesn’t want this anymore” and Beyonce. Okay time for bed.

I love the Chrisette Michele songs, I didn’t pay attention to her untill now I will be getting her album.

I’m no Kelly fan, but I actually thought the Kelly songs were okay the only one I didn’t like was “Put it In” other than that not bad. I don’t think I would like it enough to buy it, but I will download.

*feel*

I actually like Kelly’s songs. Put it in grew on me. I can see her doing great performances to these songs. And y’all got a permanent certainty that her album will do bad. But some of the reason why her album is gonna do bad is because none of you will buy her album.

So therefore I say support and she won’t be an actual failure like you predicted.

not to get off topic in here but #33 ATREYou82, I hear you on Mr. Knowles keeping his artists down to keep bey up. I mean if she is so great, then what is he so afraid of.

#13: best post in the thread. I like reading posts from somebody who can THINK. Your name suits you well, LOL.

I, too, think Kelly may be perfectly happy with the way things are. I don’t think she (like 99.9% of people) is cut out to be this dynamic, powerhouse solo performer people seem to think she deserves to be.

I truly believe she was content with her role in DC as a group member and occasional soloist. She has reaped GREAT rewards from being in that role, and even got two solo albums under her belt for good measure. Nothing wrong with that.

Ok I just downloaded Kelly’s whole album and I have to change my mind cause it is definetly hot! Imma have to cop it cause seriously it is a really chill, grown and sexy album….with a unique twist. I hate to admit it but I let other peoples opinions direct my opinions!

Now Im not saying I LOVE LOVE LOVE Kelly, Im just saying her music is nice. Im in love with Ciara because her persona and performances entice me, Kelly just doesnt have that presence to me.

Oh and what happened to “Im in love with my ex”?!!
Its like they took that hip hop out of the song and made it a soft ballad. I like it cause its got a different feel, but I still love the original one featuring Yung Texxus cause that beat hits the spot.

MAN FUCK DA HAYTAZ…MS. KELLY IZ REALLY WHAT IT IS…LIKE THIS IS DOIN REALLY WELL AND THE ALBUM WILL TOO…ITS REALLY GOOD

@#13. Your comment has measure. I respect you for pointing out what people are overlooking or hadn’t realised.

Now, Chrisette Michele, man, that girl is awesome. I’ve been listening to the album non-stp since I got it yesterday morning. Each and every song has its own personality and substance. She has wowed/impressed me the same way Leela James wowed/impressed me when she came out with A Change Is Gonna Come. I hope she doesn’t get slept on like Leela has. I’m enjoying Chrisette’s album immensely, from beginning to the end. The fusion of the jazzy elements with the soulful R&B sounds makes for a great listening. And her voice is superb, with a range that is immaculately controlled.

Lol @ #34. Beyonce’s hand me downs. Thats what it seems like.

to #38 and 39, people would buy her album to support her if she wasnt feeding us a LOAD OF CRAP> DUH. Thats why people buy albums, because they like the music being offered to em.

I wasnt hatin on kelly. I was just saying that the girl needs to shine and this music is not really helping. Its not extraordinary. ITs average and we know that she has SOO much more potential than that.

But #13 is right. She doesnt need to prove anything, at least not if she doesnt want to. She did good with DC. i just wish she would step out of her comfort zone and DO SOMETHING. She does seem like the settle down type. Anyway, i hope she has a hit record….someday.

See you in stores Kellz 07/03/07

Im really feelin Chrisette Michele. Her voice is unique and so is her album. She’s refreshing and so is her music. She offers something DIFFERENT, unlike some other artists i know. wont say any names. Not hatin though.. I like it. Keep it up Chris.

DA BOTTOM LINE IS WHETHER YA’LL ON HERE LIKE KELLY OR NOT..OR EVEN THINK SHE GON FLOP..TO BE TRUTHFUL IT DOESNT MATTER..SHE’S HER OWN ARTIST AND IF YALL STOP COMPARIN HER TO BEYONCE ,AND LOOK AT WHAT SHES ACCOMPLISHING AS A SOLO ARTIST(ex-MAGAZINE COVERS,A HIT SINGLE IN AMERICA AND JUS DEBUTED ON DA UK CHARTS AT #4,INTERVIEWS EVERYWHERE U TURN AND PICTURES OF PAPARAZZI FOLLOWIN HER)..THESE ARE THINGS DAT A WHOLE LOT OF FEMALE R&B STARS DONT NEVER GET..IM NOT GON SAY ANY NAMES..LOL..BUT IT COMES TO SHOW U DAT SHE IS A BIG ARTIST..MAYBE NOT AS BIG AS BEYONCE,VECUS SHES JUS NOT HER..BUT KELLY IS A BIG ARTIST..AND JUS TO LET YALL KNOW,SINCE CONCRETELOOP DIDNT ANNOUNCE IT..SHE HAS A SPOT ON DA B.E.T. AWARDS..DATS ALSO SOMETHING DAT ALOT OF ARTIST DONT GET A CHANCE TO DO..THANX

I THINK THE SHOW FT TANK IS ALRIGHT YA KNOW..DONT KNO BOUT THE REST OF DEM WHACK ASS TUNES…OMG WHAT HAPPENED KELLY…GET RID OF MATTHEW GIRL…..I DOUBT THIS ALBUM WILL EVEN REACH PLATINUM STATUS…:(

i love Chrisette Michele!!

CHRISETTE MICHELLE’S ALBUM IS THE SHIT, RIGHT FROM THE BEGINING TO THE END.HER VOCALS ARE CRAZY, NOW WE GOT ANOTHER POWERHOUSE VOCALIST ON THE SCENE.HER VOCAL RANGE AND CONTROL IS SICK

Thank you #13! That’s exactly the point I was trying to make on the other post about Kelly referring to Beyonce in that magazine article. Well said!

And Brian, referring to Mathew Knowles as “Beyonce’s tyrranical father” is a bit extreme, don’t you think? I mean, despite what people think of him or his management style, I think that’s a harsh way to describe him.

Yeah I picked up her CD…. I listened to it twice… and it’s a solid CD … SHIT um MAD THAT THEY NOT PROMOTING HER RIGHT …. BUT I KNOW SHE IS JUST HAPPY TO PUT A CD OUT … CAUSE IT’S A GOOD VIBE CD YOU CAN JUST PUT IT IN AND KEEP YA HANDS ON THE WHEEL NO NEED TO SKIP A SONG…. MAN SHE HAS TALENT LIKE I SAID IT’S NOT TO MANY CD’S THAT I JUST GO OUT AN BUY BUT I WAS WAITING ON THIS ONE …. IT VIBES LIKE LYFE JENNINGS FIRST ALBUM … BUT A YOUNGER CONTENT VALUE … YOU CAN TELL SHE’S YOUNG BUT CAN RELATE A LITTLE … WELL WORTH THE MONEY… I AM GOING TO GO GET ANOTHER COPY AND KEEP IT IN THE PLASTIC

I need to get Chrissette’s album. The way ya’ll biggin it up it seems like it’s worth the buy. Anyway, I just want to let my fellow concreteloopers know that real music is making a comeback in the 07!
I am from Trenton, NJ and there is an up and coming group from here called JUS LOVE. The boys are hot and are about to get signed. I’m just warning you guys. Please support them!

On to other things, I can’t listen to the music b/c I’m at work. I was never a big Kelly fan, but I wish her the best of luck. Interested in hearing, “IN LOVE WITH MY EX” though.

#52, Are u Beyonce?

I have heard almost all the songs on Kelly’s Album and I must say that I like it. I’m not even close to being a Kelly fan but I’m starting to like her. The album is not for people who like “Hype” songs. Her favorite artist is Sade and that says a lot. So if you don’t like Sade and the type of music she brings then you might not like Kelly’s album (Not at all like a Sade album but most of it is mellow). I think it’s good for people who like to groove. I also think that since most of her lyrics actually make sense, a lot of people won’t like it. (I feel like the people that buy music these days have very poor taste). Also Beyonce is known for making dance hits and loud vocals, if Kelly did the same thing you all and the world would say she was trying to copy Beyonce. Beyonce has really set herself apart so anyone who does anything close to her will be compared. That’s why even Rihanna is taking a different route. Beyonce is forcing people to come up with something new, b/c if they don’t they will either remain in her shadow or be called a follower.

Check out Chrisette’s video for the song If I Have My Way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUa4y3q_-yA

So fresh and simple and yet captivating.

I love Chrisette Michele, I’ve always liked Kelly, but is Kelly wearing Dereon? UGH! *sticks finger in mouth*

I’m not sure what you all are listening to…. Ms. Kelly is on FIYAH…. true R&B talent, true talent period….. she is not a watered down Beyonce… Beyonce is Beyonce and Kelly is definitely Kelly…. are you all truly listening to the music, or prejudging….. “The Show” is the move… “Still in love with my ex” speaks volumes…. Like this is definitely a head banger… and Ghetto need I say more… KILL THAT NOISE… Ms Kelly is off the chain

love kelly and was really rooting for her but she just seems to only be A BACKGROUND STAR….by the material she’s put together and the public persona she portrays..hopefully she’ll go hard at the BET awards

55 u is crazy!! lmao

NATTY:

VERY WELL PUT!!!

KELLY, DO YOUR THING. I’M VERY PROUD OF YOU. A CLASS ACT INDEED!!!
REPPING HOUSTON, TEXAS!!!!
MAKE THAT MONEY!!!

I love Chrisette’s album. I bought it yesterday, and it’s really well done. Her voice…it’s almost like taking Erykah’s, Jill’s, Sarah Vaughn’s, and Billie Holiday’s voices and blending them into one. It still shocks me how much she looks like a younger Jill Scott too. So nice, so smooth. It’s great to hear music that has a great message and is also nice to listen to.

As far as Kelly goes,
She was always my favorite in DC. I’m torn when it comes to her. As a fan, I want her to show me the 100% superstar I know she can be. Everyone knows she’s talented, and that voice is beautiful. I just want to see her peak I guess. There’s apart of me that wants her to step into her own, find her own management, and really make it pop.

But on the other side of things, I think Kelly knows what she’s doing. I agree with #13. I think she likes where she’s at…and who could blame her? We all know that her DC days has left a nice nest egg in that bank account. She’s been able to make two albums, do movies, endorsements. She just might be content with the role she plays.

Sometimes we as fans just always want more and more and more…it’s never enough. I don’t know. We may all want her to shine (maybe more than Bey), but at the same time…think about it. How many artists do you know that have had the level of success that she’s had…without really doing much other than playing the best supporter she can? Kelly’s comfortable with the silver medal. And no matter how much I want her to go for the gold, I can’t really hate. She has a lot more than a lot of the females out there.

Maybe one day we’ll see all she has to offer. Until then this “Ms. Kelly” album is not a bad look.

I just don’t think Kelly has what it takes to be a solo success. Plus she definitely needs new management. Futhermore, they could have done a better job with the CD cover photo.

I have to agree with number 13… Kelly does seem like she whether be married and have kids right now than putting out another album. Let’s face it, she’s set for life and she’s probably doing this just for fun. She said this morning on the radio (the Donnie Simpson Show); that on the first album she was scared but this time around she didn’t care (basically she just did her). I mean what more can you ask for? Either you like it or you don’t; either way, I will buy. People always say Kelly is the under dog and are upset because she is still with Papa Knowles. Why try to keep her down. Support her! Bottom line you all want her to be like B and she’s not, she’s Kelly. Therefore, her album and style is going to be different. And that’s what the public can’t handle.

Chrisette finally a sista singing soul, and her album better go #1 I’m tired of Amy winehouse and Joss Stone asses!

@ # 13 … Well said!

I like Chrisette Michelle …just from the one track I heard…she seems like another version of the jazz singer diane reeves…I think by reading the reviews I’m gonna get her album and love it.

I not sure if Kelly’s music will grow on me but I don’t think it will. Who ever produced those songs could have done better. As for Chrisette Michelle, I’m not feeling her songs just because I’m not into that kind of music (jazzy/neo-soul) but she does have a beautiful voice. In the pic…she looks like Ashanti to me.

I don’t like Kelly’s mouth in this pic…they could have picked a better photo.

Ok I can see that I’m the only one on the Loop that isn’t feeling Chrisette Michele…I just do not care for this chicks vocals nor do I like the material! I think there’s like one (or maybe 2) songs on the entire album that I like…I’m sooo happy I didn’t waste $16 on this chicks album.

Now, I’ll definitely be on the lookout for Kelly’s album…regardless of what ppl have to say about her, I’ve always enjoyed her vocals and style…GO KELLY!!!

BTW, if you go to amazon.com and look under music to Chrisette Michele, you can listen to samples of her album…

#2 Chrisette had more than one party to attend last night. Anywho if anyone ever has the chance to see Chrisette Michele live, it is a must do. Her live performances are electrifying. Please support her, you will not be dissapointed.

I like Chrissette’s voice,it’s beautiful and “jazzy”, I’ll definitely be getting it.

Bouga, I agree with you, Leela is slept on, her album is fire!

Kelly, you are pretty and I wish you much success but your album is missing something, production maybe, or you might need a couple of sessions with Betty Wright and her drumsticks. JMO

#13 Wow, I never thought about the situation like that with Miss Kelly. Maybe she really did prefer just being in a group. Well, either way I am feeling these tracks. I have heard them over and over and I like “Ghetto”, “Put It In”, “The Show”( I love Tank), “Like This” is okay…I liked it at first, but now I am over it, I like “Every Thought is You” ( Although that’s not up here, it is a very nice song). Regardless of how the songs are perceived, I must say Kelly’s vocal ability has grown so much. The girl can really sang. I think that is why ppl rag on her so much about her songs. The fact is the girl can sang better then most of these r-n-b chicks and ppl just feel she should have songs that accurately reflect this ability. THATS ALL…However, I think I am going to buy the album(I like Miss Kelly.

This was the album listening party for a select amount of people LAST WEEK…not yesterday. I was at the Underground when she talked abou tthe two events on Tuesday and it wasn’t worth attnending.

@ 56 Natty… I concur…….

I am feeling both women thus far…..

SORRY, BUT KELLY SWEETIE, UR TIME IS UP! U ARE THE WEAKEST LINK, UR 15 MINUTES OF FAME ARE WAAAAAAYYYYYYY UP! GO SIT UR UGLY HORSE FACE DOWN SOMEWHERE, THAT IS ONE UGLY MF. SHE LOOKS LIKE A STR8 HORSE IN THE FACE, AND HER MUSIC SUCKS ASS….ESPECIALLY THAT LAME ASS SONG WITH EVE UGGGGGHHHHH!..KELLY ROWLAND LOOKS LIKE THE OFFSPRING OF OPRAH’S BEST FRIEND GAYLE KING AND A HORSE. AND WORSE THAN DAT HER MUSIC IS UGLIER!

DAMN!!

DO WE EVEN HAVE TO BUY THESE ALBUMS NOW??!!!

SHit youre gonna be the first one to criticize OTHERS(i.e MAtthew Knowles) when THESE ALBUMS DO NO SELL

When in fact you basically just posted the whole damn album …so yeah why buy it!

is this deja vu?

this is exactly what they were saying about beyonce. well beyonce’s sales shut your crappy mouth up, so it is kelly’s turn. as i said then, all you fools can do is complain, her fans will go and buy the album.

and the album is good.

KELLY IS STR8 WACK! SHE NEEDS TO GO SIT HER UGLY HORSE FACE DOWN,SHE IS NO GOOD CONTRIBUTION TO R&B….CHRISETTE MICHELLE ON THE OTHER HAND, IS DEFINITELY A BREATH OF FRESH AIR…THAT SONG BY KELLY AND EVE IS STR8 WICKETY WICKETY WACK…AND WHILE ON EVE, SHE NEEDS TO GO SIT DOWN ALSO WITH THAT WEAK ASS SONG THAT SHE HAS OUT RIGHT NOW, JUST STR8 GARBAGE! AND KELLY LOOKS LIKE THE OFFSPRING OF OPRAH’S BEST FRIEND GAYLE KING AND A HORSE! LMFAO! SHE NEEDS TO GO IN HER STABLE, AND WORSE THAN THAT HER MUSIC SUCKS ASS!

***** = EXCELLENT/ MASTERPIECE

CHRISETTE MICHELLE = *****
KELLY ROWLAND = *

and 77)

what the hell are you talking about? you would be lucky if you were as fine as the waste that comes out of kelly’s ass.

@71:

You are NOT the only one NOT feeling Chrisette. I will give the fact that her sound is different and outside of the box but not feeling the songs. Oh well! Good luck to her and much success!

Ms. Kelly - (SMH!)

Um, girl, gone get you a RICH basketball or football player and start dropping kids because your music doesn’t sound like your passion is really in it! If not, that’s okay BOO, you have nothing to prove!

You ain’t got to be the second coming of Bey! Shoot, you see Michelle went on with her life and so can YOU!

KELLY’S MUSIC IS STR8 GARBAGE!HER MUSIC SOUNDS LIKE SOMEHTING OUT OF THE EARLY 90′S! SHE IS DEFINITELY NOT A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO TODAYS’S R&B…THAT SONG WITH HER AND EVE IS STR8 SHIT. AND WHILE ON THE SUBJECT OF EVE. BOO, U WILL NEVER HAVE THE SAME SUCCESS, AS U DID EARLY ON..NO ONE WANTS TO SEE A 30 YR OLD ROCKING DIFFERNT WIGS IN SKIMPY OUTFITS, U LOOK LIKE RU PAUL.. GO SIT DOWN! ON A SERIOUS NOTE, CHRISETTE MICHELLE IS DEF A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, SOMETHING NEW WITHOUT ALL OF THE GIMMICKS, STR8 R&B WITH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE, I AM ONLY 16, BUT CAN DEFINITELY RECOGNIZE AND APPRECIATE REAL R&B…UNLIKE PUTTING TALENTLESS PEOPLE LIKE CHRIS BROWN AND PRETTY RICKY ON A PEDASTAL! UGLY F*CKERS!

******= EXCELLENT/ MASTERPIECE

78. GODs 13th Disciple said:
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DAMN!!

DO WE EVEN HAVE TO BUY THESE ALBUMS NOW??!!!

SHit youre gonna be the first one to criticize OTHERS(i.e MAtthew Knowles) when THESE ALBUMS DO NO SELL

When in fact you basically just posted the whole damn album …so yeah why buy it!
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you’re so right… and that’s part of the problem. You can get the entire CD free and before it’s released, and see the videos while they are being shot. So why buy?

And since the videos are online everywhere people stop watching videos music shows, so advertisers stop buying time - less $$$ for the label, less $$$ for the artists. After a while they are better off [financially] working a 9 to 5.

I am a huge fan of Chrisette and am disappointed that you, Brian, posted download links to songs from her newly released album. This will certainly have a negative effect on album sales!!!

KELLY IS WACK AND LOOKS LIKE A HORSE , SHE IS DETRIMENTAL TO R&B….CHRISETTE MICHELLE IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, ORIGINAL, SIMPLE, AND BEAUTIFUL. KELLY LOOKS LIKE HER BREATHE STANKS! AND THE SONG THAT SHE HAS WITH EVE IS SOOO WACK! THAT SHIT SOUNDS LIKE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO COME OUT LIKE IN 96′ OR SOMETHING!..NO SUBSTANCE WHATSOVER, JUST LIKE CHRIS BROWN AND PRETTY RICKY = ALL WACK! AND KELLY IS JUST SO DAMMMNNN UGLY! SHE LOOKS LIKE THE OFFSPRING OF OPRAH’S BEST FRIEND GAYLE KING AND A HORSE! LMFAO!

BOTTOM LINE:

*****= EXCELLENT/ MASTERPIECE
* = STR8 SHIT

CHRISETTE MICHELLE = *****
KELLY ROWLAND = 1/2 OF 1 STAR!

i hope kelly rowland have guards following her 24/7 because i think we have a psycho here who goes by the name of “cali”.

can someone take the hot mess to the mad house?

Kelly can really sing, has grown so much from early DC days and i like this material. Work (Put It In), The Show featuring Tank, Still In Love With my Ex, Flashback (not there), i am going to get the cd because she’s doing her thing and just needs that wide mass appeal pop sound to sell but like #13 said, she might just be content on doing this and comfortable and i dig it.

#87 “JOHNANNESBURG) LMAO! PLEASE GO TO WORK, U SOUND LIKE UR OVER THE AGE OF 21! TIRED GERIATRIC BUTT! GO DRINK SOME ENSURE! LMAO! NO MATTER WHAT U SAY…KELLY IS UGLY AND LOOKS LIKE A HORSE.

Chrissette’s has an old jazzy, blues, folkish sound that works if you into it. I would download for free but would never but her music. Nora Jones already exist.

I enjoyed Kelly’s selections better. She has great vocals. I think her cd is missing a little something but I’ll still support the effot. I love Ghetto, the show and Still in love w/Ex. I think her version of Work ft fat Joe is better than the song with just her on it. Bottom line Kelly lives in Kelly land and she is truly operating out of doing her own thing and I can appreciate that!

@Cali,

You think Kelly Rowland is “…DETRIMENTAL TO R&B…”

Are you seriuos?
There’s a long list of singers I would list way before ever saying that Kelly is detrimental to any genre of music.

First off, to be detrimental to anything, you have to be an established force…someone that poses a major threat…who has made a huge impact on the music scene (ie, someone like 50 Cent)..someone who has managed to sell a ton of records but lacks any worthy talent.

Kelly is more like a quiet storm. She’s not detrimental to anyone/anything music-wise.

I get the fact that you’re not a fan (and that’s your right)…but WOW…I think you’re taking it too far.

#21 good point i agree 110%. kelly will always be bey shadow as long as she dont venture out, sure no and i mean no one is in line to help kelly until bey retire. lets face the facts peeps kelly is good but not good enuff. if that was me i would sit back and enjoy the fruits of my labor. when its your turn then its your turn ………….. by the way did any one hear that kelly was bi? just asking lolol

TO # 91 BLAH BLAH BLAH! MR A&R OF THE NOW DEFUNCT LOUD RECORDS HAHA! THANKS BUT NO THANKS FOR THE VOCABULARY LESSON, I’M SORRY BUT I KNOW GOOD R&B FROM MY MOTHER AND HER FRIENDS AND SORRY BUT KELLY ROWLAND AIN’T CUTTING IT!..ANY PERSON WHO PUTS OUT MATERIAL THAT IS NOT AT A CERTAIN LEVEL OF QUALITY IS DETRIMENTAL TO ANY ENTITIY! NO MATTER HOW SMALL A FORCE THAT IS. FOR INSTANCE IF I AM WALKING DOWN THE STREET AND A PANHANDLER IS ASKING FOR MONEY, THEN THAT PERSON IS DETRIMENTAL TO MY PRIVACY…ETC. ANY HOOT, KELLY’S MUSIC SUCKS AND CHRISETTE MICHELLE’S IS SPLENDID….AND EVEN IF KELLY’S MUSIC WAS GOOD, SHE IS VERY HARD ON THE EYES ! (REPRESENTING FOR GENERATION Z).

To Cali:

I’m sorry to inform you that if no one decides to take your life you will unfortunately be over the age of 21 in 6 years. Oh yeh, and you sound like an educated fool. By the way, did you finish your homework? Finish summer school.

@Cali,

I see your point, but I still disagree with you, kinda. Like I said, you’re not a fan…that’s your right. But it seems like you got that EXTRA hate…like Kelly’s the panhandler who tried to rob you out on the street lol.

We all like what music we like, and don’t like the ones we don’t….it’s all relative to the listener.

There’s just waaayyy to much good music out there to be that pissed at any one artist.

I look at music as a buffet. You get the ones you want, and pass on the ones you don’t; then keep it movin’.

I LOVE THE ALBUM! I WISH IT WAS MORE SONGS!!

I luv Christte, her voice is so refreshing. I love Kelly to but she does nothing for me. Like this grew on my a little though.

I didn’t even know Kelly’s album dropped! There is no promotion for it what so ever. I think Kelly needs to overhaul her music career because she seems to be watered down which I’m guessing is forced by Mr. Knowles. She’s missing that spark, that special something that makes the consumer get excited about her. I wish her well but she needs to say farewell to her management if she wants her career to go anywhere.

#71 & 82…I feel you…Chrisette Michelle has a beautiful voice but the songs are (IN MY OPINION) not where it’s at. I think she will appeal to the older (35 & up)crowd verses the younger generations.

To Cali…your words are really harsh as if Kelly has done something to you personally. I understand that you don’t like her & her music but why put down? I’m sure that she has worked really hard to put this second album out. Even though I don’t necessary care for majority of the songs that they posted…I still like her. I think Kelly is a beautiful person not only on looks but personality. You have you opinions but in my opinion you sound very immature, ignorant & uneducated. Word of advice: DON’T KNOCK SOMEONE THAT’S DOING BETTER THAT YOU!!!!!!!

#79…Kelly’s music is far from Beyonce’s music…i’m not knocking kelly at all but Beyonce have so many No. 1 hits dating back to her Dangerously in Love album. As for Kelly, her first single was and still is HOT! But I am anxious to see how her next single is going to do. She will probably will sell more and do very well across seas verses the USA.

#91…I totally agree with you.

TO CHOKING ON THESE DRY LIPS…IN REGARDS TO THE 21 COMMENT….I WILL CROSS THAT BRIDGE ONCE I GET THERE….BUT FOR NOW , I AM ENJOYING MY YOUTH, UNLIKE U WHO IS PROBABLY WISHING THAT U WERE MY AGE AGAIN LOL!AND TO TILO, I AM NOT UNEDUCATED….(CAN’T U TELL?)…DUMMY….EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT TO VOICE THEIR OPINION…I’M SURE DAT U LIKE CHRIS BROWN AND LIL MAMA TOO RIGHT? IF U OR ANYONE ELSE CAN’T RESPECT MY OPINIONS….THEN JUST F*CK OFF! I DON’T CARE…IT STILL WANT CHANGE THE FACT THAT KELLY’S CD WILL FLOP…AND THAT SHE LOOKS LIKE A HORSE IN THE FACE! GENERATION Z STAND UP

To Cali…little girl just stop it. For you information I don’t like Lil Mama, Chris Brown is okay but I will never put them down for what they are doing. I would love to be a celebrity and get all of that money so don’t fake like you don’t want it too. Like I said before little girl…DON’T KNOCK ANYBODY THAT’S DOING BETTER THAN YOU. For the record little girl….I never said that you WERE uneducated I said that you sound uneducated. And since your so educated….start using some of that education sweetie. It’s not about respecting your opinion…cause you can talk that bull shit all night night long but at the end of the day you don’t have a chance of being in there shoes. Get a life!

Ms. Kelly drops 7/3

Well, about Chrisette Michele.. I love the song Golden. I’m in love with it..
And, Kelly, the level of her album is very very low..
I expected better..
But hey, who am i to judge?

“I Am” - love it.. it’s so mellow and it’s like one of those relaxation albums. i think ima buy it. at first i wuz hesitant but i think ima get it now.

“Ms. Kelly” - i love it.. after i heard Comeback and Like This i was expecting something a lil more club banging but yall got to remember, “Ms Kelly” is WAY better then “Simply Deep”… she’s making progress.. this may not be here breakout album of her solo career but it’s a step toward it. i think kelly has great potential and as long as she is happy at the end of the day with what she created then thats all that matters. i supported her thru the shallow “Simply Deep” and i will support her on “Ms Kelly” and any other future album this wonderful person may produce…. Kelly you read this… you go girl.. i love you and everything you do!

Kelly’s cd is pretty good! The songs that were posted were decent, but there are much more better songs on the album. Just give it a listen..

-flashback
-better without you
-this is love
-come back
-love

i also like the new version of “still in love with my ex”

@55–No, I’m not Beyonce. Your point?

TILLO HMMMMMM LET ME GUESS..U R OVER 21 WITH A FLABBY STOMACH….LMAO!U R JUST TAKING UP FOR KELLY BECAUSE U RESEMBLE A HORSE TOO!!??? KELLY’S MUSIC IS TRASH…CHRISETTE’S MUSIC IS CLASSY….WHY DON’T U LEARN HOW TO COMPOSE INTELLIGENT THOUGHTS B4 U STEP TO ME…ALSO INVESE IN CHRISETTE MICHELLE’S CD, AN AB LOUNGE AND A DICTIONARY…OLD DIMWIT!

CLASS OF 2009 -STAND UP!
EAST ARKANSAS ALL DAY EVERYDAY!

#77 i can’t even take wat u said serious … because u just posting all dat BS 2 piss ppl of n making yo self look Dumb A$$ Hell

uh uh YALL hoes say yall not hating on kelly yall are truley lying yall an’t nothing but beyonce fans wishing bad on kelly the album is hot it has spark and so on it’s so unespected her lyrics always have and will make since it always have substance the beats are banging the hook are nice it has sexappeal,head nodders,love,hate,independence, a very nice voice rideing the tracks and soul what the mother fucking problem huh? yall need to go drown yall selves oh and *it’s the roc* you bastards

I’m all for the free music, but I can’t help but feel your doing Chrisette a disservice by posting that many songs off her album. She’s barely got any marketing going, and you know most people are not going to go out and buy something that they can get for free. U say you support independent musicians then you give away their stuff for free? Meanwhile, the links to the no talent highly promoted artist songs are only up for about an hour before the get ganked by legal. U’re becoming part of the problem…

There are way too many people from Island/Def Jam lurking on this site. Instead of doing that, ya’ll need to be putting out good music.

We will see the first week sales of both. Neither will do anything major.

Cali a.k.a little girl pulease! So you must be about 16….you might be a little to young to be on here….did you get your parent permission? Save it because your making yourself look worst. And I know that you didn’t say why don’t i learn how to compose intelligent thoughts when your ass is the dogging out somebody that i sure looks 110% better than you. It is really out of my character to argue with someone with such a low IQ so best believe this is my last comment to you. The rest of Concrete Loop I know will side with me when I say GET A LIFE AND STOP HATING!!! Because what you have is a sickness! Get it treated honey. So go sit down because you little ass has alot of growing up to do….class of 2009..LMAO. Arkansas???? Ya’ll got cable over there? LMAO!!! Piece out Sweetie……enjoy your day.

I hope Kelly does well. Can’t wait to see her perform next week. I’m getting the album

WOW TILLO…IT TOOK OVER AN HOUR TO COMPOSE THAT? THAT WAS A WASTE OF TIME….LOOK OLD LINEBACKER….GET A CLUE..ARKANSAS IS IN THE HOUSE..HOW IGNORANT ARE U TO THINK THAT WE ARE BEHIND THE TIMES TECHNOLOGICALLY? U MUSTA RODE THE SHORT BUS IN SCHOOL!U NEED TO TAKE A DEBATING CLASS…BECAUSE U HAVE NO CLUE! AND HATING ON ARKANSAS? OH NO BOO- BOO DATS A MISTAKE! TRY VISITING LITTLE ROCK..AND SEE HOW “COUNTRY” ARKANSAS IS…KELLY’S MUSIC IS WACK…JUST LIKE U!/GO WATCH UR CHILDREN..AND WASH UR DISHES….BROKE ASS..LEAVE THE ARGUMENTS TO THE YOUNG INTELLECTUALS WHO DONN’T REQUIRE 1 HOUR TO COMPOSE A RESPONSE! UR AGE IS CATCHING UP TO U…GO TAKE A NAP!

actually “CALI”, “TILLO” took an hour to reply you because he/she has a life outside the computer. Poor you, i bet your computer is your only friend.

by the way, should you not be in school or something, or did you drop out thinking you were going to be a star?

poor soul, you need help.

Cali’s mother if you read this, through the help of the “child protection spy software”, YOUR CHILD NEEDS HELP FAST.

LET ME GUESS JOHNNESBURG LOL!…U AND TITO ARE FRIENDS? OLD FUCKS….U BOTH NEED TO GET OFF OF FOOD STAMPS AND WELFARE AND FIND EMPLOYMENT…IT IS FUN FOR A 16 YEAR OLD TO BLOG…BUT ONCE U R OVER THE AGE OF 21, AND U ARE ACTUALLY FORMING REBUTTALS FOR A 16 YEAR OLD? THEN THAT IS STR8 SAD!..I WANT U TO GO TO MONSTER.COM OR UR LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY TO FIND A JOB, AND LEAVE ME AND MY OPINIONS ALONE!.NO MATTER HOW U MAY TRY TO CRITICIZE ME…THAT WILL NOT CHANGE THE FACT THAT KELLY’S CD HAS ALREADY FLOPPED…WHAT A SIGHT THE OVER THE HILL FIRED A&R PERSON FROM LOUD RECORDS AND THE OUT OF SHAPED LINEBACKER UNEDUCATED SINGLE MOTHER! DISGUSTING….EWWWWWWW!
ARKANSAS IS IN THE HOUSE BABY!

ummm can we ignore the ignorant in this post, their time for attention should be up and i can’t wait for the promo blitz of Kelly. i can’t wait to see her perform on shows and such, i’ll be getting the cd. i enjoy it and i bet she does and doesn’t give a shit what people think, she’s not a new artist just venturing into a new hustle

Kelly is sooooooo underrated. She is an exceptional talent. With the exception of “Put it in”, those other tracks from Ms. Kelly are great. I DO think Kelly is doing some “out of the box” work and I dont think she’s given the proper respect. I think it sucks that she’ll forever be in Beyonce’s shadow. I LOVE Beyonce, dont get me wrong but damn, Kelly is doin the damn thing! Are you people listening to this stuff???? “Still in love with my ex” is so well put together. The production? on point. Just give her a chance….

Darius #118 the comment was on point, COSIGN!

People just love to hate Kelly and it’s tiring. The same people on here that don’t have a life what so ever saying the same thing over and over again.

We heard you, it’s old news. If you don’t like the album DON’T BUY IT. That’s all folks!

Anyway I love the album it’s great and it has meaning, what REAL r&b is suppose to be like. I am glad she didn’t “Walk It Out” or “Buy Me A Drink” with this album. She made a timeless album, something that can be played for years to come. She did make disposable music like the rest of these artsit out here. I am proud of her.

@99 Tillo:

ROFLMAO! I am 35 and I’m just not feeling it! IMO!
Perhaps she’ll grow on me or something!

That’s too funny tho!

Thanks for dropping Chrisette’s joint.. Sister’s on fire! As you said, her voice and phrasings are exquisite. She’s the real deal. Not propped up by studio magic. I will definitely be picking this up!

Oh Lawd, the Kelly stans have all come here now to defend her boring azz.

“I Am” is NICE>>>> Kelly i didnt hear yet but damn yall smackin her hard

wow kelly’s album sounds really bad. i just think she has no creative side to her and when other ppl aren’t looking out for u/have no creative ideas for you, you have to be able to look out for yourself but she can’t do that it seems

Kelly’s album sucks! That blind item was about no one else but Kelly Rowland’s album! Who y’all up here fooling with that hint?

And ComplexNDope needs to take some advice from Chrisette Michelle and learn how to sing as good as her.

I’m loving Chrisette’s album. Her voice is so refreshing. I’m going to pick her album up this weekend.

As for Kelly, not feeling the album. Like others said, there is nothing about her that stand out. She is boring.

LOVES IT! GONNA BUY IT (KELLY’S ALBUM), GONNA TRY TO GET CM’S ALBUM TO. LOVE JAZZ!

I love Chrisette’s CD. Listening to it the first time though I was only have feeling it but by the time the CD started over again I was into it. She has a very unique voice.

wow alot of you guys are hating on kelly!………….personally i like her songs but with all the hate everybody is showing im worried about how her album is gonna do. my only issue with her is that i feel she has so much potential yet something is holding her back, she needs to dig a lil deeper on the next album and maybe use some different producers like pharell or darkchild and maybe hit up beyonce for some vocal production. she definitely needs new management simply becuase of the fact that her album got pushed back like five times and beyonce should stand up for her girl once in a while, she didnt get to the top by herself !

I am maaad at her outfit on the album promo. Is it actually her album cover? They should have told her not to wear her bed sheets before the photo shoot…come own Kelly…you cudda made it to the photo shoot on time! Are you wearing bed sheets or curtains…JCpenny’s or Macy’s? Deri..Who???

i love kelly’s album, every single song is rated 5 stars on my itunes.

atm, my favourite would have to be ‘the show’ feat. tank.

KELLY OS DOING HER THANG! SHE GETTING PRETTIER DAY BY DAY AND SHE CAN DANCE WAY BETTER THAN BEYONCE IF U GUYS WATCH THEM SIDE BY SIDE…LOL NO MATTER WHAT I WISH THEM BOTH SUCESS AND PROMISE KELLY’S ALBUM WILL DO GOOD.

i just noticed that kelly’s pose looks very awkawrds. like they stuk boobs on her bak and her head is turned around COMPLETELY the other. her arms looks kinda backwords…i dontkno maybe its jsu me. i luv her sty;ll

i love kelly’s album i have it lol and im in love with tha song “love” its banging

Kelly is going to prove all the haters wrong on July 3. This album is hot period. Pure quality. It’s funny how people are hating but they are not giving any reason. except the fact that its not beyonce. Beyonce is a good entertainer and her music is for entertaining but kelly is an artist and makes music from the heart thats the difference between both of them and makes them the great artist they are., Told yall kelly was gonna bump like this

@ #66 Bamachick…I was unaware that there were no more soul singers. HELLLOOO!!! Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Leela James, Heather Headley, Angie Stone, Amel Larrieux, Goapele, India Arie…and many more, i see no lack of female african-american soul singers here! Maybe you aren’t listening to the right stations, or looking in right aisles at the record store.

hello once again concrete loop. this is miss chrisette michele stopping by to thank you all for the love you’ve shown. i see ne and miss rowlands cd are available for your listening pleasure. i had the joy of spending time with miss rowland today!!!! we were on the radio together with egypt and ed lover on power 105.1 in nyc. she is as kind as her voice is beautiful. a real sweatheart. i had such a wonderful time, honored to be in such a great moment. as i am a supporter of spreading love everywhere we go, i’d like to thank you all for taking a moment out of your day to support both kelly and i with your compliments. i cant wait for my next interview here at concrete loop. till then god bless each one of you and thank you for your support.
your friend in music and change,
chrisette michele
ps…and remember God blesses positive thought-so lets think highly of ourselves and each other!!!!!

i think Kelly album will be good, i would definitely be supporting her on 7-3-07

ms. kelly is a great album w/ lots of potential, i kow it’s goin to do great

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DAMN…the hating on Ms. Kelly. I never post my opinion on anything, but Kelly’s album doesn’t suck THAT much. I mean her solo debut was definitely NOT it…but with tracks like “better without you” and “like this” I can’t completely write her off.

It’s funny to see how quick people are to diss Kelly. I agree that she is not the strongest singer (especially next to her play sis Beyonce’), but she is talented nontheless. Her CD is actually quite nice. Hell, a lot of people dissed B-day, but how many copies has been sold. That just goes to show you that the industry can tell YOU the consumer who is hot and who is not and you will buy into it.

On the other hand, I copped the Christte Michelle CD. I was very impressed with the vocals. Much better than Jill Scott I think, but material wise, I wasn’t sold. I expected more