MUSIC NEWS: KELIS TO RELEASE ‘HITS’ ALBUM / KELLY TO RELEASE ‘DIVA’ ALBUM
Thursday, February 28, 2008
I was randomly reading Pharrell’s blog today and peeped his post about Kelis’ video “Get Along With You”. He said: Kelis might have been a little early in her career to pull this off but she should still get credit, it was a great video! So true, and I should mention that was my jam back in the day. Weirdly, it was announced this week that Kelis will be releasing a “Hits” album featuring “Get Along With You” and many of her other innovative hits. Coincidence? I think not.
KELIS - THE HITS will feature a 14-song overview of her career. Pick up a copy on March 11th via Star Trak/Jive/Legacy.
KELLY GOES DIGITAL
According to Rap-Up, Kelly Rowland will release a digital album on March 25th. It will be called Diva Deluxe and five of the songs are new and two are remixes from her lackluster album Ms. Kelly.
Check out the video of Kelly in the studio earlier this week talking about her new album.








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1.
Delane
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
I loved this song!!!
2.
Nothing But Love
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Kelis a hits album already???? its whatever i suppose
Kelly lets just keep it movin please.
3.
clarkthink
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Kelis knows damn well she don’t have 14 hits to put on a album
And Kelly, I love you but……..you can re-mix it double dip it smack it
up flip it rub it down….but, if that sh!t ain’t hot…..it ain’t hot
4.
whouwannab22
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
kelly….GET NEW MANAGEMENT…..DIGITAL IS A C-LIST MOVE….STOP IIIIIITTTT!!!
5.
tjack25
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Kelis has came along way. I remember I use to think she was a bit off…….. funny because I still feel the same way today! But yeah its too early for a “Hits” album.
Man Kelly is my girl, I want her to have a great career SO BAD. I don’t know how many times I have to say it BUT I will say it everytime…. Kelly, you dropped the ball when you didn’t release “In Love With My Ex” as a second single..
6.
Diamond
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Doesn’t matter cuz I have all of her albums anyway. I still love Kelis though…
7.
Cookie Luv
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
I LOVE Kelis. I think she is UNDERATED. Not sure how it Happened. Could it be NAS?
All I know she was innovative and stood alone and away from the cookie cutter crowd…
- Now she running around wearing `~ nigga~ jackets supporting her man…………..
What’s up with that…… Just because she got dropped from her label does not mean that she need to jump ship and walk around all skinny and strange looking..
She need to get her curly hair back and — get on the stage and rock it out!!!!!!
Bey got Jay but she still chasing the check! get out their Kelis and make some money.
8.
Fine-N-Mellow
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
That song was my iiishhh. I like Kelis She thinks out the Box, she’s not your typical Chic. Love her style.
9.
8baller
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
A “Hits” album? Hmmm….well I still jam to “Bossy” and “Milkshake” in my Ipod, so I guess.
10.
Young Hollywood
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
I ONLY REMEMBER 2 HIT KELIS
1. I hate you so much right now
2. Milkshake
Did I miss something?
11.
Just Jenn
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
‘Get along with you’ is still my jam. I love it. I still listen to it up till today. The video from day has always reminded me of the film adaptation of Roahld Dahls ‘James and the Giant Peach’.
The other throwback Kelis record which Iove is ‘Perfect Day’ written by Gwen Stephani off of the Wanderland album which was released over here in the UK but I dont think so Stateside. If you hav’nt already, you should check it out. Arguably one of her best.
12.
I.ALWAYS.KNEW
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
I always knew these girls were foolish. Why oh lord why would you:
A. Make a “Hits” album without any hits!
B. Make a mini-album after you’re last album tanked horribly.
I just don’t understand it. These young girls don’t know how to do it at all. Im just so hurt by these young stupid ass females. Kelis and Kelly have lost relevancy in the industry. They should go underground for a while and comeback in a few years. Get a killer stylist, production and promotion team. Thats way you might get somewhere.
13.
Too-Life
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Kelis looks like she on crack
14.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
I like Kelis but I don’t think she has enough “hits” to have a hits album.
I don’t what to say about Kelly.
15.
Dont Argue With Me It's Just An Opinion
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
I love love love LOVE Kelis. I wish she would release a NEW album though…
16.
Nef Chocolatepeach
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
I have never seen this video but the song and video are nice. I’m going to get a few of her albums. I agree, she must be underrated.
17.
Someone pass me an ADVIL...
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
when u put out a hits album..normally that means you’re finished..say it aint so kelis…
kelly..i feel so bad for her…they wont even allow her to put out an actual CD..they done sent her ass to itunes lol
18.
Quart
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
I remember when this came out. At the end when she takes herself apart, that freaked me out.
19.
STUPID PEOPLE
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
I REMEMBER WATCHING THAT VIDEO ON “THE BOX” LMFAO
20.
crunkpoet
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
well i jus hope kelis finds a new label..shit, make ur own with ur husband
21.
Tizzy-T Whistlequeen
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
I’m feeling Kelis’ song and video, good ish!
22.
blindangel
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
What people don’t understand is. It’s not up to the artist to release a greatest hits album. the label can do that by themselves because artists usually don’t own their own music. They did the same thing to Angie Stone. Since Jive being the terrible label it is , they probably released it on their own. Besides Kelis was way ahead of her time, Now ppl are doing this music she was doing back in 99′/2000 ie fegie, gwen etc..
23.
KD
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
It’s a UK budget Greatest Hits album. Kelis has had plenty of hits there to get one though. Both on her own and solo she’s had like 15 top 40 singles there.
24.
WhatIThinkIs
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Get it #3!
You really had me laughing!!!!
25.
Tia-Bia
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Kelis has had alot of hits in Europe. In the US she didn’t have a hit until Milkshake and then Bossy. Greatest Hits albums are usually put out by labels so I’m sure she had nothing to do with it anyway. It’s most likely just her last obligation to Jive.
Not being typical is what makes her great, but it’s also what has hurt her in the US. Anyway, that video is one of my favorites w/the Tim Burton influence. I miss her long colorful hair too.
26.
STLCHICK
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
I love Kelis! That’s my girl straight up!
Lmao @ “her lackluster album.” I like Kelly but that won’t make me go and get her album.
27.
STLCHICK
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
@ 10. Bossy was a hit!
28.
Jasmin
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Kelis is this ish. I love this song…
29.
Peacekeeper00
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
LMAO @ Kelis having a greatest hits album.
30.
DeShawn
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Kelis is such an inspiration.. she’s was always different… and on the edge… and continued to move to the beat of her own drum.. and i love her for that… like allllll day!!!
big ups kelis..
Kelly… Good Luck baby girl… i support you and i wish the best for you! always..
mad love
31.
sexsee
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
I love Kelis, all of her albums wher good, people missed it because they where listening ti Rihanna.
32.
DRB
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Kelis only has 2 hits. WTF?
33.
tae04
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Well, I’m pretty sure Kelis had no decision in the greatest hits. She was dropped from Jive to my knowledge, so to fulfill her contract negotiation of a certain number of cds she has to drop another cd to fulfill her contract. Therefore, companies will do a greatest hits or whatever after they boot an artist and the contract hasn’t been complete.
34.
nate
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
ive always been on kelis from the start, she was the person who made me take notice of neptunes. i still to this day feel like no one can sing on a neptunes beat like her. Her and Neptunes just mesh. I feel upset when i think of people like GWEN, FERGIE being so sucessful but Kelis cant catch a break. Her album are always solid and creative and fresh. She needs to get back with the neptunes and maybe try to market her to the pop crowd because it obvious the r&b crowd doesnt get it.
35.
kelis
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Kelis just coming to shut Rhi Rhi down for jacking her look and outfits!
36.
Tiffany
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Well I’m obsessed with Kelis and she already made a hits album, but it wasn’t formally released, it was like a Hits mixtape, so she already has one
37.
FLYGIRL
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
That was my jam.. I liked Kelis when did I Hate You So Much Right Now… I have her latest cd and it is really good..No comments for Kelly because she really needs to open her eyes and switch up somethings and maybe she will be successful. I mean I thinks its a shame that LeToya ( not to take anything from her cos I bought her cd 2x since it was at a low price and it jams) topped her. N she was out of the biz for awhile when she released her CD. She already announced who she is working with on her next cd and I know its going to be good. Kelly maybe should talk with LeToya and let her write some songs for her…
38.
a.k.a. new yorker
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
@Cookie Luv i think kelis WAS innovative back in the day. i remember loving this song and loving her. i think at the time, she was out of the R&B box and ahead of her time. ppl didn’t really get her which is why she wasn’t famous here. not to say anything bad about R&B and hip/hop but her label was trying to market her to an audience that doesn’t really like creativity. think of all of the R&B chicks out today. name one that is original or creative (and she has to be mainstream not underground). ppl like kelis were destined to be underground hits or overseas darlings (b/c i hate to say this but ppl who listen to r&B and hiphop overseas do tend to be more open minded and they would appreciate kelis more). i think somehow she lost that edge though. i think songs like “bossy” messed her up. i completely lost interest in her after that song
@nate plz leave gwen out of this. fergie is a non-talented chick but if know anything about gwen’s no doubt days, you would know that the chick is awesome. plus she wrote “don’t speak” which is better than any song ever uttered out of fergie’s mouth. besides, her first album was good
39.
gg boo
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
kelis is so slept on i agree. i still love tasty. that was my ish. Papa I’m a millionaire! Anyway, I do think it’s a little soon for a best hits album. but you never know.
I love kellys personality and tone, but…im sorry, i think she needs to work behind the scenes or maybe try modeling…i dunno i’m at a loss and kind of embarassed for her.
40.
Sharonda
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
LOL @ lackluster.If nobody bought the album the first time, they won’t now.
Kelis and a hits album already.Damn.Just like Christina MIlian, hits album already.
41.
Sharonda
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Oh I did like Millionaire with Andre too.It was funky, I loved it.Glow was nice too!
42.
gg boo
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
@38 - she had to have her commercial album and both bossy and milkshake paid the bills for her at that moment. but i hear you aka
43.
a.k.a. new yorker
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
@gg boo yeah, it’s true. and those were definitely $ songs. but yeah i miss the old her. i think getting dropped from her label is a blessing in disguise for her though. i know that sounds weird but i think an indie label would be better for her or if she does get on another major label, she needs to work with underground ppl b/c she’s too good for this commercial stuff and ppl don’t take her seriously b/c they don’t know how amazing she CAN be. a lot of ppl think “milkshake” was her first song and have never heard songs like “get along with you”. it’s sad. i can’t wait until she gets back in the studio
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Tia-Bia
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
@43 she’s supposed to be doing some stuff with Cee-Lo and Raphael Saadiq last I heard. I agree w/Bossy and Milkshake being $$ songs, but I was still happy to see her finally get some notice in her own country even if I didn’t care for the music.
I hate the fact that most people just dismiss her and have no idea how brilliant this chick is. I’m sure if people just listened to her work they’d get it though, especially that first album.
45.
Dani
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
MISS ROWLAND HAS TIGHT MOUTH LIKE GABRIELLE UNION. (just an observation)
YAY FOR KELIS ALBUM! (Although I love most of her songs, some of them u need 2 be on her cracked out “i-got-nas-to-tattoo-me-on-his-arm-then-i-changed-how-i-look” level to enjoy)
46.
chocolatebee
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
i cant name one kelis song right now, let alone 14. oh wait, okay bossy but i mean is she serious?! biotch please
47.
dee dee
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
# 2 hit the nail on the freakin’ head!
48.
Daisy
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Kelis is too innovative/creative for the U.S. She has had MAJOR success overseas. To us Americans it seems premature for a Hits album, but in reality she deserves one. I’ve been a huge fan of Kelis since her first album and I remember having to buy the import of Wanderland b/c they never released it here. With all the money these record executives are making, you would think that they would actually have the brains to properly market her here in the U.S.
49.
B
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
WORDS CAN’T EXPRESS!!! OH MY GOD!!! KELIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE SHIT!!!…WAY BEFORE THERE WAS KID SISTER, KANYE WEST, OR ANY ARTIST THAT IS GETTING CREDIT FOR BEING EXTRAORDINARY AND UNIQUE,..THERE WAS KELIS!!! YES!!!! I LOVE THIS GIRL!!!
50.
Ms. AKA
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Kelis is a ttrendsetter. Unique beats as in the techno beats. Even the hair and her gear was so unique. Love her style. Leave that “Nigga” stuff alone and write some more hits!
51.
Dangerouslyperri
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Kelis is a very talented & unique artist & it’s a shame that a lot of people don’t understand her style. I wish people would stop slamming her for the greatest hits album. Hell, 99.9 percent of all greatest hits albums are made & put out by the record company when the record company is through with the artist. She parted ways with Star Trak how many years ago? This was bound to happen sooner or later. She made music with them for a good number of years. Shit, if Christina Millian can put out a greatest hits anyone can.
52.
coco_fiere
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
@ JustJenn–I ordered the import of Wanderland when it dropped so I feel u on that one. Kelis is severely underrated. While her hits were not mainstream radio-played hits, trust if you listen to all 4 records you’ll hear many songs that should’ve been drilled into our collective conscience like they’ve done with other artists’ songs. Umbrella or Fergalicious, anyone? They both drove me nuts at first and then….I was humming ‘em while doing the dishes and ish. LOL
I started playing Kelis Was Here on repeat in the car again in the last few weeks and I love it just as much now esp. Til the Wheels Fall Off and Circus! Her lyrics are interesting and her ability to switch it up, rock out, get funky, trip-pop and hip-hop all on the same record is cold. I need to find the mixtape too I guess.
Love Kelly and think she has a beautiful spirit and lots of class but she should chill with the re-release and act or something. I liked her guest spots on Girlfriends and just ordered The Seat Filler DVD so I can support that. Listening to her sing live not so much.
53.
caramella831
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
lmao Kelis don’t got 14 hits…she fell off after she stopped fuckin with the Neptunes. Her and the Neptunes went together like peanutbutter and jelly. After she aborted Pharrell’s seeds shit was never the same, hence her dead career. She only relevant now because of her fine ass rapstar husband Nasty Nas.
54.
SHAN_SHAN
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Kelis has ONE hit…she’s sooo boasting bout 14 hits..I only know like 6 of her songs HAHAHAHA
lool maybe im just not a musical genius …LOL
IM dying
55.
Scorpio
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Can you make an album with just two songs?
56.
yes
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
monica has a hits album coming out too
57.
Diamond
Thursday, February 28, 2008 /
Don’t nobody care what Kelly is doing to be honest. Kelis has her own style… At least she’s not trying to be like everybody else!
58.
complexsimplicity
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
the greatest hits album was put together to be released overseas only but jive is releasing it over here to officially release her from her contract, her manager said she was trying to leave Jive since july of 06 and even after the album flopped they still didn’t want her to leave at the time, but at the end it probably worked out for the best for both kelis and jive, shes better off being independent.
59.
kmniles
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
For all the poeple here bragging about Kelis having two hits are either showcasing their age or broadcasting their narrow minded spectrum of the music industry. Kelis is a pretty big R&B artist overseas and music doesn’t begin or end within the shores of the continental United States. EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS PEOPLE!
60.
kmniles
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
Oh and I applaud Kelly for her determination to succeed in this business. People are saying she’s dumb and silly when actually she’s being reactive to the industry right now which is a smart move. Since downloads are selling and cd’s are flopping, why not make your product available where the money is being spent? Marketing 101.
61.
Sanaa
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
WOW, THIS IS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE VIDEOS EVER!!!!
Thanks for posting!!!
62.
BONITABRITTANY!
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
KELIS IS THE SHIIIT! SHE IS THE ONLY WOMEN WHO ISN”T AFRAID TO DO WTF SHE WANTS TO DO! i love that. she makes no apologies. so u gotta respect it. everyone else turns all hollywood and gives us crap. rihanna su-uah-uah-uah-uah-ah-uuucks!
Kelis is so underated and underappreciated! HELLO?! homegirl has had 4 successful albums overseas. I had to specially order her 2nd CD Wanderland- which is the hottness. On every one of her Cd’s shes gots hits and songs that would have made over here in America if her record label cared!
Besides, Jive is putting out this Hits CD to fulfill her contract and get their money cuz they know its gonna sell all around the world (mayb not so much here) but they will still get their dollars, pesos, euros, dubis, all that shit.
lastly,
i feel bad for kelly. she seems like a nice girl. But sweety give it a rest. Call ya girl B and have her on like 3 tracks that way u are assured to make money off it! sorry, but at this point u should call in a favor. Jay-z something. anything. i just think ppl are over the nice humble girl act. its old. buy a clue.
63.
KC
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
Kelis is sooo slept on . She has had more than two hits and she is more popular oversees than over here. Stuff that I have seen her do 4 or 5 years ago is what people are doing now. I give her credit for stepping out the box. I hope she goes independent and puts out a album on her own.
I have no comment for Kelly. What’s hasn’t been said about her situation? She doesn’t give up though. I give her that. Good luck to her.
64.
GreatestLoveOfAll
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
Kelis’ music is just off the chain!! Creativity wise she beats out a lot of R&B female singers. America is too simple-minded to understand her vibe. And anyone who says she only got one hit–check out her lists of HITS in Europe and the UK! She’s popular across the Atlantic since music left of centre is appreciated unlike here where they wanna box you into a category. Get Along With You is AMAZING. And the video is unreal it reminds me of that Tamia video for Imagination.
Kaleidoscope was nothing short of breathtaking. U need to hear the tracks Mafia and Suspended off that album!!
And Young, Fresh And New from Wanderland (shelved in the US) is too hot. That line “runaway from…HOME!” is quite memorable.
65.
Islandchick_Bri
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
LOL @ posts #3 & #10….When i read this post that was basically the same thing that came to mind…Wth!
66.
Ms. Moe
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
I love kelly… But seeing her in the car filming brought back some distrubing memories of Left eye’s final moments. I wishing i had never seen that on VH1..
67.
NaijaQT
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
@ 19.. I remember the “Box”!!! I used to watch that channel all the time to see the latest music videos back in the day. This was a hot video and I loved the song.
On another note, I definitely agree that Kelis is underrated as an artist. I remember between 99-2002 she was featured on everyone’s song singing the hooks. One of my favs was Busta Rhymes’s hit “what it is right now”. Anyway, the first studio album that I purchased was “Kelis was here” and I thought it was a solid cd and the songs that I burned from her album “tasty” was good too. I’m glad that Jive is releasing a greatest hits album, because it signifies that her contract is over. Now, she can move on with her music and either search for a new label or take the independent route. I wish her all the best. I have faith that the next time Kelis releases something we won’t be disappointed.
Kelly..good luck, I hope that everything works out.
68.
msfabolous
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
Kelis? Greatest hits cd? Stop it….How many “hits” has she had?
Kelly…She is really trying to save her career….
69.
lali
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
a lot people don’t know kelis on this blog !!
70.
Monie Luv
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
Diva Deluxe? What you talkin bout, Kelly?
Man.
Kelly is trying, though, I’ll give her that. Nonetheless, sometimes, a so-called “Diva” just has to know when to bow out gracefully.
I mean, I know it may be hard, Kelly, but please find yourself something that you could actually prosper from.
Don’t beat this thing called your career like a dead horse, it’ll just make people go from pitying you to being sick of you.
71.
gigi
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
aww people still love her..ill let her know,.i miss my girl too..she was wayyy ahead of her time but i hope she does do independent ish
72.
Dee
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
Kelly needs to face the fact that she’s just not a solo artist. She doesn’t even believe it herself–you can tell by her confidence level. She’s too busy trying to follow in Beyonce’s footsteps, but instead needs to follow what’s in her own heart.
73.
SweetThang729
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
Love both ladies but THEY NEED TO SIT THE FUCK DOWN AND STOP
HAVE A BABY OR SOMETHING
74.
NathanDevonte
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
LOVE U KELLS!!!
75.
msblknasty1
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
kelly chile puhleeeeeze give it up its ok to flop but dont shove yo tacky shit down fans throat its a force… you cant be that broke DAM DAM DAM lolo ……….kelis is boss
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