♫ CL EXCLUSIVE: KERI HILSON - “ENERGY”
Tuesday, May 27, 2008

♫ Keri Hilson - Energy
Keri Hilson finally premieres her first single on CL, from her debut album, In A Perfect World…, which hits stores September 23rd. “Energy” is a great crossover record, produced by The Runaways, who have done work for Natasha Bedingfield and many more. If you’re not positive about who Keri is, you may remember her from the smash hits, “The Way I Are” and “Scream,” from Timbaland’s latest project, Shock Value. She’s also responsible for countless hits like Omarion’s “Icebox,” and Britney Spears’ “Gimme More.”
Keri’s album will contain productions from Polow Da Don, Timbaland, Danjahandz, The Clutch, Cory Bold and more. I am so excited for Keri and so glad that she finally has a release date. Make sure you continue to check out CL for more exclusives from our girl Keri. “Energy” will be available on iTunes starting tomorrow.
Make sure you hit Keri up on MySpace and show her some love, and tell her CL sent you!








152 Comments
1.
Nothing But Love
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I like it……ish sounds hawt!!!!
Go Keri!!!
2.
Elviz
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I see this song doing very well. I like it alot. She will most def become a crossover artist.
3.
flatbush vixen
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Love it! nothing else 2 say…its just refreshing!
4.
Platinumfire
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Sounds really good!! But it sounds a little similar to something I’ve heard before TOP 5
5.
get_me_bodied
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
SHE GOT IT! AND WHAT A HOT PIC!
6.
Ra-Ra
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
She looks a little like Kelis in this pic to me. I like her voice.
7.
Thunder Thighs
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Keri has been one of favorite composers for some time now (as far as contemporary music goes). “Energy” will be the new “No Air” if you know what I mean. By the way, that joint she and Chris did together is my tune.
I can’t wait until her album drops… she has a pretty voice, dope style, and seems to be a sweetheart, so I have no problem supporting her.
8.
Thunder Thighs
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
…my favorite composers……….
9.
tigermichal
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
ther’es a new R&B diva is in town and her name is KERI HILSON!
10.
tigermichal
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
her vocals are crystal clear… i love her voice, i think i’m in love with this song
11.
shaz_the_one
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Sounds like they went in the studio trying to make a R&B lite / Pop hit. Everybody involved could’ve made more of an effort with this one, imo. And I SO wanted to come in here LOVING this song. Sadly, it’s almost instantly forgettable. *Sigh* so disappointed in music these days.
Not that I wouldn’t listen to this, but it’s more of an album-filler than a cold jam.
Guess I’ll continue wearing out Timbaland’s “Miscommunication.” That’s the direction they should be going in for Keri’s sound.
12.
Danielle
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Keri’s got this. I Can’t wait until her album comes out. she’s got so much talent as an artist, a producer, a writer..she’s amazing, and thats something you rarely get to say when it comes to the music game these days.
I admire this chick so much, and this song is hotness.
13.
Bri
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I like it, she can sing
14.
crunkpoet
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
yea this song is kinda forgettable..i just knew keri would come harder for her DEBUT single because love ya and where did he go where my shits…lol but i guess she will go hard for the album..i cant wait!
15.
Whytry?
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Love it & LOVE Keri! About time she got a release date & I hope Interscope doesn’t push it back.
16.
Beeyah!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
It’s ok. Sounds like No air .
17.
Chadbertwick
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
HAWT at to be expected from Ms. Hilson. She looks super sexy in that pic. After this and Superhuman with Chris Brown, I’M A FAN.
18.
AP
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I think she is an incredible songwriter..This song is definately proof of that.
19.
NoMoSoul
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I like Keri Hilson and think she has major talent, especially at songwriting. But I’m not fond of Pop R&B. In fact, I cant stand anything pop, period. It all fuckin sounds the same these days. Especially with Timbo and Danja and Polow workin most of the tracks.
The only Keri Hilson song I really really liked was Miscommunication on Timbo’s Shock Value album. And frankly, I think it was the best song on the album.
Her voice kinda sounds weird during the chorus, is that her?
20.
cashflow
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
This song is on a banger. We always knew Keri Hilson was on point. I dont get the delay in album releases with albums doing so poorly these days. Id just love her to keep dropping this songs and touring. Shes definitely going to be around for a while though. I cant believe shes only 25.
21.
DANI
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I love Keri Hilson and her music. This song is me right now. I’m drained just thinking of him…. Keri Hilson is great.
Go ahead, you’re on target.
22.
d dot
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
hated it
23.
E=MC2
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Energy sounds like something from Jordin Sparks or Natsha beddingfield; its very very pop imo.
Keri is extremely talented and a great singer-songwriter but this isn’t that impressive. Its an okay song but I dont think its great at all. Quite disappointing for someone with her talent. None of her solo work so far has been great; but I love her songs that other artists have sang.
It really annoys me that every artist is working with the same set of producers and song-writers, which is probably why all the songs on the charts sound the same!!! Where is the originality at?
24.
gho
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
it was cute…dont know if its something id listen to everyday though
25.
izzi
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
She is a great songwriter. If it wasn’t said that it was Keri Hilson singing, I would think that it was Beyonce singing in a softer tone and less bravado. The song is beautiful, but would need to be played many times to stick. It’s pretty laid back, but not demanding. She will need to set a vocal tone that is identifiable without announcement, so it won’t drown in the sea of powerful voices that sound similar. As someone said earlier, this song is more like a filler, she needs one that will hit it out of the ball park. I know she can do this, after all, she is Keri Hilson.
26.
malcolm
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
nothing special. she should just stick to song writing
27.
tjack25
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I’ve been a Keri fan since day 1.
Cute song, but way too pop for me to be driving & jammin with the radio up loud…lol
Hope she puts “Happy Juice”, “Come Clean”, and “High Heels” on the album.
28.
SO FRESH
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I AGREE IT’S REAL POP…BUT I KINDA LIKE…I LOVED “HAPPY JUICE” AND “WHERE’D HE GO” AND “WRONG WHEN YOU GONE”…SHE MITE NEED TO DO THAT….NEVER HEARD THE “MISCOMMUNICATION” SONG SO IDK…
BUT I LOVE HER AS A WRITER AND SHE HAS A WONDERFUL VOICE…HOPE SHE HAS MORE R&B ON ALBUM THO…LOVE MS. HILSON!
29.
Nothing But Love
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
LOL………@ #23 aka E=MC2
Theres no need to beat around the bush, if you dont like then say you dont like it.
30.
Nothing But Love
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
*it*
31.
Greatestloveofall
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
IT’S AVERAGE, BUT HER ALBUMS STILL HIGHLY ANTICIPATED.
THIS GURL IS LYK HOW KANDI BURUSS (EX-XSCAPE) WAS REGARDED IN THE SONG WRITING STAKES IN THE LATE 90′S-EARLY 00′S.
32.
Delwin
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
This woman can do no wrong!!!
33.
WATEVAISAYISTRUE
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
So sexy-classy……like how aaliyah was. KERI is very natural and she doesnt have to do much she is just naturally sexy and on top of that she has her own style and she is so humble i guess when you write songs like:
Avant “4 Minutes” Director (Geffen)
B5 “Heartbreak” B5 (Bad Boy)
Chingy “Lemme Love You” Hoodstar (Capitol)
Chris Brown “Young Love” Chris Brown (Jive)
Ciara “Ooh Baby” Goodies (Jive)
Diddy “Afterlove” Press Play (Bad Boy)
Danity Kane “Right Now” Danity Kane (Bad Boy)
Danity Kane “Want It” Danity Kane (Bad Boy)
Field Mob “At the Park” Light Poles and Pine Trees (DTP)
Keri Hilson “Hands & Feet” In The Mix Sdtrk. (J Records)
Letoya Luckett “What Love Can Do” LeToya (Capitol)
Lloyd Banks “Help” Rotten Apple (Interscope)
Ludacris “Runaway Love” Release Therapy (D.T.P.)
Ludacris “Pimpin All Over the World” The Red Light District (D.T.P)
Mary J. Blige “Take Me As I Am” The Breakthrough (Geffen)
Omarion “Ice Box” 21 (Sony Urban)
Pussycat Dolls “Wait A Minute” PCD (A&M)
Pussycat Dolls “Bite The Dust” PCD (A&M)
RichBoy “Lost Girls” RichBoy (Zone 4/Interscope)
RichBoy “Good Things” RichBoy (Zone 4/Interscope)
Ruben Studdard “Play Our Song” Soulful (J Records)
Shawn Desman “Red Hair” Back for More (Sony)
Tank “I Love You” Love Machine (Blackground)
T.I. “Let’s Get Away” (album) Trap Muzik (Grand Hustle/
Atlantic)
Timbaland “Miscommunication” Shock Value (MMG/Interscope)
Timbaland “Scream” Shock Value (MMG/Interscope)
Timbaland “The Way I Are” (MMG/Interscope)
Toni Braxton “Supposed To Be” Libra (Blackground/Universal)
Usher “Red Light” Confessions Int’l. (Arista)
Various (ATL) “The One” You Got Served Sdtk. (Sony)
Various (Letoya Luckett) “What Luv Can Do” Coach Carter Sdtk. (Capitol)
Xzibit “Hey Now (Mean Muggin’)” Weapons of Mass Destruction(Sony)
…AND STILL COUNTING…
34.
JOURDAN
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
HEY II LURVE KERI SHE ROKZ ND I LURVE THIS SONG…
YEYAH GO KERI :L
:O
35.
Mz_K
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
With everyone pointing out her writing skills, my expectations are higher for her album. She’s a POP writer (referring to Timbo, Brit and O), right? What r&b (REAL not pop-influence BULL) has she written besides that Avant song? If she’s a pop writer, than my expectations just got lower lol. Anywho… she song is forgettable. Nothing really interesting but catchy ergo very “radio-friendly.” I did hear that song she did w/ C. Brezzy and that shit was wack… I couldn’t even finish listening to it lol. I know what is interesting; her sexy ass in that pic. Damn those overalls are looking good on you Ms. Hilson lol!!!
36.
Mz_K
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Wait… I see the list. Okay but which one of those songs did she write completely by herself? Actually that doesn’t matter…. the only REAL r&b artists I see up there is Avant, Mary, Ruben and Toni (Toni shouldn’t count since she went pop on her last 2 albums but I’ll give her it because I didn’t hear that song listed). Out of those artists, I’ve heard Mary’s joint and it was pretty good. So maybe I’ll re-raise the bar half higher lol.
37.
chante
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
this is not hot it is ight dont eally like the chorus
38.
WATEVAISAYISTRUE
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
MZ K GO F*&K YA SELF U MAD WHACH AND RUDE AS HELLL IF U DIDNT LIKE IT YO TACKY AZZ SHULD NOT HAVE LEFT A COMMENT……………U PROBABLY THA SAME GHETTO AZZZ BITCH WORKIN AT MCDONALDS WIT 3 OR 4 KIDZZZ HUN DONT HATE CUZZZ A SISTA IS DOIN GOOD BOO BOO………KERI MAKES MUNY HUN WHETHER SHE WROTES IT BY HERSELF OR WIT DA CLUTCH YALLL MUTHAF&%KASS KILLL ME………YALLL STAY STUCK ON BEYONCE LIKE SHE WRITES ALLLLLLLLLLLL OF HER OWN SHYT YEA OK………..KERI STAYS PAID CUZZ SHE IS AN ARTIST A WRITER AND PART OF A WRITITNG TEAM…..SHE DINT COME OUT OUT IN A MAJOR GROP (I KNO MAH FACTS BRIAN……LOL…) SOOOOOOOOOOOOO FALLLLLLLLLLL BACK IF U DONT LIK DONT WRITE I DONT CARE ABOUT OPINIONS CUZZZZZZZZZ IF THER ARE NEGATIVE IT DOESNT MATTER AND REMEMBER WATEVAISAYISTRUE…………….
39.
young eaz
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I love keri so much but this song is a let down. She didn’t even write it and it shows. I think this is the labels choice. What happened to return the favor wit timbo? She def needs to release another single… this is kiley dean all over again
40.
yeah okay
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I love KERI but this song does nothing for me.
41.
carlee
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
She looks beautiful. She is my favorite. I saw her profiile on milllionaire&celeb datting siite “W e a l t h yR o m a n c e.c o m” last week. It is said she is datiing young billlionaire on that site.
42.
THE BEST
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I LOVE KERI!!!!!!!!! I ADMIRE SO MUCH! CAN’T WAIT FOR HER ALBUM TO COME OUT :o)
43.
Dame
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Sept is a long time away I like the song.
44.
Salty
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
What’s wrong with pop music? Not every black female artist needs to be singing strictly rnb or soul music. & WTH is pop writing? There is no such thing. Writing is writing, & keri is a talented writer period. People always want to put things into a box….
45.
yeah okay
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Salty “pop writing” is writing a song that appeals to the masses, easy to remember and catchy……….like Umbrella, or Irreplaceable. or Yeah, it’s not really genre-based, it means writing skills that will make a song POPular. That’s what “pop writing” means.
46.
Angel_Minded
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
The song was average at best. I will admit that Keri has written some hit songs in the past but for some reason she can’t pen a hit song for herself…to save her life! All the songs that have leaked…”Happy Juice” etc…has been extremely corny and disappointing…I think Ms Hilson needs to stick to song writing for other artists because she hasn’t came up w/ one song that will/could be a possible hit…and she just doesn’t have the “It” factor…I honestly think she’ll be a one hit wonder…sorry!
47.
Perez
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
This is pretty good.
48.
Eve
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I like it. It’s Not FIYAH…but it passes
49.
E-Money
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
The-Dream is A BEAST … He helped co - write this song. It is going to be a summer hit !!! I promise.
50.
YUP
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
i like it !! she’s just talented..period!! And,why do some black people always think that a black artist has to “only” sing & write r&b or soul music?? Its good to have range and be versatile..All the legends in the industry had it..TinaTurner, Diana Ross, Aretha, etc..
51.
Corey S
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
this sounds cool Keri, sounds like Brandy may have referenced it for them too, before Keri layed down the final vocals. It’s cute though… lets see what happens……
52.
babypuss22
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
cool song its also catchy and people cudd identify cuz we all know a person that takes our gotdamn energy lol
53.
CGJ
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I like it a lot.
54.
OneAndOnly
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I like the song. I think that she’ll do well. She’s one of the best composers out right about now and she has a nice voice. I tend to like all of her songs and this one is no diff. I can’t wait until the cd comes out.
55.
LONDON GURL
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
she looks like michelle williams a bit in that picture or is that just me x
56.
John
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I’m really disappointed with this. I’ve been following Keri since ‘The Way I Are’ and was really looking forward to hearing her first single. This is just too similiar to ‘No Air’ and ‘Superhuman’. Also getting Rihanna vibes, which isn’t a good thing.
I hope it does well for Keri’s sake though.
57.
UNIQUE
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
love da song………………LOVE HER!!!!!!!
58.
SHE SHE
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
NICE SOUND LIKE BEYONCE. HOWEVER ITS SOMETHING THAT I WILL SKIP TO THE NEXT TRACK.
59.
tony v.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
SUPER HOTT. I’ve listened to it three times already
60.
[₰]HANNON*ki[₰]met
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
keri hilson is definetly one of my favourites!
i love all her songs….
and this one too!
61.
SMIT
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Another damn popcorn pop record ill pass. I dont see what the big fuss is over tis girl she will come out with an album and probably only go gold….
62.
Lola AM
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Loves it
63.
I TALK,YOU LISTEN
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Brian you are constantly on this chicks bra strap….
but i can ‘t hate on this track, lol, I am starting see why you are her personal street team on CL, maybe I will convert and become a Keri Hilson fan, the juror is still on that one. but this is definitely a potential hit. I still think vocally she is very indistiguishable from other female artists, it you aren’t already a Keri fan you won’t recognize in this sea of facelss R&B and pop Songstresses. Once you find something to call her own image and soundwise (branding) she will be on her way but i wish her luck…this is a sure hot one. I guess worth the wait.
64.
2pHRESH
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Loved it.
Keri can do no wrong when it comes to music.
I love her.
Love this song
and I am def. amped for her solo effort.
65.
ashley
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I LOVE IT!!! BUT THEN AGAIN I LOVE EVERTYHING KERI DOES
66.
Anartist
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I liked it, but there’s nothing unique about it, hence all the comments about it being a forgettable album filler. And I totally agree with 63 cos It’s the same with her voice, it’s good, but it’s also sounding exactly the same as a long line of 5min rnb girls with ‘nice’ voices whose pretty but mediocre sound just drowned in the sea of new female acts. I can see this, and her being successful though, but only for a lil while, she should change it up.
67.
V9
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I thought i was goin yo instantly fall in love with da song and I do not. So I don’t like it. Sounds typical to me.
68.
Xpert2007
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I think Keri is a very pretty woman and a talented writer BUT her VOICE is very plain in the sense that it is NOT different and doesn’t standout. But hope she does well.
69.
keiya
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I LUV THIZ SONG!!!!
she got a nice voice
70.
Slanted Eyes
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I love this girl, my favorite song that i heard her on is definitely “Miscommunication”. When i listen to the words to the song, it is how a girl be feeling.
71.
FeeLitOrGoHome
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I love “Energy”! It’s not bad…but I hope she has harder hitting songs on her album!
72.
JUKU
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I LOOVVEE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
73.
blackisbeautiful
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Y’all are a trip there is no pleasing everyone. Everyone thinks that having a big voice=real talent and that is not always true. Keri CAN sing I suggest you guy listen to “After Love” she did good on that song which she was feartured on with Diddy. I’m not a pop music hater like some of y’all because I appreciate music from all genres. Keri is really working hard is trying her best to remain on top of things as she releases her album. I like her light bravado it works for her. Not everyone has to sound like J-Hud or Bey to be a great singer. Keri knows how to flow on a song well. Anyways to each its own. I still love Keri and she has my support.
74.
David Washington
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Love Keri’s song
75.
Lori
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I like the song
76.
Lady Architect
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I like it for some reason.
77.
I TALK,YOU LISTEN
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I don’t think anyone is acusing Keri of not being able to sing, its just that her vocal styling and tone is no different from a number of R&B chicks out here. you don’t have to have a BIG voice to stand out, examples Kelis- not great singer by any means but definitely recognizable,Rihanna has a distinctive voice (thats why she blew up and teirra Mari and Christina Millian didn’t, that and good song choices) and the annoylingy oversing Keisha Cole, when you hear her whaling and crying you know its her. If I heard this on the radio I could think of a number of chicks I would have mistaken this for…but I digress. I like the song, its not what I expected from Keli Hilson (with the Timaland/Polow da don connection) but its a hit no less.
78.
I TALK,YOU LISTEN
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
oh by the way “Miscommunication” was not produced by Timbaland people read you Cd booklets.
79.
pRINcEss
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
this song is good… her image is even better… i love that pic
80.
jus a thought
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
i like the song..but its not her best. love ya and where did he go was fire. this doesnt have that fire..that i wanna play it back to back fire, as those did. still i will purchase the album but she will def have to drop a second single before sep 23rd cuz its no crazy in love..
81.
ImAButchQueen
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Cute song! Nice production!
82.
Yeah I said it... And What?
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I like this song and I think Keri is absolutely gorgeous, but I don’t love her hairstyles lately. They look very retro, but not in a fly way.
She’s still dope though!
83.
blackisbeautiful
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Yep I thought I was the only that liked “Love Ya” and “Miscommunication”. Those were my jams but I did here a snippet of “Your Cover’s Blown” that song is fyah too.
84.
Mutada al sader
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Oh Atlanta…we are so tired of the fricken 90’s trance synths, fake Timbaland triple time Hi Hats and tired ass 808 drums. .. This song is as plain as they come. This could have been sung by Cherish, Rhiana, Jordin Sparks**(who can actually blow) , Ciara or any of the other female artists out there. ***Miscommunication is a monster and shame on Jimmy Iovine for putting out “Scream” from Shock Value and trying to resuscitate wack ass Nichole Scherzinger’s non-career, instead of putting out Miscommunication and setting up Keri’s album properly.
I really like this girl, she’s got a great a voice, she’s a really promising song writer and she’s absolutely gorgeous. She SMOKES all of her peers. But this song…is… generic and bland. It’s sad because we are expecting something really huge and different from her but she just keeps regurgitating what she’s already done for so many other artists and it sounds tired. First she released the wackness that was.. “Henny and Apple Juice”, and its gone down hill from there.
This song isn’t even finished…NO Bridge? A big ass empty 8 bars at the 2 minute mark in the track. Come on Kerri we know you can do better !
85.
The E-Biz
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
GREAT songwriter! OK artist! There I SAID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
86.
Other Artists
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
This chick is oooogly as hell.
She needs to get rid of that Bird NOSE first.
The single is ok but I like Lindsy Lohan song called Bossy. Keri has nothing on Pop Girls.
87.
Taliyah
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
this song is mad whack! with all the heat timbaland was giving her, she and her label chose this as a first single??? come on keri!
88.
Hott
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I like it in the beginning it sounds like its Amerie or something but its a good song i like it I might even buy her album
89.
s.swoon
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
first of all, it sounds like “No Air” but most of all it’s overthought. Every last word of every line is easily predictable b/c she’s only using typical rhyme schemes: energy, chemistry, enemy, toll on me. This bored me and I know she can sing. I’ve liked her since the song with Lloyd Banks.
90.
s.swoon
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
And her voice seems “indistinguishable” b/s she’s purposely toning it down. Her natural voice sounds just like Beyonce’s. It’s why Timbaland hooked up with her in the first place. Go and listen to the Lloyd Banks record. It should be on youtube, if you’ve never heard it. She sings in her natural voice.
91.
Keefy
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
This record is HOT!! Crazy lyrics! I’ve been waiting for this girl to do her own thing for a minute. She’s out to blow up now!
92.
LilCouture
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
i love keri hilson i cant wait till her cd come out i love her songs she has such a beautiful voice!!!!!!
luv her! lol
93.
Prettygirl90221
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
LOVE, LOVE LOVE IT!!!! KERI IS HOT! HAD TO PUT MY CAPS ON FOR THIS ONE! CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR MORE FROM HER.
94.
I TALK,YOU LISTEN
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
@S. Swoon
sounding like Beyonce’ is exactly what we mean by “indistinguishable”,
you kinda just proved our point.
but ok like i said the girl can sing, but so…
i mean i like the song what else do you want from me, it’s just my opinion
95.
I TALK,YOU LISTEN
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
song is good just not a fan …yet
96.
Bii~Bii
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I honestly dont like the song I’m not a fan of her voice its just boring
97.
june bug
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
good song! love keri!
its about time we got some real talent.
98.
luvs2speakhermind
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I have to keep it real. I just do not like this girl. The reason why is because CL has hyped her up for a while now. Everyone is so into her because they think she’s pretty and because she has worked behind the scenes as a songwriter and underground singer. She seems like another R&B singer who has a moderate voice and okay singles and sells her look and sex appeal very suttlely. I’m just fed up with all these good enough female singers or singers who can get by on looks and R&B/Pop songs
examples Ciara, Ashanti, Rihanna, Christina Milian, Nicole Scherzinger
Female singers now-a-days are all the same
99.
F the Haters
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Everyone is saying that Keri sounds like every other R&B chick (Ashanti, Amerie, Nicole, etc.) and that may be true….but Keri can actually hold a note live. She’s been grinding for years for her shot and her time has now come. She deserves it! I’ve been in a few sessions with her and she’s a perfectionist. Each take, she made sure she got every note the way she wanted it…and the end product is going to be amazing. We have to support our Black artists folks!!!!! Take a look at the numbers, Hip-hop and R&B are two of the top three genres that are seeing the biggest decline in sales. Black music is dying! Let’s support our new artists (Keri, Karina Pasian, Jazmine Sullivan) that have albums dropping this year!
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Other Artists
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
@99.
F the Haters
Black music has died because all(majority) blacks do is bootleg music, they don’t buy music like their white counterparts. Ashanti, Amerie, Nicole, etc. all appeal to the white crowd and they don’t give 2 ish about blacks because all (majority) blacks do is bootleg.
So don’t go around blaming ish on music. Now you can remove Ashanti and Amerie from the equation cause the girls can sing.
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F the Haters
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
You have to be crazy to say that Ashanti can sing. Black people do buy music, although majority download. I buy music and I’m Black and it’s not just white people that are buying albums so don’t overgeneralize.
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Toons
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I’m in love. Awesome track, great vocals and amazing production!
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Other Artists
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
No I’m not crazy, I’ve heard Ashanti sing live and I do have to admit that before she sound like she was cracking up but she has taken vocal lessons and it shows in her live performances. So the girl can sing, everyones just stuck on the past.
Blacks put their own kind the most before you see white folks doing it.
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s.swoon
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
#94 I hear you, but not exactly. I meant to say she sounds like Beyonce is Beyonce’s voice was “pretty.” I just didn’t go there because I didn’t want to turn this into a Beyonce vs. Keri thing. Her natural voice is like a smoother version of Beyonce’s which would make her stand out from the rest of the singers now, he way Fantasia’s voice is reminiscent of Aretha’s, yet stands out.
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trying again
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I disagree about AMERIE, her voice is clearly distinctive, you instantly recognize her raspy voice.
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Well Well
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Black people buy music, that’s why Anthony Hamilton and Lyfe Jennings (who arent mainstream) went platinum with almost no promotion whatsoever. Black people probably buy almost as much “proportionally” but since we represent 12% of the population it doesn’t seem that way.
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Mutada al sader the king
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Black music is dying because Jimmy Iovine and “Lip Gloss and Curl” -> LA Reid keep recycling and regurgitating the same tired songwriters, producers and formulas on every record. The 2000’s have sucked as far as black music goes…Its a novelty when you hear live instruments, or a singer with no auto-tune, or a track that does more than loop every eight bars. The ones that can stretch a little further are pigeon holed into being neo soul or old school. And rightfully so because NEARLY EVERY singer and rapper now a days can be traced back to an original source.. They are all clones of clones of clones. Why do you think we hold so dearly to the our Steve Wonders, Princes and Michel Jackson’s ? Because other than a few similarities you cant trace their music, style and swag back to anyone else . Even the 90’s with its sappy Baby face ballads, Boy bands and Cross Colors had way more soul than this current crop. At least they could sing !!!
This is the sing over a drum beat, loop the chorus, Pro Tools, soft synth generation and I’m glad the 2000’s are almost over. Maybe we can have some fresh new music in 2011.. if threes a music industry left.
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Cornbread706
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I like this song. I just hope that “Love Ya” makes the album cause that is my jam.
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Mutada al sader the king
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
@106
Good to hear the both sold a million. People buy what they like. I can remember the heyday of CD’s here in California we had “The Warehouse”, “Block Buster Music” and Virgin stores…I can’t count how many times I would pay $18.99 for a new CD and ¾ of the album was trash.. You just cant keep ripping people off with half ass efforts then expect them to keep shelling out money.. Especially now a days with gas and the cost of living.. Your damn right I’m gonna check out a boot-leg or download it at my friendly Torrent site to see if they came with it.. If is sounds Right I’ll head over to Wal-Mart or Best Buy and catch an $11.99 ALL DAY. I like to see who produced, mixed and mastered and album. Reading the album credits are part of the experience. I coped Timbalands last joint that way because it was fire ! You bring heat you get my money if not sell that shit to the next sucker !
Keri we love you but I hope you deliver the goods. CL has been pumping you up like your the next young girl.. so we’re expecting no less than a Brandy “Never say Never”, or Aliyah One in a Million…NEW, Fresh and innovative !
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J. Peezy
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Hot song, but Brian, why does your version have a bridge when the one on Amazon.com that I paid for has 8 bars of empty track? That’s messed uuuuup.
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CRISTALE
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Nice song can’t wait 2 hear more of the album. But you can tell that Usher’s artist Rico Love wrote Energy. I want to hear Return the Favor since Keri actually wrote it herself.
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Socivol
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
They really should’ve saved Miscommunication for Keri’s album since they didn’t make it a single on Shock Value and that should’ve been her first single because Miscommuncation is a banger, this song is good but just doesn’t really stand out much.
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Socivol
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Also about the bootlegging comment, I download the CDs when they leak and if they come with it I buy it. Love/Hate, Ms. Kelly, Once Again, Welcome to the Dollhouse, As I Am all got purchases at Target for $9.99 the week the came out. But trash like Here I Stand gets the download and the delete.
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chell
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
i l0ve dis s0nq
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ThatGirlLinda
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I listened to it. Not impressed sounds like Beyonce.
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trish
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
I like Keri alot!! I love the song and here vocals! She will be the only new artist that I will support so far!
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Deeda
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Keri’s amaaazing, u jus gotta love her!! she looks great
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Tasia
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
this song is generic and forgettable. it sounds like some shit rihanna would sing. keri, i thought you were going to come harder than this! please go back to the studio and cook up something hotter.
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krystal
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 /
Dang get off Beyonce behind for at least one day just one. Love Keri and her voice, not feeling the song however. I think she and Ne-yo have the same problem, they give their best material to other artists.
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AWJ12687
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Yess she shittin all over the game with this one. I love her she has such a voice on her.
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major
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
cant wait to hear her album…energy is about to be on heavy rotation, it feels that good.
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NoMoSoul
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
ITS SETTLED KERI! RELEASE ‘Miscommunication’ AS A SINGLE AND DROP THIS SORRY SHIT>
MISCommunication, Miscommunication. No one cared about Scream’s Nicole Shchreoinoingsd whatever her name is .
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Something Aint Right
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Keri Hilson has a stank personality! We share a similar friend! I’ve had to deal with her ranting about herself 24/7. theres nothing humble about this chick! I’ve been hearing this song for like two months now, cute song, but knowing her personally turns me off from what ever she does. She’ll do great in the industry because she’s 100% stuck on herself! she does work hard, but when you’re around her you always end up rolling your eyes when she steps out!
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I TALK,YOU LISTEN
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
@107 and 109
tooo true…in this economy who has the extra cash to throw away on mindless trash???
I also think that what music is lacking is emotion and heartfelt lyrics
Everything now is “…call the paramedics to come thru i can’t breathe…” and about “shawty’s swag” and rockin ” Dior bottom jeans”…
where is themusic we can ALL relate too?
honestly Beyonce last CD …how long did that get play in ya CD or MP3 player?
it was completely disposable rap singing and screeching trash, aside for “irreplacible.”
how many times have we bought a Ray J, Mario, Omarion,Ciara,Rihanna or Chris Brown CD based on the hype and took a listen and instantly regretted our purchase?
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mikey-ROCS
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I REALLY LIKE THIS SONG ITS HAS IPOD POTENTIAL
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Becca the Promo Mami
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
this has been all over the web in the past few days and I love it
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Rita
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
The song it just ok
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TAC
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I think we have a winner!!!!! If she comes with more quality songs, I may just buy her album.
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Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
As someone who likes pop, r&b, gospel, some alternative rock, I can say this song is wack. I listen to every Keri song CL post, because of the hype and I really don’t see what all the fuss is about her. There is noting special about her or this song imo.
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MRS. JONES3
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
OKAY, KERI IS ALRIGHT, BUT SHE IS STILL FORGETTABLE. SHE REALLY STILL NEEDS TO STICK WITH WRITING, SHE’S KINDA LIKE A FEMALE NEYO, SONG WRITING SKILLS ARE GREAT FOR EVERYBODY ELSE, BUT YET AND STILL WHERE IS HIS FIRST #1 HIT? HE HASN’T HAD ONE, WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT’S PROBABLY GONNA HAPPEN TO MS. HILSON IF SHE DOESN’T PICK THE RIGHT SONGS TO PUT OUT. RADIO AND MUSIC IS SO BORING AND PREDICTABLE RIGHT NOW, SHE IS GONNA HAVE TO COME EXTREMELY HARD IF SHE DOESN’T WANT TO GET LOST IN THE MIX.
BEST OF LUCK TO HER THOUGH
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JUKU
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
^^^^^^^Ne-Yo’s Stargate-produced second single “So Sick” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart….GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE YOU START POSTIN NONSENSE
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TRUTHFULLYCUTE08
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I AGREE WITH THE PERSON WHO SAID “IT IS CUTE…BUT I DON’T THINK IT WOULD BE SOMETHING I WOULD LISTEN TO EVERYDAY” I AM TO LAZY TO SCROLL AND FIND WHO SAID IT.
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eashia
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
im feelin that out fit she killed it with the fitted jacket i like her music i think shes a unique artist and singer
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Bobby
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I LOVE the chorus.
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Jessie
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Thank God yall posted the version of this song that actually has a bridge….Keri’s Dope the song is Dope, I can’t Wait for In a Perfect World…
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Junior in Jamaica
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
While I respect her and her grind with the writing…I think this song was rather bland.
She had a lot of time and a lot of writing chops…she could’ve done better. This song does not SCREAM!
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dale23
Thursday, May 29, 2008 /
I feel like she coulda came harder but its okay. MISCOMMUNICATION from Timbo’s Shock Value was my shit tho! lol
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dale23
Thursday, May 29, 2008 /
(to #124) Ciara’s past two albums weren’t at all regretted when i bought em. I feel like they were a better investment than “B’Day” hands down!!!!!!! They both had more substance and got better with each album. AND Ciara’s “Fantasy Ride” is gonna be 10x better! Jus wait til “High Price” f. Ludacris comes out next week!
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MRS. JONES3
Thursday, May 29, 2008 /
OH I’M SORRY JUKU, I MISSED THE “1″ NUMBER 1 SINGLE HE HAD LIKE 2 YEARS AGO. PLEASE GET OVER IT
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YUP
Thursday, May 29, 2008 /
REGARDLESS @ #139, YOU OBVIOUSLY DIDNT KNOW YOUR FACTS,,NEYO BEEN GOT A NUMBER #1 SINGLE FOR HIMSELF ON HIS FIRST ALBUM..”SO SICK” WENT NUMBER ONE..AND NEYO ALSO HAS ALOT OF TOP 20 HITS !!
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EnameL
Saturday, May 31, 2008 /
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KERI u ARe IT!!!
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TY&&MEGAnne&&ROXAnne
Sunday, June 1, 2008 /
I somehow like the repetition, unlike the other songs like MUSHY flashing lights, Ciara ft Ludacris high price, and Ne-yo closer. This song has many repetiitons but it is sooooo catchy, and this girl is on her way to the thrown….
TY
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rockstar
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
great song..love it.
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RADATION REMIX [DYNASTii]
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 /
Quoted from SHAZ_THE_ONE
“Guess I’ll continue wearing out Timbaland’s “Miscommunication.” That’s the direction they should be going in for Keri’s sound.”
I NEED TO GET OUT…
ugh that is my song… she lace that track wit so good crack… i like bumming it now on a mp3 cd.
OVERALL
Keri is the best canidate for a crossover artist and she is more marketible then ne-yo and the dream. it’z a dog eat dog world and this girl already has her dukes up and swinging fullforce into the entertiament industry {refer. to her song concept: ENERGY}. she is [scratch that]… SHE WILL be on top in the R&B game since Bee Almighty [Beyonce] is stepping down for a minute. she couldn’t of choose a better time to get started. IDK what else i can say. she my everything right now…. i even got my friends hooked on her [ WHERE DID YOU GO & HANDS AND FEET] and they cant get enought. IN A PERFECT WORLD.. will be a hot album “NOT” to bootleg and copy… so you know im buying one already!!!
[from the disk of]
RADATION REMIX
[1/2 the crew]
DYNASTii
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Annie DeeJay
Friday, August 22, 2008 /
Keri Hilson - Energy (Russ Castella Remix) Be sure to check it out
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Annie DeeJay
Friday, August 22, 2008 /
Keri Hilson - Energy (Russ Castella Remix) Be sure to check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZX7NFX8Kw4
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LIL.ERIC
Monday, September 22, 2008 /
KERI HILSON I LUV YOU I HAVE PICS OF YOU ALL OVER MY WALL
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YoUnG KiNg
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 /
keri hilson its a woman biutiful i like your music and she
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sXc_GaY_eMo
Friday, December 5, 2008 /
this song is THE SHIT!! its my new fav song!! i loooooooooooooveeeeeeee it!! i actually cant wait to get the album! && i NEVER buy albums! but i just gotta buy this one!! this song ROCKS!!! its actually my profile song on myspace now!! LOVE YOU KERI..!!
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shonmoniqque charleston
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 /
this my favorite song i can relate to it in sooooo many ways thanks for coming out with an awsome song like this one..nothing but love
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Christine
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 /
I love this song