VIDEO: KERI HILSON - “ENERGY”
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Keri Hilson premieres her very first music video for her first single from her upcoming debut album, In A Perfect World…
She hit up and guest co-hosted BET’s 106 & Park today. The video was directed by Melina, who was also responsible for the visuals for Beyonce’s B’Day Anthology, as well as videos for Snoop Dogg, Solange, Eve and more.
In A Perfect World… hits stores on September 23rd.








174 Comments
1.
ThatGirlLinda
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
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2.
T6
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
THAT WAS DOPE!!! VERY DIFFERENT..FINALLY - SHE IS A REALLY PRETTY AND TALENTED GURL!
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ThatGirlLinda
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I’m trying to give the girl a chance but I hope she switches up that Mushroom haircut.. BTW the link don’t play…
4.
miss mini me
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
its a nice video..Love her hair..she kinna looked a lil bit muscular tho or may be its just me…
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mandy
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
ye i agree #4 never noticed that before the vid is aite the song is aite im keepin my on her tho i still think she gonna come with something better
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mandy
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
eye*
7.
NOD YA HEAD
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Can’t wait for my girl’s CD to drop. Man I have been following that ish to drop for minute now.
8.
pretty_charlie
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
it was ok……….luv keri though
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D Marvelos 1
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
wow..i been a Keri Hilson fan for so long, i just didnt like the video, she looks SOO pretty in it. But i would just expect something more creative out of her, Video and song wise.
10.
Precious75
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I liked the video but I am not feeling the hair at all, I think that she needs to switch up to something else. She has been wearing that mushroom for the longest and she needs a change.
The song I like, her voice is amazing. I can’t wait to get her CD when it drops.
11.
drake
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
i really like it
12.
DAME(Blah)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I watched her on 106 yesterday and she seems real kind and cool, but when her video came on it couldn’t keep my attention it became background music to me.
13.
RKJville3000
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
LOVE IT! WHIP OUT THE GRAMMY! What a well written song….DAMMIT KERI!!!!!!!!
Ugh Keri we need to be friends!!!!! I work like 15-20 minutes from Little 5 Points we need to like do coffee or something LOL
14.
Jake Jacobs VI
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Well damn, I AM SO IN LOVE WITH KERI! Good look Brian! Ugh, she is doing her damn thing and she will do better than most. This is her time to shine and she will continue to shine even past what she wants! I wish her all the best and love she can handle personally and professionally!
Jake Jacobs VI
P.S. Acting career in the near future, maybe?! LOL
15.
mizgreen
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Keri Hilson is gorgeous. The video is amazing and she has talent. You can tell she’s not some manufactured pop chick. She writes, sings, dances and she looks like she can kick some ass…….. It’s about time Love Keri
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Cherry
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
that was a really good video..imo..
17.
i.trustless
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
that haircut is fire.
i love it.
the song was nice.
the video was cute.
The guy was handsome.
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Camille
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I like her, she’s pretty… as far as talented…ummm just a little. I’m not hatin, but I just see it comin where they’ll try to make her the next “IT” girl without her even deserving it. That is what I don’t like.
19.
nite*vision
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
maybe it’s just me, but i feel like this song is proof that rihanna has completely lowered our standards for acceptable vocal performances. keri hilson sounds like any random person who can carry a note, but not necessarily SING! cute is cute and it comes a dime a dozed..but can we get some REAL talent.
20.
Camille
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
For real NITE*VISION!
21.
Focused1
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
The video illustrated the song well, but I still can’t get into the song itself. It sounds so generic to me. But I’m still checking for the album though. I just think they made a bad decision for the lead single.
22.
John
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I really like this song! I agree R&B needs some heavy hitters this year, because it’s starting to get dull with these singers with no energy, imo.
I feel Keri is a good singer, and will def. keep my eye on her.
23.
Lady Architect
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I enjoyed the song and video. I haven’t really been following Keri’s career, but I do know she was a writer and vocal arranger of many hit songs so I know her writing skills is definitely on point. I’d say she has a better than average voice for pop singing cause many of them can’t sing at all.
She looks beautiful in the video and her body is cut nicely. I don’t see a problem with her being a little muscular. It just means she works out. I would like to see with a different hair style. Maybe one where her hair is pushed back off of her forehead so we can see her full face.
24.
Cortney
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I’m not feeling her. She sounds like all of the other generic pop in the music biz right now.
25.
fkitty
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
She looks SO beautiful. I saw her personals ID on wealthy men for beautiful women site “”"”M e e t i n g W e a l t h y.c o m”"”"”" last week. It is said she is datiing young billionaire on that site. Is she singlle now?
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26.
vanilla ice
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
she reminds me of ciarra.
27.
UNIQUE
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
love the video and the song support keri 100 percent
28.
MRSJONES3
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
OOOOOH SHE HAD MY FUTURE HUSBAND IN THAT VIDEO!! THAT’S THE MAIN THING THAT KEPT MY ATTENTION! LOL
29.
Jamie872006
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
LOL @ #3
The video was ok
30.
devon
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
it was alright it nice to see she tried some different hairstyles but it wasnt for long…i’m just not into her….that mushroom is killing me…but she is a cute young lady though
31.
London
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
The video is blah. It seems to be just an opportunity to show off her body (which is very nice but still). There needs to be an element of both visual and concept…this is just visual…seems like something Mariah Carey would do.
32.
MW09
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I love the song and video…but she definitely needs to change her hairstyle…..
33.
solizzay
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
the video is okay. keri gorgeous as usual. the song imo, is IIGHT. maybe it just needs to grow on me
34.
Beyonce = George Bush
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I’m not feeling this song, the video was alright and the only reason why I watched it was because of Chrisitan Keyes, the man is foine.
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Honey Vick
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I’m feeling the song and the vid. She’s a pretty woman. I didn’t know she was dat tall thou. I like it when she told Timbaland she’s going 2 do it her way. In response 2 him saying he expects his artists’ 2 get on dat Beyonce’ level. I luvs sum Beyonce’. How come every1 compares any new artist 2 her? Every1 is unique in their way. Why are there always comparisons?
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Jazz
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I’M GONNA NEED FOR HER TO CHANGE THAT WACK HAIRSTYLE PRONTO AND THE SONG IS PRETTY MEDICORE. NOTHING SPECIAL ABOUT IT. I HOPE HER NEXT SINGLE IS BETTER.
37.
mrs sands
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
This song will mos def crossover.
38.
DAME(Blah)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
@ 35 I think every artist os compared to her because she has set the bar high as far as being an all around entertainer dancing and singing. A. keys is pretty close to that but she can’t dance and I was surprised he mentioned Rihanna???? Timbo said the 3 chicks killing the game are Bee, Rihanna, and Keri I was like what about Alicia?
39.
Toons
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I like the song, the vid was aight. She looks fly in that black and blonde hairstyle.
40.
Mr. West Coast!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Too muscular? Don’t like the hair? Sounds worse than Rhianna?
Are we watching the same video…
The song is CRAZY! She looks GREAT! The video is Original!
Can’t wait for Sept. 23rd Great Job, Keri, and Great Job Ethiopia.
41.
Irene
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I wish people would stop talking about the girl’s hair, who cares about the hair. This girl is so talented, been waiting for her album to drop for a minute. Not many women in the business could write, sing, and produce besides Alicia keys. I feel your a true artists if you can do all that. I’m a writer myself and believe me it’s really not that easy. So I say go on girl do your thing, don’t worry about what anyone says. I will be buying your album to show support.
42.
*Sigh*
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Great concept. I liked the whole boxing themed video. Her outfits seem like they were inspired by that 80’s flick “Flashdance” that’s the first thought that came to mind.
Even though the video was deceit I’m still not feeling the song. I’m also not quite sold on Keri, yet. I think her vocals are okay, but their not strong enough to stand out to me.
Also, what was all that hand movement in the beginning? Was she mimming? LOL
43.
DA UNDACOVA BROTHA
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I didnt really like the song until i seen the video ( thats the kinda kat i am…i may hate a song until i see that video ) but now im diggin it hard…an keri looked HAWT….
44.
Fed Up
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
keri seems like she doesnt take any sh*t. her thighs on point but it looks like she wears thick thick amounts of make-up…lets wait and see how her career moves
45.
XPERT2007
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I’ve said it before on here…..KERI IS VERY PRETTY, TALENTED , AND SEEMS LIKE A VERY NICE PERSON…..HOWEVER, I DO NOT THINK HER VOCALS ARE VERY UNIQUE.
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natalia
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I think the “mushroom” cut fits her GREAT b/c she looked wack w/o it in Usher’s video.
47.
miss B LIFE SIZE
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
The song is okay.. and the video is too J-Lo-esque..
48.
DENITA SKYE
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Keri is a gorgeous girl, she seems to have a cool personality and the fact that she writes her own ish is amazing as well. I loved the video, she looks hot, love the mushroom because nobody else is rockin it (especially love when she puts the blonde underneathe the black) Girl got a couple haters already so shes doing something right. Cant wait for the album to drop……..
49.
d
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
uhm..imma stick with beyonce and ciara. sorry
50.
me
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
do we have to see her arse allready? yeah she prob sings betta than ciara and looks betta than beyonce but i’d take any of those ladies over her. she’s mediocre. and timberland tried me with that comment about the top 3. that fat **** don’t know what he’s talking about…there’s beyonce there’s ciara there’s rihanna. who the **** is a keri
51.
Greg_Arious
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
She looks like shes trying to Morph into a Power Ranger with all those hand movements. I still dont like the song and the video didnt do much for me. She is sexy as shit tho.
52.
dd
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I really dug the song! She actually shocked me because I have only heard her on that Timbaland song and her voice sounds different on this joint, like something I can listen to. She’s really pretty too.
53.
TEMPEST ? OHNO .
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
poeple are acting like the way she showed her ass was crazy inappropriate. jesus. anyways i love love love love keri hilson shes so extrememly talented as a writer and singer! i hope people can giver her a chance to show everyone how good she is.
power to keri!
54.
*Sigh*
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
She looks like shes trying to Morph into a Power Ranger with all those hand movements. I still dont like the song and the video didnt do much for me. She is sexy as shit tho.
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LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh HELL NAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
55.
shauny
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Her vocals were o.k but the song is blah, and I agree that it was more a show off my body video than a show off my true talent piece.
Also, Why if Rhi Rhi even a factor in this post? She isn’t R&B, she is pop. I can also think of ALOT of artists that ARE R&B that could’ve been used as examples.
Keri has to show me more before I will become a fan. She also lowered her standards IMO yesterday in throwing shots a the controversy going on with Rocsi and Terrence. I thought she was more classy than that.
56.
TRUTHBTOLD
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
That’s dude from the madea play, Madea goes to jail. He does it for me!! Good pick Keri, for a leading man; yum yum! That brother is fine right there!! YEP to cute for words.
57.
complexndope
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
The video was hot. She’s a PRETTY girl!
Funny how when I rocked that cut last year everyone was DOGGING it. Guess it takes a semi-famous person to don it & the sheep start to follow the flock.
The song is below mediocre to me. I’m sorry, I DONT GET THE HYPE. She’s written some cool songs. My fav from her catalouge is Mary J’s “Take Me As I Am”. But as a singer…I don’t get it. Wasn’t impressed with “The Way I Are” “Energy” isn’t strong enough. She needs to do something more to garner my money besides looking hot in a video of a bad song.
58.
*Sigh*
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
LMAO @ ComplexnDope
Wow I must be a long time CL reader ’cause I do remember when the loop commenters were hatin on you! LMFAO!
59.
luvs2speakhermind
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I may be the only one to say this, but WTF (w stands for why in this case) doesn’t she have any clothes on? She looks very slutty in the video! Seriously… she barely has any clothes and and I agree with the person who said that this video was just a chance to show off her body. I don’t get why people are saying she’s different and something fresh to the game? People like Rihanna and Nicole Scherzinger show off their bodies in videos just like how Keri did. Keri reminded me of Nicole Scherzinger when Nicole did that Baby Love video. It was a song about a relationship but all she did was look sexy and sell her body in a suttle way. As a straight female I can’t watch this LOL! This song sucks big time as well! It’s so boring! No, I’m not hatin I’m just stating my opinion.
60.
thickems
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Maybe it will grow on me ! Shoot maybe not ! No interest !
I am definitely not mad at her getting checks cut to her but a host she is definitely not!
I wish her well as a singer !
61.
Miss P
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
IS it me or does she resemble Hoopz a little. The song is ok.Typical chick in the game tryna make their mark.Gone gurl.Not my type of music though.
62.
Geep
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
THAT IS A GOOD TRICK,THE SONG AINT ALL THAT BUT YOU ARE DRAWN MORE TO THE VIDEO N ITS CONCEPT RATHER THAN LISTENIN TO HER SCREECHIN IN UR EAR HOLE!!
BRAVO! BRAVO! MARVELLOUSLY DONE…
63.
London girl!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Seeing how concrete loop is on celebrity status (meaning celebs read this) I’m gonna talk straight to them…
KERI, girl keep doing you! You have a way of captivating your listeners with the emotion in your voice. People need to google you to see exactly how many hit songs you have already written… your time is now! ; ) You already have haters so you are well on your way!
RIHANNA, I’m a fan but you gptta come harder vocally because I can already see Keri taking over pretty soon…
64.
London girl!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Seeing how concrete loop is on celebrity status (meaning celebs read this) I’m gonna talk straight to them…
KERI, girl keep doing you! You have a way of captivating your listeners with the emotion in your voice. People need to google you to see exactly how many hit songs you have already written… your time is now! ; ) You already have haters so you are well on your way!
RIHANNA, I’m a fan but you gptta come harder vocally because I can already see Keri taking over pretty soon…
65.
London girl!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Oh and I know it was no pun intended but check how Keri announced the number one video… “Rihanna take a bow”…. its Keri’s time!
66.
T
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I lover her voice,her style and I actually love the mushroom hairstyle.I love the fact that she has her own swag.
67.
Montè
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
It’s amazing how people focus on hairstyles instead of the music. The video is totally different from anything else on tv and the song is one of the best, if not the best new songs of the summer. (why is that? because here is it damn near august and not one established artist has released a summer banger). Therefore, kudos to Keri and Melina for thinking outside the box and on September 23rd I’ll be buying the album.
68.
MAI03
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I liked it. It’s a cool song. I just hate her Tootie from Facts of Life hair she be rockin! She needs to let that hairstyle go. lol. But the songs cool and she looked beautiful in the video.
69.
VOGUE
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Keri is extremely talented!!
Loved the video and the concept!!
Do your thang girl!!!!
70.
Sunshine
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
If Keri performed this on American Idol, would you vote for her? If you closed your eyes and listened to the song would you say that’s my Jam right there! ? Here voice isn’t bad but not unique either. BLAH comes to mind. Tamia, Shanti Moore and Shanice have great voices but we just never buy their albums: OH well, good luck with your plan “A” Keri like you said, Never give up.
71.
J. Peezy
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Have to agree with #67… Keri and Melina put it down. The video is different from other stuff out there and represents the athletic sexy side of Keri. Very well done. Even the Flashdance references are cool.
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Miss P
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
@Sunshine u right…Yep no one buys or hears from Tamia,Shanice or Chante Moore.They alright too.
73.
PrincessP
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I’ve been in love with this song for a while now but the video is such a disappointment. It seemed like she was trying a little too hard and the dancing was off, IMHO. She’s very talented so i dunno, I guess I expected better.
@Dame, i was surprise too. But i think Timbo said that because he’s been working with Keri for a long time so he’s excited about her project. But 3 chicks that always be killing the game is definately Bey, Alicia and Ciara, of course!
74.
Islandchick_Bri
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I like it, cool video
75.
* GIFT FROM A VIRGO *
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Great video, Great song, I gonna have to agree Rihanna take a Bow… WHo knew
76.
M$_NI3CY
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I wish people would stop talking about Beyonce, Ciara, and Rihanna!!!! SHEESH!!!!!! Anywho…. I like the song and the video is ok. Personally, I think this song is supposed to grasp more of the pop audience so she can broaden her fan base. But none the less, I LOVE KERI!!!!!!!!!!
77.
LMAO
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 I will be at my local general store to purchase the beautiful and talented Keri Hilson’s cd. Hot video! Fine azz looking brotha. Melina took it back to the Rocky movie theme. Great concept. LOVE IT!!!
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oblivious
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I’ve heard better from her…not sure if she is going for the crossover appeal. But I’m not feeling it. Dude was fine with his shirt on, I’m mad he got more tattoo’s.
79.
PERHAPS FINE
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
i LOVE IT I CAN RELATE TO THE SONG…THE VID WAS FLY SHE LOOKED GOOD AND HER LOVE INTREST WAS SO FINE…UMP…I LOVE KERI SHE IS TALENTED THE ONLY THING I THOUGHT WAS A LITTLE OFF WAS THE DANCING THOSE SHARP SUDDEN MOVES WERE NOT DOING IT…I CAN SEE WHERE SHE WAS GOING WIT THEM BUT A MORE NATURAL APPROACH WOULD HAVE BEEN JUS FINE
80.
Michelle
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I think she’s a pretty girl but I don’t like the song. Its very blah to me. She looked good in the video and Christian Keys is hot..the scenes of her in the white short catsuit thing seemed a lil out of place.
81.
ChokLitFactory
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Ummm, this is the first I heard the song. I like it.
Keri looks beautiful in the vid. She is showin some ass too! lol All oiled up and shyt!
The video was different from the regular videos out, u gotta give it to Melina. I just think she needs X or Hype for her next vid. Step it up!
82.
kay
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I LOVE THE SONG ITS HOTT..HER BODY LOOKS SICKK OMG.MAKES ME WANNA GO TO THE GYM!!
83.
primandproper
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
This is not the Keri Hilson that I was introduced to when beautyandthebeat blog was up and running ( dunno what happened to that wonderful site) anyway. She had a lot of songs about love and having fun without all this fake ass singing she doing on this song. Timberland said she is on the level with B and Rhianna. . .first off B is is B and no one can even began to step on her “turf/level” however you want to put it. She brought back glamour and performance to Black entertainment. Everyone else is merely following. . . Rhianna, can’t even sing for real. Keri needs to be herself and write that real, this Energy song is not ok!
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Jeanette
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Wow! Out of all these comments I can’t believe that NOBODY pointed out the Halle Berry sets! Keri killed it!
Google image “Halle Berry Boxing” and you’ll see how Melina turned still art into a moving picture…I love it! brian put up a side by side flick of that Halle and Keri flick…im sorry but Keri KILLED IT!
85.
Tweety
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
imo timbo should have NEVER said rih’s name because rihanna is not talented when it comes to her vocals! yeah rih’s beautiful (sometimes) but thats about it!
on the otherhand, keri has it all, she can ACTUALLY sing and write. you cant listen to 1 song and just detemine that she cant sing, you have to hear her on her other songs when she’s solo and THEN you can happily judge.
86.
Pixie
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Timbaland probably mentions Beyonce to go on record as paying homage so people won’t think Keri is trying to rip her off because though Keri’s voice is a bit more mellifluous, her vocals are very similar to Beyonce’s. In fact, the guy who introduced them sold Keri as a Beyonce. So, I think that’s so nobody will call the woman a wannabe Beyonce. As for the song and video,…I find them both extremely boring. She’s got a little reputation for looking wild…why not showcase her offbeat style in the video? The song just won’t do…honestly it won’t go anywhere…it’s trash and the video is too, honestly. I don’t think she’ll have a solo career, honestly…but she’ll be around forever in cameos and writing.
87.
Amber
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
STFU haters..
Keri is the best.
Better than Rihanna and Ciara hands down!!!
88.
studentdoc
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I like Keri Hilson and it’s nice to see her performing her own music. She ’s a great writer and this song shows her talent. She could do a bit more vocally b/c I have heard better from her, but this is a great summer jam and a good video concept
89.
Black Females
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Whoever the person that said you’ll stick with Beyonce and Ciara, this is why alot of artists don’t suceed because bitches like y’all are so close-minded and stick to what your’e accustomed to…this girl has all the right qualities and all y’all can talk about is her damn HAIR…why don’t y’all give this girl a chance…if y’all can go support a Rihanna (no offense) or a Cassie…then do the same for this girl…because if it wasn’t for her, alot of people wouldn’t have the hits they got now
90.
Black Females
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Black people trip me out…whats with all this fucking comparing and hating? damn is it always neccessary? NO
91.
She can sing
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
IMO she can sing really well and whoever compares her to RiYAWNha is crazy…Keri can sing, and write she and Rihanna are not equals…and people who criticize her….I ask you this: CAN YOU DO IT???….UMM YEAH DIDN’T THINK SO! LOL….I hope that when my music comes out I get more love than ya’ll give to people…I ABSOLUTELY LOOOOVVVVEEE THIS SONG!! AND I LIKE THE VIDEO…..the song just makes me think of a situation that I just recently went through..even tho I’on luh dem hoes!…..lmao…..I like Keri’s “I don’t care what u think cuz I’m comfotable in MY OWN skin” attitude…GO HEAD GIRL!
92.
Call Me Mrs. Jones
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Mmm. I really wanted to like it but I didn’t
93.
Pixie
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
okay people can say it’s hating all day but the cold hard fact is that this video and song are about like Usher’s “Love in this Club”…it doesn’t fit anywhere, but it’s too unsophisticated to just stand (as Justin Timberlake’s “Sexy Back” did) without classification. This is just another black song…like Teairra Marie’s first song or the girl Rodney Jerkins was trying to push who sang “You lookin so sick cus I’m looking so sick” lol or like Olivia’s first song with G Unit. Or like Brook Valentine’s song. Or Nicole Raye. Get me? It’s nothing.
94.
ShayNique
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
OH SHIT @ 84. I just googled the pics and it is defintely inspired by that Halle picture. Both shots are stunning
95.
#1 Stunner
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Real talent???? LOL Im not supporting this SLUT FEST. All i saw was gratuitous sexual imagery. I will wait for Brandy and Solo to drop.
96.
Uhnonymis
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Shauny…
What did she say about Rocsi and Terence?
97.
debra
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
She has never impressed me yet with any of her music, the only reason I listened yesterday on 106 & Park is because of Timbaland, I thought well if Tim think so maybe I would like it, but No. I don’t think she can sing.
98.
Black Females
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Y’all are all haters, she can sing, how can you base that over ONE song…y’all need to stop being so negative
99.
Black Females
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Y’all are a trip and a bunch of haters…it has been proven
100.
Yolanda
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I would have gone with a different concept for the video. And the shots of her with that blond hair I could have done without. Her look in Usher’s video was hot. THe mushroom I don’t know how I feel about it but all in all liking the song. The guy in the video needs to go see The Young and Restless casting director and audition to be the new Malcolm.
101.
toomuch12
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Ok.. I may be slow and out of the loop, but could someone please tell me what imo means! Thnx!
102.
ALessonLearned
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Hmm, watched the video and the show. Did not like the video at all, It down plays her voice to me. Not original. This is your first video, you have to go hard. But thank God for Christian Keys. He will save her like he did Ashanti. People will vote for the vid for Christians fine self.
103.
stewart
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I luv tha video as well as tha song!
Keri is so sexy! She looks great in this video.The song I’m not really feelin’.
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CAREN
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
i can relate to this song!!!!! i love it
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Wolff
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
The song and video are fabulous. However, I thought there were two people in the video–the wet hair girl and then the mushroom cut girl. To me they look like 2 COMPLETELY different people. The wet hair looks so much better. Everytime they showed the mushroom cut or other styles, I was just distracted and confused. The wet hair captures her beauty more and adds a bit of sophisitcation.
I was actually waiting to see her break out a routine. It reminded me of Flashdance + J.Lo’s rendition of it. Overall great job Kerri. Perhaps you need to find another stylist.
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d
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
i said i’d stick to B and Ci. she can sing but she’s generic. nothing stands out about her. i’d rather listen to B and i’d rather watch Ci.
SO that leaves her with nothing to offer me. that’s not hating that’s real talk
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what you know about that
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I like it. But I agree with whoever said her hairstyle is a little questionable. I don’t know what it is but I think it will be nice if she shows us her pretty face without hiding behind the bangs. It looks very amatuer and it doesn’t suit her at all.
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what you know about that
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
@76, I agree!
people really do need to stop talking about Beyonce, Ciara, and Rihanna. There’s room for everyone people! It’s a decision we as consumers have the power to make. Back in the day (I hate to sound old because I’m not, lol) so many artists existed and thrived all at the same time. But in this day and age…music will continue to be boring because EVERY SINGLE FEMALE R&B ARTISTS IS SUBJECTED TO THESE STUPID COMPARISONS!!!! It’s annoying!
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tjack25
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
@103
IMO = In My Opinion
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tjack25
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
@110
I know it’s sad! And it’s mainly from the female side of things. For some reason people tend to have this perception that there can only be ONE top female artist and that they always have to be in competition with one another. You never see that on the male side of things.
There is room for everyone…
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boomby*
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
i really lile this vid. the dude is cute . and her hair was on point .
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what you know about that
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
@103 IMO=In My Opinion
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CHISista
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Love it! HOT on FIYAH! Keri is the best!
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Timmy
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
The video is like soft porn to me!
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ashleigh
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
oooooohhhh is that christian keyes in the video……OHHHH HE IS SEXY
116.
LADIES STOP HATIN
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
This girl is gorgeous, this site is filled with haters and for what? why dont you guys stop and learn to stop PICKIN and POINTIN each LITTLE thing you hate or don’t like about somebody why be so negative????? why do some of you GIRLS feel only one person can be on top??? Beyonce is not gonna be around forever remember that and when Bey gone then what yall lame asses gonna say?
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LADIES STOP HATIN
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
BEYONCE WILL NOT BE AROUND FOREVER!!!!
GET OVER IT!!!
MAKE ROOM!!!!
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bIRnXx
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I ABS0LUTLY L0V3 IT TH3 S0NG HAS S0 MUCH D3PTH L0V3 IT L0V3 IT GR3AT GIRL
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Bobbito
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Earth to Ciara fans. Homie cannot sing..she talks/whispers! And she does the saaaame damn dances in every video. Give me a break Ciara is cool but she isn’t anybody to be compared to. And those are facts. Rihanna..can sing…but not better than Keri. Are you guys deaf? Beyonce is someone you can compare her to vocally. But why would you care to compare her with other people?
Keri is dope. She isn’t a slut. People were glowing with praises for Halle when she wore identical outfits but..Keri is a slut? You people are looney. The song is hot. The video is ok but she looks beautiful. Especially with the wet hair.
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let's not lie
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
@93 Pixie i agree. just doesn’t stand out. i’m surprised b/c i thought she would try to come out with something more popish like riri, chris brown, and everyone else is doing.r&b mixed with some euro-sounding pop seems to be where things are heading and she sounds just r&b. she should show her style more often as well. i mean it got riri to where she’s at now. and i have no problem with the mushroom hair.it reminds me of karen o who is one of the fiercest chicks around. didn’t like the blond highlights. and i think she sold sex in a not so subtle way. if you’re gonna sell it be really subtle about it so that ppl think you’re being classy. it seems like beyonce is the only chick who can blatantly throw sex in your face no matter how unclassy and most ppl don’t criticize her for it. keri can’t do this so she needs to put some clothes on and change her approach. i have hope lol
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Corey
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Hot n different LOve it!!! The song is much better with video and love her hand movements in the video
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#1 Stunner
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Im sorry anyone who has a gratuitous shot of herself in a video bending over, legs spread, like she is taking it from the back under the guise of stretching for fitness seems slutty to moi. Save that for video number four if your so talented keri.
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MISS P
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Make room for new artist people..U cant compare her to other female artist out there.Their style and background is different.She’ll grow as an artist.I like Keri.Do ya thnag.U getting money nigga.
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WillPwr
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I’m just not feeling Keri but I wish her well.
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cleen
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
i like the video, it looks different and Keri looks good in it……but it was kind of “look at my body everybody, please, so i can shift more units”- unnessecary
I didnt like the song either until i saw the video which shows how commercial the industry is becoming.
I like Keri alot but i think thats based more on her style than anything else
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lala
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
the first half of the vid was so so but it picked up by the end but i love the song itself
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SWEETNESS
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
tht was an awsum video
keep it up gurl
i saw u n terrence gettn it down on 106 n park wit those strawberries
let me find out
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Jeanette
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Its not nudity! Google Image Halle Berry Boxing!
I wouldn’t call it swagger jacking because Keri did the damn thing! I love the song and video! Brian get up on that im tellin ya! I know my ish!
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Disturbia is BANGING
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
#19 SHUT UP! Rihanna is not the cause fro lack of Sangers. The industry is. There have been non-sanging singers for a LONG time (britney, madonna,janet, ashlee simpson) and many more. Just another way to try to put the girl down for working what she has. And obviously People are lovin it if shes at 5milWORLDWIDE. And still in the top ten selling over 45,000 units over a year of its release. But MOVING ON…..
Keri is a very beautiful girl. I like the hand movements at the beginning.
Im not really feeling the song. But it seems like it can grow on me.
And I think shes trying to make te whole mushroom hair-do her signature thing. Sort of like hor Ri-ri did with the bob/short hair.
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Disturbia is BANGING
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Oh and for seem reason. I get a Ciara vibe from this video. Not quite sure why.
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Jeanette
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
Oh nevermind! I got the links myself
http://i57.photobucket.co...b2003/halle_berry_012.jpg
http://www.fightnightnews.com/pics/halle.gif
So I guess you guys are calling Halle a hoe too huh? Keri is not being a slut! They turned a photo into a HOT music video!
ITS ART PEOPLE!
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quaqua007
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I like it! And she looks great! Catchy song, I love the concept…Still not ready to compete with Rihanna and CiCi, though. Sry:(
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Tweety
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
@120
newsflash
SHE’S NOT TRYING TO BE POP-ISH LIKE RIRI AND CHRIS BROWN OR ANYBODY ELSE!!!
she’s trying to do her OWN thing, and that includes her “mushroom” cut that NOBODY else is rocking right now. and to 132, imo anyone out there can compete with rihanna because rih is not that much vocally talented. stunnigly gorgeous? yes. gives you chills when she sings or makes you say wow that girl can REALLY sing? umm…no.
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Detroit All Day!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
DAMN, that was one of the most engaging videos that I’ve seen in a LONG time and for that Keri I thank you. The song is real too!
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Sierra B.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
not feeling it! she has to do better!
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Muffy
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
You can tell she dropped 15-20 lbs for this video. I liked her thicker but she looks real healthy, Shes going to be doing big things.
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Ceecollegegal
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
I like the song and Keri, but the video was wack.
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my opinion
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
well she’s a lot better than the no talents out there like rihanna and cassie.
i’m mad timbaland put her on beyonce level though. sorry but nobody is on beyonce level. period. and i’mma need for somebody to let him know that alicia keys, mariah carey, and beyonce are the top 3 killing the game. get it right.
anyway the song is aight and the video is okay but at least keri can hold a note so I won’t be too hard on her.
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Dior
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
i like her weave..but ima keep it real….the only reason i watched this video again..was because if the male model/actor…he sooooooooooooooooo SEXY..damn…he looked good in ashanti video..but even better in this one..but for keri’s sake…ummm..melina came up with a good concept..
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Dior
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
ok…keri can sing…but im not really blown away by her….and yess i was watching 106..and timbaland musta smoked some shit b4 he came out talkin bout rihanna, keri, and beyonce are the top women in the game….OH NO NO NO..keri jus released her own single…no…rihanna can’t sing…and beyonce is point blank the baddest bitch in this game…she’s on top….right now…like my opinion said…beyonce and alicia r killing this game…mariah her time was up 10 years ago..she wack to me….B and Alicia are the best right now..and r my favs along side jill scott.. but HANDS DOWN beyonce take the crown..and her and alicia r killin shit now
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
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dontmatta
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
why does her first solo video have her looking completely oversexualized?
i mean come on! slavered in baby oil, legs open, bending over?
why keri hilson? why?
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kyokosluvsong
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
i love the vid,it’s fresh, the song is fresh and i love her style…the wait is almost over
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DolceDior
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
Like it or not, Keri killed that vid and song. I don’t know what you people are used to seeing but that was a well directed video. Instead of giving you up-close glamor shots like most female artist do in their videos…She gave a concept! As far as the song, it’s fab….”I’m having nightmares from sleeping with the enemy” until you grasp the thoughts of that one lyric..you wouldn’t understand the song. She traveled deep into her heart for this song and I can totally realte to every word she’s saying! I haven’t been this excited about an artist in along time..TEAM KERI BIISHES!
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Jeanette
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
Legs open bending over? Slathered in baby oil? Have you people really watched the video because it sounds like your just seeing what you want to see.
That streatch keri was doing is no diff than any other pre warm up in a SPORT! Keri is playing a BOXER! She’s working out for crying out loud she has a REASON to look wet! Is she supposed to be bone dry brushing her hair or something?
Energy is a dope video! Was it so slutty when Beyonce did that same streatch on a pole in her concert DVD? Open your minds! 106 has flooded your brains with GARBAGE’ you don’t know a masterpiece when you see one!
Big ups to Keri!
146.
LMAO
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
The stans are afraid. I LOVE IT! Look at them! LMAO!!!
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Devonna
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
bout time! i’ve been waiting on her for a minute now! liking the video
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Becca
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
Keri is BEAUTIFUL. she has an amazing body.
she’s got a nice voice and she’s VERY talented.
the video is steamy too!
i wish her the best.
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Nova Fashionista
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
woteva
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Kent
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
LoL/ She is really sexy!!! I have ever seen her hot video on the wealthy dating club R I C H L O V I N G.C O M for hot guys and girls to hook up for Hot Love and Sexy Dating. She is really sexy with bikini in that video.
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Sharonda
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
Sounds poppish to me.And if her swag reminds you of Ciara, then she doesn’t have that much swag.At first, I didn’t like it at all,but it’s an ok song.When people,like Tim, start comparing folks or whatever, people get big headed.
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donte
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
keri hilson is going to be so huge i can’t wait to hear in a perfect world i know it’s going to be hot
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Boogie
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
This woman is tribute to beautiful black woman everywhere real talk! Not because she’s gorgeous on the outside but she is the leader and co founder of a writing group that has penned hits for Grammy winning artists. She is naturally a treasure and I’ve been a fan of this sister since day 1. They don’t make em like that anymore, Peace!
-J
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iyonah
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
Under normal circumstances, I don’t even post on CL … but the comments on Keri have forced me to today. For starters Keri is going to soar whether people want to accept it or not. She has already been making a mark in the industry and will continue to do so. The song is definitely intended to be a cross over hit and I am sure that it will do well. She brings a different element to the game right now. And as others have stated YES — she is semi reminiscent of other artist, however if you don’t care to open your eyes to see beyond the comparison than you are close minded yourself. The lyrics of the song speak to a situation that many people can relate to. Its nothign like investing your time and energy into a situation and it still not panning out to be what you want.
On Beyonce - she stands ina class all her own. There is none like her and she is an ICON. Rhianna is now after 3 albums has found her niche. Keri is stepping out form behind the scenes writing and will shine in her own right … people always have negative things to say, especially when they are not the ones out there. Music is a craft, Keri has genuine passion and that will translate in her work.
The video concept is cool, and yes her body looks great …. be reminded that the song is more than that though & so is she people.
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ken
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
I read this in a beauty’s blog on **blackbbwmeet.com*** It’s famous free dating site which is open to all 18 quality singles and where all kinds of relationships are possible. MSN reported that celeb Charlie Sheen found his love last May. And recently I heard that Britney signed up the site
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Slanted Eyes
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
I really like the song and the video, i think she has a hit. She will do really good with popular music because she has that sound. She actually writes her own music and sings it (talented). Yes there are better singers out there but she is going to be hot. Oh and love Miscommunication by her and Timberland. When i heard that song i was like she is going to be a hit. So anyone who hasn’t heard that song go listen to it because i thought it would have been a nice video.
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FF
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
To be honest. I really liked the song until I saw the video. It seems that instead of letting her creativity speak for itself Keri listened to the marketing team and decided to sell her body instead. I thought the song was great, but now I can’t listen to it without getting annoyed at the thought of the video and how she just put too much out too soon. I like her for being a true artist (writer, singer, producer), but if she keeps making videos like that, she’ll just lose a fan.
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foxxy380
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
I loved it! Not a Keri fan but I may turn into one after this.
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jscene
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
Um, don’t like the song, and don’t like the video. I hate that mushroom hair…
She’s a cute girl though.
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jscene
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
And so sorry, but these new artists just really don’t compare to Tamia, Toni, Brandy, Chante, Lauryn and them other bad chicks from the 90’s…..sorry, they can never fill their shoes, and i know music is supposed to evolve, but evolve to what?! GARBAGE? I just feel music is on a downward spiral, and every once in a while, a today artist have a hit…but in the 90’s, you could ACTUALLY COUNT on a hit from your artist of choice….Monica, Brandy, Aaliyah, Janet, them some bad bitches…today, music is just pure SHIT!
JUST MY OPINION….
161.
UM...I GUESS
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
loves it, her, the vid, etc….GO KERI!! ♥
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Theworldwillendin2012
Thursday, July 17, 2008 /
I agree with # 19, as far as her voice goes, she’s nothing special, but she’s very talented and is a beautiful girl & i also love the video, big ups to her.
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EBZ01
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
I almost wanna call her the new tamia …… love the song minus the chorus …… the dude in this video is fine as hell. Who is he?
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kk
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
Love this song by Keri can’t wait to here the rest of the album
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SilentEntity
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
I absolutely love this song, even she sounds an AWFUL lot like Beyonce.
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Jay
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
I have been following Keri since she first stepped onto the scene…. and as far as being talented…this girl is it…..And I bet if you look at the credits to one of your most recent favorite songs, she wrote it…..This song doesn’t show her true vocals, but believe me….Keri can go toe to toe with the best of em….I can’t wait for her album to drop…
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Mary
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
Keri’s the one of the Most Talented Singers/Songwriter ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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MsLuscious
Saturday, July 19, 2008 /
not feelin it
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Friday, August 1, 2008 /
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sassydancer
Friday, August 1, 2008 /
VERY PRETTY GIRL LIKE THE SONG TOO!
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CGJ
Friday, August 1, 2008 /
Keri will transition flawlessly from behind the pen to in front of the mic. I really love this song, and I like the video treatment. Keri is a truly talented and beautiful artist.
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LORRAINE
Thursday, August 7, 2008 /
I LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VIDEO AND SONG, EXCEPT THE MELODY AND CHORUS. HIS SONG REMINDS ME OF JORDAN SPARKS AND CHRIS BROWN’S NO AIR. THE FLOW OF THE SONG I NIE THOUGH.
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ANJI
Thursday, August 14, 2008 /
I LOVE THE SONG, LOVE THE VIIDEO, MY QUESTION IS.. WHOS’S THE DUDE IN THE VIDEO..HE LOOKS GOOD
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brii
Thursday, October 2, 2008 /
yal r haters keri shut all that down………………………..!!!!