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RANDOM PICS: KERI HILSON AT LEXUS LOUNGE

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Keri Hilson performs at the Lexus Listening Lounge in Washington, DC. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Tony Rich, was also in attendance.

The event honored Hilson for her achievements in music and noted her embodiment of the pursuit of perfection. She performed songs from her highly anticipated debut album, In a Perfect World, now scheduled for a February release.

Keri Hilson & Tony Rich

( Photos: EXCLUSIVELY SENT TO CL )

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Posted by: J. Dakar

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108 Comments


1.

imsofamous

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Keri stay fresh to death!!!! Good to know she is getting recognized.

2.

London Lady

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

KERI HILSON IS SO PREEETY LOVE HER!

3.

Hotpink1908

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

She isnt any different from any other artist out there. I want and need something new! She looks cute though

4.

whatsgoingon

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

She’s a songwriter and a great singer. She’s been on her grind for a minute. Good to see some shine come her way finally.

5.

whatsgoingon

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

The bar has been set high by other female artists so if you’re gonna come out, you have to come out bold, confident and different.

6.

Miss GlamoRous

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

yeah she’s good but i agree the bar has been set high. theres nothing crazy about her to make her standout …turnin me on is still my sh*T

7.

memememe

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Yaaaaawwwn

8.

Dothepocketknife

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Sooooooo, let me get this straight. She’s being honored for her “achievements in music”? Who is she again?

9.

kdj_0125

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Lovin’ that hair cut fresh!!!

10.

bambino

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

what she being honored for most pushed back album? ive completely lost interest in her now

11.

Kyoto

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

I definitely agree with almost everyone in this post! Brian has hyped this chick up for the longest..Honestly, none of her songs are that great and her voice is ok.. At least she got rid of that mushroom haircut..

I’ll wait for some real talent to come out.. Can someone please tell Sade that’s she’s needed?

12.

PinkandBlue

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

I love Keri Hilson! Been waiting on that album for a minute. High Heels, and Return the Favor are straight slap! LOL

13.

Jo Momma

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

keri is ok….but what achievements?

14.

sigh

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

I don’t get the hype. “highly anticipated album”, my @ss…

15.

ms_onyx_blaque

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

NOT REALY LIKING THE HAIRCUT, BUT I GET THE CONCEPT..KINDA LOOKS LIKE A “BOWL” CUT…HMMM

16.

Tam -E

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Keri Hilson looks beautiful ….Wow Tony Rich where has he been I still love and play his song Nobody Knows

17.

4000 words

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Yea Brian is the only one pushing for this girls success. Her image/style is so mimicky and she doesnt stand out in any area: fashion/style, hair, voice, even songwriting.

Plus she was part of a team of songwriters who wrote those hits, she didn’t do it on her own (at least thats what I read). That might explain why the hits for other artists do well (i.e. give me more/britney) but she doesn’t have any hit songs of her own. And doing a song with Chris Brown- that was an all time low

Give me Santogold, Alice Smith, India Arie anyday over her!

18.

Rebel

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

J. Dakar I thought you only did Political posts? lol

19.

trendsetter

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

i see keri and rihanna have the same mushroom hair cut

20.

H-Town Chic***

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Cute girl but her songs are aight. That song “Turnin me on” is weak!! But like I said she’s cute maybe her looks can get her some where just look Rhianna LMAO!!!!

21.

TAVIKIDD

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Keri Hilson is an awesome writer and performer…and i actually like the song with lil wayne. turnin me on, i think.

She can Sing, Dance, and Write! watch out Ciara your newest competiton is here! lol

22.

Don't Be Churlish....

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

@17..

Agreed. Brian is the only person I see hyping this girl. Yes she’s beautiful and talented but her image and music are not anything different from what we’ve already seen. Which is why she is not breaking through like she wishes to. She’s not refreshing at all, Keri has pieces of Ciara and Rihanna in her image, Beyonce and Aaliyah in her videos..she just doesn’t pop. She brings nothing new to the table, her music is mediocre, her vidoes are knock-off’s.

23.

ni

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Her hair has the same greasy gloss look as tar.

24.

Nottigrl01

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

AND NOBODY KNOW IT BUT ME!!!!
Tony Rich used to be my shyyyytttt!!!
Loved his last album..

25.

Hollywood Blackout

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

What a cutie. I don’t know her music or much about her but I love that jacket.

26.

☆ Lola A♏ ★

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

I like Keri’s look! I like this hairstyle better than some in the past. Turnin Me Off is my song of the moment! However, I still wonder if her album will see the light of day

27.

dctrinigyal

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

boring…

28.

SASSYDANCER

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

she is such a pretty girl but the weave or wig on her hair is horrific!

29.

golden ears

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Has anyone heard the song that supposedly is Keri Hilson demoing a song for Rihanna called “Control Me”? The song is hot but I’m not sure if its Keri or not…

30.

cujo

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

shes plain sexy!

31.

JB_loveey

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

this girl cannot sing!
no lie.

32.

JB_loveey

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

this girl cannot sing!
no lie.

33.

Ladyssolady

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

#17, I like Alice Smith, too! She’s so underrated. Tony Rich looks good. I like ‘Turnin’ Me On’ & ‘Slow Dance’ by Keri.

34.

Carey

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

GOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD For CAREY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

35.

Carey

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

lol I know I spelled her name like mines so haters get over it! I thought the album would never see the light of day!

36.

Cantria

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

She is too cute!

37.

please stay in school

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Damn…..you all are so harsh with this girl! I think she is such a fresh face in this jaded music industry…y’all act there is only one good R&B singer in the world and that Keri needs to be prancing around in black leotards and long weaves to get some attention.

I think she can sing, but she can’t saaaang. And nowadays, no one really saaangs anymore anyway. Not even the Lady Gaga copycat whom you all think is GOD.

That single “turnin me on’ is hot; i can’t believe the person who said it was weak! you are so mean! i can’t get enough of that song.

38.

please stay in school

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

also, keri writes her own shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit……plus she has written for Britney Spears, Rihanna, Ciara, and numerous others. She doesn’t steal people’s songs and puts her name on it like some of these other singers out here!

39.

*«Solid Rich Girl»*

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

GO GIRL!!!Keri Hilson is so pretty and I’m happy for her in all her accomplishments.She is a great song writer,singer,and performer.I can’t wait for her album!!!

40.

LÏKË Ï SÄÏD

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

#37 & #38

YOU’RE CLEARLY TRYING TO GET AT BEYONCE. JUST SAY IT. WHO GIVES A SH*T IF BEYONCE ‘PRANCES’ AROUND IN A BLACK LEAOTARD? SHE GOT EVERYBODY, THEY MAMAS, DAMN THE WHOLE WORLD DANCING OR AT LEAST ATTEMPTING THAT DANCE, AND SHE ISN’T HOT? WEAVES ARE MADE TO BE WORN, AND MANY PEOPLE WEAR THEM. BEYONCE LOOKS GORGEOUS IN HER WEAVES SO I’LL LEAVE HER AT THAT. JUST BECAUSE KERI IS SWAGGA JACKING RIHANNA WITH HER HAIR, DOES NOT MEAN SHE LOOKS CUTE.

AND ARE YOU REALLY STILL ON THAT WRITING HER OWN SONGS CRAP? LIKE, THAT WAS SO 2008. EVERYBODY KNOWS THE DAMN STORY, CLEARLY IT AIN’T HURTING HER CAREER OR ALBUM SALES, BECUASE BEYONCE’S ‘FLOP’ OF AN ALBUM IS #1 ON THE WORLD CHARTS AND #2 ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS. WHERE’S KERI?

BEYONCE CAN SLAP HER NAME ON ANYTHING SHE WANTS, I DON’T SEE HOW IT CONCERNS YOU. EITHER WAY HER ALBUMS ARE RUNNING OFF THE SHELVES AND EITHER WAY SHE’S ON TOP OF THE GAME. YOU’RE IN DENIAL SWEETY.

41.

UM...I GUESS

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

i love her!! i just wish it didn’t always seem like i was the only one…

42.

IT IS WHAT IT IS

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

And people like number 40 are the reasons why the songwriters can’t get to #1 because of the overhype of Beyonce and turning their heads to that very fact that she really doesn’t write those songs and tearing all these other artist down before they really get a chance by comparing them to any and everybody.

43.

LÏKË Ï SÄÏD

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

I DON’T WANT TO MAKE THIS POST ABOUT BEYONCE BUT SOME PEOPLE NEED TO OPEN THEIR DAMN EYES AND SEE THE FACTS.

I JUST CAN’T STAND HATERS, OF ANY CELEBRITY. BEYONCE HATERS FAVORITE PHRASES:

“SHE STEALS SONGS”
“SHE LIES”
“SHE’S BORING”
“SHE SWAGGA JACKS”
“SHE’S FAT”
“HER CD FLOPPED”
“SHE DIDN’T CALL JHUD” (AND WHAT?! WAS EVERY CELEB SUPPOSE TO BE BLOWING UP HER PHONE? SHE DIDN’T HAVE TO DO A DAMN THING)

THOSE ARE THE BASICS. I THINK THEY’RE JUST IN DENIAL. THEY WANTED HER CD TO FLOP, AND IT DID FAR FROM THAT. IF BEYONCE’S CD FLOPPED SO DID EVERYONE ELSES. THEY DIDN’T WANT HER PERFORMING FOR THE OBAMAS, AND SHE DID MORE THAN PERFORM. SHE SANG FOR THEIR FIRST DANCE, I KNOW IT HURT THEM TO WATCH.

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO REASON FOR HATING BEYONCE. JUST BECAUSE SHE IS TAKING THE SHINE AWAY FROM THEIR FAVORITE ARTIST, THEY’RE UPSET. IT’S NATURAL, BUT TO HATE THE GIRL IS JUST UNCALLED FOR. SHE DID NOTHING TO HARM US AND THESE POOR EXCUSES AS TO WHY SHE THEY DON’T LIKE HER ARE PLAYED OUT.

44.

LÏKË Ï SÄÏD

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

#42

YOU OBVIOUSLY MISUNDERSTOOD ME.

I AM ALL UP FOR TALENTED SONG WRITERS AND I DO THINK THEY’RE UNDERRATED. HOWEVER, PEOPLE KEEP HOLDING ON TO THE FACT THAT BEYONCE DOESN’T WRITE HER OWN SONGS WHEN WE ALL KNOW THAT BUT WHAT IS THE POINT OF CONSTANTLY ADDRESSING IT WHEN IT IS NOT AFFECTING THE SALES OF HER ALBUM NOR HER POPULARITY. IT IS A WASTE OF TIME.

AND IT DOESN’T MATTER WHETHER BEY WRITES HER SONGS OR NOT. LYIRCS ARE LYRICS.

IT IS NOT MY FAULT THAT KERI ISN’T GETTING TO #1. IT IS NOT MY FAULT SHE DOESN’T APPEAL TO MANY PEOPLE. DON’T BLAME ME FOR HER SKIMPY SUCCESS. I WOULD LIKE TALENTED SONG WRITERS TO SUCCEED BUT IF THEY DON’T HAVE ‘IT’, THEY WILL NOT. NE-YO IS A TALENTED SONG WRITER AND IS DOING IT BIG SO SHE HAS NO EXCUSE.

45.

Peacekeeper00

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

The bar has been raised?!?! By who? Please enlighten me because I don’t see or hear it.

46.

Jazz

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

The event honored Hilson for her achievements in music-SHE HASN’T ACHIEVED ANYTHING! SHE’S HAD BACK TO BACK FLOPS!

47.

Sweet Dreams

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

46 - “The event honored Hilson for her achievements in music-SHE HASN’T ACHIEVED ANYTHING! SHE’S HAD BACK TO BACK FLOPS!”
_______________________________________________________________

I agree with all my mighty strength! I guess every other female artist was busy.

48.

Greatestloveofall

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

@37 please stay in school,

Thank you for mentioning that gimmick Lady “GAGG” (that’s what she should be called). I mean she’s just another generic caucasian singer, in the same category as Fergie and Gwen Stefani — chicks who claim to be original and “eccentric” with their music and image. but are inevitably Madonna copycats!

Keri’s alright though. Jazmine Sullivan has been the best newcomer in the last year IMO but Keri is a good songwriter and works hard. Don’t get how she’s been pushed back so many times.

49.

Me

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

LOL at brian. It’s great to support someone but no need to talk negative about others just to give hher shine.

50.

Palp

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

I’d rather hear Beyonce sing Ciara dance and perform and Rihanna wear clothes

So to this person you are creating buzz for we say no thanks

51.

Im Not A Hater I Just Crush Alot

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

I truly hope Keri does well for her self. I mean she needs a start up album. Some artist get it there first time around ie Lauyren Hill. But some just need to a good little push. I have enjoyed every song I have heard her on, whether it be a callabo or a single, so sont hate on her just yet. It’s 2009 and Obama is president, how’s about we uplift each other, lol

52.

KMBPYT

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

People, achievements in music does not have to mean coming out with an album. There are also people who do behind the scene work and get recognized. Producers, writers etc. Keri Hilson has been writing for a long time and yes she has written for a lot of people. So maybe thats why she is being recognized.

53.

RenJones

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

i can understand why she’s being recognized for her achievements.
most the songs you guys be singing…. she prolllllllly wrote it lol

54.

MY MOTHERS DAUGHTER

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

ITS THE SAME PEOPLE THAT GOES “LETS SUPPORT OUR BLACK SISTAS THATS DOING THEIR THING” BUT I GUESS THAT ONLY APPLIES TO ONE LOL!!

YEA SHAME ON KERI HILSON FOR WORKIN HARD TRYIN TO MAKE A NAME FOR HERSELF IN MUSIC.BUT I FORGOT UNLESS HER NAME RHYMES WITH FIANCE’ WE DONT GIVE A DAMN BECAUSE SHE IS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE UNIVERSE THAT IS ALLOWED TO BE SUCCESSFUL. SHE IS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE UNIVERSE ALLOWED TO BE CALLED A HARD WORKER.SHE IS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE UNIVERSE TO BE ALLOWED TO DO ANY AND EVERYTHING!!!!

55.

kmniles

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Dear Keri Hilson

I know you will read this (especially since these photos were a CL exclusive) and I must say, I’m also skeptical of these allocades bestowed upon you. Not to say that you aren’t talented, but things seem to be happening in reverse as far as your career. Usually when I see these type of events honoring a person they have contributed something memorable to the music game. I’ve yet to see or hear a song that you have been credited for as being a stand out hit (top ten or greater). I’ve yet to hear a song from you that was a hit. I haven’t even been granted the opportunity to purchase your own material. Maybe I’m living under a rock or maybe you haven’t been properly credited (which happens when you work with a production team) so if i’m wrong please don’t hesitate to correct me. That isn’t to say you haven’t worked with industry veterans, or have actually had songs that have charted. I’m actually referring to music that will be remembered more than a couple of years. Women like Angela Winbush, Missy Elliott, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton are singer/songwriters that I think have proven their talents are worthy of this praise but you really have only shown us 1/2 of the equation, so don’t take my words (and others here) as hating but YOU’VE GOT TO MAKE ME A BELIEVER! The industry quickly throws stuff in bowls and mixes them and feeds them to the buyers and quite frankly…it makes us sick! Take your time, pace yourself and be humble. People whispering in your ear or blowing smoke up your butt aren’t always looking out for your best intrests or being 100% truthful.

56.

THE BLOCK ♥

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

She Is Beauty. ♥
..& Deserves All The Respect; i Love Keri Hilson
Her Lyrics Mean So Much
Hope All Goes Well With Her Career

- -BLOCK¤

57.

asunkee

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Is it just me, or does she look like a black Paris Hilton?
I’m not insinuating that she acts anything like Paris, just that she bares an uncanny resemblance to the heiress.

58.

CandieSnatch

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

The fact that you all don’t know who she is proves that you know nothing about music. All you want is to shack your snatch in the club and could care less about people who write those songs and put them together. Keri is great!!!!

59.

MRS. SK8BOARD P (AK AND BK STAN)

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

RANDOM indeed…she need to sit down…TALENT+ BEAUTY doesn’t always = SUPER STAR…..go back BEHIND THE SCENES and write hit records for people…not hating, just keeping it real

60.

Don't Be Churlish....

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

@54..

I disagree with you on the whole. I highly garuntee that you are a jealous fan/stan of a low-key female artist out today. You know how I know? Because you are drawing your own conclusions about peoples mind and what we all “think” about Beyonce. And in fact, you clearly don’t have a damn clue as to what you’re talking about.

61.

Don't Be Churlish....

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

@54..

I disagree with you on the whole. I highly garuntee that you are a jealous fan/stan of a low-key female artist out today. You know how I know? Because you are drawing your own conclusions about peoples mind and what we all “think” about Beyonce. And in fact, you clearly don’t have a damn clue as to what you’re talking about.

You act as though EVERYONE on this blog, or blogs all around, adore Beyonce. Do you actually know HOW many sites discredit this woman? Beyonce is like the #1 hated on female artist in the game, and you talk like ALL OF US only recognize that she works hard. Beyonce is a hardworker, so are many other artists out there. Just because SOME poeple don’t like Keri, does not mean they think Beyonce is the only talented, hard working female out there.

I really can’t stand people like you. Someone who doesn’t like Keri does not make them a Beyonce stan and only wants Beyonce to succeed. YOU’RE WRONG.

I hate when people like you put others in a category before knowing them. If you’re a Rihanna hater, Ashanti hater, Keri Hater, Ciara Hater, Christina Millian Hater..you MUST be a Beyonce fanatic. It doesn’t work like that. Don’t be mad because Keri is nowhere near any of the previous named artists, including Beyonce’s, level. We don’t always get what we want now do we?

62.

MY MOTHERS DAUGHTER

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

FIRST OF NEVER SAID ANYONE WAS A HATER.
SECOND IF YOU GO READ THIS AND ANY OTHER BLOGS PEOPLE DO THINK LIKE THAT. AND LASTLY CHILL THE HELL OUT ITS NOT THAT SERIOUS!!!

63.

MY MOTHERS DAUGHTER

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

LIKE I SAID BEFORE IM A FAN OF GOOD MUSIC. I DONT CARE HOW SUCCESSFUL THEY ARE.

64.

Jamillah

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

She’s a beautiful woman, but I can’t seem to get into her music. It’s the same ole same ole recycled mess that I’m tired of listening to. Her high tempo music is ordinary at best. She has a great voice, and maybe she will find her niche with ballads, but I am not impressed by what I have heard so far. If her singing career has any longevity, hopefully she can hook up with a producer who can put the beats in the background and her voice front and center.

65.

Congo City

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

I may be the only one but this chick does nothing for me. I haven’t heard a single that i like, i do hope her cd does well. However,i am really not impressed with her as a whole package. It’s 2009 and it’s a recession these people need to remember that, you need to work 10 times harder then before if you want broke ass people (such as myself) to buy your cds. Cuz that $10-$15 your cd will cost, i’d rather buy milk and eggs for my family. Just saying..she needs to step her game “WAY UP”

66.

Don't Be Churlish....

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

No people don’t think like that. I do read blogs..clearly you don’t.

Like I said before, Beyonce has the most haters than any other female artist, so I don’t know where you came up this “everyone only wants Beyonce to succeed” theory.

Just because you seem to notice that Beyonce has many fans that want her to succeed does not have anything to do with the people that aren’t fainting for Keri Hilson.

- I never said you said anyone was a hater but I was inferring to your sarcastic remarks. Basically, you think that unless it is Beyonce we don’t want another person to succeed or we don’t care at all. Which, is basically saying “because people on this blog dislike Keri Hilson, they must only want Beyonce to be successful”.

BTW..I am pretty damn chilled. I’m just telling it like it is, if you think I’m being hyped, than that’s your dilemma not mine. And you want me to chill yet those 40 exclamation marks were obviously put there to show your obnoxious behavior or how intense you can be. Either way, you were obviously stressing.

- Remember, Don’t Be Churlish….

67.

laylah

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

damn tony rich? i didnt know he was still making moves!

68.

thebabysitter

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

Kheri, take off the choppy wig!!!!

69.

IT IS WHAT IT IS

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

#44

You kind of made my point. Ne-Yo isn’t as big as he should be and he talks about that very fact all the time. No, knowing that she doesn’t write the songs isn’t going to stop her success. It’s just that fact that people think it’s okay for her to do that but if it were another artist, they would be ripping them to shreds. But it’s all good. Everybody has their time.

70.

Kyoto

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

#55..You are speaking nothing but the truth!!! I was shocked to see her gyrating in Usher’s Love in this Club video like a random video ho..Brian has been trying to shove this girl down our throats for about year or so and she HAS NOT lived up to his hype.. Her hook in Timbaland’s the Way I Are and Scream were just mediocre.. Ciara could have done that same thing..

And Turnin Me On is sooooo garbage.. makes me ears bleed..I JUST DON’T GET IT..

71.

Kyoto

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

#54..I don’t believe anyone here is not supportive of Keri because she’s not Beyonce..

It’s just that the hype and accolades aren’t matching up to her success as a solo artist..not songwriter.. Also, I find it humorous that most folks agree that she’s cute/pretty.. and her hair cut is wack.. that’s about it..

As the white folks say.. I’m just not that into her! LOL..

72.

blackisbeautiful

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

OMG I am very disgusted with the backlash this woman is getting for winning an award. She has won some awards for her accomplishments as a songwriter. She has been in the game longer than people know. You guys don’t have to like Keri, but you guys got to give this young sista some credit. I disagree with the person that said the bar has been set. There isn’t any standard amongst black women sistas. Stop listening to the mainstream media at defining Beyonce as being the standard because she is not. There are so many. Alice Smith, j*daVey, Santogold, Janelle Monae, Shontelle, Teedra Moses, Jazmine Sullivan etc. There are so many that are unheard of and needs to be recognized.

@ Don’t be Churlish

I disagree Beyonce isn’t the most hated, she is the most recognized woman that brings hypersensitivity amongst people such as yourself. I’m not a fan but I don’t hate on Beyonce for her accomplishments. I think that her songwriting is debatable. The reason why people debate that is that people become amnesia into why people liked Beyonce in the first place. One of the main reasons for her success is that people thought that she wrote her own songs and produced. Now today Beyonce has more incidents that questions her song writing. That doesn’t mean they are hating that just means that they are skeptical. Anyone would. Just think about it. How can the first African-American woman to ever receive an ASCAP award receive backlash on songwriting of today? People felt like they have been lied too. Nothing to get mad about. Beyonce is not exempt from criticism. She does not have the most haters. Look at the post. Someone mentions the girl name and look at how many people came out and posted on her and defended her lol. Look at the negative post on Keri and look at the little amount of people that are defending her. She has very little. So Beyonce has more fans than haters. I’ve been on concreteloop long enough to know. I still got love for Beyonce even though I’m not a fan but got love for all my sistas making it happen in this industry.

73.

RIP LDOG

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

@71 OBVIOUSLY I WAS BEING SARCASTIC LOL,BUT SERIOUSLY WHENEVER ANOTHER FEMALE IS MENTIONED OR SHOWCASED ON HERE THEY SAY SHE DONT LOOK BETTER THAN BEYONCE,SHE DONT SOUND BETTER THAN BEYONCE,SHE DONT DANCE OR DRESS BETTER THAN BEYONCE ETC ETC.

74.

Fariha

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

I actually like Keri Hilson as an artist. She isn’t the best but she is a pretty good singer. And a very good song- writer. What is with the Beyonce comparison people? Does Beyonce have to be compared with everyone? They are totally different people and artists stop comparing them!

75.

tjack25

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

ok real talk… I’ve liked Keri Hilson every since I heard “Happy Juice” WAAAAY back in 2006

BUT

the image & sound she decided to go with has totally thrown me off. That “Energy” song screams pop music and that wasn’t the vibe I got from her. Now although I love “Turn Off”, I’m starting to find myself not feeinl her as an artist.

76.

CHERi

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

KUDOS TO BRiAN FOR KEEPiN THE POSTS OF KERi

LOVE TO SEE SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY HAS TALENT AND TOPiCS ABOUT THE MUSiC RATHER THAN WHO’S DATiNG WHO AND WHAT RiHANNA iS WEARiNG..

SO TIRED OF CLiCKiNG ON EVERY POST OF KERi AND ALL THESE DAMN HATERS ALWAYS HAViNG SOMETHING NEGATIVE TO SAY ABOUT HER..
KERi Is BEAUTiFUL AND IS MUCH MORE THAN THAT.

KNOW THE FACTS BEFORE U SPEAK ON HER BEING “TALENTLESS” IF U HAVE NO IDEA OF WHO SHE IS AS AN ARTIST..
SHE HAS WRITTEN SONGS, HITS. FOR A VARIETY OF ARTIST, SOME OF WHICH UR COMPARIN HER TOO..
SHE’S ONE OF THE FEW ARTIST WHO ACTUALLY HAVE A VOICE AND CAN SING..
AND SWAGGA JACKIN?
BEYONCE’S “STYLE” IS NOT ONE OF HER OWN..
RiHANNA’S “STYLE” IS NOT ONE OF HER OWN..
THEY’VE BEEN iNFLUENCED ALSO..NOONE’S STYLE iS ORIGINAL
SO STOP THE HATING AND SHOW UR OWN BLACK PPL SOME DAMN LOVE.
SHEESH.

BRiAN KEEP iT UP
CUZ i AM DEF A KERi FAN.

77.

MWNY

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

I will only buy her cd if it is 7.99 only if I can preview first. Keri does nothing for me musically. I like Jazz, Duffy, Adele Beyonce (again), Rihanna, Alicia, Mary, Mariah and Floetry n JHud I can jam to all of those cd’s depending on the mood i’m in. Keri just hasn’t come out with anything that makes we want to be like yeah she’s the bomb.

79.

tjack25

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

LMAO @ 76 for praisin Brian when J. Dakar did the post… it’s all good tho

80.

kaila

Saturday, January 24, 2009 /

talent surpass any bar! bey can’t shut down alicia, fantashia, jhud, etc because TALENT! bey is trying to keep up because theres talent on her level or else she would never had to beg. bey play with the media for hype like jay said he married mj, bey is not britney so please. but hey, most celebs play with the media. okay im side tracking, but my point is people don’t sleep on iconic talent, if you are meant to be a star you will. if you are meant to be a gimmic or have a chopped and screwed music gig you will. keri is okay, but extraordinary and a must add to the biz, shes not and thats not an opinion its a fact or else they would have chased her down like jhud. when you have it they search for you!

81.

whatsgoingon

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

The music industry SUCKS right now. Either they sing but cant dance, or dance but cant sing. All the heavy hitters are all light-skinned - Britney, Alicia, Rhianna, Hannah Montana, etc. Keri seems like a nice girl, but right now she seems ordinary. She’s pretty but her music is ok. I’m older than these girls and want to show them what to do to get some fresh air back in this industry. I’m putting it out on youtube.

82.

Kitten

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

I really dig Keri H. and she always looks very cute.

83.

TeTe

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

im truly convince,NOW MORE THAN EVER,that most of CL viewers have become young and ignorant kids who just cant think for themselves….common sense would tell you that she’s being honored for something she’s done BEHIND the scenes if she hasnt dropped an album yet…wow.

84.

oatsuzn

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

Keri suffers from noassatol syndrome

85.

rob

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

thats not lexus lounge thats Kstreet lounge DC ….get your info right

86.

NativeNYker

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

That sure does look like it was an informal gig. Cute!

xo
Rants, Thoughts & Merde
http://rantsthoughtsmerde...fame-naturi-naughton.html

87.

Vanitra

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

I love Keri, she inspires me to accomplish my goals, check me out at vanitra.com

88.

Nigeria

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

MAN there has been a LOT of [mostly senseless] debate with this post!

OBAMA is our president now.. remember the spirit of CHANGING for the better? So (to some of) my CL brothers and sisters, let’s debate in a more INTELLIGENT manner! hehe.. please? And enough with the Bey-comparisons to Evvvvvvvvveryone in the world. (I love B’s style and her music in the club, but I have sense.. I know what GOOD music sounds like. Sometimes i’d rather pop in an old DC album instead of her newer ish.)

That’s like comparing EVERY cereal in the world to Peanut Butta Cap n Crunch!!.. cuz WE ALLL know it’s the BEST ! (i love b like the next person, but I love SADE more because SHE was a SOULFUL artist..hype and fame wasn’t her persona. and umm..if ya’ll really wanna take it there.. PHYLLIS HYMAN would make ANY artist today look like just another dot in an inauguration crowd.)

I like Keri Hilson’s lyrics.. but I do agree like so many others that she needs to break away from today’s crappy sound. But I do think she has great potential! Maybe just do a little more soul searching. She is a VERY hard worker.. and it shows.

Thank you @11,42,55 for your posts. I agree.WE ALL KNOW that music is also in a Recession, like the rest of the world. With that being said.. I agree with Kyoto.. where are the Sade’s and Lauryn Hill’s of the World?

Lastly, ANYONE who can writes their own stuff should get a hand clap, because it’s coming from their heart. Whether or not it’s good music as a whole is subjective, I know..but the cookie cutter styles, sounds and lyrics ARE what’s KEEPIN us in a recession. Like some of us said.. she just needs the right push..

THE SOLUTION: I think we as a PEOPLE need to be on a grassroots effort to STOP BULLSHIT MUSIC before it hits the shelves.. Just BAN certain artists from making records for a while.. (I’m sure each of us has SOMEONE in mind.. it ain’t hard to find a crappy ‘artist’ out there) Some of these folks should NOT have the gift of even callin themselves an Artist.. i mean damn.. what ART did they make?
As with everything, I think it starts with the people. We need to get the message out that WE AS LISTENERS DESERVE BETTER..

89.

LADY GAGA IS #1 ON THE WORLD CHARTS

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

will you be giving the bootleg ciara’s cd away on cl? cause that’s the only way i’m getting it

90.

Nigeria

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

CL: go to PANDORA RADIO (http://www.pandora.com) ..

create your own radio station around a certain artist and they will build a radio station around that artist and similar artists (artists that the artist sounds like or relates to.)

xoxo

91.

MY MOTHERS DAUGHTER

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

@89 IM WITH YOU ON SADE! JUST LISTENED TO KING OF SORROW AND IS IT A CRIME. I JUST GOT BACK INTO CHANTE MOORE AND TAMIA.

92.

Tiffany27

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

I like Keri Hilson.

I would like to see her succeed. I am in need of some new R&B blood from the female performers.

Much Luck to Keri!

93.

Stuffit

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

Boring! Go see Notorious if you want some real action. It’s that good.

94.

RenZO

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

Loosers! to sit here and go back/fourth about Celebrities… @ the end of the day everyone is entitled to their own opinion… Some more credible than others LOL, so who cares! If you dont like what you see or read, get over it! You cant change anything…By the way I luv you Keri Hilson! Ya swag and your music! For those of you who didnt know Keri, is/was a talented song writer before she came out with her Debut album… GOOGLE HER!

95.

Beyonce's ass crack is NOT clean...

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

I heard she carrying LL’s baby

96.

iknowdasrite

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

Wow, she looks really good here!

I like her, but cosign with Tjack #75, I thought her music and image would be completely different. I think she would make more of dent if she didnt try to fit into the R&B rut we have been in for the last couple of years. Her lyrics are strong but she needs a different sound

Now she just gets meshed in with all the R&B add water artists out, Cheri Dennis, Christina Millian, all dem WHO? artists

97.

Hotness........is here

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

Keri is fly as hell. I luv her newest single and I will BUY THE ALBUM!!! She is not only VERY PRETTY but talented as hell.

98.

VSKY

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

Guys pls credit where its due bt i think ths girl is better than some singers out there who have been so much overated i.e cant mention coz people will be on my neck am gonna keep it to my self i just love her songs and her writing skills plus some of her songs eg return the flavor ft timbo i think the song is hot

99.

crunkpoet

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

im tired of people screaming NEW NEW NEW…there is nothing new under the sun,…never will be

100.

sigh

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

Keri’s biggest issue is that she isn’t memorable. She doesn’t have a distinctive/unique sound, image, or persona that could sell millions of albums. Best of luck

101.

Nicolet

Sunday, January 25, 2009 /

i WiSH SHE WOULD LEAVE HER HAiR ALONE STOP MAKiNG iT SHORTER! shes very pretty though look at that face such a beauty!

102.

WHAT WHAT WHAT

Monday, January 26, 2009 /

Ok I like her but why is she being honored…I just think ppl are too easily impressed these days.

103.

marley1875

Monday, January 26, 2009 /

they gonna beat us in da head w/ keri hilsob but like shanehneh would say-rolling eyes she aiiiiiiiiiiight! give me mya!!!1

104.

The Secret Life of Me... $$$

Monday, January 26, 2009 /

wow Tony Rich? where have you been? Keri has been songwriting and arranging since 2001 for the likes of Usher, Britany, Luda, etc yeah she deserves her accolades!

Young woman doing her thing and it’s not too many of us out here doing our thing I give Keri and other young successful women all the accolades they deserve especially enduring black on black negativity! It’s not your opinion it’s your ignorance that is annoying…

105.

politicallyincorrect

Monday, January 26, 2009 /

Album drops next month and still no hit single? Face it CL she is not the next hot singer

106.

Tah

Monday, January 26, 2009 /

I swear tha topic can be about ball juice and booty an people will still find a way to bring up beyonces name u people need to give that damn girls name a rest on this blog

107.

Get'em

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 /

Ditto #75 I’ve always loved Keri Hilson. Can’t wait for the cd.

108.

LIFESIZEBARBIE

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 /

I think we got someone to sit Rihanna down lol she was on a roll but now its time for Keri’s bolder to come rolling through thats whats up i like her she is real talent.