Singer/songwriter Keri Hilson covers the latest issue of Complex Magazine and speaks on the album, working behind the scenes, growing up well off and more. Peep some snippets:
On her debut album and its sales:
Keri: It’s doing very well. Especially given this industry—even though the business is hurting, the album is still achieving its projections. I’m proud of the album, but you can never expect how the world will receive you or your music.
On her first check for song-writing:
Keri: My very first check was for Ruben Studdard’s first album, like $25,000. And my family was like, “What the hell is this? This is what you’ve been doing? Who the hell brings home a check like this?” They’re thinking $2,500 here and there, whatever. It was crazy.
On Rihanna’s and Cassie’s leaked photos:
Keri: My first reaction was “Thank God I never did that.” I never let anybody take any naked pictures of me, so there would be none. I was always one of those over-paranoid people, convinced that someday that I would be living the dream, so as early as middle or high school I wouldn’t do certain things, just in case. [READ MORE]
Introducing Kevin “KC” Cossom. He’s the first and feature signee on super-producer, Nate “Danjahandz” Hill’s new label, New Age Rockstars (N.A.R.S.), via Jive Records. But even before a release of any type of album, or single, Kevin is already a veteran in the game.
The 24-year-old Orlando native has worked with many industry heavyweights, and while putting the finishing touches on his currently untitled debut album, has found time to lend his pen to hits such as Keri Hilson’s “Knock You Down,” (which has peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100) as well as hooks and tracks for Trey Songz, Rick Ross, Jeezy and many more.
Actor/comedian Marlon Wayans, actress Sienna Miller and actor Channing Tatum visit BET’s ’106 & Park’ at BET Studios on Monday (August 3) in New York City.
The actors co-star in “G.I. Joe; The Rise of the Cobra”, which hit theaters this Friday.
