Kelis "Bounce" Video Premiere

DJ Calvin Harris has chosen to feature the vocals of Kelis on his new single "Bounce". Rest assured, Kelis does appear in the song's accompanying video, & in a rather entertaining way at that! The song's pretty good too.

Kelis Performs With Duran Duran

The Man Who Stole A Leopard



Come Undone
Kelis joined Duran Duran at their recent Unstaged concert on YouTube for two songs. Rather awful sounds (by no fault of Kelis') accompanied by very weird visuals... Kelis is actually featured on the studio version of "The Man Who Stole A Leopard" from Duran Duran's new album All You Need Is Now, so if you wish, listen to that below:

The Man Who Stole A Leopard (ft. Kelis)

Kelis "Brave" Video Premiere

"Brave" is the fourth single lifted from Kelis' latest album Flesh Tone. Four singles? God bless her. This simple video, directed by Rankin, who also did "Acapella" & "4th Of July (Fireworks)", is to my favorite song on the album!

Kelis Performs "Scream" On The Alan Titchmarsh Show

Kelis performed her third single "Scream" off Flesh Tone on the new go-to show for promotion in the UK, The Alan Titchmarsh Show, following a short interview. She's awesome... & while we're on the subject of "Scream"/her awesomeness, I watched the video in 3D & it kinda DOES work! (I'm glad I doubted it or else it wouldn't have... lol)

Kelis "Scream (3D Version)" Video Premiere

Pull out those old red-&-blue 3D glasses that have been gathering dust in the back of the closet ever since Missy Elliott's "Ching-A-Ling" video premiered because Kelis' latest video for "Scream" has arrived in the third dimension! I haven't tried it yet, but it probably won't work should be pretty cool. Kelis' new album Flesh Tone is available now.

Kelis "Scream" Video Premiere

"Scream" is the third single off Kelis' latest album Flesh Tone. I love that they keep giving her video $ even though she hasn't shifted any units! I love the jogging suit she's wearing with the flesh painted on it that is just like what I've no doubt was originally the cover for her new album! I love this video & I love this woman! I can't wait to see Lady Gaga wearing half this stuff next month! Oh, & there's apparently going to be a 3D version of this video too, so keep an eye out for that.

Kelis Performs On VEVO Summer Sets

Brave



Scream



Emancipate



4th Of July (Fireworks)



Acapella
Kelis was seriously on FIRE when she performed this set of songs from her new album Flesh Tone for VEVO Summer Sets. I know this would probably go for anybody (especially people who can sing to begin with), but Kelis + that pitch-correcting mic = MaGiC! I was getting my LIFE to "Brave" & "4th Of July (Fireworks)" was another highlight for me--she was INTO it!

Kelis "4th Of July (Fireworks) (Alternate Version)" Video Premiere

Check out this odd, yet creative new video for Kelis' latest single "4th Of July (Fireworks)", the second off her new album Flesh Tone. This special edition features every tweet that included the words "4th of July" that was tweeted on July 4th, 2010. I'm pretty sure everybody has moved past Independence Day by now, but hopefully this will get "tongues wagging" as they say nonetheless.

Album Review: Kelis "Flesh Tone"

Known for her unique sense of style, Kelis has never been one to stick with one look for too long & her music has followed suit. After exploring the many sounds of the R&B world, from the sultry to the rock-leaning, the new mother took to a more timely dance sound for her fifth studio album Flesh Tone. While dance music isn't my personal favorite, this is Kelis we're talking about & if anybody can transition from one style to another while maintaining a sense of authenticity, it's her.

"Intro": This gives the listener a good indication as to what they can expect from the album & is a decent track all around, however... 4/5

"22nd Century": I'd say this would've been a perfectly fitting introduction to Flesh Tone. I mean, "Welcome to the 22nd century... everybody's dancin'"..? She certainly does her thing here. 4.5/5

"4th Of July (Fireworks)": This is another solid track. I wanna take this opportunity though to address the segues that appear at the end of every track in the middle of the album expect "Scream". While they serve their purpose fine, I find them mostly unnecessary, as every song basically has the same beat & they would all pretty much flow together by themselves. What really bothers me about the segues though is that they often differ from the track they accompany so vastly that it almost takes away from the listening experience. 4.5/5

"Home": She pretty much perfects the direction she's going for with this project here. 5/5

"Acapella": The lead single is personal lyrically, which I can appreciate, but it's far from the best song on the album. It's alright though. 4/5

"Scream": Another decent one, but as much as I'm trying to judge this disc solely as a dance album as opposed to comparing it to R&B efforts that I might prefer, the talking is rather cheesy. 4/5

"Emancipate": The repetitive yelling during the chorus bugs me a bit, but as a whole, it's not bad because this album is a really good one to listen to from beginning to end without skipping any tracks. 3.5/5

"Brave": Pretty sure this is my favorite track on the album. 5/5

"Song For The Baby": A sweet track & perfect ending to the album. 4/5

What appeals most to me about Flesh Tone is that Kelis' voice fits in so well with the dance sound. She also makes really good dance music--or at least the kind that makes an R&B fan want to listen. Would I say that I personally prefer this to her last effort Kelis Was Here? Nah. And the fact that Flesh Tone has nine tracks (half as many as Kelis Was Here) isn't my favorite part about the album, but for creativity's sake & since the album works so well as a whole that you forget how few tracks there actually are, I'm willing to forgive this time. At the end of the day, Kelis is in a happy place making this kind of music right now & she does everything she tries very well, so I'm happy too.

Rating: 4/5 Stars

Kelis Performs At The Cherrytree House

Brave



22nd Century



4th Of July (Fireworks)
Kelis performed some tracks off her new dance album Flesh Tone acoustically (you knew it had to happen eventually) at The Cherrytree House recently. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the performances sounded though, with the quality increasing the higher I posted the video. Musically, the label's single choices for this album baffle me, as "Brave" is one of the standouts, whether dance or acoustic.

Billboard Update

^#1 Album #1 Single^

Eminem continues his reign atop the Billboard 200 album chart with Recovery, while Kelis' Flesh Tone debuts @ #48 with 8,000 copies sold (that's what happens when you give the UK something first... *didn't say that*). Katy Perry & Snoop Dogg spend another frame on top of the Hot 100 singles chart with "California Gurls", but Rihanna & Eminem are right on their tail with "Love The Way You Lie", which stays @ #2 & earns the Airplay Gainer title again this week. Debuting this week is Fantasia's "Bittersweet" @ #94!

See full charts HERE

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Kelis Performs "4th Of July (Fireworks)" On Today

Kelis stopped by the Today show to celebrate the release of her new album Flesh Tone with a performance of her latest single "4th Of July (Fireworks)". I kinda wish they had released her album last week so she could've performed this song before the Fourth of July had come & gone, but she's doing her thing & that's all that matters!

New Music Tuesday: Kelis "Flesh Tone"

Today is the day that Kelis' fifth studio album Flesh Tone is finally released in the US. You can purchase your copy of the album, which features the singles "Acapella" & "4th Of July (Fireworks)", by clicking the link above.

Listen To Kelis' "Flesh Tone"

If you haven't heard it yet, click HERE to listen to Kelis' new album Flesh Tone (July 6th) in full. A review for the album will be coming soon... as soon as I get around to writing the one for Sarah McLachlan's latest.

Benny Benassi ft. Kelis, Apl.De.Ap, & Jean-Baptiste "Spaceship" Video Premiere

Kelis, The Black-Eyed Peas' apl.de.ap, & Jean-Baptiste are featured on "Spaceship", the new single from DJ Benny Benassi. This song fits in quite well with Kelis' current sound, which is a good thing because Kelis does dance music well. What's really impressive here though is the video itself. Nice one, Ray Kay!

While I Was Away... (3/3)

• Kelly Rowland Album Update

Check out the covers for Kelly Rowland's new dual single release of "Rose Colored Glasses" (which is out on iTunes on June 29th) & "Grown Woman" (out in July) above. The pair of singles will precede the September 21st release of Kelly Rowland's self-titled third album. Other songs expected to make the album are "On & On (The Sound)", "Shake Them Haters Off", & "Forever & A Day". [Source]

• Ciara & Ludacris Perform "Ride" At Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash 15
• Shontelle Performs "Impossible" On 2010 NewNowNext Awards (Also, Christina Aguilera's upcoming film "Burlesque" won the Best Future Feature award.)
• Christina Milian "NO H8" Campaign

• Teairra Mari To Release 5-Song EP On August 17th
• Kelis Performs "4th Of July (Fireworks)" On Leno
• N.E.R.D. ft. Nelly Furtado "Hot & Fun" Video Premiere

• New Nicki Minaj Promo Pics
• Big Time Rush ft. Jordin Sparks "Count On You" Video Premiere
• Usher, Alicia Keys Added To BET Awards Lineup
• David Archuleta & Jordin Sparks "Children's Miracle Network" PSA

While I Was Away... (2/3)

• Mariah Carey "Lollipop Bling" Ad

• Kelis Performs In London
• Usher Performs "OMG" On So You Think You Can Dance
• Sarah McLachlan Performs "Forgiveness" On Sirius XM Artist Confidential

• Janelle Monae ft. B.o.B & Lupe Fiasco "Tightrope (Wondamix)" Video Trailer (Listen HERE)
• Justin Bieber ft. Usher "Somebody To Love (Remix)" Video Premiere
• Billboard Update:

^#1 Album #1 Single^

The latest Glee soundtrack Journey To Regionals tops this week's Billboard 200 album chart, where Christina Aguilera debuts @ #3 with Bionic following first-week sales of 111,000 copies. Katy Perry & Snoop Dogg's "California Gurls" continues its reign atop the Hot 100 singles chart this week, while Christina Aguilera debuts @ #66 with "Bionic" & re-enters @ #73 & #99 with "Not Myself Tonight" & the Nicki Minaj-assisted "Woohoo", respectively. In addition, OneRepublic's "Secrets" debuts @ #98. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

• Vonzell Solomon "The BabyV Show" June 17th
• Adam Lambert Performs On MTV UK Live Sessions
• New Cassie "Op" Ads (HERE, HERE, & HERE)
• Pink Performs At Isle Of Wight Festival

While I Was Away... (1/3)

• Kelis "4th Of July (Fireworks)" Video Premiere

• Christina Aguilera Performs National Anthem On NBA Finals: Game 6 & Game 7
• New Beyonce "L'Oreal" Ad
• Kelly Rowland ft. Africa United "Everywhere You Go" Video Premiere

• Kelly Rowland Performs "Commander" On The Graham Norton Show
• Sarah McLachlan Performs "Loving You Is Easy" On Live With Regis & Kelly
• Nicole Scherzinger Does Maxim Magazine (Photoshoot)

• Eve "Behind The Music"
• Usher, Jennifer Lopez Lead 2010 Teen Choice Award Nominations
• Christina Aguilera "Behind The Music" & "VH1 Storytellers"
• Jazmine Sullivan Contributes To "Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album"

Kelis "4th Of July (Fireworks)" Video Preview

Kelis takes it to the desert in the video for her second single "4th Of July (Fireworks)" off the upcoming album Flesh Tone (July 6th). The full video is due to premiere on June 16th.

Kelis Performs "Acapella" On GMTV

Kelis gave another performance of her first single "Acapella" off Flesh Tone (July 6th) on GMTV during her UK promo tour for the album. Another solid performance & yes--I have indeed had the song stuck in my head for quite a while now.