Album Review: Kelly Rowland – ‘Here I Am’

Published: Friday 22nd Jul 2011 by Sam

Things really do appear to have come full circle for a certain Kelly Rowland.

It’s almost 4 years to the day that the songbird unleashed her sophomore set ‘Ms. Kelly’ on the marketplace. As history goes; political and managerial mishaps unfortunately sunk that ship. As such, Rowland was seemingly cast to a fate as the lesser child of Destiny.

Fast forward to today, and the climate looks altogether different for the singer. Having severed ties with manager Mathew Knowles in 2009, her career has climbed from strength to strength. Indeed, the time since then has seen her notch up heightened success Internationally, land a role as a judge on the UK’s X Factor, and – perhaps most notably – score her biggest Stateside hit to date with the sizzling ‘Motivation’.

Hoping to legitimate this success, the 30 year old lined up an all-star cast of songwriters and producers to craft her third studio album ‘Here I Am’.

With past efforts not hitting the commercial strides they, perhaps, should have, will it be third time lucky for the songstress?

If the album’s declarative opener, ‘I’m Dat Chick’, is anything to go by, then the answer should be a resounding ‘yes’. Boasting sass in abundance, the Tricky Stewart banger is everything the opening track on an LP of this magnitude needed to be.  Assertive, confident, and laced in swag. A fitting re-introduction to Rowland – the Solo Star.

‘Solo Star’ being a title she truly cements on standout cuts ‘Turn It Up’ and ‘Feeling Me Right Now’.  Produced by Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins, the former serves up a pulsating 808, lush layered vocals, and is undeniably dancefloor destined. What’s more, it does what few up-tempo’s in the contemporary climate are concerned with – relays a palatable narrative. “I can tell the whole world now, that I had no idea you were loving her”, Rowland sings as she reminisces on a love gone wrong. A home-run if she’s ever hit one.

Elsewhere, the piano led ode-to-self ‘Feeling Me Right Now’ easily serves as one of the best songs the budding diva has recorded to date. For, with its sophist use of similes and metaphors, the Rico Love/Earl E produced track bests similar themed cuts – which far too often take the literal approach to self-empowerment. “I just want you close, close, nearer, I been watching you all night up in my mirror. I’m feeling me right now” she sings. Single treatment is imperative.

As is recognition of the sensual mid-tempo ‘All of the Night’. Produced by The Runners, the winner of a track sees Rowland veer further into tasteful ‘baby-making’ territory. A staple of any solid R&B effort.

Ironically, the album’s biggest strength (commercial appeal) ultimately serves as somewhat of an Achilles’ heel. For nowhere present is the moody, seduction which dripped from innovative lead single ‘Motivation’. Rather, the record instead boasts many a track clearly crafted (almost too-consciously) with radio in mind. Case, point, example, the Hitboy produced, Big Sean assisted ‘Lay It On Me’.

Though lacking a taxing vocal, ‘Lay’ however compensates with a friendly melody, hooks by the bucketload, and enough ‘eh eh’s’, ‘oh-oh’s’, and ‘so-lo’s’ to justify its selection as the project’s latest single.

Similarly, ‘Work It Man’ is an Urban and Rhythmic hit-in-waiting. Yet with its title and moreover Rowland’s history with its producer Darkchild (see: ‘Lose My Breath’ and even this LP’s ‘Turn It Up’),  one could be forgiven anticipating something with more umph. Both vocally and production-wise.

‘Here I Am’, then, (from a lyrical and production standpoint) doesn’t wholly do what it says on the tin: tell us exactly who Kelly Rowland is. (An age-old issue for LP’s with such prolific titles).

However, in an ever-crowded marketplace, what the album does do exceptionally well is place Rowland at the epicenter of what’s current, trendy, and fresh. A path well-treaded on by chart contemporaries such as Rihanna, who when successful, are afforded the opportunity to ‘up the edgy’ on later releases. A point which makes the LP’s closing tracks – Dance duo ‘Commander’ and the RedOne produced ‘Down For Whatever’ – seem less out of place, and perhaps an indication of what’s to come. Or at the simplest of levels, a sample of what else she is capable of.

As such, with ‘Here I Am’, Rowland positions herself as a viable chart force, while also whetting our appetite for (what is hoped will be) a less ‘safe’ product next go round.

That Grape Juice Rating: 4/5 Stars

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  1. luv music July 22, 2011

    cant wait……here i am ..26.july 2011

  2. Glitta July 22, 2011

    YASS!!!. Got my 3 copies pre-ordered

  3. JUICYBS.COM July 22, 2011

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE KELLY AND WILL SUPPORT!!!

    Check out a preview of her cameo on VH1’S hit TV Show Single Ladies!!!
    http://www.JuicyBS.com

  4. Romeo July 22, 2011

    Love Kelly Rowland and I am so excited for her album. After reading this, I really can’t wait! Kelly’s got this in the bag!

  5. Punch Buggy July 22, 2011

    I wish her sucess. She is such a hard worker, and stays trying. I know the UK album will be a even bigger hit later this year. Imma buy 2

  6. Rebecca July 22, 2011

    Nice review Sam. I’ll definitely be supporting Ms. Rowland. I’m waiting for her to release another smash single…

  7. THE REAL July 22, 2011

    I LUV MY KELLY

    Cant wait for the album

    and the show Single Ladies this week!!!

  8. KellyFan July 22, 2011

    Imma have my 2 copies boo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. KAT DELUNA FAN July 22, 2011

    The album is a generic R&B album
    We are far from Mrs Kelly and the really good ballads:This is love or Unity
    Everything sound dated.The lyrics are so childish for someone in her 30’s.
    I am really sad cause I was anticipating the album so much but It aint cuttin

    Good Luck for the first week sale

    Songs to listen:Feelin Me right,All Of the Nights,Keep it Between Us

  10. Myrl22 July 22, 2011

    GREAT REVIEW… AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID. I AM KELLY ROWLAND #1 FAN AND LOVE HER TO DEATH BUT THIS REVIEW IS EXACTLY RIGHT CONCERNING HERE I AM. I HOPE THEY RELEASE FEELING ME RIGHT NOW AS THE 2ND SINGLE AND VIDEO. ALREADY PREORDER MY COPIES. WAITING FOR THE BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR TO COME OUT…. TEAMKELLY ALLDAY EVERYDAY

  11. Dark and lovely July 22, 2011

    Us dark and lovely girls gotta represent! Yes Kelly, Im supporting you girl!

    Givin me some tunes to bump to this summer, I like Lay it on Me. Cant wait to own the album

  12. PedroKooR July 22, 2011

    THE BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!!!!

    GO PRE-ORDER “HERE I AM” ON ITUNES RIGHT NOW: http://bit.ly/qHeJIq

    JULY 26TH EVERYWHERE!

  13. Da REAL July 22, 2011

    Dont nobody want no ballads! They aint gonna do nothin for her at this point. Look at poor Bey.
    I like the uptempo idea, if I was her manager, I wouldve recorded the same type mix. Put me down for a copy on tuesday

  14. YOOSONDALOOSE July 22, 2011

    I like every treack besides ‘Commander’ (over played it) and ‘I’m Dat Chick’

  15. Ghana July 22, 2011

    NICE TOO SEE #TEAMKELLY COMMENT FIRST.THE ALBUM WILL SELL

  16. Nobodyzbiznass July 22, 2011

    Kelllllllllllyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!

  17. Ur in a field full of bees so dont be surprise wen ur ass get stung (queenbey) July 22, 2011

    Sam STOP lying u kno damn well ‘Here I Am’ sounds like s***, horse s*** to be exact!!

  18. Bozey July 22, 2011

    Team Kelly Represent!

  19. NOONE IS PERFECT July 22, 2011

    @ Kat deluna fan….I agree with you 100%. I want Kelly to do well. However an album like this after 4 years and you’re 30 is bad….ill support her and buy the album then give it to my little sister

  20. Robier July 22, 2011

    Love Kelly to death BUT IF ANY OTHER FAV RELEASED SONGS ON ITUNES AND VIDS, PUSHED ALBUM BACK, WENT BACK TO THE STUDIO WIT THE BEST PRODUCERS AND THIS WAS THE RESULT….. THEY WOULD NEVER HEAR THE END.

    I wish her the best

  21. scorpio July 22, 2011

    Lol, of course Sam is going to give it a great review he’s a KELLY STAN! He would have given it a 5/5 if he could have, lol. I’m happy you love the album but I need to hear from some one who’s view isn’t biased towards the artist.

  22. Seo1983@twitter July 22, 2011

    I can’t stop going to youtube and playing the album… Tuesday can’t come soon enough!!

  23. ヅ•·.·´¯`·.·•-ΛALEXISR-BAHAMAS♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ★ ☆ ✰ T.I.P.•·.·´¯`·.·•ヅ July 22, 2011

    @UR IN A FIELD FULL OF BEES SO DONT BE SURPRISE WEN UR ASS GET STUNG (QUEENBEY)

    “‘Here I Am’ sounds like s***, horse s*** to be exact!!” That’s the best fertilizer ain’t it?

    The album is deserving of a 4/5. I’m sure the bonus tracks will boost it, coupled with the leaked tracks that didn’t make the final cut. Her UK version should be even better.
    I pre-ordered it and I’ll buy my Mom a copy.

  24. KINGB BISH July 22, 2011

    GOOD LUCK KELLY GURL;-)

  25. JUICYBS.COM July 22, 2011

    @Ur in a field full of bees so dont be surprise wen ur ass get stung (queenbey), Why must you do this? It’s to early for you and your responses. Usually I don’t respond to ignorance, but honey, do me a favor and STF up… Your name even makes you sound stupid. No tea.

  26. Korrell July 22, 2011

    I believe ur review was fair. U gave both good and bad points. Go Kelly! Can’t wait till Tuesday!

  27. Timago July 22, 2011

    I didn’t like this album at all. I removed it from my computer today.

  28. Independent Thinker July 22, 2011

    Love your review Sam, but mine will be better. Even though I have heard the majority of the songs on the album in full, I’m not going to post my review until Tuesday after I’ve bought and listened to the CD from beginning to end. I’ll be reviewing the deluxe edition.

    BE LOOKING FOR MY TWO CENTS ON JULY 26th

  29. remmy July 22, 2011

    Can’t really trust your review cuz your a kelly stan…I’ll wait for someone else to review it…but what I heard so far are eveyday dated R&B an childish lyrics…
    But good luck Kelly (she seems to be a nice girl)

  30. pop royalty (RUDE BOY) July 22, 2011

    i got it in itunes today ” standard version” 🙂 ! i’m enjoying it ! it’s good actually ! i am not a big fan of her previous albums ! but this album do it for me !!! not great but so cool for real ! i love it !! can’t wait to get my physical copy “of the deluxe” !! let me tell you ! the DIGITAL BOOKLET IS SO JANET-LIKE ! she’s n*** and all ! i like this album ! go get it or pre-order it ! it’s so fresh !

    #GO KELLY ! HOPE IT SELLS GOOD !

  31. Kingtmo July 22, 2011

    NEED PROMO*PROMO*PROMO*PROMO*PROMO*PROMO*PROMO!!!!!!!!!!!!

  32. Dave July 22, 2011

    The album does not sound like s***, it’s just not deep. Every song doesn’t have to be deep & Soulful. Kelly did that already w/ “Simply Deep” & “Ms. Kelly”, now she’s loving herself, feeling confident, wants to dance & inspire people to move. This is a very lively album, & in it’s lane it slays! If you want a deep, dark album get her previous efforts, or try someone else. But, there is nothing wrong with her album. & vocally it’s great too. @(QUEENBEY) . The album is truly deserving of a 4/5. It’s a really great piece of art.

  33. KAT DELUNA FAN July 22, 2011

    @NOONE IS PERFECT
    She is capable of SO………………. SO much more than “this” album.

    I heard ‘Ameriie snippets’ for her next album and sound already better than Kelly’s.
    Ameriie never play when it comes to her music especially production wise.
    She always gives beyonce a run for her money.

  34. NikkiIsChillin July 22, 2011

    Nice review TGJ. Kelly definately has my support. I pre-ordered mine already. Now I just need to get my deluxe copy.

  35. Beud July 22, 2011

    i’m Kelly Row N°1 fan since forever
    HERE I’M is Fiyaaaaaa i love all the tracks (fav: work it man)
    But seriously i realy worrying about what team kelly are doing with ,, there’s NO PROMO till now,, so it gonna FLOP,,, POOr Kelly

  36. scorpio July 22, 2011

    Y’all are claiming to enjoy it, but will you BUY it?! lol

  37. AC July 22, 2011

    I only listened to it once so far and I immediately liked about 1/2 the tracks (including Motivation). I’m not a fan of Work It Man and never could get into Commander, but the rest may grow on me. I’ll give the album a few more listens before deciding whether or not I’ll be purchasing it. I most likely will because I would like to see Kelly upstage Beyonce this time around.

  38. TYLER July 22, 2011

    THE ALBUM IS PURE DOPE!!!!!!

    WHITE UK PEOPLE WONT UNDERSTAND GOOD R&B MUSIC>

  39. Bouncy Baby! July 22, 2011

    i’m getting this…………love all the songs i’ve heard so far.

  40. #TeamKelly July 22, 2011

    Luv the album! I can’t wait to see her perform these songs… I am so happy 4 her!

    ~Teary eyes~

  41. Billy July 22, 2011

    All you haters stfu..kelly album is the s***..and I cant wait for july 26..for her to be number 1.. And her UK alubm is gonna be sick..i have to have both

  42. Bloody Kneez July 22, 2011

    lol oh Kelly. nice try though

  43. Bloody Kneez July 22, 2011

    @AC upstage Beyonce? with what? her workout video because you can’t possibly be talking about music?

  44. Thedimplepuppet July 22, 2011

    I vote ‘Feelin Me Right Now’ for the second single that’s a HIT HIT HIT & features only —> Kelendria Trene Rowland.

  45. Ur in a field full of bees so dont be surprise wen ur ass get stung (queenbey) July 22, 2011

    JuciyBS- U need to STOP promoting ur FLop ass blog ON EVERY blog, I seen ur stank ass ALL over the net trying to plung in ur blog!

    U NEEd to Stop stealing stories and most importanly Stop worring about MY comments!!

    Who mad?? 😀

  46. mhud July 22, 2011

    @timago,u are very stupid and useless human being in the this world for saying that s*** eh.i love queen kelly rowland n i wil be buying here i am.you haters are scare because queen kelly rowland has takin over.

  47. scorpio July 22, 2011

    Lol @ taking over?!

  48. Slutplz July 22, 2011

    I’m downloading this right now!!! can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  49. Spaniard R&B Lover July 22, 2011

    I really love Kelly from the very beginning (when she was the “not-so-pretty DC’s member”) but I think it’s a shame she has not done an album we all know she is cappable of.

    She should have sticked to songs à la WLTO, Commander and so. She’s just great doing eurodance/hiphopguettaesques tracks. In fact, I think “Down for Whatever” is the best song off this album.

    I hope she will release a UK version of this album including more eurodance songs and not so many R&B midtempos.

    The Darkchild produced songs have really dissappointed me. Such a great team to make such forgettable songs 🙁

    Kelly has let her best opportunity to become a world music star go just because of trying to become a US music star.

  50. BeyStan – That’s Me July 22, 2011

    Down for whatever is DA BOMB! Turn it up is my s***.

  51. RosaRubbel July 22, 2011

    I downloaded my copy today at iTunes. I’ll be listening to it nex week. As far as I know there are a lot of hip-hop-heavy-songs on there, which means no ballads.

  52. Christian July 22, 2011

    IMO this is not Kelly’s best work.
    Another thing I don’t like that she has so many features. UGH!!!

    But the songs I LOVE are “Feeling Me Right Now, Keep It Between Us” and “All of The Night”.

    So I’m defintely gonna purchase those songs.

  53. I Got a life to live 4 July 22, 2011

    Her last album was good I Dont care what no one says The Show,better without you, still in love with my ex, work, this is love, addicted, and flashback? come on now! but what makes this album better is that for one kelly was on ballad over kill and she never really had the right up-tempo tracks work was by far her best up-tempo record vocals and lyric wise the beat can be argues with the remix or original but this album has the best uptempos she ever recorded and it is fresh and fun u can say this sounds like this or that but to me I get this fresh vibe from it.. I Mean its f****** summer time and this is a summery fun album. its going to come up short if u comparing and try to politic but if u want something to have fun too and u just enjoy good fun party music then u will fall in love with this album . its not for those that are looking for vocal acrabacs or ballads or story telling or any of that so of u on yo adele shhh then u not gone like it buy her old albums if u looking for that.

  54. JUICYBS.COM July 22, 2011

    @ Ur in a field full of bees so dont be surprise wen ur ass get stung (queenbey), I don’t steal stories, that’s why half of the stuff that’s on my site are posted BEFORE the other sites that I visit. That’s why I visit them and leave my address stupid. Why on God’s green earth would I post my link if you’ve already read the story? Just like Rihanna going to court. I posted that 10 AM EST this morning. TGJ just posted it. Get your facts right and then come for me. Now you sip on that tea b****.

  55. Distinguished July 22, 2011

    This album is a grower. I’ve listened to it a couple of times and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can appreciate what Kelly Rowland & her team presents with “Here I Am”. This album isn’t lyrically or sonically fresh. However, I think ‘Here I Am” is about cementing Kelly Rowland as a viable artist that can make radio hits (which isn’t a bad thing). It’s actually what she needs right now.

    All in all, Kelly Rowland has a winner this time around. “Keep It Between Us” & “Down For Whatever” are bangers…along with the rest of the album. I’m supporting her…pre-ordered the Deluxe version of “Here I Am” earlier this week.

    The music is fun, she looks great, & she has major confidence right now. I’m excited to see how this era unfolds for her. GO, GO, GO, GO Kelly Rowland!

    Make sure to cop “Here I Am’ on July 26th!

  56. ASAP (As Sincere As Possible) July 22, 2011

    I am SOOOOO disappointed with this album.I was rooting for her thinking that she was going to bring an authentic r n’b vibe and then she released that generic nonsense as the 2nd single and I understood she was all about radio and sing alongs.The album is a 2-star album at best for me

  57. Royalkev July 22, 2011

    A few days ago I wasn’t impressed with hearing the longer Itunes snippets of the few songs that I liked from this album originally, Now after giving them a few listens, it’s really growing on me. ‘Feeling Myself Tonight’ and ‘Turn it Up’ are 2 of my favorite Kelly songs ever. These songs have to be singles!!! The album as a whole is mediocre, but some songs may grow on me more after a while. I don’t think it’s a disc worthy of 4 stars IMO. I’d rate it maybe 3, if I’m being honest, but I think Kelly has material to work with.

    http://thepagewithroyalkev.b*******.com

  58. JR July 22, 2011

    First and foremost Iet me say I am a fan of good music. I listen for hooks, melodies, great lyric phrasing, and the connection in the artists’ voice. While reading your review I thought it was fair, but I think in all honesty you did not address one of the most important factors. Kelly has put together one of the most well DIVERSE albums this year. I like that it was not all about R&B. It was a lil pop it has a few dance tracks. She shows us how versatile she is as an artist. And with that means she showed growth from Ms. Kelly. By the way Ms. Kelly was an excellent solid R&B album.

    I hope that she steps her promo game up because if all the other artist can sell gimmick music there is no reason why she cant push “Here I Am” down a few peoples throat. To me her album spoke right to the title starting with Im Dat Chick. To Feeling Me Right now to Heaven & Earth. I listen to each song and like ok she is woman, she is a freak, she has finally found courage. I honestly think “Heaven & Earth” should have closed the album out. Anyway I cannot sit here and argue or call people haters who dislike the music. That is their opinion. But there is a true difference from disliking something and then straight being an hater!

    Good Job Kelly Rowland bring on July 26———> #TEAM KELLY

  59. Ur in a field full of bees so dont be surprise wen ur ass get stung (queenbey) July 22, 2011

    @JuciyBS- Y are u cheeckin for my comments??

    Dont u have a ‘blog’ to run?

    And no thanks, I dont sip tea!!
    SN: U have a real potty mouth, u should try some Oribit Gum 😀

  60. mhud July 22, 2011

    @jr,i dont know you,but i must let you know that i love your comment.you are very intelligent and easy going person.i like you jr.queen kelly rowland 4eva

  61. @PinkPridee July 22, 2011

    THIS ALBUM HAS TO BE THE BEST KELLY HAS EVER RELEASED WHEN I TELL YOU THIS ALBUM IS GOOD, IT IS GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! (: GO GET IT , LETS MAKE IT NUBMER 1 !!!!

  62. JohnVidal July 22, 2011

    The album is NOT good at all. When motivation and Run the world were released I really thought Kelly was going to bring it better than Beyonce with the music (cos Run the world is a disaster) and Motivation really grew on everybody.
    But i downloaded to my computer 3 days a go this album and I´ve already deleted it. It´s below average. On the other hand Bey brought it better than I thought and I gave her album 7/10.
    I give Kelly´s album 5/10. Big dissapointment. (Well I´m not a fan so it´s not really a dissapointment 🙂 )

  63. FameKills July 22, 2011

    i like the album, its the perfect mixture of Hip-Hop Pop & R&B.

    i wont give it a rating yet until i’ve familiarized myself with all the tracks but i like mostly all of them, especially Lay It On Me (which should be the next single)

    I also hope she wont give anymore lipsynced performances (ie: BET Awards)

  64. Chillin July 22, 2011

    TEAM KELLY ROWLLLANNDD!!!

    Great Review BTW!

  65. VINNY July 22, 2011

    FLOP -_-

  66. mobwife…we dont care 20,000 were there July 22, 2011

    I really liked Motivation from the 1st note and her new song with Big Sean is growing on me! I will have to hear more songs before I can judge. I’m sure with all the positive media press and her new role on X Factor UK, she will fair well next week! I guess O__0 ??

  67. CURLY SUE July 22, 2011

    I AM REALLY ENJOYING THE ALBUM. I WILL BE COPPING A PHYSICAL COPY ON TUESDAY. BEST OF LUCK TO HER!

    MY TOP FIVE:

    1. KEEP IT BETWEEN US
    2. FEELING ME RIGHT NOW
    3. ALL OF THE NIGHT
    4. TURN IT UP
    5. COMMANDER

  68. Flopdawgs Kelly flopland July 22, 2011

    Flopping as hell on iTunes already. Lmao

  69. PuertoricanSwag July 22, 2011

    I’m Totally feelin Kelly Rowland’s “Motivation” to being a bigger and more Popular artist…..but I would have to say after hearing this R&B Rock/Pop song “Turn It Up” ..it’s pretty obvious that “Destiny’s Dark Child” has finally blossomed into the light of a Superstar..Go Get ’em Kelly…Its Your Time…Keep it Going and when people ask “Who Run The Music World?” and people will reply “Kelly Rowland”….Get Motivated and pick up album July 26th!!!,,,,Kelly is the definition of waiting and being humble and waiting on God’s Blessings to Shine Through #Get Inspired

    Her Upcoming Commercial Single Release should follow in this order (

    Lay it On Me- A summer Single with hip/hop appeal as well as big chance at crossover mainstream radio. It features up and coming hit rapper Big Sean, who has seen recent success with his Chris Brown collabo single “My Last”. Its very pop friendly with an R&B sound, its generic but in Kelly instance its Fresh Collabo that is already hitting airwaves as a potentially successful Summer jam to her major hit “Motivation”…props to Big Sean with a who holds his own with his clever yet savvy verses…

    Turn it Up- A Rock/Pop with R&B elements, It already infuses a Dance appeal to her already popular Dance themed tracks, I can see this as themes in t***/college themed shows..if promoted well commercially it can dominate radio airwaves on the R&B/Pop formats…It also has very Rock sound that can appeal to youth audiences and be the perfect single for Kelly to have all out Crossover success…(My Favorite Single on the album)

    Keep it between Us- A R&B song that also uses atmospheric pop elements, slows down the tempo of her previous releases, and shows more of her smooth sensual voice without huge dance production….It can definitely be an R&B slow jam hit and if other songs are popularize it can give Kelly the momentum to slow down the tempo and release this rememberable slow jam

    I’M Dat Chick-A R&B song with hard hitting production, a declarative female anthem, it has the huge possibility of being a crossover Pop hit…and If other single are successful as well as the album it gives kelly the Chance to be somewhat cocky and temporarily suspend her humbleness…this perfect final single which shows her confidence in being a superstar…

    Urban/Radio Only/Non Commercial

    All of The Night ft.Rico Love- An smooth and s*** R&B slow jam which features superstar producer Rico Love, Its very sensual and s*** single with an appeal directly to R&B fans, its a pure R&B track that you can hear in clubs as the closing rock-away song..It may possibly have commercial appeal after being a hit on the R&B format…but this song is a pure tribute to her loyal R&B fans.

    Commander (R&B Remix)- A slowed down more sensual R&B version of UK techno-dance-pop hit..It is somewhat new to American audiences..This could be released to R&B radio and will surely be a hit…The song also features Nelly who she ha previous collaborated on successful single “Dilemma” and more recently “Gone”..The song will also renew success of the Techno-Dance version and make it crossover to all audiences.

    Advice to Kelly Rowland…Get heavy on the promotional trail Daytime/Late Night Talk shows, Interviews,,,ASAP because with UK X FACTOR premiering in the Fall, She is going undoubtedly promote heavy in UK due to her involvement as judge on the show, leaving her with with limited US promotion…but with the Major chance to be a Worldwide superstar….Im pretty sure Kelly will cease the moment and unfold into the shining star we always knew she could be!!!

  70. LYRIC COMMANDER LEE July 22, 2011

    IVE HEARD THE ALBUM IN ITS ENTIERY AND THE REVEIW IM GOING TO POST IS WAY TOO LONG TO POST – THIS WEEKND IM DUBBING THE KELLY ROWLAND WEEKND AND I WILL BE GIVING FULL REVEIWS FOR ALL 3 OF HER ALBUMS – YOUTUBE – DATHOODSTAR08 – LOOK OUT FOR ME

    ALBUM I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT – SOLO STAR MS KELLY.

  71. JUICYBS.COM July 22, 2011

    @Ur in a field full of bees so dont be surprise wen ur ass get stung (queenbey), Just like I thought. Fall back. You might think you read these other bloggers however you want to, but it won’t be me. I’m running my site. Have been doing it for a minute. iGot this. And I’m not checking for your comments, I’m telling you to shut the f*ck up. And yes, I do have a potty mouth. Get used to it.

    http://www.JuicyBS.com

    P.S.- At least I actually get PAID for my comments. I got a book of reads, and I just got to your chapter. Good Day.

  72. that_lala July 22, 2011

    I think this one will be very successful.I have already heard the snippets and it sounds awesome.This one is a winner,TRULY!!!I hope sales millions of copies.This is her year.She has stepped but musically and her fashion game is officially on point.You can see she is “drippin swagu!!!!”GO KELLY!!!! 🙂

  73. Yahwana July 22, 2011

    Damn y’all want Kelly to win so bad you will take this mediocre album? Fantasy ride,basic instinct,love&war,no boys allowed,calling all hearts,pyramid, and so many more albums deserve to have half the treatment Kelly has gotten. There isn’t anything special about this album. No big vocal performance,recycled beats,low quality of production,too many guest,not enough songs. Miss Kelly came out in 2007,it’s 2011. Simply deep and Miss kelly are better albums. It’s disappointing to wait so long for an artist and they deliver something like “Here I Am” . I’ll be fair there are 3 songs that I like. But much like her performances this album is a miss. 2/5

  74. DrayB July 22, 2011

    It’s Kelly’s time to shine because she has been underestimated for too long. If Motivation is any indication of how her album sounds–it sounds like fiyah. #Rowldawgs get on your job and promote your girl!!!

  75. LYRIC COMMANDER LEE July 22, 2011

    YAWHANNA STOP HATING – THE ALBUM IS FIRE AND U KNOW IF – PROBABLY DL ILEGALLY NEWAY PLUS IF U WANT HER OLD MUSIC BUY HER OLD ALBUMS – MS KELLY IS ON IT – WORK!

  76. Kellymotivation July 22, 2011

    THE ALBUM IS BEYOND WACK

    I rate the album 2/5…………..

  77. YeaBey July 22, 2011

    For my review in a previous Kelly post I gave it a 3.5/5 I still think keep it between us is the winner on this album! Her voice sounded so soulful on that track! I’ll deff be buying that one for sure!

    BUT KELLY……
    4 days left and still no promotion…
    Giiiiirrrllll you better get it together!!

  78. Kellymotivation July 22, 2011

    @JOHNVIDAL…Well said…….I couldn’t have said it better.

    @YAHWANA, I 100% agree with EVERYTHING you said.

  79. KAT DELUNA FAN July 22, 2011

    @KELLYMOTIVATION

    OH REALLY ?? 0_o OK

  80. Kellymotivation July 22, 2011

    @SPANIARD R&B LOVER

    I agree 100% on everything you posted…….this album is a total disappointment……..I won’t waste my money buying this s***….I am only buying “Lay it on me”…and I shall call it a day

    But I wish her the best

    @KAT DELUNA FAN
    ???????????????????????????????????

  81. KAT DELUNA FAN July 22, 2011

    @KELLYMOTIVATION
    ARE U A KELLY FAN RATING HER ALBUM 2/5 ?
    JUST ASKIN

  82. Beud July 22, 2011

    I LOVE Kelly, The Album is Fire But….

    No PROMO = FLOP

    Sorry

  83. Kellymotivation July 22, 2011

    @KAT DELUNA FAN
    I give credit where it’s due and I am not one of those dumb stans that goes along with the crowd……If she slayed, I would have given her at least 4/5 but this album SUCKS and is pure mediocre material….It deserves a 2/5……but that doesn’t mean I am not her fan……….I wish her the best, but the album is wack…….I expect 16 year old girls to be making such an album and not a 30 year old woman…….she doesn’t display her vocals and the songs are just poor, immature with horrible lyrics

  84. S*** July 22, 2011

    Here I Am = Motivation + FILLER!!

    Sorry but this album SUCKS!!

    with All Biasedness aside this doesnt belong ANYWHERE near the EPIC MASTERPIECE that is 4.

    Its so BASIC & LACK LUSTER.

    Im Dat Chick makes DIVA sound like Thriller!!

    Here I Am makes Keri Hilson look like Monica!!

    *Sorry this post is a little jumble, Piece it together B******* 🙂

    *BLAST 4*

  85. S*** July 22, 2011

    Here I Am = Motivation + FILLER!!

    Sorry but this album SUCKS!!

    with All Biasedness aside this doesnt belong ANYWHERE near the EPIC MASTERPIECE that is 4.

    Its so BASIC & LACK LUSTER.

    Im Dat Chick makes DIVA sound like Thriller!!

    Here I Am makes Keri Hilson look like Monica!!

    *Sorry this post is a little jumbled, Piece it together B******!* 🙂

    *BLAST 4*

  86. IKNOWTHETRUTH July 22, 2011

    I THINK THE ALBUM TELLS US EXACTLY WHO SHE IS. SHE’S S***, CONFIDENT, AND COME INTO HER OWN FINALLY. SHE’S NO LONGER THE GIRL IN BEYONCE’S SHADOW AND SHE’S ALSO GOT THE RIGHT IDEA WITH HER LABEL GIVING HER A RADIO ALBUM BECAUSE IT’S NOT TIME FOR HER TO GO TO A “DEEP” PLACE WITHOUT SINGLE READY SONGS YET. SHE DID THAT WITH HER FIRST ALBUM AND LOOK WHAT HAPPENED. HER SECOND WAS DEEP WITH RADIO SONGS MIXED IN BUT IT HAD HORRIBLE PROMO. SHE’S DOING WHAT BEYONCE DID WITH HER LAST ALBUM WHICH IS MAKING SURE SHE RACKS UP HITS. I NEED AMERIIE AND TAMIA TO DELIVER ALBUMS LIKE THIS TO GET THEIR ASSES OUT OF UNDERDOG WORLD BECAUSE THEY’RE FAR TOO TALENTED FOR THAT. I GIVE THE ALBUM 4.5 BECAUSE I LOVE IT THE ENTIRE WAY THROUGH. THE ONLY THING THAT WOULD HAVE MADE IT BETTER IS IF SHE INCLUDED A RE-WORKED VERSION OF “GROWN WOMAN”. IT’S KELLY’S TIME TO SHINE SO SHE’S SAYING “HERE I AM”, I’M S***, I’M CONFIDENT AND IT SHOWS ON EVERY SINGLE TRACK. SHE OWNS THIS ALBUM.

  87. S*** July 22, 2011

    KELLY!!, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING??

    This is me lisening to Im Dat Chick: o_O

    What in the name of C-ERROR??

    http://i53.tinypic.com/insxtu.png

    Even her Fans hate it!!

    BUT Id be lying if I said this wasnt what I was expecting from her.

    Kelly needs to SCRAP this mess B4 its too late. 😕

    FLOP waiting to happen *SAD* 🙁

  88. Kellymotivation July 22, 2011

    “I’m that chick” has gotta be the most idiotic, and childish song i’ve heard for 2011

  89. S*** July 22, 2011

    Smelly FLOPland = The New C-ERROR of 2011

    HERE I AM… TO FLOP!!

    (*Serves the Beyonce Haters Right!!*) 🙂

  90. IKNOWTHETRUTH July 22, 2011

    THIS IS THE ALBUM THAT CIARA WANTED TO MAKE WITH ‘BASIC INSTINCT’

  91. S*** July 22, 2011

    Yahwana

    July 22, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Damn y’all want Kelly to win so bad you will take this mediocre album? Fantasy ride,basic instinct,love&war,no boys allowed,calling all hearts,pyramid, and so many more albums deserve to have half the treatment Kelly has gotten. There isn’t anything special about this album. No big vocal performance,recycled beats,low quality of production,too many guest,not enough songs. Miss Kelly came out in 2007,it’s 2011. Simply deep and Miss kelly are better albums. It’s disappointing to wait so long for an artist and they deliver something like “Here I Am” . I’ll be fair there are 3 songs that I like. But much like her performances this album is a miss. 2/5
    ________________

    I agree with ALL of this.

    Where she disappoints most in is VOCALLY, The vocals on Here I Am makes Keri Hilson look like Monica!! Bey taught her how to sing so why doesnt she use the Techniques that she was taught!?!, Goes to show she is nothing without Mathew & Beyonce by her side to help guide her. So much for that Destinys Child reunion 🙁

  92. Kellymotivation July 22, 2011

    “Simply Deep” is her best album……….”Here i am ” is PURE TRASH……how disappointing……..After all the hype and a year of her album being pushed back, is this all she can deliver??????

  93. mhud July 22, 2011

    @kelly motivation..i knew from the begining that you were not kelly rowland fan,well thank god i was right.you are very stupid and useless old goat.i hate you 4lyf.we dont need people like you as kelly rowland fans.i guess you you must be vry ugly and jobless.you are not kelly rowland fans and you can never be,no wonder you are always saying negative comments other artists post so that they could come attacking kelly too.you are not queen kelly rowland fans.

  94. Kellymotivation July 22, 2011

    @MHUD

    Pathetic fool……. sit ur ass down……….I’ve got a mind on my own and I give credit where it’s due……I don’t follow the crowd………if you can’t stand it, go and cry me a river….

  95. mhud July 22, 2011

    @kelly motivation.who da hell do you think you are to think you could open that your smelly ugly disgusting mouth to say bad thing against queen kelly rowland eh.is it by force to be somebodays fan,we dont need you here with your ugly smelly mouth.you are not kelly rowland fans and you can never be.i cant to get my copy of here i am coz im so feeling me right now.hahahahahahaha

  96. Ur in a field full of bees so dont be surprise wen ur ass get stung (queenbey) July 22, 2011

    @JUCIYBS- All of ur whole comments belong on Fail.com. This is a Kelly post but instead of commenting on The Topic u CONTINUE to comment on me….ANOTHER Fail!!

    And its obvious U R checkin for my comments, bcuz u keep commenting on them!!

    P.S ur really makin urself look like an ass
    Im done with you for now…….

  97. Kellymotivation July 22, 2011

    @TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

    I won’t waste my time with intellectually challenged apes….

  98. mhud July 22, 2011

    @kelly motivation,u ar so fake.ugly b******,your life is messed up right?i can feel your frustration b****,well sorry for you low life,but its not kelly rowland fault na or is it?hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.your life is flopp

  99. nice_gurl July 22, 2011

    Feelin Me right,All Of the Nights,Keep it Between Us and Motivation are good, but I will not be buying the album. The up-tempos were average at best. Wish her the best, but she needs to do more promo.

  100. Kellymotivation July 22, 2011

    @NICE_GURL

    She only got four days left till the album drops……..HER TEAM IS SO RIDICULOUS……..

    Hopefully one day she really gets the recognition she deserves because I have a feeling the album will flop………And she hasn’t even released the video for “Lay it on me”

    Gosh, I pray that she gets a better team who have full interest on her………WRONG DECISIONS, WRONG MARKETING, WACK ALBUM, NO PROMOTIONS………Not a good look at all…..

  101. RIHANNA BEYONCE FAN NOT STAN July 22, 2011

    I am checking for Ms. Rowland

  102. Aisha July 22, 2011

    ‘Here I Am’ will go 5x platinum guaranteed ! Can’t wait for the world tour and for Kelly Rowland to perform “Unity” live in concert … finally =)

  103. Antonio July 23, 2011

    According to Billboard, Lay It on Me will be the 2nd single, but after the album is released and Down for Whatever will be the 1st international single because the album is being released internationally later on. I am predicting 1st week slaes of around 90K-120K and overall sales of 750K-900K in the US and 1.5 – 1.75 million WW, but depending of the success of the singles, Here I Am could push around 1.25 million in the US and 2.5 million WW

  104. lo July 23, 2011

    In Kelly Voice “YEA I BE THE ONE THAT THEY LOVE TO MENTION I TELL THEM KEEP ON TALKING CUZ I LOVE THE ATTENTION AND IF THEY WANT TO SEE ME I TELL EM THEY CAN GO HIGH HIGH IN THE SKY BCUZ THIS CHICK IS SO FLYYYYY!!!!!! KEEP IT GOING QUEENS !!!! U GONNA TAKE HER TO THE TOP!!!!!!
    HERE I AM
    HERE I AM!!!!!!

  105. willinalli July 23, 2011

    Already pre-ordered the Deluxe copy on iTunes….:)

  106. Tori July 23, 2011

    I disagree with all he comments saying the album is trash. I absolutely love the album! I wasn’t sold to buy it because the snippets wasn’t giving me enough so when I found it leaked, I downloaded the album. I love every song on the album especially Work It Man, Lay It On Me, Keep It Between Us, Down For Whatever and All Of The Night. I’ve already pre-ordered a digital copy and will be buying a hard copy tuesday. I really thought she would have released Lay It On Me to radio and the video especially after the hype she got from the BET Awards. I am worried about the promo for this album and first weeks sells. We will see I guess.

  107. YeaBey July 23, 2011

    @KELLYMOTIVATION YOU ARE BEING HONEST! that statement alone shits on the rest of her fans who are attacking you for thinking she shows no growth ! Which she didn’t! Except on Keep It Between Us! The album can still do well because it is what this generation of people like in music I guess…

  108. PARRIS BLACK July 23, 2011

    BEST ALBUM BY HER 2 DATE. IN ABSOLUTE LOVE WITH TURN IT UP. I HEAR A NUMBER 1 SINGLE IN HER FUTURE. SAM U DIDN’T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT KEEP IT BETWEEN US. N @KELLYMOTIVATION IS NOT A KELLY ROWLAND FAN OR SHE SIMPLY WANTS HER 2 STAY IN 1 LANE WIT THAT DANCE CRAP. KELLY HAS SAID DON’T PUT HER IN A BOX N I THINK IT’S EXTREMELY SMART OF HER 2 CATER 2 THE MARKETS. SHE IS GONNA RELEASE A MORE DANCE/POP ORIENTED VERSION OF THE ALBUM OVERSEAS IN THE FALL WHERE THEY LIKE THAT S*** N IF THATS THE KELLY YOU PREFER THEN ORDER THAT ALBUM. HERE I AM IS A HIT. IT WILL DO WELL ON THE CHARTS NEXT WEEK AS WELL AS HER SINGLES @ RADIO. THE MUSIC IS UNDENIABLE N IT SPEAKS 4 IT’S SELF. I’VE NEVER BEEN A HUGE FAN OF COMMANDER N PREFER THE URBAN VERSION N I HATE DOWN 4 WHATEVER. BUT I DON’T LIKE DANCE MUSIC AT ALL SO NO SURPRISE. I ALSO FEEL LIKE SHE DID A GREAT JOB OF BALANCING THE HIP HOP, POP, N R&B. I WOULD HAVE LIKED ANOTHER BALLAD OR 2 BUT THEN AGAIN I WISH THE ALBUM HAD MORE SONGS. ALL IN ALL I LOVE IT BESIDES THOSE 2 SONGS. STILL BUYING MY 3 COPIES
    #HEREIAM
    #MOTIVATION
    #LAYITONME
    #KELLYROWLAND
    #TEAMKELLY
    LETS GO, GO, GO, GO!

  109. PARRIS BLACK July 23, 2011

    THIS ALBUM WAS NEEDED 2 CEMENT HER PLACE IN THE WORLD OF POPULAR MUSIC IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THEY DON’T WANT A DANCE KELLY HERE. N AS A FAN FROM DAY 1 I WILL BE HONEST N SAY THAT SHE HASN’T HAD HARDLY ANY U.S RADIO HITS. MOTIVATION IS HER BIGGEST 1. SHE HAS ACCOMPLISHED WHAT SHE SET OUT 2 DO. IT IS IMPORTANT 4 HER DO WELL IN HER HOME. THE U.S OF A. IF SHE WOULD HAVE RECORDED A MORE BALLAD FRIENDLY N MIDTEMPO ALBUM IT WOULDN’T SELL. THATS JUST THE TRUTH. IF WE HAD HEARD JUS A FEW SONGS LIKE THE ONE’S ON THIS ALBUM B4 SHE WOULD HAVE DONE WELL @ RADIO N WOULDN’T HAVE 2 RELEASE AN ALBUM FULL OF HITS. N THATS WHAT IT IS. AN ALBUM FULL OF HIT RECORDS WHICH I HAPPEN 2 LIKE AND MAJORITY OF THE PUBLIC IS RESPONDING WELL 2. HERE I AM IS CURRENTLY SITTING @ NUMBER 63 FROM PRE-ORDERS N NUMBER 4 ON THE ITUNES R&B ALBUMS CHARTS. N THE OFFICIAL RELEASE DAY IS STILL 4 DAYS AWAY

  110. suys July 23, 2011

    I’ve got a change to listen to most of the song in full. As a fan of Kelly Rowland since DC days I’m VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY DISAPPOINTED. I was looking for a more mature Kelly. Even Ms Kelly sounded way better than this. I believe in uptempo songs because they are marketable and get people’s attention but artists MUST know how to create the perfect balance of timely, timeless, uptempo, midtempo, ballads, various genre, ect. I was so looking for that because Kelly is one of the few artist that can sing several genre almost effortless; and this did not a far cry from that. The album is so timely, it is so irritating, I want to hear songs that are timeless. (Like I always say that my wedding song will be “This is love”). I wanted to heard difficult vocals. I realized is that vocally she does not challenge herself. It is good to have hits but growth must be evident. Someone comment and said that after 2 years all Kelly is inspired to sing about is d**k. And I totally agree . Most of the songs are about s** which is distasting. Pron bombard me daily and must listen to it, ABSOLUTELY NOT. I though Kelly would have put some pop instead of dance on the LP. I wish Kelly would have wrote some of her song because ALL the lyrics are sooooooooo crappy, its not funny. I really like the snippet of “Turn it up” but even that turn out to be a disappointment, It a long time I’ve heard broken heard in that way but the auto-tune and the lyrics killed it.

    SMH. Sign
    All the best Kelly Rowland.

  111. winning July 23, 2011

    so boring… no motivation to buy anything by her

  112. Kellymotivation July 23, 2011

    @PARRIS BLACK,

    Just let me know when u’re coming out of the closet……..For a straight boy, you spend too much time on this website and listen to so many female oriented kind of music….And that’s it

    @YEABEY
    I think majority of the people who are gonna LIKE this album, are Kelly’s urban fans, specifically, the gay black boys. “Here I am” does not talk to me as a young woman. I never thought I will say this but Bey’s “4” is def. better than Kelly’s LP…..

  113. Kellymotivation July 23, 2011

    @SUYS,
    it is good to read from fans like you who have supported her from day 1 make intellectual reviews on the album. I love fans like you who give credit where its due and hit the nail on the head. I completely agree with you on the failure of growth…NO GROWTH AT ALL…I also agree with you about Kelly not challenging herself to perform vocally………But i guess her gay black boys fans are gonna be calling this album Kelly’s greatest LMAO……Most females will not really like the album…….It seems like Kelly wanted to accumulate more gay fans with this album

  114. lyric “commander” lee July 23, 2011

    For the record this album is exactly what Kelly Rowland needed. Especially in the US. With her first album (Simply Deep) she was clearly ahead of her time. She brought substance but the US didnt respond and here promo team focused more on the UK. 4 years later she hit us with her second album (Ms Kelly) and she finally began to come into her own but of course the prmo was horrid on the album and she only got 1 single (like this) and 6 months later a second single (ghetto) that was pulled before anything could be done and that was it! No other single and a sorry as digital re-release with a third single (daylight) as its opener – again – substance but us wasnt feeling it. The “fans” kept complaing that kelly is giving any soul (simply deep) or making black music or for Ms Kelly everyone was saying the album is boring or too ballad heavy. Now Ms Kelly releases her 3rd album (Here I Am) which is straight fire and now the lyrics are deep enough and vocally she doesnt show growth. Like are u serious right now. Its kinda hard to grow when you are mature from the start. Lyrically this album may not be as deep as her first 2 but to be quite honest its far mare enjoyable and consistent. The album flows from track to track and it feels complete – she is showing her range and versatility and i for one applaud her for it. And for the haters who stated that vocally she didnt grow….U ARE ABSOLUTLY DEAF. Did you guys not here “Keep it between us” or “heaven and earth” – vocally she soars and there is the substace you stated she was lacking. She gives enough for everyone but yet u still complain = theres is hip hop rnb pop and dance – its like she took elements from “simply deep (heaven and earth – pop)” “ms kelly (im dat chick /all of the night – rnb) and here dance influences (commander/down for whatever/each other) i mean really what else do u want – her deluxe edition gives you 2 ballads a few mid tempos and some hot uptemps plus 2 hot remixes but of course that not enough – ur damned if you do and damned if you dont. kelly has showed depth for years and yuve complained about it – now she gives you less depth but more raido friendly material and now shes not deep enough – lol STFU. IF YOU WANT HER OLD MUSIC BUY HER OLD ALBUMs!

    GOOD JOB MS KELLY – U NEVER DISAPPOINT – IVE LOVED ALL OF YOUR ALBUMS AND I ACTUALLY HAVE ALL 3 OF THEM AND I CANT WAIT FOR ALBUMM 4 5 6- WORK!!!!!

  115. diva July 23, 2011

    I think Here I am is a great album, it seems like Kelly is one of those people who constantly need to push out haters for no reason at all, for her to remain classy and hard working amongst all this hate is a great indication of how those women were brought up in the Knowles household, for that you have to give Matthew and Tina their props because i cant imagine why Beyonce’s fans and Kelly fans will be at each other’s throats instead of supporting each other. anyway don’t understand why the promo is non existent but the material speaks for itself, it’s a fantastic album giving fans and haters alike a tip of what is to come. she can only get better can’t wait for 26th July. and congrats to kelly for nabbing a part in a four hour two nights TV series of Stephen King’s bag of bones, as a fan of stephen King’s novels i cannot wait to watch Kelly sink her teeth into this role and continue to grow her brand.

  116. yeabey July 23, 2011

    @KELLYMOTIVATION I see why you would say that….I’m sure she has another version of “Here I Am” coming out in the UK….IT MUST BE full of dance tracks because that is what she is known for there…you might like that one

  117. The Perrylicious is taking over… ( A living legend on TGJ ) July 23, 2011

    Going to flop like Bey’s 4.
    This album is bloody boring..seriously?? Who going to buy this garbage?
    Ewww…

    #9 Noms on VMA 2011.
    WHO MAD???
    😀

  118. yeabey July 23, 2011

    @Perrylicious
    9 nods but how much will she win?
    Katy Perry’s stan base do not go hard for her at all….
    But you can prove me wrong at the Vma’s!!

  119. Tajsosexy July 23, 2011

    Ok so let me get this straight..I have read on here that she is 30 years old and is singing bout 16 year old girl things..in my mind I would think a 16 year old girl would sing a song called Who Run The World?????? I’m just saying.I am a fan of both but I give credit where it is due..and everysince Kelly has gotten out of Mr. Knowles clutches…she is doing better and I am so happy for her….She may not sale what she wants the first week but she has enough fans that it will not be a flop..trust me…and “4” is a master piece? Laughing my ass completly off..only 3 songs are n rotation in Louisiana by her and it’s Start Over, Party & Best Thing I Never Had…and the DJ’s find some kind of way to interupt her songs EVERYTIME they are on the radio..she don’t even gets play in the clubs here..SMDH

  120. Kellymotivation July 23, 2011

    @YEABEY

    Full of dance tracks???

    The last time I checked, she just added like 3 dance songs for the European version…..and i have already bought those songs on itunes……

    My thing is, even though it’s an R&B album she just DID NOT DELIVER…..Heck, I don’t even like “Down for whatever” it sounds like a rejected dance track from J’LO’s track-listing of “LOVE?”……….If she gave a solid R&B album I have have been very exited and supportive of the album……..

    Here I am was hurried and they were trying and are trying to ride off from the success of “Motivation”…..That is why out of nowhere, her team decided to drop a release date because they saw how successful “Motivation” became and so they chose the track listings for the album in a hurry in an attempt to make it ready by its release date

    Whether it is the American or international version, the album is MEDIOCRE AT ITS BEST.

  121. Kellymotivation July 23, 2011

    I typed so lengthily and my comments as been held for moderation??

    WTF…I am getting sick of this rubbish

  122. Kellymotivation July 23, 2011

    YEABEY

    Full of dance tracks???

    The last time I checked, she just added like 3 dance songs for the European version…..and i have already bought those songs on itunes……

    My thing is, even though it’s an R&B album she just DID NOT DELIVER…..Heck, I don’t even like “Down for whatever” it sounds like a rejected dance track from J’LO’s track-listing of “LOVE?”……….If she gave a solid R&B album I have have been very exited and supportive of the album……..

    Here I am was hurried and they were trying and are trying to ride off from the success of “Motivation”…..That is why out of nowhere, her team decided to drop a release date because they saw how successful “Motivation” became and so they chose the track listings for the album in a hurry in an attempt to make it ready by its release date

    Whether it is the American or international version, the album is MEDIOCRE AT ITS BEST.

  123. Kellymotivation July 23, 2011

    @YEABEY….My thing is, even though it’s an R&B album she just DID NOT DELIVER…..Heck, I don’t even like “Down for whatever” it sounds like a rejected dance track from J’LO’s track-listing of “LOVE?”……….If she gave a solid R&B album I have have been very exited and supportive of the album……..

  124. Parris Black July 23, 2011

    @ Lyric COMMANDER Lee
    I agree with everything u said
    @KellyMotivation
    I’ll pray 4 u. 2 much negativity. N I only respond 2 Kelly Rowland & Monica posts. No one else feel no need. I love me some Kelly Rowland. The album is fire. Anyone who don’t like it kick rocks. As I said b4 on another Kelly Rowland post. If I have nothing positive 2 say I don’t say anything @ all. N if I ain’t feelin the artist I don’t even read the post. I’m not a hater n there seem 2 be 2 many of them here…

  125. Kellymotivation July 23, 2011

    @Yea Bey…… continuation for my previous comment
    “Here I am” was hurried and they were trying and are trying to ride off from the success of “Motivation”…..That is why out of nowhere, her team decided to drop a release date because they saw how successful “Motivation” became and so they chose the track listings for the album in a hurry in an attempt to make it ready by its release date

    Whatever it is the American or international version, the album is mediocre at its best

  126. Kellymotivation July 23, 2011

    @PARRIS LOVER

    I never said you were a hater but that you were gay but haven’t come to terms with that…..

    Please tell me which “straight” boy spends their time on a female orientated website and argues with fans over FEMALE singers????

    Even the most metro-sexual men don’t do that

  127. Robier July 23, 2011

    UHHH ITS MEDIOCRE….. ADELE HAS SHOWN US THAT IN ORDER TO REALLY SELL WELL U MUST GRAB THE ATTENTION OF THE WHOLE AUDIENCE….. THIS DOESN’T AND I GUESS STANS BETTER BUY 15 COPIES AND DO IT RIGHT

  128. devon July 23, 2011

    FIRST OFF I’M NOT A KELLY ROWLAND OR BEYONCE STAN, SECOND STOP BRINGING UP ADELE! Her music is totally diffrent from kelly rowlands!…if you wanna hear music that you can light an incense & candle to go buy lauren hill or adele but that’s not what kelly makes music for…it pisses me off that ppl try & find something wrong with her every move by going “oh beyonce does this, or keyshia cole does that”..this is a good album hands down….and this is coming from a guy who hated MS. Kelly..y’all got to stop comparing & give credit where credit is due.

  129. Parris Black July 23, 2011

    I read any and everything everywhere about Kelly Rowland because I am infatuated with her. Responding 2 u b4 was entertaining now it’s gettin on my nerves. Should never have given u any power by responding in the first place. Lmao. Ur ignorant n a very negative person n this exchange is pointless cuz we will never meet face 2 face. B****** like u get knocked n ur mouth. That is all

  130. Independent Thinker July 23, 2011

    LYRIC LEE,

    You are my BOY!!! You took the words out of my mouth. Kelly Rowland already has TIMELESS, CLASSIC songs under her belt. She’s ALWAYS been an eclectic artist who pushed the envelope. She’s simply NEVER gotten credit for it.
    I don’t usually bring Beyonce into Kelly posts but I have to make mention of this. It’s funny to me how the very people who rep for Beyonce are criticizing Kelly for recording a commercial album when the majority of Beyonce’s catalogue is COMMERCIAL. It’s funny to me that people are criticizing Kelly for singing about s** at age 30, when Beyonce was singing about s** at age 21 (see “Naughty Girl”, “Speechless”, “I’d Rather Be With You”, etc.). Kelly is a GROWN WOMAN. She’s a S*** WOMAN. Why can’t she sing about a very natural act (that should only occur between husband and wife, mind you) that all ADULTS are aware of. Kelly isn’t making music for 16 year olds any more (which is why she should be marketed to a much more sophisticated audience), the 106th and Park audience aint gon’ cut it. It’s funny to me how people are criticizing Kelly for her “lack of vocal growth” (THAT’S A LIE) when Beyonce’s idea of vocal growth is screaming like a crazy person (yelling and growling excessively does not translate to good singing). Don’t get me wrong, Beyonce can sing, and her signature is her signature (although her voice can be quite abrasive at times). Kelly has her own signature, which is her TONE. Kelly can sing high or low, hard or soft, power-house or mellow, r&b or dance, pop or alternative; basically, she can sing ANYTHING and never lose that signature, beautiful tone. Her voice is just beautiful and diverse. Some people are just blessed to have a naturally beautiful tone and timbre. Kelly is one of those people. She doesn’t have to try as hard as some others to sing from an emotional and organic place. Her talent is organic. Some people are even criticizing Kelly for having a hit (that RUDE producer) but when Beyonce has a hit she’s practically worshipped for it. I’m baffled by this. Even I have criticized Kelly for not being as aggressive as I would like her to be concerning her career. I realize though that unlike Beyonce, Kelly is not driven by selfish ambition. She’s not seeking recognition from the world (although she appreciates what little she gets). She just wants to make music that she’s proud of and that people can enjoy. She’s not a glory hog. She always gives credit to others (even those who try and discredit her). Kelly Rowland is a rarity in this industry, and she’s criticized for it. I just don’t understand it.

    My question to all of the critics is this: Did you buy Simply Deep? Did you buy Ms. Kelly? I certainly did and I can appreciate those albums for what they were the same way I can appreciate Here I Am for what it is. The people who are nit-picking are only doing it because they are upset that Kelly and Beyonce are FINALLY on an even playing field, and Kelly is bringing her A-game.

    I can’t wait for Tuesday because I will then be able to go out and buy one of the best albums of 2011.

    I have always had eclectic taste in music. I can appreciate what Adele comes with just as much as I can appreciate what Marsia Ambrosius comes with. I love bands like Train as well as groups like Day 26. I love old school as well as some new school. I would not want to live in a world without GOSPEL music. I love a multitude of genres and styles within those genres. I love MUSIC. It’s not about who’s most popular or who has the most singles on billboard, it’s about who’s truly talented and makes music authentically. I feel Kelly Rowland does that, and she happens to be one of the sweetest most genuine people in the industry. That is why I SUPPORT her.

    If you don’t like her. If you’re not going to buy her albums. If you’re ‘dissapointed” , LEAVE HER ALONE! Stop invading her posts. Don’t comment. I stopped commenting under Beyonce’s posts a long time ago, because I’m not too fond of her. I’m no longer interested in what she’s doing (although it’s almost impossible not to know what she’s doing because she’s ubiquitous). I don’t check for her anymore. SHE has turned me off. I can still find things to like and appreciate about Kelly and that’s why I still support her. If you don’t support her; just STOP! Stay AWAY! It’s not that hard.

    I try real hard not to get caught up in the immature B.S. that pollutes these posts; but some of you are so cruel, rude, ignorant and asanine that it’s hard for me to keep coming back to these posts, seeing the same names again and again and again like this is a chatroom or something and not comment on the lunacy of it all.

    LYRIC, you know I got you. I can’t wait for your review. Check for mine on the 26th. As for the rest of y’all; kick rocks with open toed shoes. I’m out.

  131. brian b… July 23, 2011

    I hope she does atleast 120k first week cause R&B albums arent selling anymore so that figure would put her up there with the rest of them who are actually selling

  132. Kellymotivation July 23, 2011

    @INDEPENDENT THINKER

    What was the purpose of that unnecessary long post??

    And what does Beyonce have to do with this discussions…some of you are just over the top….

  133. Kellymotivation July 23, 2011

    @PARRIS BLACK.

    Awww, cry me a river

    And I am not ghetto so I don’t get knocked in my mouth neither do I associate myself with ghetto people…..I am not an animal, I am a lady……..

  134. Kellymotivation July 23, 2011

    It didn’t take a rocket scientist to know that her urban gay fans were gonna love this album……..I just knew you gay black boys were gonna LUV IT………

  135. Parris Black July 23, 2011

    @ Independant Thinker…
    Let em know

  136. Kellymotivation July 23, 2011

    The person above me is gay and you shall deal.

  137. Anne July 24, 2011

    I try to give credit where it is due but I just can’t PERSONALLY relate to this album. There’s not enough maturity and emotion on the album for my taste. I like albums that take me on a rollercoaster ride filled with different emotions from heartache to happiness and everything in between. I just didn’t feel strongly one way or another when listening to the lyrics and vocal delivery on this album. Just seems like a collection of mainly emotionally empty songs. But that’s not what’s important to everyone, I guess some people enjoy the light hearted nature of the album.

  138. Kellymotivation July 24, 2011

    @ANNE, I think we the female fans can easily relate to what you are….that is exactly what I was saying …….I like many female fans, won’t relate a dime to this…….kelly is 30 years old for crying out and all she can sing about is “I’m that chick”??????……i mean, seriously!

    That is why i mentioned most of her urban fans, specifically the gay black boys shall luv and buy the record……

  139. Kellymotivation July 24, 2011

    Typo correction

    @ANNE, I think we the female fans can easily relate to what you are saying….that is exactly what I was saying …….I like many female fans, won’t relate a dime to this…….kelly is 30 years old for crying out loud and all she can sing about is “I’m that chick”??????……i mean, seriously!

    That is why i mentioned most of her urban fans, specifically the gay black boys shall luv and buy the record……

  140. GiftedSince92 July 24, 2011

    At the Kelly haters/shaders/bnadwagoners STFU. I can’t say that but I can see why y’all are bringing up nonsense s*** that has to about Kelly’s career and her choice of how this album wa going to fall in the direction that it was supposed to fall in. I grew up listening to Destiny’s Child and there’s no reason to riducle her just because you felt this album isn’t worth buying. However, the real fans and the crtitcs are the ones to judge not you hating ass m***********. I respect everyone has their opinion in their own right but it seems the haters and shaders can get a grip that Kelly has evolved into her own. She has matured over the years since Destiny’s Child she deserves credit where it’s due. @Kelly Motivation I’ve been reading your fickle shade comments and I can sit here and laugh how funny and at the same time ignorant you are. I know you listened to album but if your a so called “I’m trying to keep it real fan” then you can have a f****** seat. The album is brilliant she really put in work and effort to make it the way it is. Just because you expected better doesn’t give you the reason to bash on it like it’s trash. Obviously it is to you because you’re commenting on every post. Kelly is an artist just like everyone else and as an artist it’s reflects on how you think outside the box and try to appeal to the audience. D

  141. Humberto Beltrao July 24, 2011

    I want the deluxe edition sooooo bad. I hope Each Other is different from the leaked version.

  142. Slutbucket July 24, 2011

    Gooo Kelly!

  143. GiftedSince92 July 24, 2011

    GiftedSince92

    July 24, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    At the Kelly haters/shaders/bnadwagoners STFU. I can’t say that but I can see why y’all are bringing up nonsense s*** that has to about Kelly’s career and her choice of how this album wa going to fall in the direction that it was supposed to fall in. I grew up listening to Destiny’s Child and there’s no reason to riducle her just because you felt this album isn’t worth buying. However, the real fans and the crtitcs are the ones to judge not you hating ass m***********. I respect everyone has their opinion in their own right but it seems the haters and shaders can get a grip that Kelly has evolved into her own. She has matured over the years since Destiny’s Child she deserves credit where it’s due. @Kelly Motivation I’ve been reading your fickle shade comments and I can sit here and laugh how funny and at the same time ignorant you are. I know you listened to album but if your a so called “I’m trying to keep it real fan” then you can have a f****** seat. The album is brilliant she really put in work and effort to make it the way it is. Just because you expected better doesn’t give you the reason to bash on it like it’s trash. Obviously it is to you because you’re commenting on every post. Kelly is an artist just like everyone else and as an artist it’s reflects on how you think outside the box and try to appeal to the audience. Did you think she was going to put out a full R&B album? She had to mix it up and just because pop records are involved doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not good music. Good music is heard all genres. You fickle ass fans don’t knnow what the f*** you want so you try to put other people’s words in their mouths. No one is bothered that you don’t like the record. That’s fine you have your opinion but it’s a difference when you bash, ridcule and stomp on someone’s work in a disrespectful way. I read the comments not just yours but everyone else’s including the real Kelly fans and let me say this they are not stupid. Your negative fickle comments shows that you’ve never been a fan in the first place. You’re hopping on the bandwagon because she’s breaking through and having the success that she has deserved since Destiny’s Child. She’s goiing to do fine regardless of heavy promo or not. Uh did you not see how Beyonce managed to pull off 300k first week without heavy promo and a flop single. EXACTLY!. And I’m a Bey fan and it’s sad that fickle fans must choose their favorite out of a best selling female R&B group who have made countless hits together and when they go solo the fans choose to support one and not the others. And in some cases it has happened. And in some cases people supported each solo artist that was in a group. I think the main reason that Kelly is getting shaded becuase people know she has never been in Beyonce’s spotlight. She has held her own and contributed to music. Her love and pasion for music proves that since then and now. The ones who are saying she has been in Beyonce’s spotlight is complete utter B*******. If she was in Beyonce’s spotlight she would’ve have been not be a part of Destiny’s Child. At the same time I feel where some people may think she was in Beyonce’s spotlight however that was NEVER the case. Oh and another thing @Kelly Motivation the album is something you can relate too. Why do you feel she has to do what other artist have done? That’s what the problem of some fickle fans or fans vice versa they worry too much on what other artists have done and put the extreme pressure on their own fav to do something relatable on what other artist have done. Focus on your fav and be happy their gave you something you can listen to.And just because you dislike a certain number of songs and you turn around and say people are not going to relate to it is bias and naive because just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean everyone is thinking the same way. This record will be a BREAKTHROUGH in Kelly’s career and you haters/naysayers/shaders will #DEAL. You dislike it that’s FINE. I’m setting the record straight because it’s pathectic to see how fickle fans show their true colors. BUY THE DAMN ALBUM. #IMDONE

  144. Kellymotivation July 24, 2011

    I hope all you clowns go and buy the album rather than writing 10 page essays

  145. Kellymotivation July 24, 2011

    @GIFTEDSINCE92

    What do you mean by I should focus on my favorite and BE HAPPY THAT SHE IS GIVING ME SOMETHING TO LISTEN ?????

    WTF……..I am her stan but that doesn’t mean that she is some GOD nor my Boss………..SHE SHOULD BE HAPPY I SUPPORT HER…….And just because she’s my fave doesn’t mean I won’t give my honest truth on the quality of the work she releases……..

    Some of you make as though these singers need to be worshiped ……….THEY ARE HUMAN BEINGS LIKE YOU AND ME.

    As much as I love Kelly, this record shall not be a breakthrough in her career……….SO, SIT UR BANDWAGON ASS DOWN

  146. Kellymotivation July 24, 2011

    @GIFTEDSINCE92

    And just because I stan for Kelly does not necessarily mean I should stan for Michelle or Beyonce

    GET THAT INTO YOUR BLOCKED HEAD

    And why do you clowns (Kelly fans) always have to drag Beyonce’s name in a Kelly post?????

    What does this post have to do with Beyonce??????….I would expect Beyhive to be talkin’ about Beyonce but these dumb Kelly fans keep mentioning Bey’s name at every chance they get………..Some of you clowns don’t understand that IT DOESN’T HELP KELLY’S IMAGE AT ALL WHEN YOU CONSTANTLY COMPARE HER TO BEYONCE..

    When will some of these Kelly fans get it??????

  147. GiftedSince92 July 24, 2011

    @Kelly Motivation

    Are you mad boo? No one is comparing these women it’s YOU. That’s YOU who’s saying that. Worry about supporting her like you so call are and maybe when you have something sensible and reasonable to say then we can chat. Why can’t you get a f****** grip and #DEAL. Your opinion is NOT going to change ANYTHING. Who can swear up and down that this album is garbarge but et the end of the day the fans and crtiics are going to say OTHERWISE. And I can bring up Bey in this post because I can. Just because Bey is brought up in this post doesn’t mean it’s negative. Your SIMPLE MINDED IGNORANT DUMB F*** ASS is the ONLY one saying that. Oh my gawd you are so DUMB. Who’s f****** worshipping her?

  148. GiftedSince92 July 24, 2011

    @Kelly Motivation

    Don’t you THINK we already know and everybody damn else know that she’s NOT perfect? There you go with your #FAILING #LAME attempts to put words in other people’s mouths. The problem is you fans expect too damn much. She created the album how she wanted to f****** do. NOT YOU! Your opinions matter but going to the extreme is B*******. Because you DON’T f****** know her and stop acting like you do. At the end of the day it’s about the music, fans, and critcs think OTHERWISE STFU and stop making yourself DUMB. #IMDONE

  149. Kellymotivation July 24, 2011

    @GIFTEDSINCE92

    I don’t freaking know her neither do I care to know her……..All I am interested is in her music….

    Me and you to chat about what???? B**** please I don’t even give a damn about wanting to chat with you

    And did I say anything about her needing to be perfect???

    And why should we not expect much????…….meanwhile, she took a whole year to make this album, with constant push-backs and hypes…….I WAS EXPECTING THIS WAS GONNA BE A BREAKTHROUGH ALBUM……But oh, it certainly ain’t…IT lacks maturity and growth………..Some of you paint the album to be one of the best albums to come out this year meanwhile, it is mediocre at its best…….

    If you don’t like my bitter truth, go me a freaking river LMAO

  150. Kellymotivation July 24, 2011

    *If you don’t like my bitter truth, go and cry me a freaking river LMAO*

  151. Kellymotivation July 24, 2011

    Like I said, rather than trying to be stupidly defensive on someone’s critic and opinion, make sure you buy the album because posting long essay comments won’t sell her album.

  152. Platinum B July 24, 2011

    Lol; it’s really funny to see people argue over who’s better . Beyonce or Kelly . Really , give it a break . I haven’t heard the album , but if it’s good. It’s good, if it’s not .. then it’s not . People have diff. taste. Ain’t no need in arguing about it . Smdh . Some people are just lonely .

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