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As fairytales go, the last 12 months have been just that for Kelly Rowland. Characterised by increased global success, a US solo smash, and a spot on the X Factor UK‘s judging panel, the one-time caged songbird looks to be soaring to new heights.
With her third studio album ‘Here I Am’ arriving in stores this week, the 30 year old opened up to That Grape Juice about many a topic including her show-stopping BET performance, being an underdog, how her new management bests her former, first week sales, promo plans and much more.
No “what’s your favourite colour” questions here. We ask the questions you really want answers to. And answer them Rowland does.
Kelly Rowland Shouts Out That Grape Juice
Sam: Hey Kelly!
Kelly Rowland: Hey Sammy! How are you?
I’m wonderful… (laughs)
Ok, so the last time we spoke was little over a year ago. ‘Commander’ had just come out over here and you were really excited about the Dance album’s release. Fast forward a 12 months and ‘Here I Am’ is finally at release. What happened during that year?
Creativity happened! I was in the studio and was just trying different things, from Dance music to R&B to everything. I was enjoying certain records such as Chris Brown’s record, Rihanna’s record. I love the fact they still held on to their Urban roots, and added a new twist as well.
After that, I was like “dude, why am I trying to hold myself back for” you know what I mean? Everybody tries to lock you into a specific sound; and I remember thinking “nobody puts baby in a corner” (laughs) – especially when it comes to my sound. I feel like, as an artist, you should try different things and there’s nothing wrong with showing what you’ve been inspired by on the album. And that’s just what I’ve done.
You’ve said previously that the album has been a journey. What would you say has been the hardest part of this journey and how did you handle it?
Hmm. The hardest part of the journey would probably have to be putting everything together – in terms of syncing everything up, sequencing everything. Because you want to tell a story; I wanted the album to tell a story and for me it was making sure that ‘Commander’ and ‘Feeling Me Right Now’ can basically co-exist.
I was finally able to action that process while on a 6 hour plane ride. I listened to everything over and over and over again – which drove me crazy! But the cool thing about that whole process was I never got tired of listening to it and that’s when I knew it was locked down sonically.
It seems like the hard work has paid off. We’re finally here and the buzz for the record is immense. How would you describe the album – in terms of sound and as well as how it differs from your previous efforts?
This album is grown and sexy period! (Giggles) It’s SO ‘grown and sexy’. That really sums up the album. Did I say ‘grown and sexy’? (laughs). Put simply, I’ve just come in to my own…
We are loving ‘Turn It Up’. And I know a lot of the fans are gushing about ‘Feeling Me Right Now’. What are your favourite tracks from the LP?
My favorite track off the album, (thinking) hmm that’s hard. Oh that’s so hard! I love ‘Keep It Between Us’. It’s such an intimate sexy record and it was fun so recording it.
Speaking of new tracks, there has been a lot of talk about the Hitboy produced ‘Lay It On Me’ being the next single. Can you confirm whether that’s true? And if so when will we be seeing its accompanying video?
‘Lay It On Me’ is indeed the next single! The video process has been hellish just because I’m back and forth from filming the X-Factor in the UK and coming back to the US to do promo. And if I don’t do promo, everybody is going to complain. Yet, if I don’t have a video everybody is going to complain (laughs). So it’s just a matter of making sure everything is scheduled properly. But we’re still trying to find time, because everything is so locked down with promo right now.
There’s been a lot of murmuring about a European version of ‘Here I Am’? Can you shed any light on this? If true, when can we expect a release? What can we expect in terms of sound, and the like?
Absolutely. I’m actually starting the recording process for the international record – which will be out in November. So yeah, that is true. And I’m going in with different producers too.
Interesting. So will the European edition have some of the tracks from ‘Here I Am’; is it still going to be called ‘Here I Am’?
Oh absolutely, absolutely. There will be more bonus tracks on the international record; which is exactly what I wanted, because there’s some songs that didn’t go on to the US version of the album that will go on to the international version. There will, as said, also be newly recorded tracks included too!
Are there any tracks title you can share with us, because I’ve been hearing whispers about tracks such as ‘King of Kings’ and ‘Take Everything’ with Pitbull…
Not yet. I’m still making those decisions even now. I don’t want to tell everybody something then it changes… you know how everybody will be.
Indeed (laughs).
We briefly caught up at this year’s BET Awards in LA and I remember relaying how much people LOVED your performance. Though we always knew, there were some who didn’t know Kelly could kill it like that. Did you feel you had something to prove?
I just felt like turning it up some notches. It’s just that simple. And not only that, but just the energy from the BET Awards, and just being on that stage – period. (I sat back and said to myself) “Here’s the time to show out’. And for me, it was even more significant because it was a case of dreaming of it. I literally was dreaming of performing on that stage and I literally dreamed of murdering it, and I couldn’t let my dreams kill me up (laughs).
And kill it you did! Everyone was going crazy, so congratulations.
Aww thanks!
One of the things that people have spoken about a lot is that you’ve changed management. Everyone kind of looked at it like Kelly Rowland’s Janet Jackson’s ‘Control moment’. How would you say your new management differ to previous teams?
Hmm. That’s a GREAT question. For me…. oh wow (laughs)
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I would probably have to say, with respect to old management, I just feel like everybody is just, really, really, REALLY ‘Team Kelly’ and that’s all I’ll say about that.
Actually you know what …
For me, what I’ve learned this time around is that preparation is key. And one thing I’ve done with this record is definitely prepare for everything. My team prepared for everything, my management has prepared for everything. When I came on board to the new label, studios prepared for everything, the new folks over at Universal are prepared for everything. So it’s preparation. When preparation meets purpose, it’s something huge that takes place. Something big happens.
A lot of people bill you as immensely talented, and as now having your coming out moment. Does it ever bother you that, despite this, you don’t always get the props you arguably deserve?
You know what, it’s not so much that it bothers me. It just means that you show people who you are. I think that it’s really important that you show people who you are and not worry about what other folks say. Because people are always going to have something to say – whether it’s negative or positive. And, for me, what’s “coming out” has always been in there.
A lot of fans are keen to know what your next promotional stops will be; in the way of shows, TV performances?
I had no idea there were so many record execs on board (laughs).
People are just curious, Kelly (laughs)…
No… understood, understood. I just think that everybody just gets wrapped up in first week’s sales, but we’re not in that climate anymore of first week sales. It’s about the major goals; the major goal is, of course, about being Platinum, double, and triple Platinum and selling as many records as you can. It’s making the long-term plans, which is exactly what my team has done. So when it comes to me having a release in July, there are a lot of shows off-air, which return in September and beyond. As of right now, they are ‘black’ and I’m sure nobody has an idea what ‘black’ is. ‘Black’ is the term for when TV shows are down. I can say that I will be doing Jay Leno next week on the 29th (July). There’s more to come, though, for sure!
Thanks for clarifying that.
No problem… Hey Sam, you know what, I just want everybody to know I have a really great team, doing a really great job making sure everything is in place. And they’ve got to trust me and be respectful of that.
I hear you.
Congrats on landing the X-Factor gig! Does that mean we’ll see you perform this year?
Yes you will (excited)
Speaking of performances; you recently reunited with creative director Frank Gatson. How did that come about and what does that mean for your videos and performances moving forward?
Oh Frank Gatson, will be involved with everything I do! Performances, videos, everything! Because he just brings out the best me – he really, really does. Frank possesses such a special gift and when it comes to working with him, he just brings out the best. I just love him and he is incredibly talented.
And is there anything else you want your fans to know?
I love them and appreciate all the love, all the tweets, all the friends requests, all the call in’s, radio support. They go hard! The fact they have showed me so much love…I mean they’re the reason why ‘Motivation’ is so successful and everything is falling into place. It’s because of them, and I appreciate that. I could not exist without them and I love them so much. I really do.
And final question; how does Kelly Rowland the solo artist want to be remembered when the dust has settled?
As a true entertainer.
Kelly Rowland, thank you for your time.
Thank you babe.
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Kelly Rowland’s ‘Here I Am’ hits stores in the US on July 26th. Click here to buy.
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GREAT interview! So happy she shed light on the promo situation.
You guys are on a roll!
Lol Sam is pressed.
This interview kind of sucked
kelly !! believe me this is not helping your album sales ! go to real interviews girl and leave sam stanning ass alone ! this album needs PROMO.COM PROMO.COM PROMO.COM
AND : those lines irritates me :
After that, I was like “dude, why am I trying to hold myself back for” you know what I mean? Everybody tries to lock you into a specific sound; and I remember thinking “nobody puts baby in a corner” (laughs) !!
kelly ! for your own safety ! that’s better not be a shade towards mathew or beyonce ! i still love you ! but if that was a shade ! ……. u know it’s better not be a shade 😉 !!!!!!!!
Lovely interview and i am happy she is clarifying some major stuff like working on a video and working long term, and for her to throw around September that means there is the green light for her to shoot the Stephen King TV series with Pierce Brosnan next Month that is what i am most excited, and releasing an international record in November when X factor will be airing is just a huge smart move… the Key is long term and that is what i love about this New Team Kelly
Great Interview,kelly answered all my questions.luv u kelly.sigh of relief no beyonce or destiny child questions
in the wise words of Fantasia… MUDDAFUCKKA, I KANT REED ALL DAT SHEET!
wow..im so loving this beauty queen right now.she is such an intelligent lady and down to earth.i love you maam.i love everything she said so far,but im glad that she aint give a s*** about first week sales.i love this woman to death.thank u sam
I thought the interview was great. She told everyone what people wanted to know about promo, singles etc. She seems really nice. I think she’s doing a great job with this album.
Great job Sam! Kelly wishing you all the best, lets aim for triple platinum baby!!!
wow kelly ! just wow !
http://i.imgur.com/kSewn.jpg
I LOVE YOU KELLY
(just had to out that out there…..now, I shall start reading the interview) LOL
@kellymotivation :
this interview is hella long ! and i didn’t understand who’s blocking kelly and put her in the corner ?! i do not understand this line !
anyway ! it became so clear for me that kelly is the next donna summer !! she comes alive when she do dance music ! i believe she’s the next donna summer !!! mark my words !
Why the hell am i hearing that it looks as if Amy WineHouse will rob Kelly of her #1 debut? I guess Kelly can never catch a break….
anyway I saw her promo schedule
106 and park today
Billboard Q&A
Jay Leno
Talking With Strangers
And some other ones I forgot
NOW …. im going to read this interview…
YES KEEP IT BETWEEN US IS HER FAVORITE SONG……..SO IS MINE!!
@POP ROYALTY…..the interview was long as hell, but when it comes to my gurl Kelly, I read everything….
i understand when she says she doesn’t wanna be put in a box when it comes to her genre of music but I believe she should prioritize on dance music, WITHOUT forgetting her R&B roots.
Truth be told, this album is not my cup of tea but she’s gonna slay regardless….
I hear you about the promo thing but she said she was focused more on long term sales……..
HOPEFULLY HER NEXT ALBUM IS VERY DANCE ORIENTED with some R&B……….I AM IMPATIENTLY WAITING OR HER DANCE RECORDS………
The Donna Summer of our generation!!
Thanks Sam for the interview…..
Typo corrections
*I AM IMPATIENTLY WAITING FOR HER DANCE RECORDS………*
Her promo schedule is not looking good…XFactor could not have come at a worst time…it will be good for the UK version of Here I Am though…Was the video for Lay It On Me made?
@KELLYMOTIVATION See, there just might be hope for you on the UK Edition of Here I Am …she said she is adding new songs so you might like those…
S/N: This interview does not count as promo V_V
Good read. Do u babygurl!
@YEABEY
She mentioned that if she doesn’t release a video, people are gonna complain and if she doesn’t promote, people are still gonna complain……I think her team is working on a budget…….I think their priority s to get “Lay it on me” and the album out before they can proceed with the promotions……..The main thing she hinted was that her team is fully behind her but are working on a budget.
Nice interview. I’m surprises ou didn’t throw in a question about Rihann, is it because Kelly gave her props during the interview? Hahahah
@KELLYMOTIVATION
OH OK…I hope that works for her..
@YEABEY LIKES TO PARTY! I could be wrong but I think Amy Winehouse will be on Billboard’s catalog chart instead of the current Billboard 200 chart. That’s what happened with Michael Jackson’s older albums. So I don’t think she will have an effect on Kelly’s charting.
Kelly: I had no idea there were so many record execs on board (laughs).
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
And ppl want to call QUEENBEY cocky???
Chile I stall not today……..
One question I really really want answer to is,Why was there no summer performances.
Kelly gurl i love you…muah!…nice job Sam
@kellymotivation :
how you suppose to go platinum ” let alone triple” without good promo ! at least on week before your album drops !!?
i know she’s gonna be good this era ! the album is good 7/10 !!
i love kelly the dance diva ! i’m not a fan of motivation or her R&B safe tracks !
and yes ! she’s the next donna summer ! the music scene really miss this kind of divas 🙂 !
she’s good but i do not see her team’s love !!! no new performances , nothing promotional at all ! hope it’s not “basic instinct” part.2 !!!!! this is how it flopped too ! but kelly has strong fanbase outside US i know that 😉 ! but she needs to start getting new promo ” NO SHADE AT YOU SAM ” !!
If u dont promote ur album before it is released NO ONE will be aware it is coming out, da urban auidence isnt even checking for her, so mainstream wont be either!!
Promoting an album after it is released, and hoping an album will sell of 1 single will lead to a flop of epic proprotions!!!
Ex. Ciara’s (Ride) Basic Instict, Keri Hilson’s (Pretty Girl Rock) No Boys Allowed, JLo’s (On The Floor) Love……..
See the pattern??
WHERE THE F*** IS THIS PROMOTION AT !?
HEY GUYS I`M BAAAAAAAAAAAACK !!!!!!!
She is amazing, never was a huge Kelly fan like I am Bey, but she won me over with this album, her voice, performances, and composure she is definitely a gem!
Anywayz, Im really feelin QUEENBEY’S ‘Dance For You’, this is my favorite song at the moment.
Pop it, Pop it for u baby, Drop it, Drop it for u baby 🙂
Great interview Sam every question I wanted to know you asked kudos to you for that. The only response that’s bothering me is: I had no idea there were so many record execs on board (laughs) <— Kelendria Trene Rowland your trying to gain new fans not turn people off. I'm still against "Lay It Me" being the next single. Thanks for explaining what "Black" means. I'm rooting for you and the long term of this project. You said to have faith in you and your team, so I will. I wish you all the best Kelly & can't wait to see what you have in store for with "Here I Am"
Wowzers! Nice full-length interview, very in depth and you got her talking and asking all the questions she needed to in terms of future plans and promo etc, it sounds like she and her team have her head screwed on, just like the TGJ team! I wish her and the TGJ team all the best success! Kelly really deserves this album to be a hit short and long-term! Well done Sam on such a great interview and a nice TGJ shout out from her too! TGJ on a roll! 😀
@ANNE
I heard the Rules changed after what happened to MJ after he died…So idk…
@QUEENBEY
I LIKE THAT SONG…IT IS GROWING ON ME…I NEVER WANTED TO LISTEN BECAUSE ITS 5 MINS LONG….BUT FOR NOW “DREAMING” WILL CONTINUE TO SLAY MY LIFE….
Oh I forgot but thanks for throwing Janet Jackson N there Sam & to the person that asked about Amywhine House out selling Kelly the majority of her sells will be on the chart this week. Kelly’s final numbers will chart next week.
I really like Dance for You tooo !!!!!!!!!!
@THEDIMPLEPUPPET
I know but by the looks of it…Amy might stay No.1 (Itunes wise) throughout the week Kelly’s album is released…
Yeah I love Dance for You as well as Schoolin Life. It would suck if you didn’t have the deluxe. But as for Kelly, she’s great and humble, but not feeling this album. My fave song on the album is her favorite too.
@ QueenBey :
you are totally right about the pattern thing ! i’m totally agree ! J.lo’s LOVE? has every reason know to man to be a successful album and it did flop hard ! that’s what i’m talking about ! having a big single won’t help the album sales ” pitbull is another notable example” ! and considering that J.lo is a big diva and has a fan base ! hope kelly’s all the best but girl we need to see more !!!!
I hope she does not confuse ass-kissing with someone being Team-Kelly. If her team was indeed Team Kelly they would have better promoted this album. She seems like a nice person but she has always come across as being extremely gullible and sorely laking in the X-factor department.
P.S. There is no way on God’s green earth that Kelly is going to land @ #1 on the BB200 maybe the R&B chart but not the main one. Not while Adele and GaGa have albums out.
@YEABEY- DFY is my ish, dis song ia giving my life!! Can u feel the Prince vibe at the end??? Loves it! 😀
@JAMRI21- Finally we agree on something 😀
Anywayz wat u kno bout this song??? Just Kidding
known*
@YeaBey I guess *sigh* but what ever happens is suppose to happens. I would like to see Kelly get her 1st #1. It’s so unfortunate but everything is in god’s hands.
@jamir:
i missed you already mr. annoying 😛 !
Adele Someone like you Officialvideo Adele Someone like you Officialvideo!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBXBIfNz_1I
@QUEENBEY
Yes you can definitely hear some “Prince” in DFY also in Schoolin’ Life….I heard the video for 1+1 was shot and EOT is next…. The Beyhive is saying that it looks like Bey has another video anthology up her sleeves like she did for B’Day
I AM HERE FOR THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@THEDIMPLEPUPPET
I would like that too but she said This time around its not about 1st week sales…she seems like she is not worried so I guess I wont worry either….
@POPROYALTY- Agreed, but I have a feelin JLo sells are goin to increase, since her team is blaming her upcoming divorce soley on Marc Anthony, or she will be releasing another album later on this year……..get my drift???
I think Kelly and her management team has done a terrible job of promoting her album. How about gettting on some talk shows, George Lopez, DavidLetterman, Good Morning shows, or something. Everyone doesn’t watch BET and look at gossip sites.
I like Kelly but the promo is not there at all.
I lov U Kelly ^^
Happy to see that you have a log-term plan, very much structured 😀
Cannot wait to see you on 106&Park tonight, on “Single Ladies” tonight, and on Jay Leno t the end of the week.
I have my copy of “Here I am” Deluxe pre-ordered, so yeahhhhhhhhhh!!!
And Kudos to Sam and to TGJ for the really GOOD questions ^^ You are making my day, maybe my week ^^
@YEABEY- U are slaying me right now :-), but damn I Want a video for Countdown, and I want it NOW!!!
@QUEENBEY
Countdown will definitely get a video….I’m just hoping Jay-Z doesnt hop on a impromptu remix and features in the video…I mean he can make a cameo appearance but….no more than that
If she is in fact making a video anthology DVD then most of the songs on the album if not all, will have videos….
@Ur in field full of bees since your being disrespectful once again this morning Beyonce’s song ‘Dance For You’ sounds like a left over Janet Jacksom track from the All For You era listen to this ‘When We Oooo’ —> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgTA4nojrNc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
her performing “When We Oooo” —> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me63hfe-Rkk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
WRITTEN INTERVIEWS SUCK!! WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TAPED INTERVIEWS??? WTF…
Typos detected in comment @10:59: Is, Me
Some of you Kelly Fans are disgusting.
How dare you come to a site where your fav is dragged daily and no faith in her?
Where is your dignity? Support for Kelly?
You’ll never see Rihanna Navy, a Monster or even a SHITyonce Dummy talk so openly negative or not having faith in their fav.
I feel so bad for Kelly that she has unsupportive fans like yall who clearly don’t believe in her.
kii a f****** mess.com
@queenbey :
yeah ! i got it bro ! you are totally right 🙂 ! i love J.lo’s first 2 albums out of her discography ! not really interested in the other albums !
and this divorce was a big shock ! but her sales are going to increase anyway ! she still got hits in her album “good hit” , “hypnotico” , “papi” , “invading my mind” !!
back to kelly :
do not know about kelly’s plans for promo still ! without promo , your album gonna flop ! if pormo is not important ! why other artists bother to promote ?! “gaga , beyonce , etc.. ”
kelly should know that ! that’s not her first album ! that’s her third studio *solo* album ! she should learn from her mistakes !! you were totally right @queenbey !!
Her album comes out tomorrow and she has done no promotion it`s just sad !!!!
YEABEY LIKES TO PARTY!
July 25, 2011 at 11:04 am
@QUEENBEY
Yes you can definitely hear some “Prince” in DFY also in Schoolin’ Life….I heard the video for 1+1 was shot and EOT is next…. The Beyhive is saying that it looks like Bey has another video anthology up her sleeves like she did for B’Day
I AM HERE FOR THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A VIDEO ANTHOLOGY ?!! that’s sounds so much fun !! i’m so happy right now 🙂 !
@YEABEY- Agreed, I hope he doesnt either! He should save QUEENBEY for ‘Lift Off’ video….
SN: Wen was da last time they appeared in a vid together??? Upgrad U??
@THEDIMPLEPUPPET.
Kelly will not go #1 with this mediocre album…ADELE went to #1 without any promotions because of the quality of her music…….
I LOVE Kelly, but that is the truth…..This album ain’t the business.
@POPROYALTY- No offensive taken, but Im a female
@QUEENBEY
YESS! THE LIFT OFF VIDEO BETTER SLAYYY!!
lol I think Upgrade U was the last time they were in a official music video together…lol..so yea
I WANT A VIDEO FOR END OF TIME !!!!!!!!!!
@MONSTERNAVY
The Kelly fans LOVE and RESPECT Kelly as an artist,…..However, some of us want her to be great and by us telling her whre she messes up and where she slayed, definitely helps her as an artist to grow…..WE SUPPORT HER…but some of us believe that there are certain things she should do better which will help her either musically, or strategically.
Her team doesn’t always know what is best for her…….Her fans can always help influence her decisions.
@kellymotivation :
adele was everywhere when 21 was released !!! i know that for sure ! but adele is well known in UK ! and yeah her album is amazing and DIFFERENT !
kelly really need to go dance music ! out of all those artists ! she can do it effortlessly !
what kelly needs in this stage of her career :
more more more more more promo for her *solo* career and to talk about her *own* album not other artists ” i know she’s nice and love “the B word” but c’mon ! + strong fan base + try to build her name as an artist without features in every single of hers , she can do it alone ! “work “was a hit single ! + going dance music !!!! she really can be big i’m mad at her team for real ! she was in DC3 for god sake ! she’s talented !!! GO KELLY !
@KELLYMOTIVATION
her “fans” can’t tell her s*** especially when they don’t believe in her. like where is the logic? lmfao
TO ALL THOSE WHO KEEP COMPLAINING ABOUT PROMOTIONS
Did you read where Kelly hinted that her team is working on a budget?????
And Kelly’s team had to choose between strictly promoting or investing in another video, and they chose to invest their budget on the “Lay it on me” video
After the album drops, there is gonna be more promotions
The problem with Kelly’s team is wrong marketing strategies.
@MONSTERNAVY
WE BELIEVE IN KELLY ROWLAND…..AND SHE WILL SLAY……
enough with the trolling!
Im just glad Kelly fans cant blame QUEENBEY or Matthew this time around!! But they WILL find somebody to blame, I hope it isnt Amy this time around!!!
Ex. Her death is the reason y Kelly isnt #1….
RIP Amy
MonsterNavy
I agree. What is it with you s***** “Kelly Fans?” You guys are dumber than a pile of rocks! Y’all are looking at Beyonce and Rihanna and thinking that Kelly’s promo should be like that, but it doesn’t work like that when you have other projects and a damn budget! You guys are so uneducated and need to learn about how the music business works before making idiotic comments! Kelly just explained the reason behind the “lack of promo.” What would you do, promote the hell out the album when it’s not necessarily guarantee big numbers (Keri Hilson) or do good/decent promo while still getting paid a million dollars doing X Factor? The opportunity to be on X Factor came while she was prepping “Here I Am” and it was a wonderful way to have the European audience remember her and stay interested in her. And if y’all don’t like “Here I Am” f****** wait for the international version! Kelly’s doing just fine. She’s a busy woman and hasn’t gotten lucky like Rihanna, Gaga, Katy Perry, or Britney. She actually had to work her ass off to get wear she is. If she was a gimmick and consisted of nothing but pop s** and fashion, she’d be getting more shine because of her manufactured image.
Boo hooo PROMOTION IS KELLY`S KEY 2 SUCCESS !!!
@POP ROYALTY
Adele was everywhere AFTER her album dropped…Kelly’s album hasn’t dropped yet
And I agree with you….Kelly’s team SUCKS when it comes to marketing strategies……..Kelly is saying she doesn’t wanna be put in a box and that is good…..but in order for her to really make it big, she needs to DIFFERENTIATE her music and style from the competition and she needs promo, promo, promo, like you mentioned……..
DANCE MUSIC NEEDS TO BE HER TRADEMARK then she can do R&B on the sidelines.
WHEN WILL KELLY WAKE UP????? SHE WILL NEVER MAKE IT AS AN R&B SINGER…….NEVER!
Kelly’s team needs to implement better marketing strategies……I can’t emphasize this enough…..
@UR IN A FIELD FULL OF BEES SO DONT BE SURPRISE WEN UR ASS GET STUNG (QUEENBEY)
July 25, 2011 at 11:36 am
Im just glad Kelly fans cant blame QUEENBEY or Matthew this time around!! But they WILL find somebody to blame, I hope it isnt Amy this time around!!!
Ex. Her death is the reason y Kelly isnt #1….
RIP Amy
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That’s what I was thinking when I wrote my first comment about Amy robbing her of the No.1 spot… I hope her fans just support her and not blame anyone….as Kelly said she is not looking for 1st week sales…so I guess she is saying not to expect much first week but to only pay attention to the long run…
There is ABSOULTLEY NO anticipation about this album that drops TOMORROW……… NONE!!!
Every Kelly post is always filled with Bey Stan.
Coming out the side of their neck.
Why so pressed with Kelly?
Bey has sold millions, won ton of awards, etc…
Why feel the need to shade someone who’s trying to accomplish that?
Upset? Hurt? Pressed?
I won’t even get started on KellyMotivation idiotic ass.
Johnathan you cover has been blown sis.
Michelle will never have any success.
@KELLY MOTIVATION :
i’m a agree ! being a fan requires to be honest !i do like beyonce ” i loooooove her ” but sometimes i do not like/get her stuffs ! that’s normal ! for example i didn’t like “RTW” song ‘ like many of her fans ” and the vid didn’t make me love it like her other songs !! i only liked it after BBMA performance ! that’s ok ! u do not have to like all of your fav’s stuffs ! and u have to be honest and tell when your fav’s messed or did a great job ! that’s what real loyal fans do i think ! and kelly’s work team suxx ! sorry ! they do not love her at all !
Nobody`s waiting for Kelly`s album ! Nobody is going to sleep out for album like beyonce`s !!!
@YEABEY- Kelly is full of s***!! What artist isnt concern about 1st week sells???
Ill tell u Ciara dumbass and Kelly dumbass!!!
Both of them were only concern with doin photo ops weeks leading up to their album release….. And ppl wonder y they flopped…..smh
Idk I wish Kelly would have done the following:
Release Motivation
Do a medley of Motivation and Lay It On me at the BET awards so people could anticipate it
Release Lay It On Me in July…
Use Lay It On Me to gain Mainstream Audiences/fans
Use the success of Lay It On Me to Release Here I Am in the FALL like it was supposed to be released…
as much as i like some songs on the album, Kelly could have spent more time choosing songs and not rush the album because of the success of Motivation…
Motivation was milked…Lay It On Me could have been tearing up radios right now…
@ Queenbey I agree with you !
THE BIGGEST FLOP OF 2011 HERE I AM !!!!!!!
This was a decent interview. I’m glad Sam was steering her in the right direction concerning her singles that seems to be getting some buzz. I’m not big on Kelly, but I like to see people playing to win. Selecting ‘Turn it up’ and ‘Feeling Myself Tonight’ for releases will make a huge difference in winning over fans.
http://thepagewithroyalkev.b*******.com
@POP ROYALTY
I’m glad you understand that I AM A REAL LOYAL FAN OF KELLY ROWLAND and not a hater like some think
I LOVE HER SO MUCH I WANT HER TO BE THE BEST……The only way she can grow is to be BRUTALLY HONEST with what she does……………
Bandwagon fans are all about yes yes yes yes………That doesn’t help her at all
@QUEENBEY
I know but Kelly is not fully to be blamed…Her label gave her a budget and she could only use that budget to make a video or do promo…By the looks of it she chose the video…That was the wrong choice But I’ll just wait to see how it plays out….
TO EVERYONE WHO KEEPS CALLING OUT THE “BEY STANS”
WHAT? WHAT ARE WE DOING? ARE WE NOT TALKING ABOUT KELLY? ISNT THAT WHAT THIS POST IS FOR? WE DO NOT ALL HATE KELLY…I SURE DON’T SO IF YOU WANNA CALL SOMEONE OUT…DO IT INDIVIDUALLY AND STOP PUTTING ALL BEY STANS INTO ONE STEREOTYPE
OK? OK!!
🙂
I LIKE COMMANDER !!!!!!!!
@YEABEY
I co-sign with you 100% on everything you mentioned……..”Lay it on me” should be blazing the radios right now and it has a tendency to be bigger than Motivation…….The marketing strategies from her team is laughable…..
This album was rushed and she is unfortunately riding off “Motivation” success…..Her team is a mess
SHE IS JUST RIDING OFF OF MOTIVATION SUCCESS IT`S SHAME !!!!!!!!!
i do not see kelly rowland can be icon/legend in R&b department ! leave it to alicia and other girls ! kelly is dance ! that’s it ! “after when love takes over , everybody went crazy over her and was checking for her ” and the fact that music became about dancing and kelly’s do not do it anymore is pure comedy ! like girl that’s your thing !
and kelly’s vids are not that expensive ?! doing interviews are not that expensive ! like c’mon ! she can even go to radio shows !!!! she can promote her album in different ways ! hell do not get me started at gaga ! she promoted her album in a game in facebook called “farmville” ! look how promotional goes @kelly motivation ?! and she’s gaga !!!! she need to not depend on her team like totally ! like when “motivation” was released ?! and they are trying hard to “milk” it’s success ! but i think kelly do not want to be a singles- artist ” no shade to them” ! she want platinum and stuffs ! this doesn’t come easily u know !
@YEABEY- How was Kelly’s album rushed wen she recorded it for 1 year???
that was a really nice interview! Go Kelly!
@ Kelly Motivation I feel so bad for your fave while faves (as you can see in my username) are doing big things !!
@KELLYMOTIVATION
She said her Team is 100% TEAMKELLY but I’m just not seeing it….I understand The No promo thing…But there could be independent promo going on….She could easily pay one of these blogs with alot of hits some money to have a banner thrown up!!!…”Lay It On Me” has hit potential and its a summer song So idk what she is waiting for…I think she might release it soon though maybe on the day of her album release because she made an official lyrics video to it on her YouTube channel…
The album was definitely rushed and if her team thought Motivation was the single to ride off of then they made a big mistake!
sorry to disappoint you guys but kelly’s next #1 single gonna be ‘down for whatever” ! lay it on me will be good for US urban fans ! but WW ! not the same success !
DOWN FOR WHATEVER = ON THE FLOOR pt.2
LAY IT ON ME = RIGHT THERE pt.2
you can figure which single will make it big WW !! if i had to choose her next R&B single ! i will pick ” i’m dat chick” !
“lay it on me” for kelly is like “CKB” for rihanna !
Leona Lewis – Collide Promo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHD7E8u11oo
@KELLYMOTIVATION
IGNORE @JAMIR21….DONT EVEN RESPOND
@POP ROYALTY
Kelly needs to read what you typed…like seriously…….she needs to read it……I couldn’t have said it better.
@YEABEY
You are right about the independent promo….she always needs to stop mentioning the “B” word like she did on twitter a few weeks ago
KELLY PLEASE STOP MENTIONING THE “B” WORD….PLEASE, and THANK YOU.
Hi RoyalKev lmao it’s “Feelin Me Right Now” but I still luv ya B,F.F. #HappyMonday!
@YEABEY- Videos dont always help sell albums
Ex. Rihanna’s Rated R had 6 videos released and still only sold 2.5 or 2.8 million worldwide
@QUEENBEY
It was being recorded for one year YES!! But I mean rushed in terms of choosing songs…I mean out of all the songs she recorded in one year she puts like 6 crappy songs on the album! I like only 5…Because Motivation did well they rushed and chose songs so they could “bump up” the album release date…
@POP ROYALTY
“Down for whatever” is not the best dance track but I can def. see it being a success WW.
The video needs to be SMASHING for it to really be successful.
@UR IN A FIELD FULL OF BEES SO DONT BE SURPRISE WEN UR ASS GET STUNG (QUEENBEY)
July 25, 2011 at 12:15 pm
@YEABEY- Videos dont always help sell albums
Ex. Rihanna’s Rated R had 6 videos released and still only sold 2.5 or 2.8 million worldwide
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Exactly that’s why I said she should have used the budget for promo instead of the video..
MOTIVATION IS NOT GOING TO HELP THIS ALBUM !!
@POP ROYALTY (I’M A RUDE BOY)
July 25, 2011 at 12:12 pm
sorry to disappoint you guys but kelly’s next #1 single gonna be ‘down for whatever” ! lay it on me will be good for US urban fans ! but WW ! not the same success !
DOWN FOR WHATEVER = ON THE FLOOR pt.2
LAY IT ON ME = RIGHT THERE pt.2
you can figure which single will make it big WW !! if i had to choose her next R&B single ! i will pick ” i’m dat chick” !
“lay it on me” for kelly is like “CKB” for rihanna !
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Down For Whatever might not be No.1 it sounds too much like On The Floor….”LAY IT ON ME” COULD be her No.1 because it has the same lyrical content and catchy hook like “What’s My Name” with a little bit of “Right There” in it..I’m Dat Chick would Flop….It might go Top 20 on Urban Charts….but that’s it….TURN IT UP WOULD SMASH AND SO WILL FEELIN ME RIGHT NOW! WORK IT MAN WILL BE LIKED BY MANY URBAN FANS! THE reason Why “Down for Whatever” will not go No.1 is because Kelly’s Urban fans will NOT support it….
Great Interview!!! I am so happy for Kelly. It really has been a long time coming, and I wish her all the more success and happiness.
@queenbey :
and the fact that rated r sales increased after “rude boy” music video ! your fact apply to a lot of artists ! but rihanna is another story ! rihanna’s vids really help her sales !
rated r flopped because it was different and a shock to rihanna’s fans ! like can you imagine beyonce doing a heavy metal album ?!! that will not be good and it will safely flop !
rihanna is all about visuals and vids !
Go Sam! *genuflects* to you. That was an amazing interview! You asked everthing I wanted to know. I love he growth and confidence I hear from Ms. Kelly. Here I Am will make a bold statement. I definately be supporting her. Congrats Kelly on all your success.
Kelly Rowland: Here I Am (a day before release)
Amazon = #108
iTunes = #90
Jill Scott’s album (a day before release)
Amazon = #3
iTunes = top 10
I think that the above illustrates the fact that there is no way Kelly will shift 100 000 copies 1st week.
Other arguments
1. Most of the people claiming to be Team Kelly are well known Beyonce haters who most likely do not have any of Kelly’s albums.
2. When you have Kelly track record, you need more than 1 moderately successful single to persuade people to buy your entire album.
Even if Amy Winehouse did not pass away Kelly would never have debuted @ #1.
@KD
July 25, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Kelly Rowland: Here I Am (a day before release)
Amazon = #108
iTunes = #90
Jill Scott’s album (a day before release)
Amazon = #3
iTunes = top 10
I think that the above illustrates the fact that there is no way Kelly will shift 100 000 copies 1st week.
Other arguments
1. Most of the people claiming to be Team Kelly are well known Beyonce haters who most likely do not have any of Kelly’s albums.
2. When you have Kelly track record, you need more than 1 moderately successful single to persuade people to buy your entire album.
Even if Amy Winehouse did not pass away Kelly would never have debuted @ #1.
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OH MY GOSH! That is not a Good Look at all!!! To all of Kelly’s cockiest fans …YOU BETTER MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE ALBUM(S) POINT.BLANK.PERIOD….I will be getting a copy and I AM NOT A STAN/FAN(yet)…..INSTEAD OF TRYING TO CALL OUT US “BEY STANS” and arguing with us…you should be out spreading the word on the album and per-ordering aand buying!!
anyway i want her to release a single which i can not say ” it sounds just like … ” cuz she’s in the most serious situation in her career and she ” and her fans” will not blame anyone but her “100% team kelly” and her at the end !! i just wish her luck and to learn from her mistakes ! i swear some ppl do not know about her first 2 *solo* albums and think that this is her “debut” album !!!! that’s why she has to open her eyes and see what she gonna do after “motivation” !!!
you know what i wish kelly luck and i hope it sells good but i`m just not a fan !!!!!!!!
to anyone who say bey stans or the #beyhive do not support kelly is just silly and dumb ! i do not hate kelly and i already GOT THE ALBUM “HERE I AM” from itunes as u all know!!
did you SUPPOSEDLY KELLY strongest FANS BOTHERED TO GET IT OR TO PRE-ORDER IT ?! I DID AND I GOT IT IN MY ITUNES LIBRARY AND I AM A BEY STAN/FAN ! now what ?!!!
i can not say i’m a big kelly fan “yet too ” like some of you guys ! but enough is enough ! most of kelly’s fans are beyonce’s wise stans ! just look at this post ! look what we say ! look how we care about kelly’s next album and wish her luck ! me myself at least !
@ The Dimple Puppet – Lol! Wassup, my friend – I don’t know why I’m trying to remix Kelly’s song along with Xtina’s ‘Not Myself Tonight’. I keep doing that and I’ve been listening to the song for the last few days now. Lawd help! 🙂
http://www.thepagewithroyalkev.b*******.com
@POP ROYALTY (I’M A RUDE BOY)
July 25, 2011 at 12:42 pm
to anyone who say bey stans or the #beyhive do not support kelly is just silly and dumb ! i do not hate kelly and i already GOT THE ALBUM “HERE I AM” from itunes as u all know!!
did you SUPPOSEDLY KELLY strongest FANS BOTHERED TO GET IT OR TO PRE-ORDER IT ?! I DID AND I GOT IT IN MY ITUNES LIBRARY AND I AM A BEY STAN/FAN ! now what ?!!!
i can not say i’m a big kelly fan “yet too ” like some of you guys ! but enough is enough ! most of kelly’s fans are beyonce’s wise stans ! just look at this post ! look what we say ! look how we care about kelly’s next album and wish her luck ! me myself at least !
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CO-SIGN!!!!!!
Love Kelly. Very humble, gorgeous, and talented. I agree with some of the commenters. it needs promo.com. There are still alot of folks who don’t know the record is coming out.
She should be performing on GMA , the Today show, on any show that’s not currently in re-runs. And if it is re-runs, then the release date should have been either before or after the “black” period of TV. Not sure how I feel about the X factor right now, with an album release, but okay. I’ll be picking up a copy asap!!!!!
I hope she does really well.
Sleepyhead (Wawa Remix) is my song ! I like it better than the original !!!!!!
Oop your fave loves Rihanna, you better follow her example f***** n*****
NO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RUMORED CHRIS BROWN TOUR?
I GUESS SHE CANT PLEASE NO ONE…. SHE JUST SAID WHY PROMO IS NOT ON THE ROLL AS IT SHOULD, SHE JUST CLARIFY AS THE ALBUM LONGEVITY AND NOT 1ST WEEK… BUT STILL PEOPLE ARE SO IGNORANT OR DIDNT EVENREAD THE INTERVIEW BEFORE THEY COMMENT… BUT I LOVE YOU KELLY AND WISH YOU ALL THE BEST. IF I HAVE TO BUY 100000 COPIES TO SEND YOU DOUBLE PLATNUM I WILL WITHOUT A DOUBT
@ Godriah Who are u talking to !
@Myrl22
No one will be interested in this album in the long run…at least not in the US. Look no further than JHud…the girl has been on every single talkshow one can think of, plugging her I Remember Me album…it hasn’t done much to salvage what was ultimately a train wreck and Kelly will be no different.
I do sincerely hope that people do not mistake me for a hater…I am just saying things the way I see them…
YESSSS!!! Kelly will SLAY!
http://www.JuicyBS.com
EXCELLENT INTERVEIW – HE ASKED ALL OF THE QUESTIONS THAT I WANTED TO ASK AND KELLY GAVE GREAT RESPONSES – SHE IS REALLY FEELING HER RIGHT NOW LOL AND I LOVE IT
The fact that a second and third single has already been chosen and that she is already preparing the video for it is excellent = lets not forget that it has only been 3 months since the release of Motivation so she is on track as far as letting that single do it due before releasing another – plus we will be getting a new album in november so when u think about it, its 2 new albums in one year that she has to plan and promote and budget for plus her role in the new stephen king series plus her movie “the goree girls” plus her tour with chris brown. lol im so excited for her – she is going for longevity with this album and i love that – ie what lady gaga did with her prev album – if promoted right i could see both her us and uk albums extending into next summer with a tour for both of them – whatever the case i know her team got it on lock – they have already invested so much money into her so i know that she has alot planned – im just going to sit back and enjoy it – thats all any of us could really do! work!
side bar – bey was everywhere leading up to the relase of 4 and she didnt do amazing numbers by her standards either so really no matter the promo the album will do what its meant to do and bey herself stated that she has 18 months worth of prmo that is expected so she is going for longevity as well –
EITHER WAY I WILL BE HOLDING MY COPY TOMORROW MORNING BEFORE WORK – HERE I AM = JULY 26TH!!!
Great interview… Glad she didnt shy away from the questions #teamkelly
ppl r so stupid george lopez and other talk shows are black she just said that so shut the f*** up please… she wants ppl to support her record but ultimately the plan is long term.
which in turn means she will be scheduling stuff for months to come as oppose to one week of promo thats rediculous. Also for the person who said why she isnt doing any summer performance she has many spot dates coming up full out concert with robin thicke….atl ga saturday then beatstock, gover power jam in NY…lots of stuff coming up just go out and buy her album n stop complaining and hating on her. She could give two f**** with u ppl on the blogs say because u dont represent for the masses. In 2 months when the album is out then start bitching if u dont see any promo but im trusting her team has a plan this time around and im sure she will hit all tv spots in september
@ lyric commander Bey was not everywhere in the US. Bey was in the UK. She only did gma and nbc in the US and went back to the Uk. What are you talking about. Bey fans has not seen her since july 4th and her album is selling. reread what you are typing and leave the b word out. Compared to other artist out there that went everywhere to promote their album bey has done nothing yet.
Please worry about kelly and not about how other artist are doing sales wise,
KELLYROMOTIVATION SHUT THE F*** UP!! You will no represent the ROWLDAWGS like this… change your user name and don’t support somebody who you don’t want to……
goodbye!!!!!
To the others when she doesn’t flop YOU ALL WILL GAG!!!! I will laugh and you will deal!!
ROWLDAWGS LMAO…that name just cracks me up every time. Everything about you and your fave is a JOKE.
WHEN IS PEOPLE GOING TO REALIZE SHE IS A FLOP !!!!!!!!!!!
SMH AT PEOPLE !!!!
LMAO!!! at a particular comment I just read…
@ Yeabey Awwww you love my comments !!!!
I love Kelly I really do but she killed me with this interview. Yes, a lot of shows are off air but she has radio and magazines, something to let people know that she is coming. My sister and best-friend argued me down that Kelly’s album has already came out here in the U.S….mind u they are both avid Kelly album buyers! I just need her to realize that she’s been slept on due to her loyalty to a family that was SHADY! It’s time to over do everything from promo to appearances to commercials any and everything! Screw that UK x factor s***! Cause if I have to curse someone out again after having them compare her and her former band mates I am going to kill myself …lol… She has it in her cause that BET performance and that Ms.Kelly album had me Crazy in Love (Shade)….lol
Its really simple folks buy the album if you want to support Kelly and if you don’t just leave it alone. Its more then enough room for everyone to shine at some point! BTW i’m buying 3 albums, 1 regular, 1 deluxe and 1 on iTunes!!!
@MUSICTOLOGIST
You pathetic swine……Did I tell you I was representing Kelly’s fan club???
And I ‘m gonna support whoever the f*** I wanna support you don’t tell me to do s***
Rather than proving what a STUPIDOLOGIST you are, why don’t you buy Kelly’s album?????
You are such an intellect m*****
@ kimberly fall back with the bs
may 11 – listening party – ny
may 17 – farewell oprah (run the world)
may 22 – billboard music awards (run the world)
may 25 – amercian idol finale (1+1)
june 16 – entertainment tonight (target exclusive of 4)
june 26 – bet awards (broadcast)
june 30 – beyonce – year of 4 (mtv and bet)
july 1 – gma summer concert series
july 4 – macys day celebration
LETS NOT FORGET THE MANY MAG COVERS SHES HAD AS WELL!
….even with the push of oprahs final show and the amecian idol finale bey still didnt pull the numbers we all thought she was going to – i am a bey fan as well as a kelly stan and i have beyonces 4 album and its a good album (minus i miss u and love on top) and dance 4 u is my s***! but dont get it twisted – i have been a dc fan back since 1995 AND I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING ALL THE DC GIRLS (MINUS LETOYA AND LATAVIA….SOMETIMES MICHELLE ..LOVED HER UNEXPECTED ALBUM) AND BEYONCE USUALLY FLOODS THE MEDIA WITH PROMO AND SHE DID – PROBABLY NOT TO THE EXTREME IN WHICH SHE USUALLY DOES BUT SHE WAS EVERYWHERE SO FALL BACK!
HER CD COVER IS SO INAPPROPRIATE !!!!!!
@Lyric Commander Lee
Why can’t we as Kelly Rowland fans, glorify her without comparing her to Beyonce????
I just don’t understand some Kelly fans…….Do you know that you are doing her more harm by constantly comparing her to Bey?
It doesn’t help her in any way when that is done.
hmmm
@JAMIR21
NO NOT YOURS! YOURS ARENT FUNNY THEY ARE JUST MEAN!
@ KELLY MOTIVATION IM NOT COMPARING HER TO BEY I AM SIMPLY STATING THAT THE FACT THAT ALOT OF PROMO DOESNT ALWAYS EQUATE MASSIVE ALBUM SALES – I SIMPLY USED BEY AS AN EXAMPLY – I LOVE DESTINYS CHILD AND WILL AWAYS SUPPORTS ALL 3 – IMA A FAN OF DC AND A STAN OF KELLY – DONT GET IT TWISTED
I love Kelly Rowland!
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i am a lover of music and Kelly’s album (like all her albums) is TERRIBLE. She needs to start writing her own music and stop taking what ever is given to her. #EPICFail
@Lyric Commander Lee
Okay sweetie that’s nice…..
Goo luck kelly..I will say this…I hate that the fake kelly fans gassin her up just to see Bey fall…but she is rifght its not about 1st week sales…but a bigger goal…
Ok..so i understand everyone has their own opinion – which is fine..if you dont liek the album you dont like it..and you state your reasons why..fair enough..and if you love it..you do the same..but what i DONT get is the constant hate and foolery…making yourself look like an immature, incompetent asshole with nothing else better to do..its obvious your a CHILD or a lazy ass with nothing else to do but hate on someone and their success..
im not gonna call any names..but u know EXACTLY who u are..
with that being said…
#TEAMKELLY ROWLANDDD!!..i wish her the best..and if she is confident with the moves that she is making..that is ALL that matters!!
GO KELLY! IM GETTN MY COPY TOMORROW KELLY ALBUM GONNA GO STR8 TOO #1 WATCH AND SEE;-)
KellyRowMotivation YOU ARE TRASH POINT BLANK PERIOD…
i look to my left and see a certain person’s picture in the avi enough said; the comments will be disregarded!
SMH @ all the people who come in this thread just to bash this woman & put her down! What have Kelly done to anyone? She will do fine… when she put out her next single & video Lay It On me! It will be on every Urban blog there is…. therefore that will be free promotion & ppl will want to buy her cd. They r gonna do exactly what they did with motivation…. calm down ppl… stop comparing this woman to every female singer; she is her OWN WOMAN!
To the mean Kelly Stans:
Why are you all attacking kellymotivation because she does not like Her fave’s album at the moment? I never Liked my fave’s lead single this era but My fellow Bey Stans didnt come at my neck! This is how you expect Kelly to Be successful when you continuously bash each other? You hardly see Beyonce stans arguing with each other….But we are delusional? Get yourselves together and go support Kelly because after all this s*** talking, at the end of the day If Kelly flops- 1st week sales or long run- you as her fans will be Flops too…get it together!!!
@YEABEY
Thanks sweetie…instead of supporting each other,,,they are here throwing unnecessary insults…….
TOMORROW, IMMA STILL BUY THE ALBUM……..
@ Yeabey I agree with you I thought my fave (beyonce) first single was wack too !
Great Interview…You Ask the Questions fans wanna hear…and thanks for not asking the usual Beyonce comparison question..gets a lil old….but i totally agree with the “Black” tv comment…there is not alot of BIg TV promo when promoting a new summer album..You actually do have to wait til the fall when everything including award shows and returning sitcoms premiere. You could say why didn’t kelly release in the fall..well ONE because of the grammy cut off which is before september plus the catergories are reduced meaning its highly competitive and kelly actually has shot..lol…and TWO You have gut with your instincts when releasing new material especially the time period/season…and her “motivation” has paid off…basically she wants her album to build overtime and grow a..fans are so excited for Kelly tht want alot of things immediate…but you have to be patient ..promo has to be right and dont want singles to compete with each other..let all singles get there time to shine….but overall Great interview….SN:Kelly was on VH1’s “Single Ladies” as a promo run…NIce…keep goin Kelly!!!!
@JAMIR21 OK
@KELLYMOTIVATION
Just say what you gotta say….They are here talking about it will be multiplatinum and sell 1 million first week but what are they doing to support that cause? talking s***!!!
@YEABEY
This is what I’ve been telling them:
THEY NEED TO ACTUALLY GO OUT THERE AND GET THE ALBUM RATHER THAN being stupidly defensive when someone gives her critic on the album.
At the end of the day, imma still buy the album……
kellymotivation….
i HAVE ALREADY PREORDERED 5 TIMES…
WILL BUY AT LEAST 6 PHYSICAL COPIES HAVE SUPPORTED KELLY FROM “SO GOOD” DAYS.. y’all act as if everyone are bandwagonning… I will support her until the day she retires….
you and i would like to see receipt of your purchase..cause i find it hard to believe!!
@yeabey @ kellymotivation …i just have one question that requires one answer..how in the world do you know AT THIS point..who’s buying her album from who isnt..clearly you must be a fortune teller..
like i stated before..everyone critisizes..thats normal..but so what if we expect the best of our girl..even if its not a realistic goal…why throw shade..why be negative..i defend beyonce as well..what she does is for HER FANS..and the same goes with Kelly..so please stop trying to stir up drama and ackowledge ignorance.
You both are trying to say u support kelly rowland…but some people just supoprt her more than u do…
I’m with some of you others who say that dance should be her emphasis because she can do it brr than a hell of a lot of other people…like actually singing over the track rather than having one of her songs remixed. With that being said, I still have my 3 r&b filled versions of Here I Am preordered. I’m really anticipating the International version of the record though.
@KELLYMOTIVATION
Do what you gotta do
TO THE MEAN KELLY STANS:
IF YOU LOOK ON THE BEYONCE POST YOU WILL SEE US BEYONCE STANS TALKING ABOUT WHAT WE LIKED THAT BEYONCE HAS DONE AND WHAT WE HATED BUT YOU WILL NEVER SEE US TRYING TO INSULT EACH OTHER…WE EITHER AGREE OR DISAGREE AND TELL WHY AND THATS IT
@CHILLIN
You won’t tell me what to do or how to express myself……
I didn’t join this website to make friends or to make everyone be on good terms with me
I started interacting here because of the support the administrators have towards KELLY…..
Focus on you boo………I am not hurting you in any way
Pre-ordered!! You have my full support. Good-luck tomorrow!! xx
damn, I’m liking Kelly more and more..she seems so down to earth, and positive…
and yes we all know when mathew was managing her, he was holding her back, so if she throws him shades, SO THE F*** WHAT..
if you dont plan on buying her album, why are u worried about whether or not shes going to flop? if you dont like her music, why are u worried whether or not shes going to flop?
I like kelly, and I do plan on supporting her, I may not be her biggest fan, but I like how she turns everything negative thing people say about her into a positive.
Im so over some of these comments LOL…but anyway I thought this was a great interview. Sam you asked the right questions. I am glad she clarified some information for us fan. I am so excited about Here I Am. I totally agree with Kelly about wanting her album to last. I think back to when Whitney released My Love Is Your Love in like 98 or 99…it didn’t peak to high when it was first released but it lasted it grew and sold over 9 million copies and got her a grammy. To me its about longevity and I am so glad Kelly sees that. Her album is a good collection of hits that are not just for one specific group its reaches R&B, Pop and Dance fans. And to top it she is releasing a new album in November for her European fans (which I will have to get)….Go Kelly we right here riding for you. I’ve been down since “Stole” my favorite song to this day by Kelly is “Haven’t Told You.” Many people slept on Simply Deep but that album right there still in heavy rotation in my crib!
@PuertoRicanSwag I totally agree with your post! #TEAM KELLY
@kellymotivation…i think u misinterpreted what i said..i never said you were hurting me..neither was i trying to tell u what to post..neither di di say u were lookign for friends..what i DID say however is you stated that “THEY NEED TO ACTUALLY GO OUT THERE AND GET THE ALBUM RATHER THAN being stupidly defensive when someone gives her critic on the album.” ..my point is how can YOU tell at this point that we arent actually buying the album..
OMG this person here ———> RatedXXX yes I so feel you on that. She knows people are doubting her and talking s*** but at the end of the day she “shakes them haters off” and keeps pushing. She will shine no matter what. America is not the only music market in the world. She finally has a team of people who focus on her and believe in her and thats whats up!
All I know is I am Buying the album tommorow and taping her on 106 (it would be great if she performs)
UMMM KELLY YOU NEED MORE PEOPLE ABOUT THE PROMO THING. SURE, A LOT OF SHOWS MAY BE “BLACK,” BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OTHER FORMS OF PROMO. IT SEEMS AS IF YOUR TEAM IS FAILING! YOU HAVEN’T EVEN RELEASED “LAY IT ON ME” YET. WHERE’S THE VIDEO??? COME ON GIRL…
Some of you are already using Amy Winehouse’s death as an excuse for Kelly not getting next week’s #1. What if Kelly doesn’t get the #2 spot? What will be the excuse then?
All your Kelly’s haters; she has been where u will never be in ur modafuckin lives; she has more money than u can ever have; she has more attention n love that u can never have! let’s support Her!
Yaaas! I love this interview! Feel a lot more at ease about the promo situation. Really happy that Kelly and her team are focused on longevity and certifications!
So excited! Roll on July 26!
I agree with all the positive comments about Kelly #TeamKelly all the day!!
#HereIam out tomorrow go and cop that is an amazing album!!!
Best Thing I Never Had = 48.137 (+0.907) (#18 Pop, #13 Rhy, #10 Urban, #39 Urban AC, #59 Hot AC)
Close to 50M AI on Radio, Will Pass Kelly’s #19 Peek on Hot 100 soon & has already shitted on Rihanna’s last 2 Singles(Man down, & CKB).
In other good news, 4 has sold 1 MILLION, Lets see how much SMELLY sells with that Garbage she calls “Here I Am”(… To FLOP!!)
I think this is a great interview. All my questions for Kelly were answered. Thanks TGJ!
I would LOVE for Kelly’s album to do very very well, but if it doesn’t sell I will still enjoy the music that she puts out. Her music is so entertaining and great to listen to – and that’s all I can ask of from Kelly.
@S***
July 25, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Best Thing I Never Had = 48.137 (+0.907) (#18 Pop, #13 Rhy, #10 Urban, #39 Urban AC, #59 Hot AC)
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yall better get the album tomorrow and shut the f*ck up already ! and @kellymotivation is the best example how a kelly rowland fan should be !! now that’s a sane kelly san ! get the album tomorrow ! i already supported her and got mine ! go pre-order it or buy it tomorrow ! we will see how big is her fan base is this time around ! GO BUY IT !
After the bet awards, she should have booked interviews and did several magazine covers, adn shot a low budget video for lay it on me she should have released it already, summer is almost over, smh, The view, ellen, monique, Regis & Kelly, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman and 106 and park, her label promote her on vevo, the magazines intouch, instyle and the other magazines would love to have her on their covers, come on now kelly, this is album is destined to flop, i hete the tracklist. the track list should be
12 tracks.
Im Dat Chick
forever And Day
Feelin Me
Turn it up
Rose colored Glass
All of the night
Grown Woman
lay it on me
commander
motivation
love is the greatest
unity
now thats a balanced album Urban, pop, dance, hip hop, could have easily sold 150k in its first week
I really don’t think anyone knows that it is coming out. Maybe the guest appearance on 106 will help. It almost sounded like she was being defensive when she says that record executive comment, which isn’t the first time I’ve heard that. I can honestly say that I see what her team is doing for the long run, but I bet you Matthew would have had her on the today show and etc. once again…I ordered my 3 copies so I don’t want to hear that I’m not a supporting fan. Lol. I bought all of her previous albums on their release dates as well. I just really want to see her put all if the haters to rest this time around. Like step it up a notch.
Why is a Kelly Rowland always full of Beyonce stans? I like Bey, but the s*** really does get annoying after awhile….
Anyways, I enjoyed this interview. She’s slowly but surely coming into her own…..
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@POP ROYALTY
You better tell’em
This was a very ood interviews! Kelly girl you better stan for Chris Brown…LOL! 🙂
I think this will be Kelly’s year to step out of the DC’s shadow and really be seen as a solo artists IMO!
Wow, what’s with all the hatred? Leave Kelly alone. Her promo has been slow but steady. I guess she’s going to do what quite a few others have done, promote like crazy after the CD is released! In any event, lts try to stay positive. here is so much tragedy in the world lets just try to keep “ish” moving!!
This interview, along with the one from Billboard…both FANTASTIC. I…LOVE…HER…LOADS
This Is All I’m Hearin From Her:
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Yet NO PROMO!
#KingB2011
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