Watch: Kelly Rowland Performs New Song ‘Street Life’ Live

Published: Sunday 26th May 2013 by Sam

From the bedroom, to band mates, to abusive boyfriends, Kelly Rowland is proving that she does indeed know how to ‘Talk A Good Game’ on her fourth studio album.

And, with the June 18th release of the LP drawing nearer, the new X Factor USA judge is clearly keen to show the masses what else the project has on offer.

As earlier reported, Rowland performed at the Riverfest in Little Rock, Arknasaw last night, delighting with live renditions of some of her much-loved hits. However, another performance has since surfaced of new track ‘Street Life’.

Produced by Pharrell Williams, the song relays a narrative of hustle and struggle in today’s age. Kelly sings “everybody around me trying to get to the money, including me”.

Get a taste of ‘Street Life’ after the jump…

Refreshing!

All too often R&B acts refuse to deviate from the tried and tested topic of “love”. Hence, it’s warming to see Kelly break that mould – serving up a track with both lyrical depth and a banging beat. We’re liking what we hear…are you?

Your thoughts?

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  1. Alex May 26, 2013

    HER VOCALS ARE ON FIRE! And I love the song too <3 Gosh, I NEED this album in my life right now! June 18th HURRY your ass here! #TalkAGoodGame

    • KRowlandStone May 26, 2013

      Haven’t heard it, cuz I decided to wait. But I’m sOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!

      • alessandro May 26, 2013

        dont know how you manage to hold the excitment. anyway its another killer i loved this song

      • liam May 26, 2013

        great for heeeeer!!!

    • IRISYU77 May 26, 2013

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  2. Kelly#1 May 26, 2013

    So glad she’s doing that type of tracks… Can’t wait for the studio version and the whole album actually.

    • liam May 26, 2013

      me too!!!!!

  3. bring it ! May 26, 2013

    BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!

    • KARMABLOOP May 26, 2013

      MAD CAUSE YO FAVE STILL HASN’T SERVED LIFE….

    • KRowlandStone May 26, 2013

      lol…are you serious with this?

      • KARMABLOOP May 26, 2013

        @KROWLANDSTONE who me?

    • liam May 26, 2013

      yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

  4. KRowlandStone May 26, 2013

    Haven’t heard it, but I KNOWWWWWWWW it’s FIRE…The whole album is. YESSSSSSSSS

    • liam May 26, 2013

      you must hear it, but i think it’s also great to wait!!!

  5. Adan May 26, 2013

    AMAZING VOCAL

    WOW

    FIRE FIRE

    • liam May 26, 2013

      she went on fire, we’re gonna reach the platinium statue!!

  6. Lovebird May 26, 2013

    Sorry but Ciara is 10x better. I mean can Kelly even dance anymore??

    • Cornell_antwoin May 26, 2013

      Sit down…have several seats

    • WE LOVE YOU KELLY!!! May 26, 2013

      smh…what are we gonna do with you people?

    • Gabriel Maza May 27, 2013

      i mean can Ciara even sing….

  7. Cornell_antwoin May 26, 2013

    Can’t wait for the album and the rescheduled tour dates. I love you Kelly and praying for much success with this album and the remainder of your career. You are here for a reason and keep doing what you do.

    • liam May 26, 2013

      me toooooo

  8. Anne May 26, 2013

    This might be the best song by Kelly that I’ve ever heard (in my opinion). Now she has finally gotten my attention in a good way!

  9. BTCH.SAY.WHAT? May 26, 2013

    YES MISS KELLY SHE SLAAAAAAAAAAYED THAT S***.

    • liam May 26, 2013

      she did her thang honey!

  10. alessandro May 26, 2013

    another banger

    • liam May 26, 2013

      can roll with this for the whole summer

  11. christinastherealtalent May 26, 2013

    As long as Kelly stays away from pop and trying to rehash Motivation, she got me as a fan!

  12. mhud May 26, 2013

    Wow…..my baby ain’t playing this time around.I love queen kelly rowland with all my heart.Am so ready to Talk A Good Game With You!

    • liam May 26, 2013

      kelly slayed honey!!!

  13. Super Cisus May 26, 2013

    Kelly please give up no ones checking for you!!!

    • speakinthetruth May 26, 2013

      awww… poor baby still mad bcuz Kelly is killin it and aint goin to step down from her #1 r&b female spot for no Ciara, Brandy, Ashanti, etc…. keep on hating bcuz Kelly loves the attention!

  14. Erica May 26, 2013

    FINALLY AN R&B SONG THAT SHOWCASES HER VOCALS. RELEASE THIS IMMEDIATELY, KELLY!

    • liam May 26, 2013

      i totally agree honey!

  15. mhud May 26, 2013

    Haterzzzz are f****** scared because they know that my baby is about to slay their faves.Long live the queen

    • liam May 26, 2013

      let’s comment all night long so that kelly can stay on topp

  16. liam May 26, 2013

    this sounds like a song from the writting’s on the wall album!! so gooood

  17. MARK May 26, 2013

    Love it!

    • liam May 26, 2013

      yep loved it!!so refreshing isn’t it mark?

  18. IslandBoi242 May 26, 2013

    Stop hating !! Would you tell your kid stop trying when there doing something they love..being bitter wont make her go away it just going to make her fight! She came along way and is now getting recognized for being that talented black woman we knew she was

  19. DanYiel Teflon May 26, 2013

    Kelly’s Vocals Are It Not Mad @ All & please u can’t put Ciara up Against Kelendria Rowland that’s a Laugh on its own Ciara can’t even sing she’s a Paid DANCER LOL!!

  20. CCFan007 May 26, 2013

    Kelly did great! I wish my fav had those vocals! All she does is the same ol bac moves and sound like an broke down druggie Prince. Slay on Kelly!

  21. CCFan007 May 26, 2013

    Kelly >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> my fav! Stay mad!

  22. jay May 26, 2013

    Talk a good game is starting to sound like a mesh of simply deep/ms Kelly and here I am.It has the meaningfulness of simply deep,the urban flair of ms Kelly and the sexiness of here I am.I also love how Kelly had changed peoples perception on the the album within two weeks,people where like she can’t sing about but s**…now they singing a different tune.#talkagoodbop LOL

  23. DIGGER BEY May 26, 2013

    QUEEN KELLY! QUEEN KELLY! QUEEN KELLY! Gurl I luv how u are showing people u are That New B**** N Charge!!!!!! #NEXT GREAT DIVA

  24. DIGGER BEY May 26, 2013

    Lmaoooo @ an Hoeianna stan talkin about someone else’s dancing. Do The H** know how to dance or sing? HELLLLLLLLLLL NAW

  25. D May 26, 2013

    So annoying this pitting an artist against another. Why ciara name tho. Let her be. She does that rnb pop and slow jam that’s HER lane. Kelly creating her lane. Let these ladies be damn

  26. bella May 26, 2013

    The worse thing than being kelly is being the other chick from destiny’s child

    I’ve never seen someone’s career go down hill like kelly’s well besides michelle,le toya,lavita and the other chick with the attitude that got dropped 2days later after joining DC idk her name ……any who my point is kelly is a flop !!! #Beyonces shadow !!! And the kellyrolldownthecharts will deal

  27. meliss May 26, 2013

    I love Rihanna,Ciara,BEYONCE and Rihanna
    But I stan for Kelly she my girl and Im obsessed with supportung her Because she worth it.
    I think this time she will show everyone.

  28. nick May 26, 2013

    This is really good. I am buying three copies of Talk A Good Game. I wish Kelly would release her album a week later because there is too much competition on the 18th. Rowlandstones please buy two copies each at least and give your friends and families so that they know about our queen Kelly.

  29. Sterling Infinity May 26, 2013

    She’s not joking this time and it shows!

  30. DIGGER BEY May 26, 2013

    Lol @ Bella. Child the only FLOP IS YOU & UR LIFE! Stay mad while QUEEN KELLY SLAY UR FAVS!

  31. theDON May 26, 2013

    i like the sound of this song so far hopefully the real version sound jus as good..kelly vocals is on fire this era so far

  32. N May 26, 2013

    Wow. Her live vocal have improved. Kelly is listening to fans and critics and one can’t go wrong when they take postive from everything 4 self actualization

  33. SeeSeeCC May 26, 2013

    *Arkansas!!!!

  34. stephanie May 26, 2013

    Go Kelly!!!! Love this track! June 18th!!!!!!

  35. She Did That!!! May 27, 2013

    HELL YEAAAAH!!!!!

  36. June 18th May 27, 2013

    I really like the song. It’s a banger and it’s lyrically substantial. Now THIS is the Kelly that I know and love. The ARTIST who gives you great musical composition, great vocals and great lyrics to boot. This album will be her best yet and I can’t wait.

    ROLL ON JUNE 18th

  37. Love It May 27, 2013

    I am so feeling this. I want the album NOW.

  38. WORK!!! May 27, 2013

    YEEES HONEY!!! YAAAAAS!!!!!

  39. dee May 27, 2013

    i dont see this garbage going anywhere at all, sounds very retarded df is this? sound like some s*** that would come out in the 90’s from queen latifa or sumtin o.O

  40. dee May 27, 2013

    i dont see this garbage going anywhere at all, sounds very retarded df is this? sound like some s*** that would come out in the 90’s from queen latifa or sumtin o.O

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