It’s all new everything for Kelly Rowland.
As reported yesterday, the R&B star has been unveiled as the new face of Caress skin care and stopped by Huff Post Live to discuss the new venture.
Thankfully, skilled host Marc Lamont Hill didn’t shy away from the other topics folk are keen to hear Kelly dish on too. Namely her new album and recent departure from Universal Republic Records.
During the candid chat, Rowland revealed that she’s already hard at work on the follow-up to last year’s ‘Talk A Good Game’, sharing with viewers the type of sounds she’s honing in on for the as yet untitled LP. The 33-year-old also dished on her reason for leaving her label, adding that she has a number of offers on the table – yet is enjoying the creative freedom she has now.
The insightful interview awaits below…
Insightful interview. Kudos to Hill for “going there” in a way that felt direct, yet warm. What’s more, kudos to Kelly for keeping it real (albeit with a P.C coating).
As regards her next musical step, it’s interesting to hear that she’s mulling over all options – including independent. That said, in keeping it 100, we’re not (yet) convinced “Indie” is the best route for R&B ladies with major label backgrounds (see: Ashanti).
The word “team” was used by Ms. Kelly in earnest during this interview, as such we’d love to see her sign with a label that will guarantee the strongest “team” possible. From radio pluggers, to marketing, to PR; major labels still rule the roost when it comes to delivering a full-service setup. The latter being exactly what’s needed to shine a brighter spotlight on Kelly’s wealth of talent.
Anyway, enough of our rambling…