In reply to Sigh....

You saying that that you could hear Carrie Underwood or Kelly Clarkson singing this is a complete and utter exaggeration. You got some imagination if you can. This is closer to Keyshia than it is Carrie. Your whole rant came off like something said by someone with an unnecessary chip on their shoulder. Certain people may cultivate certain style of music to the point of it reflecting certain cultures, but no music genre belongs to anyone exclusively. And if in your opinion, this song isn't R&B then what wasn't "kept in the family?" Please. Are you saying that Shawn shouldn't be working with them *because* they're white? If so, that makes you a bigot.
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Since you brought her up, did you know that the man behind introducing Keyshia Cole to the world is white? And Mary has cordially accepted the invitations of many white entertainers (Bono, Elton John, Eric Clapton, George Michael) to perform with. Grow your bitter, petulant ass up. Music and talent has no color.