Today’s From The Vault selection was unleashed to the world over 15 years ago. The R&B gem ‘Good Stuff’ by eccentric Kelis is this week’s pick.
Released in 1999 as the second single from Ms. Rogers debut album ‘Kaleidoscope,’ ‘Stuff’, like the entirety of the LP, was produced by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo‘s production partnership The Neptunes and features rapper Pusha T under the name Terrar – which he used when he was part of the band Clipse.
Interestingly, Kelis only cracked America in 2003 with her smash ‘Milkshake’ despite being an American artist. For the earlier part of her career, her success was only of a European persuasion, hence why the track failed to chart in the US but peaked at #19 on the the UK Official Singles Charts.
The video for the tune sees Kelis and friends breaking into a roller rink and turning it upside down. The singer can be seen rocking her then-signature multi-colored curls in the clip, which features a cameo of Pharrell and of course of featured act Pusha T with whom Rogers shares many flirty moments.
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If one was to ever look up the dictionary definition of “eclecticism” surely Kelis’ picture would proudly project. From her R&B siren days, to her neo-soul efforts, her punk alternative offerings and of course her EDM output (hello ‘Fleshtone’), the former Mrs Nasir Jones has done it all musically. And the results have been ‘Tasty’ (pun intended). We applaud her for not being afraid to switch it all the way up whenever she feels like it, whether it being considered a risk or not. Her authenticity is the primary reason why even when not setting the charts alight she can still be respected by critics and the industry at large and can continue to fill up concert venues the world-over.
Kelis, we salute you, and can’t wait to witness where you go next!
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Can yall do a rewind on blink 182 all the small things please!
Also i love kelis she is so edgy differnt snd expirementive with her music the us payed her dust while the european market embraced her she is so underrated
I love Kellie, she is the definition of Unique, she is just her self.. she doesn’t follow trend.
I love Kellis*
She starts them… all yall faves sampled Kelis… remember when she was rocking silver and grey hair in 2012 and everybody laughed…. Now in 2015 you cant drive in the hills without seeing it…. KELIS YOU THE REAL MVP
I’ve liked most of music as far as I could remember EXCEPT Acapella because of the amount of paylola plays it had on radio at the time
Her “Tasty” album was my entire life for that year. I swear! I wish her and Nas could’ve worked things out, but good for her becoming a professional chef.
I am a huge fan of her music and have ALL of her albums.
She reminds me of myself
Unique style and all
i went to see her in concert last summer…front row!! Her last album ‘FOOD’ is pretty amazing. She rules every genre she does!
I LOVE KELIS! She iz that b**** wen it comes 2 creativity & pushing the envelope.