A classic eclipses time and trends, enjoying a lifespan that never ends.
Such is the case for Kelly Rowland‘s 2011 smash ‘Motivation’ featuring Lil Wayne.
Because, years on from its release, the scintillating cut is still burning up on VEVO.
More on its major milestone below…
This week the video for the Jim Jonsin and Rico Love production crossed the 100 million views mark.
Directed by Sarah Chatfield, the clip was hailed for being Rowland’s most daring yet. And the risk certainly paid off.
Five years after its debut the ‘Here I Am’ jam remains an R&B landmark and one of the solo Grammy winner’s most revered efforts.
With a new album on the horizon, it’d be awesome to see Ms. Kelly score another ‘Motivation’ sized hit.
The track peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 during a time when Dance was dominating; it was also certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA for pure sales in excess of 2 million.
![Nelly & Kelly Rowland Reunite to Perform Their 2002 Hit 'Dilemma' at the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala [Video]](https://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/kelly-rowland-baby2baby-thatgrapejuice-2024-dilemma-nelly-464x260.jpg "Nelly & Kelly Rowland Reunite to Perform Their 2002 Hit 'Dilemma' at the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala [Video].")
The older she gets the more beautiful she becomes. Congrats Kelly.
Im still mad she didn’t release “Feeling me right now” as a single
Makes two of us. That was a jam.
She ages so gracefully ??
Love kelly, love the song. My faves are: unity, still in love with my ex, love,comeback.
Never seen so much positivity in one comment section. Go kelly!
Actually it peaked at number 17 on the hot 100.
Shes the most poised bih in the game bih dont play
Come through Kelly
Kudos.
This was the s*** 5 yrs ago!!
F*** the haters how can you hate on a double platinum R&B song in 2016!!!
This song came out half a decade ago? Damn, time flies! Riqué and highly sensual, I think was her crowning moment as a solo artist because she really went against the grain of what was expected of her. It did upset me that she didn’t follow up strongly after the song breathed new life into her career. Anyway, I’ll always have a soft spot for Kelly. She’s talented, gorgeous and seems like a sweet girl.
Michelle would neva!
Here I am was a great album,greatly slept on.
I still love this song so much
No one does it like Kelly does.Proud of u mama!!!
She slays ??????
Motivation was a HIT !!!!!!
i so want this girl to have one more breakout song and performance slay
When will Ciara? Does she even have one Vevo certified video? Ki!.. Hey Jackie?! ?
DOES MARIAH? ?
I miss my Kellz… I know she’s going on tour this fall and is gonna take her group June’s Diary with her.
I cant wait ???
Who told you this? But that sounds like everything ?
This was truly her best moment ever. Great R&B song (no R&B song becomes a hit nowadays) and so s*** and the video so absolutely on point. I´m not a Kelly Rowland fan or anything. But this, and previously her collabo with that DJ for “When Love takes Over” have been her two brightest moments.
Both moments were EPIC !!!!!!
Kelly slays !!!
Her new album shes working on will have all of our favs shook !!!
Her and Bey plotting ??
I am so proud of Kelly
And will continue to support her.
I just afdore her new group Junes Diary.
Kelly is planning something big for her 5th era so i hope all of her supporters buy her album and make it go #1 / platinum she deserves it
#RowlandStones ???
Brandy >>> KellyFlopLand
Wow this is Major ??
Kelly low key been slaying the kids with no new music out and is still the topic at hand.
I am crazy excited about her new project coming out she is gonna SCALP !!!!!
Mama is not finna play with us. Kelly said herself she wants more Grammys and wants to leave het mark in the industry.
When her album drops #BuyIt
#RowlandStones ???
Kelly will be getting all of my coins ??
Kelly is a flop ass b**** and will never be better than Brandy.
Brandy looks better , sings better , and has more stage presence
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@brandy fan for life, are you drunk or what? When did Brandy look better than Kelly. Brandy just has better runs, but that’s it. Kelly has more stage presence than Brandy. Brandy was even trying to imitate Kelly’s style a few weeks ago. Sit down love. Anyway, no need to compare them.
@Brandyfan
The nerve of you to even compare Brandys looks to Kelly is just plain crazy! No one considers Brandy a s** symbol better yet attractive in the industry! We can compare vocals but even then thats debateable. Brandy used and imitated Kelly her entire 7/27 era. From hair/makeup, performance, look everything… Brandy is very talented and you can say the samething about Kelly. Kelly has managed to stay relevant for 20 years! Came from a group where she wasnt the lead and still slaying and have these r&b females on their toes wondering what she’s gonna do next. Kelly keeps reinventing herself! I’m just so proud of her! No one does it like her…
Kelly had good music