In February, singer-actress Keri Hilson sent her dedicated fans into a frenzy with reports that this may be the year they finally get their hands on the long-awaited follow-up to her sophomore album, 2010’s ‘No Boys Allowed.’
And while buzz surrounding her promised return to music may have cooled as 2023 progressed with no updates, Hilson has once again lit a fire under the forthcoming project – this time during an interview with fellow GRAMMY nominee Tank aboard his popular ‘R&B Money Podcast.’
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On episode 72 (which was lifted to the podcast’s official YouTube channel over last week), Keri waxed honest about everything from her rise to prominence, transitioning from being a songwriter only to being a performer as well, memorable sessions with top music artists, acting, and more.
Given all that she has accomplished over the last 20 years, Tank quizzed the songstress on what was next.
“Now it’s back to music,” Hilson responded before sharing, “That’s all there’s left to do. I’m not done. I’m not finished.”
Later in the chat she elaborated on what’s kept her away from releasing new music for so long including “stress, depression, division amongst” her team, and the death of her father.
“It took a second; a lot of things happened that prevented it. I blame it on one thing, but really it was years of a struggle…I fought through that, but I’m free, and I’m ready,” she relayed (as seen in the video above).
Although careful not to reveal a tentative release date, Keri did share that plans are actively being made to schedule the new music’s unveiling.
“We’re starting to take meetings to figure out how we want to do this thing [and] where we want to do this thing,” she stated.
Click PLAY on the video above to see what else she said.
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Your vision cloudy if you think that you the best/ You can dance, she can sing, but need to move it to the left/ She need to go have some babies/ She need to sit down, she fake … Go ’head and tell these folks how long I’ve been writing your songs/ I been putting you on/ Just check the credits, ho, and if you want me, you can find me in Decatur, ho.”
@diabetes, why are you starting drama again?
She’s been saying the same thing for 10 years. No music is coming ever. She should just enjoy her new hobby as a low budget film actress. Beyonce got her blacklisted a long time ago. Come for the queen and get STUNG!!!!
That’s a lie… you know keri started talking alot of it became a turn off. She even says she got lost in the chaos of it all. Beyonce had no reason to be intimated by her.
I hate what happened to Keri. She made great music. Both of her albums were great especially that debut. Beautiful woman too.
Hottest chick in the game. And this came out when lil Wayne literally ran the rap game. Back when it wasn’t a hit unless you featured weezy f baby. Good times!
I don’t think people realize how well this woman can really sing and dance! She’s beautiful, talented and slept on😔
2023 and still jamming onto Keri’s beautiful songs. She’s a legend
Her songs were popping! Can’t believe it’s been a decade since she dropped No Boys Allowed ! Used to listen her music on a run.
Keri Hilson please come back with some 🔥 music… We need you😭
I was happy to see her as a surprise guest on Ne-Yo’s tour in Atlanta, and the crowd loved her too. However, I don’t think these meetings are anything to get excited about. She’s been saying the same thing for years. When she has dates, we’ll know it’s really happening. The music has to be perfect if it’s going to drown out the media when they try to reignite old drama, cause they are definitely gonna try.
Bring it on, Ms. Keri baby! We are ready for it!
Girl… I like you but learn your lesson. How many times did you say that? Stop and put the music OUT, you will talk After.
At first when she mentioned the new album nearly a DECADE ago I didn’t mind. Now I’m just tired of this! Beyonce please come and perform a mortal Kombat death fatality on this b****, and finish her once and for all!