When as booked as Kelly Rowland, crafting a new album isn’t as easy as it may seem.
It’s been over three years since the songstress released her last LP ‘Talk A Good Game’ and in the time after she’s gotten married, become a mother, created a girl group, and amplified her acting resume.
Hence, it’s little surprise why the songbird is putting pressure on herself to deliver a body of work that reflects the many experiences she’s been through.
The process, which seems to be “start-stop-start” has proved irksome to fans. For, they’ve been bombarding Rowland with questions about the as yet untitled set.
Speaking with Billboard, she provides an update that might appease some…
Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Chasing Destiny’ climaxed in fine form this week on BET.
The hit talent-search, which saw the singer and creative director Frank Gatson create a new girl group, gripped viewers week in week out; and with the five-piece formed, attention has turned to their future.
To whet appetites, the ladies (who landed a deal over at Epic Records) released buzz cut ‘All Of Us’ – which was met with praise upon its release.
And there’s much more excitingness on the horizon.
Kelly Rowland continues to fulfil her solo destiny, a part of which now sees her helping a promising group of young ladies realize theirs.
The Grammy winning songstress, together with Frank Gatson, has pieced together a new five-piece – the process of is being documented on hit BET series ‘Chasing Destiny.’
Beyond the its viewers, the show has caught the attention of Mathew Knowles – Beyonce‘s father and former manager of both Destiny’s Child and Rowland’ solo.
Currently pushing new trio Blushhh, the mogul made headlines this week when he challenged Kelly’s girls to a “group-off” with his ensemble.
During a promotional stop on Hollywood Today, Rowland was asked about her thoughts on the proposition.
When not helping newcomers chase their destiny, Kelly Rowland has carved out quite the solo career of her own comprised of R&B bops.
Today we salute one of the star’s most underrated gems ‘Comeback’ inthis week’s From The Vault.
Featured on the diva’s 2007 sophomore effort ‘Ms. Kelly’, Scott Storch and Pooh Bear produced the track with Rowland lending a helping hand with the lyrics.
Though lined-up to follow the album’s lead single ‘Like This’, it was scrapped and replaced by global smash ‘Work (Put It In).’
Still a visual was shot and quietly surfaced online.
Lensed by Philip Andelman, the visual didn’t quite capture the ferociousness of the song – but made a commendable attempt.
Oozing all sorts of swagu, Rowland showcased arresting sass and proved herself a magnetising performer. Our only gripe is the glaring lack of “proper” choreography, which for a dance jam like this is both criminal and a clear case of corner-cutting.
The obvious politics at play in Kelly’s career at the time continues to irk us til this day – especially lack of push for ‘Comeback.’ It fit like a glove into the mix of what was musically dominating at the time (ie: Justin Timberlake’s ‘My Love’) and presented her as the solo force she is. Again, irksome.
That said, with a new album on the way, we hope this child of Destiny continues to up the ante on the performance front. Because in today’s visual age, artists have become more empowered than ever to swing the pendulum in their favour by delivering captivating output that can’t be denied.
The R&B siren has has been busy shooting her BET talent-search ‘Chasing Destiny,’ but that hasn’t halted production on her upcoming fifth solo album.
Ms. Kelly whet appetites late last year with club jam ‘Dumb,’ yet it seems as though she’s gearing up to drop more new music in a mere matter of weeks.
It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?
Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:
Kelly Rowland is a working mother and keen to celebrate it.
The solo Grammy winner appears in the latest issue of Parents Magazine with her adorable one year old son Titan Jewell.
Young TJ is the first child for the Destiny’s Child diva and husband/manager Tim Weatherspoon.
Inside her interview, which appears in full in the February 2016 edition of the publication, Rowland – whose new BET show ‘Chasing Destiny’ premieres in April – waxes honest about how motherhood has changed her. She also speaks on how losing her own mother (just three weeks after giving birth) impacted her.
Having spent much of 2015 expanding her television portfolio via shows such as ‘Empire’and her upcoming BET series ‘Chasing Destiny,’ the R&B chanteuse will re-affix her focus on music in the New Year.
Fans won’t be waiting long either. Because in a new interview with Insider, the solo Grammy winner revealed that she’s in intense rehearsals for a brand new video.
More power to the ladies. That said, for all their solo endeavours, surely we’re not the only ones who feel the time is ripe for another DC3 run? A tour? An album? A…something?
Kelly Rowland‘s solo stock is sky-high. Just ask Pepsi, who’ve paired up with the R&B chanteuse for a unique new visual album.
Kelly Rowland has spent much of the year crafting her fifth solo album; a project she’s been building buzz around with titillating teasers and snippets.
And though hard at work on her own new material, the ‘Kisses Down Low’ cooer is also lending her talents to music from others – including Fuego and DJ Vice.
The latter shared a pic of himself in the studio with the songbird, pairing it with a preview of what fans can expect.
