During Destiny’s Child‘s ground-breaking reign, the ladies firmly established themselves as a “supergroup”.

By no means editorial rhetoric, each member brought a brand and strand of unique that, when fused together, delivered dynamite results.

Yet often under-valued is the fact that each of Destiny’s divas are also solo forces in their own right.

Of course the blockbuster success of a certain mononymously named member has cemented this in some regard, however the abilities of the trio’s remaining pillars are rarely spotlighted or celebrated.

As such, in kicking off our new Top 5 series, That Grape Juice present…Kelly Rowland’s Top 5 Solo Performances…

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After a relatively long spell out of the spotlight, Keri Hilson is readying a chart comeback.

The singer-songwriter, whose last album ‘No Boys Allowed’ was released way back in 2010, is cooking up her third studio effort and has called on R&B’s creme de la creme to help her craft it.

Case, point, her sessions this week with htmakers Rico Love and Jim Jonsin.

The duo, who are responsible for hits such as ‘Motivation’ by Kelly Rowland and Beyonce’s ‘Sweet Dreams ‘, shared shots of themselves working with Hilson on the long-awaited project.

Jonsin added the caption: Great Music and Spirits with @dreamincolor@iamricolove 

Are you as amped as we are to hear what they’ve been working on? Peep more pics below and let us know…

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In the last year, R.Kelly has lent his voice and pen to material released by the likes of Lady GaGa, Kelly Rowland and Justin Bieber.

Today, in giving music lovers good reason to anticipate the birth of Keyshia Cole‘s new album, the pair have teamed up to whip up numbers for the August 2014 release!

Full story below…

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R&B songbird Kelly Rowland is spreading her wings.

For, after releasing two albums on Universal Republic, the ‘Motivation’ maestra is now a free agent.

Details after the jump…

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With over 5 million albums sold worldwide since 2005, Keyshia Cole eyes fresh glory this year as she builds the masterpiece many hope will be her forthcoming studio album.

Set to see her embrace a sound far edgier and sexier than 2012’s ‘Woman to Woman’, the album’s release will bring it with cuts forged by the likes of Diddy, Elijah Blake, Irv Gotti and ‘Super Bass’ producer First Born.

This week, much to the delight of her ever-rising fan base, the star teased a collaboration with a producer currently riding high on many a chart this year.

Who it is?

Find out below…

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As R&B makes it unstoppable comeback on the Billboard Hot 100, all eyes now turn to Kelly Rowland to see how she plans cash in on its revival.

At the forefront of the genre during its “quieter” years, Rowland‘s contributions to the field have seen her win the support of its more loyal followers, but are yet to see her score the mainstream acclaim / sales nabbed by the likes of Miguel.

So, as she begins work on a new studio album, we want you to weigh in on the matter.

Confused?

Details below…

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Two months separate Chris Brown fans from the long-awaited release of his ‘X’ LP.

With a number of cuts already floating on the interweb, Brown continues the preview party with latest track ‘New Flame’.

The moody mid-tempo sees the 24-year-old team up with rapper Rick Ross, who joins an impressive list of features on the project (a list that includes the likes of Kelly Rowland and Brandy).

How do the pair fare? Find out after the jump…

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1) Pharrell – Happy

2) Kelly Rowland – Down On Love

3) Mariah Carey – For The Record

4) Lil Kim – Not Tonight

5) Nicki Minaj – Lookin ‘Ass N***as

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

After disappointing some fans with “Talk a Good Game“s speedy era, Kelly Rowland whipped up quite the buzz for its follow up last week, when she stormed Nigeria’s “Love Like a Movie” concert outing.

It was there, months removed from the new LP’s launch, did the “Simply Deep” songbird showcase the live prowess that’s turned her into one of R&B’s more revered contributors.

Why we’re hoping her new era forces her to rock US stages just as hard?!

Watch below…

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R&B crooner Joe joins forces with one of the genre’s leading ladies Kelly Rowland for new single ‘Love & Sex (Part 2)’.

The song, which is a sequel of sorts to the Fantasia featured original, reportedly serves as the lead single from the singer’s upcoming new album – which serves as the follow-up to last year’s ‘Doubleback: Evolution of R&B’.

Directed by Billie Woodruff, the cut’s accompanying video premiered moments ago. Check it out below…

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Kelly Rowland turned 33 today.

The R&B songbird celebrated in style by stopping by ABC staple The View this morning.

Naturally, Barabra, Whoopi, Sherri and co didn’t hold back with their questions, quizzing the Grammy winner on her recent engagement, fitness secrets, and the X Factor USA‘s recent cancellation.

The latter was particular interesting as Rowland has remained relatively mum about the end of the show, which she joined last year as a judge- quickly becoming one of the most popular panelists.

What did Ms. Kelly have to say about everything? Find out below…

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2013 saw Fantasia serve up blazing collaborations with Destiny’s Child stars Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. As many will recall, Rowland was tapped to feature on the singer’s Urban smash ‘Without Me’, while Williams joined forces with the American Idol alum for a remix to recent Gospel single ‘If We Had Your Eyes’.

Continuing their show of sisterhood, Ms. Kelly and Michelle paid a visit to the ‘Lose To Win’ singer backstage at ‘After Midnight’ – the hit Broadway show she’s currently starring in.

Already great to see the talented support one another.

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