December 28, 200520 yr KELIS I've been a Kelis fan since 1999 when "Got Ya Money" came out. I remember I always cracked up because of the fact that Tangi Miller from the show "Felicity" was dancing along side Kelis in the "Got Ya Money." It was so random. Then I was so excited when Kelis worked with my man Hype Williams for her "Caught Out There" video. The Neptunes and Clipse were even in the video. I was so sure that she would blow up huge in the U.S. that is. Then BET premiered the "Get Along With You" video on their old show, "Out the Box" (anyone remember that? ), and the video made me sad. It was hot of course, but it was so melancholy and that's when I knew Kelis was something special. I'll start off with her voice. Her vocals have been described as robotic yet soulful in an edgy way. I agree, her vocals aren't robotic in a negative way but in a unique way. Her vocals are just so cool and slick. I swear when her voice harmonizes, it's the most amazing sound. I even wrote a music review for Kelis' TASTY album during my senior year of high school. It was published and everything. I described Kelis' voice as an "ice cream-cool alto." That's what her voice sounds like to me; cool and creamy like good ice cream. Last but not least, Kelis is gorgeous. She has her own quirky style which I love. She's not a copycat. If anything, people copy her. I admit her last album has a Vanity 6 vibe, but on her first two albums she had no particular style that one could pinpoint. She was simply herself. I'm glad she's working on a new album. I heard her new song "Bossy" and that joint is off-the-meter. Bangladesh (worked with Ciara) produced it and I'm pretty sure Sean Garrett (Ciara's "Goodies" and Usher's "Yeah") wrote it because it has his trademark "woop, woop" at the beginning. He did that on Mashonda's "Blackout" as well as Chris Brown's "Run It." I like the fact that Kelis makes sure people know it's her. No one else could sing her new song "Bossy" because it's specifically about her. And lastly, I'm definitely one of those who thinks that Kelis doesn't need the Neptunes. I mean, the Neptunes can hardly take care of themselves so it's no big deal. She worked with mostly other producers on TASTY and the result was amazing. She'll be aight. So instead of ROASTING someone, this is my tribute to Kelis.
December 29, 200520 yr Author ... Well I guess no one likes Kelis? :huh: I didn't expect a lot of responses, but do you just disregard her because she's the "Milkshake" girl or you just don't like her like that? She's way more than "Milkshake" She makes what I call outerspace music. It's so different.
December 29, 200520 yr Author ... who is that :huh: :huh: :huh: oh, lol Well she's a singer who's signed with Pharrell Williams, you know him right? She released three albums, but only two were released in the U.S. She's pretty popular overseas. Anyway, so you've never heard the song "Milkshake"? You know the hook goes: "My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard/and they're like it's better than yours/I could teach you, but I have to charge." But her music has a real spacy, futuristic sound. She worked with Bjork on a song and collaborated with Korn and No Doubt on her 2001 album. She's a real different kind of chick.
December 29, 200520 yr i have unfortunately only heard her stuff from her previous album, but i must admit i really like her style. any songs from her older work you could point me to for the time being? i agree with what you have written about her, she has a unique sense of style in every respect and seems like a great artist. she's a cool person :cool:
December 29, 200520 yr oh and u loved her song trick me. had an awesome beat, i love the sound and quality of her voice
December 30, 200520 yr Author ... i have unfortunately only heard her stuff from her previous album, but i must admit i really like her style. any songs from her older work you could point me to for the time being? i agree with what you have written about her, she has a unique sense of style in every respect and seems like a great artist. she's a cool person :cool: I posted her song with Bjork, and two other hot songs in the Multimedia section. So if you wanna hear those, they're there.
December 30, 200520 yr yeh i dont mind her, only heard stuff from her lastest album: milkshake/millionare/trick me... i quite like millionare and shes got a good, different voice
December 30, 200520 yr kinglear, I loooove Kelis!!! :thumbsup: I bought her 1st album when it came out and have been ever hooked since. She's so individual, so stylish, so talented. A true trend setter and a very very cool lady. Plus she always seems really nice when interviewed. :) My fave tracks are Young Fresh N' New (still dont understand why this song didnt do better :/ ), Get Along with You, Millionaire, Got Ya Money, Trick Me, Caught Out There, Mafia Milkshake.....so many!!! :D Glad there's another Kelis fan here! :)
December 30, 200520 yr Author ... kinglear, I loooove Kelis!!! :thumbsup: I bought her 1st album when it came out and have been ever hooked since. She's so individual, so stylish, so talented. A true trend setter and a very very cool lady. Plus she always seems really nice when interviewed. :) My fave tracks are Young Fresh N' New (still dont understand why this song didnt do better :/ ), Get Along with You, Millionaire, Got Ya Money, Trick Me, Caught Out There, Mafia Milkshake.....so many!!! :D Glad there's another Kelis fan here! :) Well I'm so glad you love her. She actually has a a lot of fans. Go here if you want to keep up-to-date on her at: http://www.ultimatekelis.com/forum/index.php She actually visits that one and she knows about it.
December 30, 200520 yr Got Ya Money is just cool, and fantastic. Millionaire was pretty good, Trick Me was also very cool.
December 31, 200520 yr I like her first album better. It's well rounded. Tasty was good for only a minute though nothing mememorable. really hope her latest installment is better then Tasty. Peace
December 31, 200520 yr Thanks for the link Kinglear. :kiss: Millionnaire is one of the coolest fucking songs i've heard in years....when it 1st came out i drove all my friends mad singing the "Where there is cheese there are rats, wherever there are rats there are cats, wherever there are cats there are dogs....." part. :lol: Andre ('ICE COLD!!!' :lol: ) 3000 is incredible. Any Outkast fans out there? I used to love them years ago, but im not so keen on their latest stuff. Although i loved 'BOB' that song is fantastic. Highly recommend downloading! :)
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