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Ms Kelly

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As many know, I love Destiny's Child and love each member equally, of course. Kelly has always gotten my respect; her voice is a deep, sultry alto and her clarity is unmatched. Unfortunately, I believe she was falsely made out to be the oddball or "alternative" member of the group, sporting short, color-highlighted hair. This cut-out personality carried out into her solo debut, `Simply Deep,' which was a so-so effort full of sappy pop/rock ballads, a few half-baked fast tracks and enough lyrical similes and metaphors to make your head spin! (By no means was it terrible, but I expected better.) Even Kelly herself has admitted in recent interviews that the album was "rushed" and she was "not ready." Well... now she is! Rowland has shed that image to reveal a sexy, distinguished and confident young woman; hence, the title, `Ms. Kelly.'

This album is a result of over two years of hard work. After the recording of the final Destiny's Child album, Kelly returned to the studio with a vision. About this time last year, she and Columbia Records invited some critics to come and listen to the result, tentatively titled, `My Story.' Sadly, they didn't have much good to say about the project. Determined to create a perfect and balanced album, she returned once again to the booth, agreeing that it was "too full of ballads." (She really has a thing for those love ballads, even still on the final product.) Time and time again, it was pushed back, from late 2006, to February 2007 to June 26. Thankfully (and finally), all the effort has paid off and the product is an excellent album.

The first single, "Like This," was a perfect choice to introduce the world to the new Kelly Rowland. She graces the Polow Da Don track with effortless swagger and confidence. Eve's verse adds a nice touch, too. (It's nice to see her back.) "Comeback" is a fierce, powerful and boisterous anthem. A club banger, for sure, Ms. Kelly brags and teases about her "hubba bubba" that will make you "run back and tell your motha." Hahahaha! "Ghetto" is the cool, laid-back cousin of DC's "Soldier." Snoop Dogg makes a great appearance, also. "Work (Put It In)" is another Scott Storch-produced club banger in which Kelly sings at lightning speed. Amazingly, she keeps her composure with perfect diction over the percolating beat, making every lyric understood and heard. It is definitely one of the album's highlights.

From this point on, the album slows down a bit. "Flashback" has been readily available on the net for quite a while now, but is it definitely worthy of inclusion. Kelly mutters out thoughts, regretting a past breakup. It is truly entrancing with layer upon of smooth vocals. On "Every Thought Is You (Addicted)," she reflects on her infatuation with that special someone. Very nice and sweet. "The Show" is a sleek and sexy track featuring Tank. It's very similar to Fantasia's "I Nominate U" in content. It is alright, but definitely not my favorite. It's kind of been-there-done-that material. During the "Interlude," Kelly delivers the first few lines of the following track, with only piano and vocals. It is emotionally moving and it shows off her vocal skill.

Immediately following is "Still In Love With My Ex," which is, in my opinion, the best track of the album. The version included is different from the synth-heavy, hip hop inspired version that leaked this February. The vocals are the same, but the production is now a syncopated guitar riff. The song flows, the lyrics are relatable and Kelly is at her best vocally. This would be the perfect choice for a second single and it has extreme crossover potential. "Love" is also an amazing song with lyrics that may just be autobiographical, looking at her serious relationship with that football player, Roy. She sings the bittersweet "you had me, lost me, now you want me back" lyrics with true artistry and emotion. Amazingly, the Solange Knowles-penned verses avoid those annoying clichés. Love it! "Better Without You" also put me in a trance. It's a great track where Rowland overcomes sorrow and moves on from a painful split. The final track, "This Is Love," is my least favorite of the bunch. It's a bit sappy at times. The lyrics are very `Simply Deep'-esque. Her voice is great, though. (Of course.) It's still a nice song, just not my cup of tea

Although `Ms. Kelly' has a few flaws, is in need of a few more up-tempos and the songs wouldn't suffer from a new sequencing... the album is still a great breakthrough album that truly distinguishes Kelly Rowland as a solo artist. I wish you all the luck in the world, Kelly!

What I enjoyed about this album the most was the fact that MS.Kelly was woman enough to say I own this, and I take responsibility for failer and the departure of this relationship. And for the track " Still In Love With My EX" show cases her owning up to that responsibility. For the song "Flaskback" I like that song because it gives you some insight into what was going on in her mind as well as What goes on in the minds of many woman like Ms.Kelly. And I can only speak for myself.When I say this,when you are scared internally your not quit ready to admit to yourself at first. Which inturn makes you find fault in someone else.,But as time goes on you do realize within yourself the truth must be told. The reason I like the tracks "work" and "Comeback" is because I like the confidence as well as the attitude within the songs. I would have to say that "Work" and "The show" feat. Tank are to of my absolute favorite tacks on the album. What can I say Tank really brings something special vocally to that song.

Another reason Why I like this album is because musically it not only takes R&B music to a whole nother level,but other musical geners as well along with it. Which makes it fresh as well as renewed. The sound of this album is unique in it's own right. But,I will say this I'am disapointed in the shortness of the album. Hopefuly once it's first release becomes a success in it's own right it will be release with extra tracks.

As I was listening to Ms. Kelly... One thing stuck out for me and that Kelly Rowland knows who she is. On this record, There are so many elements that make Ms.Kelly such a beautiful record from the beginning to the end. As a fan, I must say I'm really proud of Kelly on this record but as a Singer/Songwritier I think Ms. Kelly takes you into another realm of Kelly. Not just the Kelly you know from Destiny's Child but really someone who shared and poured her heart in this record although it took a while to get here. I believe that everything happens for a purpose and this record is KELLY ROWLAND without any attachments. Ms. Kelly is her Wonder Woman Album because she is doing so much as suppose to Simply Deep.

Yup yup, Ms Kelly Rowland has returned and she is definately better than ever. This album is a hit and she has truly done an incredible job with it. I just got mine a few hours ago and I've been listening to it non-stop.

Kelly shines through this album and you can see that it's not only Beyonce, who I am NOT hating on because she is my fav. artist and I have both cds, that can make a comeback after DC. Like Kelly says on Track Two, she got that come back! Run back and tell your mother! Kelly just come and is here to stay.

My only issues with this album is that you can see that she is an excellent vocalist but it needs more songs that really show that off. A measley twelve tracks isn't enough to showcase enough of her talent but this album proves that she does have some!

The album starts off with club banger and club banger! Me and my siblings were blasting it and jamming through the house. Like This, Comeback, Put It In, or Work (it says Work on the back but put it in on the cp) are all great jams and you can not stay still while listening to these. Espeicially the latter! The album then eases into the slower jams that Kelly really sings her [...]. Flashback, The Show, Better Without You, and the rest are all excellent.

Ms Kelly told ya'll she was gonna bump like this. I truly can not wait to see what she comes up with next!

While many were disappointed with her debut album, Kelly Rowland comes back double time with this LP. This time around, her ballads are smooth to the touch and the uptempos force you to bob your head. Her voice is pure and her sincerity touches the heart. This album is a great addition to any collection, and will quickly dispel any of that "Sophomore Jinx" nonsense.

On the smooth yet uptempo "So Ghetto", Snoop is definitely an asset. She showcases her clear voice with ripe, infectious harmonies.

On "Love", which starts out with a sweet piano intro, Kelly goes on to remind the opposite sex exactly how and why they advice they received was so very wrong about her. She manages to convey her point succintly and without the harsh melodrama heard on songs with similar lyrics.

"Work" is simply infectious, definitely a song to blast from your car's speakers! "This Love" is the only song that sounds slightly out of place, but the lyrics more than make up for the sudden change from R&B to country.

Overall, "Ms. Kelly" will not disappoint.

After that Destiny's Child disbanded, all of the girls persued solo careers. Beyonce's was obviously the one with most success, but Kelly Rowland's debut album "Simply Deep" was really good aswell and gave her the hits "Stole" "Dilemma" and "Train on a Track" (the latter a hit in Europe). The sound was much diffrent from what Destiny's Child though, mostly Rock-Pop and adult contemporary ballads, perhaps the reason why it worked better in Europe then in US?. Now, 5 years have passed since her 2002 debut and ever since we've been expecting a sophmore effort. The sad thing is that the tiresome delays of the album. Firstly scheduled in 2006 but cause of diffrent reasons it was pushed back time after time and while it did, many changed were also made. First off, Kelly was planning to record an album with mostly ballads and midtempo's but as time went by she realized that she had to make some more uptempo's and clubsongs to make her American audience satisfied aswell. Afterall, these are the songs that work best for radio airplay. So, she catered in a bunch of talented producers like Polow Da Don, Scott Storch, Tank and Rockwilder to make the album more accessable for the market. Now, we have 2 sides. The first are mostly well produced uptempo's and the second slower more emotional songs that are mostly ballads or midtempo's. How good is this album?. Read on to find out.

Maybe it was for the better to record a fair share of commercial songs aswell cause I don't think too many people would have liked an album full of hearbeat, on the other hand there aren't that many exceptional songs here either. Polow/Sean Garrett produced "Like This" with Eve was a top 30 hit and is really well suited for radio airplay and clubs with a basic but catchy beat and a welcolmed rap verse from Eve. Scott Storch produced the song with the fitting name "Comeback". Another decent uptempo. Tank produced "Ghetto" with Snoop Dogg. It's actually a slow-tempo where Kelly is whispering the vocals in the sexiest of ways and Snoop dropping rhymes that aren't for a +18 audience. "Work" was also produced by Scott Storch, but it kind of sounds like Rich Harrison with some old skool beat just like he did for Amerie. Another decent but rather repetitive song. "Flashback" is a midtempo resembling "Train on a Track" where Kelly looks back at times with her ex and the mistakes he made but she still wants him back. "Every Thought Is You" was produced by Rockwilder and it's another emotional midtempo where Kelly admits she's addicted to her man and want to spend every second with him. A ballad with Tank called "The Show" is just alright, but atleast we get to hear a great duet between 2 gifted singers.

Next up is "Still In Love With My Ex" dealing with simular issues like "Flashback", I'm in agreement with the reviewers that say that it's the best song of the album, I'm also crazy over it. Earlier this year there was a diffrent more beat-oriented version with a guest rapper of it that leaked, this one is more stripped down with without big arrangements but it gives the song a more emotional feeling and it's obvious that Kelly mean what she sings. "Love" was co-written by Beyonce's sis Solange. It's another midtempo ballad but I feel like the drums could have been more stripped down to match the piano melody better. The lyrics are rather bitter where Kelly seems to have given up on love after being betraied, but she's not the only one who felt like that at times. "Better Without You" continue with hearbeat after a bad breakup. It's a very sweet song that grows on you. "This Is Love" is accoustic more or less. It's not the most memorable of songs but the lyrics are good. On the European version there is a bonus song called "Gotsta Go" with Da Brat, it sounds alot like "Like This" but not as good.

Overall, I got to admit that I thoght the album was quite mediocre at first but after repeated listens I found it much better. I don't know how much hit potential it got, but it combines both catchy uptempo's with deep hearbreaking ballads. You got the songs to dance to with beat but without lyrics and the songs to feel emotion to without the beats but with the lyrics. "Miss Kelly" isn't spectacular but it's much better then you could expect. 3'5 stars.

I am so glad that Kelly took her time with this cd and it shows!!!! I loved every song. I was so surprised! All I have to say is do yo' thang Ms. Kelly!!!

Kelly really did the damn thing with this one. I bought "Simply Deep" and was so-so on it because it was obvious it was a rush job. But this is a much more unified work, and shows a real portrait of who Kelly is. I think she's still smarting from her break up with old boy, since there's some 'tude in spots ... but songs like "Like This" and "Ghetto" roll along with a vibe just right for summer, while ballads like "Still In Love With My Ex" show just how great of a singer this girl is. Overall I'd say the album is very well-balanced between the bangers and the ballads, and the uptempo cuts aren't as loud and obnoxious as Beyonce's in my humble opinion. It's hardly a revolutionary LP, but it's just as good or better than a lot of what's cluttering shelves these days, and fans of current R&B trends will find plenty to enjoy. I'd say pick this one up ... it's worth it. I'm glad Ms. Kelly is getting her shine on in all of her sexy, chocolate, leggy glory. Do your thing ma, it's long overdue!

I love this CD! Whew...Comeback, Ghetto, Like This. Kelly came with it! I'm so proud of her! I've been saying for some time that Kelly had the stuff that stars are made of. She's beautiful and talented. I can't wait for the concert. Beyonce watch out! Here comes Miss Kelly!

Kelly Rowland new album "Ms. Kelly" is amazing. Featuring the leading single "Like This" with Eve, also many others such as "Ghetto" with Snoop, and the high-tempo "Comeback." Kelly has came a long way from "Simply Deep," which was released in 2002. This album is a hit, and one sure to keep in your CD collection!