Hiding in plain sight. That's the phrase I've always tagged to Kelly Rowland.
Throughout her solo career, Rowland has struggled to find her position in the industry. Her debut album, Simply Deep, had a pop-alternative leaning, while she took a completely urban turn on her second album Miss Kelly.
Between her Simply Deep & Miss Kelly albums, Rowland's most notable US hits are "Dilemma," and "Here We Go" with Trina. Although Kelly has stalled stateside as a solo act, she has dominated in the overseas market having notched an impressive eight top ten singles in the UK.
Truth is, Kelly Rowland can pull off so many sounds, and she's finally affirming her versatility on Here I Am.
Lead by the super-sexy summer jam, "Motivation," the album is full of radio-friendly R&B ("I'm Dat Chick," "Lay It on Me" ft. Big Sean, "Feeling Me Right Now," "Work It Man"). Still, Rowland refuses to overlook her dance floor lovers ("Commander," "Down For Whatever," ).
Lead by the super-sexy summer jam, "Motivation," the album is full of radio-friendly R&B ("I'm Dat Chick," "Lay It on Me" ft. Big Sean, "Feeling Me Right Now," "Work It Man"). Still, Rowland refuses to overlook her dance floor lovers ("Commander," "Down For Whatever," ).
I don't think that Here I Am is Kelly's best album to date (#teamSimplyDeep), but it is her most confident and vocally impressive collection. It should perform well on the charts and give her the respect she deserves as a solo artist here in the States.
TOP 3 TRACKS: "Motivation" ft. Lil Wayne, "Feeling Me Right Now," "Commander"
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