Kelly Rowland
Jul 11, 2011
For a Grammy-award winner who has been part of one of the most successful groups of all time, a solo star in her own right, with roles in motion pictures and television, Kelly Rowland isn't kidding when she says, "This is a fresh start for me. I'm in a fantastic place right now."
With brand-new management, a new record label and the world-wide hit, "When Love Takes Over," with acclaimed French dance producer David Guetta, call this new phase, "When Kelly Takes Over," as the multi-talented singer/songwriter/TV host and actress exerts full control on a career that has already produced millions of album sales, smash records and accolades. After spending a summer in Europe, Rowland found herself turned on to different sounds and musical genres, especially dance and electro, which has encouraged her latest stylistic direction.
Kelly launched her post-Destiny's Child solo career by teaming up with rapper Nelly in 2002, recording the vocals for the track "Dilemma" for his album Nellyville. The song ended up with a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year and earned Rowland an award in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category.
After two successful solo albums, 2002's RIAA-gold certified "Simply Deep", which reached #12 on the Billboard chart, and 2007's "Ms. Kelly", featuring top producers like Billy Mann, Scott Storch, Sean Garrett, Tank, Rockwilder and Polow da Don, and guest stars Snoop Dogg and Eve, going on to sell 1.2 million worldwide, Rowland found herself ready for a change of pace. One of the singles from Ms. Kelly, "Work," offered a hint of her new direction, when a dance remix hit the Top 10 in France, Italy and the U.K.
Rowland's third album "Here I Am" drops on July 26 via Universal Republic Records and is sure to be a smash. The album's first single, featuring Lil Wayne-titled
"Motivation" burned up the charts and lodged itself in the No. 1 slot and leading the way for the album's success.
Track Listing For "Here I Am"
Standard Edition
- 'I'm Dat Chick'
- 'Work It Man' feat. Lil Playy
- 'Motivation' feat. Lil Wayne
- 'Lay It On Me' feat. Big Sean
- 'Feelin' Me Right Now"
- 'Turn It Up"
- 'All of the Night" feat. Rico Love
- 'Keep It Between Us'
- 'Commander'
- 'Down for Whatever'
- 'Heaven & Earth'
- 'Each Other'
- 'Motivation (Rebel Rock Remix)' feat. Lil Wayne
- 'Commander (Urban Remix)' feat. Nelly
Deluxe Edition