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Kelis - Acapella
Artist: Kelis
Producer: David Guetta
Album: Untitled 5th Studio Album
Label: will.i.am Music Group/Interscope
Earlier this year, after splitting up with husband Nas, singer Kelis found herself single and very pregnant. A new album was probably the last thing on her mind, but what a difference a few months can make. On her new single, Acapella, Kelis talks about love and life and shows her range and talent as a singer. Producer David Guetta, whose last DJBooth feature Memories earned him reader approval, proves he is a master at mixing up sounds, and knows just when to slow the beat down for dramatic effect. Even though the track has an energetic, upbeat feel, vocally Kelis is working through some real emotional pain, sounding much more mature than she did in her chart topper Milkshake, from way back in 2003. Her lost love and emotional pain is perfectly described in a metaphor, as she sings, “Before you my whole life was acapella, now a symphony is the only song to sing.” Acapella will be off Kelis’ currently untitled fifth studio album, set for a release in early 2010.
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David Guetta is slowly becoming one of the most in-demand producers in the industry. You work with him and its always a guarantee that your material will get spins at the club. Kelis knows a thing or two about the club and together it shows. This is not at all my cup of tea (and it doesn't have that powerful of an effect out of computer speakers), but I think plenty of people will dig it.
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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she was probly thinking "i need money nas keeps trying to stop my supply i know lets make a song" hahahah im not 100 percent on this song it sounds like sh just got a hot producer (but really Kelly could have done this song!!!)
i just get th feeling this song is just about getting $$$ and not making music!!! |
| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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idk how im diggin this song. the beat is NOT fittin with her style.
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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Production is dope from Guetta.
Kelis though sounded pretty ordinary, though im not a fan of her music (besides 2 tracks) 2.5 - just because i dig the production |
| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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Remove Kelis and you got yourself a certified club hit!!!!
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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I'm a big fan of Guetta's productions, but I really wasn't feeling Kelis on this. I'll pass.
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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nas was too good for her
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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This beat is sick, really feeling the beat but not a big fan of the vocals. In rotation
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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The cynical side of me agrees completely with Menilik MHD. Sounds like Kelis realized she needed some funds and decided winning over the clubs was the quickest way to a payday. Maybe for some, but this does nothing for me. Kelis sounds like a mediocre disco singer.
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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kelis is whack yo,fo real too..she look whack,sound whack-bytch broken
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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mmcoolman2000 suddenly became my favorite member, that was the most ruthless/funny thing ive ever read on this site
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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Song will do good in the Euro/Dance/Electronica communities. Though it has a typical techno 4/4 beat.
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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LeWy, I agree. I think they need to edit out Kelis, and start over. Bangin production, not so hot everything else.
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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I heard this and thought this has to be David Guetta. Then I read it, and I was like wow. I don't why, but I like it alot, her voice goes well with the mix.
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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by Kelly i meant Kelly Rowland.
and by Kelly Rowland i actually mean ANY FEMALE WHO CAN SING could have done this song |
| Posted on Nov 26, 2009 |
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Well...I appreciate all music and artists,but this one,sorry to say HELLLL NAWWWW. sorry.
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| Posted on Nov 26, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 26, 2009 |
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The beat is off the hook (for the dance/trance crowd anyways) which has become the norm for David. SMH for Kelis...I didn't think she was horrible as most people have mentioned (not the greatest either). I wonder what people would have thought of the song if they didn't know it was her. Anyways, I don't think this is a banger but it deserves a chance so I'll give it a 4 (mainly because of the beat) to bring up the overall average.
Hopefully this will do well so she doesn't have to bleed Nasty Nas dry lol |
| Posted on Nov 27, 2009 |
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im sorry but this is the worst song she ever did 2 me its very lame
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| Posted on Nov 30, 2009 |
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i like it! its pretty edgey
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| Posted on Nov 30, 2009 |
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I am feeling this for Kelis right here. She is always doing something totally out of the box and she is usually successful with it and I think she is here to some extent as well. This would be CRAZY in the club, especially if drugs are involved...
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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Whoo first review I've done always been a fan of the site but recently became a member anyways to the song Loved the beat didn't really feel like it didnt add up with her voice but will be loved at the club
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
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Deff a break up song...
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2009 |
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too much gloss not enough boss...just plain boring...but the song sounds like her pics...i expected some gracejones warrior princess flashglam...mission accomplished.
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| Posted on Feb 12, 2010 |
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