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Kelly Rowland - Lay It On Me
Artist: Kelly Rowland
Featuring: Big Sean
Producer: Hit-Boy
Album: Here I Am
Label: Republic Records
Fresh off the success of Motivation, her highest-charting U.S. single to date, Kelly Rowland is under pressure to deliver an equally fresh follow-up. If tentative selection Lay It on Me (previously leaked to the ‘net in an incomplete version, but presented here in its finished form) is any indication, the Destiny’s Child alum isn’t taking any chances—from the amorous theme, to the club-ready beat, to the high-profile guest feature, the record has all the ingredients of a club/radio smash. Hit-Boy handles production duties, blending sizzling synths with delicate ivory-tinkling as Rowland lets a lucky man know exactly what she wants from him. Playing the fella in question, Finally Famous fast-riser Big Sean proves more than happy to oblige, lacing the front and back with racy double-entendres: “My d*ck curiosity, ‘cause it killed the cat… and satisfaction brought it back.” So, Booth readers, lay it on me (your opinion, that is): has Rowland got another hit on her hands? If you like what you’re hearing, don’t miss the rest of what Kelly Rowland’s got in store on her Here I Am LP, scheduled to hit record store shelves and online retailers on July 26.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on August 1, 2011
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"Lay it on Me" is not "Motivation", but that shouldn't stop this record from following-up the smash single on the charts.
Kudos to Sean - this proves his debut release success is no fluke; his has now entered that "lets give HIM on the record for a hit" status. 
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| Posted on Jul 17, 2011 |
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Definitely agree with DJ Z, it is not Motivation but that doesn't mean this can't top the charts...I'm still rooting for you Kelly, and Big Sean, need I say anything?
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2011 |
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This track is more instant to me than Motivation was, I think it can come close to the former's success. (I highly doubt it will achieve higher, Motivation did surprisingly well...)
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2011 |
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Reminds me of something Rihanna would do. Has potential to scrape the top half of the Billboard 100... Catchy, but I also doubt it can top 'Motivation's chart position.
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2011 |
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Love the bouncy and radio friendly beat. It got a very varm and summe like rvibe and should be played at cocktails parties all over. Big Sean did nothing for me though.
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2011 |
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Agree with dillon_68, 'Motivation' did surprisingly well and this is a nice follow-up... Big Sean's verse works nicely too. For some reason, can't quite muster up a 4 though
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2011 |
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This is a good follow up to her rising success this year..Big Sean is the big man at the moment so it was an easy choice. with that said J.Cole where are you bro....
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2011 |
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i really like this song its really layed back
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2011 |
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Everybody has said the same thing, and I can't help but agree. It's not Motivation, but still a VERY solid track, and I won't mind it burning up the charts.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2011 |
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I guess this one's for the radio. Meh...2.5
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| Posted on Jul 22, 2011 |
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Well Of Course It Wont Be Motivation. Songs Like That Only Come Around Once On An Album LOL. But, I Like This Song...Its Nice Layed Back And Defintiely A Summer Jam.But To Me It Sounds Alot Like Nicole Scherzinger's "Right Here".
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2011 |
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Kelly this is a hit love it !?
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2011 |
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Pretty gooooooood
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2011 |
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It’s different but should still work. Props to B.i, his verse was nice.
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| Posted on Jul 28, 2011 |
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Can't say I'm the hugest fan, mostly because of the production, but this track definitely has the potential to be a bigger hit than motivation. This track will likely get airplay beyond the hip-hop/R&B stations.
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| Posted on Jul 28, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jul 28, 2011 |
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This will definitely get lots of airplay. I'm still hoping for more "Motivation" sounding tracks from her in the future.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2011 |
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This seems like it would get blown up more quickly than "Motivation." Even though it is hard to compare the two songs because they have such a different feel, I have to say this one resonated with me much more quickly than "Motivation." Having said that "Motivation" grew on me and is now one of my favorite tracks out. Good to see Kelly doin her thing, get it girl!
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| Posted on Aug 09, 2011 |
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This and that Nicole Scherzinger song sound like songs Rihanna passed on for hits like "Rude Boy" and "What's My Name". Kelly is capable of much better music.
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| Posted on Aug 11, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2011 |
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has the same power as "motivation" to blow and with the addition of big sean should help with this beautifully crafted song
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 13, 2011 |
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