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March 16, 2011

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Songstress Kelly Price will release her sixth studio album, Kelly, on May 3.

Originally scheduled for March 29th, the set boast the singles "Tired" and "Not My Daddy" featuring Mint Condition’s Stokley Williams. "Not My Daddy" is edging for a top 10 spot at radio plus the track debuted at #20 last week on iTunes.

"This song literally wrote itself, which happens to me every once in a while," Kelly Price says of the track. "The melody came to me first and then I envisioned a live band to truly impact my audience and that's when I called up Stokley. We made this song to encourage lovers to get back to being lovers. Stop parenting one another and just love each other."

The new album will feature production by Warryn Campbell, Shep Crawford, Jazz Nixon and Lawrence Waddell.

In addition to the forthcoming album, Kelly Price will perform at this year’s Essence Music Festival, which takes place this July 1-3 in New Orleans.

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Cool. Good to see Mint Condition's Lawrence Waddell getting his hands on

producing.

Hmmmm...have liked the 'Soul of THIS Woman', in the past...

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January interview in which Kelly talks about the new album and lead single.

Note: The new project as originally scheduled to be released in March.

phunkdaddy said:

Cool. Good to see Mint Condition's Lawrence Waddell getting his hands on

producing.

Waddell produced = My Loot

funkyandy said:

Hmmmm...have liked the 'Soul of THIS Woman', in the past...

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She showed out in "Tired" though.

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Above is the cover for the new album recently added to her official website.

Preview her new track "Himaholic".

http://soundcloud.com/str.../himaholic

Go cop that album when it comes out ASAP, this is real Rnb, the best female rnb album of 2011 so far imo (yes even better than Marsha's), kelly and Faith evans are still keeping it real till this day.

btw the lead single Tired was nominated for a Grammy.

Kelly's Tracks:

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Kelly Price Releases First R&B Album in Eight Years

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When Kelly Price was nominated for a Grammy last December, the R&B nod caught many people off guard.

Up until that point, Price hadn't released an R&B album since 2003's "Priceless." In fact, when she delivered the contemporary gospel album "This Is Who I Am" three years after that, most people assumed the soulful singer had chosen a new career path.

"It's never been a secret that I'm a preacher's kid," says Price from her Los Angeles home. "Gospel will forever be a part of my life; that's why I sing the way I sing. But I never said I was leaving R&B."

Now, the artist known for belting out such hits as "Friend of Mine," "As We Lay" and "Heartbreak Hotel" is adding an exclamation point to that declaration with the May 3 release of her sixth album "Kelly." Its anthemic opening track "Tired" caught Grammy voters' attention. (Alas, she lost to Fantasia).

Not only does the project plant Price squarely back into the R&B scene, it's helped the singer achieve her first top 40 hit on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 11 years: second single "Not My Daddy," featuring Mint Condition frontman Stokley Williams.

Price and her manager, husband Jeffery Rolle, began dressing the stage for her return three years ago when they relocated from Atlanta to Los Angeles. After the 2006 release of "This Is Who I Am," Price continued performing, averaging between 200 and 250 dates per year. But the urge to return to writing -- she had composed songs for R. Kelly, Wynonna Judd, Ronald Isley and Faith Evans, among others -- and expand into film and TV began to take hold. That's when her attorney suggested she move to L.A.

Shortly after the move, Price reconnected with producer Warryn Campbell, who first worked with her in the late '90s. They went the indie route and launched the comeback plan with "Tired" and then "Not My Daddy." The compelling ballad expresses a frequently overlooked message: Don't forget to let love into your relationship. An accompanying video was directed by actress Regina King.

Married since she was 19 and celebrating her 19th anniversary this year, Price says "Not My Daddy" came to her as she was cleaning the house. "It stems from the experience of being in a long-term relationship and how easy that dynamic can change when kids come into the picture."

Price's "I'm every woman" outlook stands at the heart of the other tracks on "Kelly." Having overcome her own share of issues -- from body image and teen pregnancy to family tensions (both her mother and late mother-in-law were stricken with breast cancer) -- Price tackles everything from self-forgiveness ("I'm Sorry") and empowerment ("The Rain") to addictive relationships ("HimAholic"). She even gets into party mode ("And U Don't Stop").

"I'm grown; that's what this record says," Price says. "I've made a whole lot of mistakes and dumb decisions but I'm not beating myself up over it. There's a lot of resolve here but happiness as well. I've come of age doing what I know how to do: soothing myself through music and hopefully helping someone else."

Projects on tap include a summer tour with Dave Hollister and Angie Stone, a TV pilot, a clothing line, an audio version of her 2005 book "Inscriptions of My Heart," a cook book and her ongoing philanthropic work on behalf of breast cancer. In the meantime, Price is slated to perform at the 2011 Essence Music Festival in July and is busy collaborating on new songs for the likes of Dave Hollister, Toni Braxton and Keke Wyatt.

"I don't get much sleep these days," Price says. "But that's OK. Everything is lining up. My prayers are being answered."

In addition to Campbell and Williams, the singer/songwriter collaborated with songwriter/producers Shep Crawford and Jazz Nixon, who are also longtime colleagues and friends.

Another longtime industry relationship recently blossomed into a new co-management arrangement for Price. Rolle is now co-managing his wife's career with Devyne Stephens, who heads Atlanta-based Upfront Megatainment. Its roster includes Akon, Kelly Rowland, Dave Hollister and Upfront/SRC newcomer Majic Massey.

"I've managed Kelly from day one," says Rolle, who'll still handle day-to-day responsibilities. "But now I don't have to do everything. In Devyne, I found someone who believes in Kelly like I do and someone who works just as hard as she does."

Price's sixth album also represents a career rebirth. In addition to partnering with producer Warryn Campbell's My Block Records, Price has hired a new co-manager, Devyne Stephens of Upfront Megatainment, as she eyes several brand-building ventures. In short, the is back with a whole new do-it-my-way attitude, ready to claim, in Campbell's words, "that big shot to show what she can really do. She's never had that look, in my opinion. But everybody needs to know how great and talented she is as a singer and as an amazing writer."

When she began recording with Island Def Jam and later Def Soul. Their subsequent discussions led to Price teaming her Sang Girl! Production company/label with Campbell's My Block Records, whose roster includes Mary Mary, the Soul Seekers and Campbell's younger sister, JoiStarr.

"My hiatus wasn't really an accident or on purpose," Price says of her chance to refocus and re-energize. "It just worked out that way. When my break came from Def Jam, the timing was good to do something more personal to me-the gospel album. And when I thought about going back to a major or doing something on my own, I thought I should have the opportunity to experience being in charge of my career-and benefit from it as well."

phunkdaddy said:

Cool. Good to see Mint Condition's Lawrence Waddell getting his hands on

producing.

I thought her song ('Not My Daddy') sounded soooooooo familiar... I'll pass.

The state of mainstream records / music, sucks.

I'm staying away from this. I know some people will be like "SUPPORT YOUR R&B ARTISTS!" Not if their music turns out to be a piece of crap...

Timmy84 said:

I'm staying away from this. I know some people will be like "SUPPORT YOUR R&B ARTISTS!" Not if their music turns out to be a piece of crap...

Damn we have 50 plus years of some amazing brilliant R&B albums and songs, there's a standard a benchmark that must be met. That song, and I'm sure her album ain't it. If I wanted to listen to Mint Condition, I'd pull their music up on the ol' iPod. Good grief.

TD3 said:

Timmy84 said:

I'm staying away from this. I know some people will be like "SUPPORT YOUR R&B ARTISTS!" Not if their music turns out to be a piece of crap...

Damn we have 50 plus years of some amazing brilliant R&B albums and songs, there's a standard a benchmark that must be met. That song, and I'm sure her album ain't it. If I wanted to listen to Mint Condition, I'd pull their music up on the ol' iPod. Good grief.

Yeah real talk. Kelly never really got my attention. Don't get me wrong, I liked "Tired" for a minute but it wasn't something I held on to. Just overwrought and shit.

Identity said:

January interview in which Kelly talks about the new album and lead single.

Note: The new project as originally scheduled to be released in March.

Sounds like she knows exACTLY who she IZZ! Thanks for posting this vid. Very interesting and nice 2 actually get 2 hear her speak about what she's done, where she's going, who she is and of course for representing R&B. I love how she affirms that it will always be.

On Tuesday, Kelly Price performed live on Fox Good Day New York:

http://www.myfoxny.com/dp...e-20110503

Amazon Track samples

TD3 said:

phunkdaddy said:

Cool. Good to see Mint Condition's Lawrence Waddell getting his hands on

producing.

I thought her song ('Not My Daddy') sounded soooooooo familiar... I'll pass.

The state of mainstream records / music, sucks.

I take it u don't like Mint Condition?

Graycap23 said:

TD3 said:

I thought her song ('Not My Daddy') sounded soooooooo familiar... I'll pass.

The state of mainstream records / music, sucks.

I take it u don't like Mint Condition?

As Sir John said, "I've Seen That Movie Too".

This song isn't a Kelly Price signature song or sound this is Mint Condition's production featuring Ms. Price. Bore me, I heard this music a decade ago. There's no doubt in my mind Ms. Price has a wondrous voice but her choice of music material hasn't been as complimentary, unfortunately.

Though my daughter has "Not My Daddy" on replay for the last couple of days. She likes it.

TD3 said:

phunkdaddy said:

Cool. Good to see Mint Condition's Lawrence Waddell getting his hands on

producing.

I thought her song ('Not My Daddy') sounded soooooooo familiar... I'll pass.

The state of mainstream records / music, sucks.

You consider MC mainstream?

phunkdaddy said:

TD3 said:

I thought her song ('Not My Daddy') sounded soooooooo familiar... I'll pass.

The state of mainstream records / music, sucks.

You consider MC mainstream?

i consider this song mainstream. come on, now MC wasn't an avant-garde band.

hi ya phunkdaddy, it's been a minute since we've spoken, how are you?

TD3 said:

phunkdaddy said:

You consider MC mainstream?

i consider this song mainstream. come on, now MC wasn't an avant-garde band.

hi ya phunkdaddy, it's been a minute since we've spoken, how are you?

I'm good. How have you been? I've been missing you. You just vanished without

a whisper in the air but i'm glad you're back.

In regards to MC, i mean they have a loyal following but they still aren't your typical

mainstream act. Yes they put out a lot of safe radio ballads but if you listen to their

albums they generally give you an electic mix of styles. I guess that's why i like Livin

The Luxury Brown a lot. It seemed like that was the album they always wanted to do.

They just rocked out on 4 or 5 cuts and a few snazzy interludes without regards to

mainstream.

Timmy84 said:

I'm staying away from this. I know some people will be like "SUPPORT YOUR R&B ARTISTS!" Not if their music turns out to be a piece of crap...

It’s probably best to stick with R&B artists like her, Musiq and others that were out when she was out, I’m not really a fan but I’m sure her album is better than whatever 106 & park is playing these days. I’m not checking it out though.

babybugz said:

Timmy84 said:

I'm staying away from this. I know some people will be like "SUPPORT YOUR R&B ARTISTS!" Not if their music turns out to be a piece of crap...

It’s probably best to stick with R&B artists like her, Musiq and others that were out when she was out, I’m not really a fan but I’m sure her album is better than whatever 106 & park is playing these days. I’m not checking it out though.

Good point. I just picked up Musiq's new cd Wednesday.

phunkdaddy said:

babybugz said:

It’s probably best to stick with R&B artists like her, Musiq and others that were out when she was out, I’m not really a fan but I’m sure her album is better than whatever 106 & park is playing these days. I’m not checking it out though.

Good point. I just picked up Musiq's new cd Wednesday.

Was it good? I enjoy his music , I usually buy his music I haven't checked out the new one though.

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babybugz said:

phunkdaddy said:

Good point. I just picked up Musiq's new cd Wednesday.

Was it good? I enjoy his music , I usually buy his music I haven't checked out the new one though.

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It's pretty good. I don't rate it as good as Juslisen or Soulstar but it holds it's own.

I'm sitting here listening to Kelly's new CD. The track "I'm Sorry" is a masterpiece! I'm going thru something right now and the lyrics really hit home about forgiving yourself. I'm sitting here all most in tears listening to that song.

TD3 said:

phunkdaddy said:

You consider MC mainstream?

i consider this song mainstream. come on, now MC wasn't an avant-garde band.

hi ya phunkdaddy, it's been a minute since we've spoken, how are you?

Happy Mother's Day TD3