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"Nobody is real anymore! Singers are afraid to sing," began Mo. "Most of them are more concerned with dancing instead of singing. These chicks can't stand alone, either, because most of them have their CEOs in their music video."


Mo says the reason for the current state of "watered down R&B" is "a lot of hip-hop men are behind the singers now." She continued: "They're only concerned with putting out a hot track and having their singers dance. But most of them can't even perform these songs live. At the rate we're at now, we're not going to have any more Gladys Knights, Patti LaBelles and Aretha Franklins."


The Roun'Table/Cash Money Records artist adds there are some singers who "still saaang" and Fantasia, Faith Evans, Monica and Mary J. Blige are among those she credits. "My dream tour would be to go out on the road with Fantasia and Faith. I rock with both of them hard," she said.


The Baltimore-bred belter admits she could do without many of the other girls out now. "I see some of them and ask where is Ashanti when you need her," laughed Mo.


We asked Mo about her rumored beef with newcomer Keyshia Cole that apparently began after Mo made similar comments about new singers on the syndicated Star & Buc Wild Morning Show. "I was in New York at Dream Hotel preparing to do a show. She saw my manager Phil Thornton (of Bright Star Entertainment) and my stylist in the lobby and asked them what they were doing there. When they said they were there to see me, she said, 'You all are traitors. She is the enemy.' Then she stormed off. I heard she was drunk, so I brushed it off and blamed it on the alcohol," recalled Mo.


Mo will drop her junior album 'Syndicated (The Lil' Mo Hour)' in late Sept. and then headline the Seagram's Gin Live national tour later this fall. "If you're tired of being hoodwinked, bamboozled, led astray and run amuck, then come see my live show. There's no lip-synching on this tour. It's all live, baby!"

I have no problems with Lil Mo, but in my honest opinion she can't even compare to Keisha Cole. Sounds like jealousy to me.

I haven't heard any of Keisha Cole's work but Lil Mo can sing and I'm glad she's telling the truth about this. Unless some MAJOR changes happen soon, we'll never see a great R&B singer, male or female, again.

"errr mo, iron me shirt real quick will ya"

thesexofit said:

No artist named Lil Mo will EVER make it here without having to change her name!

Its kind of true and sad actually. The kids today really dont have any kind of legacy and it seems like the music business isn't concerned with trying to make any legacies either. Even when the singers can really sing (even just a little) it's almost always overshadowed by "T and A".

Keyshia Coles album is the shit ! Its all i have been listening to for about 2 months .Lil Mo can says whats she wants but Keyshia Cole is a much better singer . Check Keyshia's sessions at AOL .

elusivefatale said:

wow. mad folks is feelin her and i just dont get it. her first single with kanye was pure rubbish imo and her new one with alicia is a step up from rubbish: the chorus is nice

I dont think Lil Mo is sayin that Keyshia cant sing; she's just explain a situation involving her being drunk and talkin about her. I even remember days back when Mary J Blige was a heavy drinker - she almost got into it with Veronica Webb and took a compliment made by Faith as a diss.

Lil Mo is a way better vocalist than Keyshia, Lil Mo can saaaaang! Keyshia can sing too, but her tone turns me completely off. Her voice sounds hoarse & when she gets into her "runs" is when it really gets bad because they don't come off smooth & precise. It sound like her voice is about to give out.

Keyshia Cole,Ciara,Brooke Valentine,and Tierra Marie...all these broads suck!!!!! corny chicken head BOOLSHIT!!!! I long for the days of Aaliyah,Brandy,and Monica.

honestly, she's not the greatest talent either. she has her share of garbage under her belt

Lil Mo had me until this part:

UUmmm hello Kettle, this is Lil' Mo. i just called to say that i think u are very very black

boriquateddy said:

Keyshia Cole can wipe the floor with Brandy and Monica! They can even compete with Keyshia's voice.

boriquateddy said:

Moonwalkbjrain said:

I don't get it myself. Her voice is okay but the songs just make me hit the dial (admittedly I think I've only heard one of her songs, but how can you tell when they all have the same vacuous, boring as fuck sound?)

CinisterCee said:

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doesnt lil mo' make the same kinda stuff shes complaing about? i seem to remember her video superwoman with fabulous.

Christopher said:

ooooo that was my sooooonnnnng!! that one and gangster

Ashanti???

Smooches;)