It’s a Bust for Kelis at Jive Records
October 30, 2007 – 2:35 pmPosted Under: music
I’ve never really been a fan. I mean Milkshake was cool *shrug* But according to EURWeb, it’s over for Kelis and Jive Records. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that the eclectic chanteuse has been dropped from her contract amid sluggish album sales.
The singer, who is married to rap artist Nas, released two albums for Jive: 2003’s “Tasty,” which spawned the hit “Milkshake” and sold 533,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen Soundscan; and last year’s “Kelis Was Here,” which had numerous release date changes and has moved only 157,000 to date.
Kelis’ manager told EW that she’s currently working on an independent dance album with Cee-Lo, the former Goodie Mob member who gained international attention as one half of the duo Gnarls Barkley.
Kelis is also shopping a pop album helmed by songwriter Guy Chambers, who co-wrote hits like “Angel” for Robbie Williams. In the meantime, she is in talks to host a “Project Runway”-esque show for VH1 and is auditioning for various film and TV roles, reports Billboard.com.
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2 Responses to “It’s a Bust for Kelis at Jive Records”
Wow. Fickle business indeed.
By MsJayy on Nov 2, 2007
I always thought her first album was the best, anyway. All the others after that, I never felt compelled to buy them. Her style changed so much. Most folks change gradually, but upon her second album, things were totally different, and not for the better IMO.
By Kayla on Nov 7, 2007