For The Past Few Months I've Been Hearing People Put Down The Talent That Is Kelis, Slamming Here New Album & Reporting It's Low Sales, Well I'm Happy To Give A Very Different Report Of...
Kelis - Kelis Was Here

International edition
- "Intro" – 1:27
- "Blindfold Me" (featuring Nas) – 4:19
- "Bossy" (featuring Too $hort) – 4:34
- "Fire" (featuring Spragga Benz) – 3:31
- "I Don't Think So" – 3:02
- "Weekend" – 4:42
- "Trilogy" – 3:56
- "Appreciate Me" – 4:02
- "Till the Wheels Fall Off" – 4:13
- "Handful" – 2:59
- "Aww S***!" (featuring Smoke) – 4:09
- "What's That Right There" (featuring will.i.am) – 4:17
- "Circus" – 4:40
- "Lil' Star" (featuring Cee-Lo) – 4:55
- "Like You" – 3:00
- "Living Proof" – 3:41
- "Goodbyes" – 4:42
- "Have a Nice Day" (with 1 minute of silence following) – 6:33
- "Fuck Them Bitches" (hidden track) – 3:49
Label
LaFace/
Jive
VirginProducer(s)Kelis
Scott StorchRaphael SaadiqCee-Lo GreenCool & DreDamon Elliott
Max MartinLinda Perrywill.i.amSwizz BeatzPolow Da DonBangladesh
From the offset, you can feel the unique styling of Kelis all over this record, from the first single "Bossy" I thought that this was something a bit special, despite the views of critics, this album is full of Hot, top notch production from the likes of Cool & Dre, Linda Perry, will.i.am, Kelis herself & loud mouthed Scott Storch took time from his dissin' of Timbo to have a go at production.
Some of the lyrics are a little questionable & "I Don't Think So" being a personal annoyance as a very childish, pop orientated track. But, this should not & will not put you off of a great album from a unique artist.
"Fire" is the definite highlight of this album, with it's infectious beats & stunning rhythm, if this is not released as a single, it will be a crime, this track is so Hot & should be shared.
All in all, this is a quality piece of material from a truly unique & understated artist, definitely one of my pics of the year, almost up there with Justin's work & surpasses Beyonces material of late, most definitely one for the club, or if your like me, one for the car.
**** 4 Stars