@@Nathan-yq8en That's the sad truth about american black artists. In Europe and elsewhere in the world they are loved for their craft and not their tone of skin like in the US.
@@SmartRobot-wc2fb But who mentioned skin tone? It says more about you that you assumed that to be the root of her success, still seems like you’re focused on color. You realize the UK has their own culture, maybe her sound resonated more with them than Beyoncé’s.
Yes and she never got her moment to shine. Everytime she wins a solo award, the category is unaired or she doesn’t show up. One year she and bey were in the same category. It was a big moment for her
If Kelly had the same team behind her, she would’ve been a solid consistent star. I felt Matthew held her back in a lot of ways. They didn’t think dilemma would blow up and rushed her to release her 1st album.
@@MrEOM41 each artist on a label have a team behind them. People that do promotions, AR, retail, etc. Celine/Mariah/Beyoncé all had the same boss and are on the same label but they have individuals that actually work to make sure they are marketed well. So yes. While Kelly and Beyoncé are on the same label, they have different people that work under them.
But they legit said dilemma is gonna be number 1 when they first heard it.. and I can get why they rushed the album cuz they want to ride on the momentum. It just didn’t work out for Kelly which sucks cuz she’s amazing
I think people consider her career to be a flop because she doesn’t have the Beyoncé level of success but once we stop the Beyoncé comparisons we see that she’s had a solid career without having to deal with half of the pressure that “top” artist deal with. She has freedom that artist like Beyoncé and Britney don’t have.
More freedom? What has she done with that freedom, though? Beyonce has shown much more creativity and far more different styles of music. She seems much more free creatively speaking.
She is a STAR!! Not just in Europe, but in the U.S too. She’s had dance chart success. And don’t forget her MOTIVATION ERA. This bought her a string of R&B hits and features.
No no we know she's a star here but not for her solo endeavors, iot's cuz of Destinys Child. Let's not be delusional, believe me I would have loved it if she gave Beyonce some competition :)
Ahhh let’s not lie she isn’t a star she is still Kelly from Destiny child that’s the first thing people think of when they hear Kelly Rowland. Beyoncé and I’m not even a fan of hers she is a star people the first thing people think of when thinking of Beyoncé isn’t Destiny
Also tambourine was a hit song. Played at college clubs. Also, her first solo project had so much success, it surprised everyone. With several videos on rotation on mtv.
A lot of people don't know but it was actually Nelly's late sister was the one who suggested Kelly Rowland to sing Dilemma since she was a big fan of Kelly
A debut album should never be rushed just to capitalize off of the momentum of a current single. It's always best to take your time and to deliver a SOLID body of work. I hate how Mathew dropped the ball on Kelly time and time again. As fate would have it, delaying the release of Beyoncé's album ultimately worked out in her favor cause she had more time to prepare. Timing is everything and releasing Crazy In Love as a summer single was the best decision they could've made for the launch of her solo career.
Exactly. A rushed debut album in hopes to hop on a momentum of a Collab single when there was no direction was a terrible mistake. Beyonce was able to learn from those mistake, tests things out to see what's not working and then put her debut album out. 🙆🏾♂️
Crazy In Love was the summer of 2003. Reminds me of that summer. Not sure it would have worked as a winter release. So Beyonce waiting a bit worked for her in the long run. Kelly has had a lot of commercial success here in the UK over the years. Lots of top ten singles and high charting collaborations.
@@phillipbruno4443 Exactly. If I even dare to say, Crazy In Love is the Song of the 2000s altogether! It's an instant classic hit. Now THAT'S how you do a solo debut album release! This new generation better take notes from the Queen 😂😂😂
I believe Matthew sacrificed Kelly's momentum to save Beyonce from flopping. The rushing the album thing was sabatoge as fuck. Cause if he wanted to keep momentum, he could of took a page out of Irv and Ashanti's book and gave her more feats and let her finish her album in peace. But beyonce "Work it out" failed to chart. And Matthew knew it failed for two reasons, one time (2002 billboard had hits!) And 2 (work it out and the sound of her album was too dated for the 00s sound. It needed more) Beyonce had her original album ready to go but if "Work it out" tanked, then the album that most likely had a similar vibe would probably not do as well as intended. So releasing bey's original album was not happening, so he and Columbia had Beyonce original album wiped and made her start over. And that decision to push back Bey did exactly what he originally wanted to avoid. It put beyonce album in direct competition with Kelly's album in theory of time. Now I'm not mad he made bey start over. That was smart your lead single tanked which usually meant the album would too. So she needed a new album and a new lead single. What I am mad about is the push back gave ample time to feed into Kelly. If he continued feeding the Kelly fire by the time she released she would of soared. And I am sure Beyonce album still would of done well. But this is truly where the Beyonce favoritism rears its ugly head. He didn't want 3 stars he wanted 1. Beyonce, and it's sad because all three of them could of took over in three different lanes. Bey in pop, Michelle in gospel and Kelly in R&b. But that was never the plan. He only wanted some success for them and Beyonce to be the mega star. So he could feed off her for the rest of his life. And more proof of that is the destiny fullfilled era. All three of them had Killed their solo ventures. Kelly was international, Michelle was a gospel star and and Broadway smash! And of course Beyonce was on her MJ type high. And STILL during interviews and promotion they only focused on Beyonce (and you could see she was annoyed by this ,So people on the hate Beyonce train need to get off.) Cause Matthew is their manager and he could of easily made sure interviewers also focused on the other ladies success stories. But instead their success was purposely glazed over to not take shine off of Beyonce. The only reason why Beyonce eclipsed them is simply because matthew allowed it and encouraged it. He no longer needed DC so he slowly choked out their careers ;Solange included. It was Matthew doing the sabtoging not Beyonce. Even Solange said herself as a kid all he focused on was Beyonce. And that's why he ain't none of they managers today; including bey. She realized he was leeching off her like Curtis did Deena in Dreamgirls. And Berry did Diana Ross. Almost errily similar
Another thing that helped was the music video and I remember there was a after dark 106 and the park that was on a trial run that featured Tigga so Beyoncé video was on heavy rotation and then she killed her bet performance
being managed by the FATHER of your band mate/competition who has every reason to favor his daughters career feels like a massive conflict of interest and like… I would never. Like Beyoncé’s dad was never gonna let anyone outshine his blood
And that is why she didn't go where she should have. She easily could have been a superstar. But Beyonce had to have all the shine and all the good producers. They could have gave her some of the good beats.
That’s the problem! People need to stop managing groups when their children are involved…there’s always gonna be favoritism even if it isn’t intentional. This reminds me of the group ‘3Lw’, Keely’s mom was the manager and she got all the shine.
I don’t think that makes sense…his Cheques still cash in. Now imagine if I had TWO superstars imagine all the money in his pockets? Vs me sabotaging one of my artists resulting in sabotaging money in pockets.
He sabotaged her. Idc. I stand on that. He's been in the game a long time. He knew that Beyonce's album wouldn't have been able to overshadow Kelly's single, so he moved Beyonce's album a little further out, and then sabotaged Kelly's first album so that her name wouldn't over shadow Bey's. Matthew is a troll. Period.
@@nishafrinchell4060 40 million albums is not a flop honey. As well as numerous platinum solo singles. At the end of the day your label and manager has to be willing to go all out for your success and they didn’t.
Beyoncé is my all time fave. Unmatched by no other in my heart. That said, KELLY ROWLAND is a Solo Superstar. Ppl overlook this something becuz they are expecting them to match each other in every area. Kelly has 7 Uk top ten singles. With 2 Blockbuster #1 hit singles. She won 2 Solo Grammys and Billboard Awards etc for Best R&B Song and won Song Of The Year at the Soul Train Music Awards. She's sold over 40 Million Records worldwide solo. Add Destiny's Child sales as a career total and she's way over 100 Million. She's a legend who as survived where many thought she would not. She has a Billboard Hot 100 #1 song and Billboard R&B/Hip Hop #1. Many Dance #1s. Her debut album is Platinum in the UK and based on it selling over 600,000 in it's year of release in the us, it should be eligible for Platinum in the States by now of the High streaming numbers on Dilemma alone. In the first 13 months of that album being out it sold 2.4 million. She has 2 worldwide #1 hits. Those are very hard to come by. An artist can go #1 in the us or even the UK but doesn't go #1 on the overall world chart. She may not do Beyoncé numbers or have Beyoncé's place in Music history, but that's ok. She'll always be remembered as the defiant, good spirited and ambitious Legendary Kelly Rowland. Few ppl in life ever reach her level of accomplishment
Thank you. These are actual facts. People can give opinions but the numbers and stats don’t lie. No one can take her accomplishments away from her. And people try to diminish her success by comparing to to Beyoncé is a disservice when her resume speaks for itself.
@@makreviews2146 I'm tired of the Kelendria undermine. I wish I had a fraction of her success. She has survived decades in a dog eat dog industry. Kelly is a titan
Kelly Rowland is a star in her own right, her CD's are fire. Don't compare her success to Beyonces, cause not many artists in the business have had the success that Bey has....but dont minimize Kelly's.
Kelly always stood out amongst all of the group members. She is so beautiful with a Doll like face ! Her voice is beautiful as is her personality. KELLANDRIA Rowland ! AKA Kelly Rowland !
Minor correction: Destiny Fulfilled came out in 2004. Kelly is a phenomenal singer. My only problem with her is that she can be inconsistent. I still love her though.
I was thinking the same thing. It told me how popular destiny’s child at this time. Everybody was shocked that Kelly’s first album did so well. Beyonces first album didn’t get alot of praise. I also remeber that Beyonces pink panther song did not do so well. It surprised slot of fans.
That is my life's story as well 😭😭 I too was 12 years old in 2002! and I literally took all of the money that my Grandma helped me to save in this ugly plastic jar that she had in the back of her closet and bought Kelly's first album at the record store in our local mall, best believe I played it until it was scratched. I tell everyone this story because it was the first album that I ever bought, I over time had a big CD collection but now stream all of my music. I am so happy for the career and music she has created since then.
You are so correct. Kelly and Michelle were laughing all the way to the bank. Kelly is a BEAUTIFUL woman with talents of her own. They are all successful anyway we look at it. Solange, has a beautiful voice as well. She is my favorite. ❤❤❤
As someone who was born after the whole destiny's child era, I knew Kelly Rowland as her own artist before I found out that she was in a group with Beyonce. So yeah, she *is* a solo star
@@smrockerfeller9897 She had two of the biggest songs in the world. Three if you count Nelly. But all her hits took place when she went out her management. 50 Cent got her for his video because of her star power overseas.
Kelly Rowland is criminally overlooked, but especially when she released When Love Takes Over and Commander at a time that pop music was so dominant around 2008-2013.
Simply deep was a very good album. This has to be the best written album lyrically from her. Maybe even ahead of its time. Still love that album today.
Kelly certainly had a very interesting and unpredictable music career. From being part of one of the most successful R&B outfits in music history to dilemma, to having a string of dance hits in the European market.
It almost happened twice. Consider the flop Era of 4 by Beyoncé when she dropped Run the world vs. Motivation by Kelly Rowland which came out around the same time and did better. Kelly didn't capitalize on that moment and lost it as soon as she got it.
Kelly Rowland is the kind of success story that encourages me as a underground artist with a small following. Seeing how she’s developed his skills and slowly blown up after seizing each and every opportunity she’s been giving has been inspirational! She has quickly become a mainstay in the industry and for good reason. She is too fire! I know if I put in the work, I can reach a larger audience some day too, but for now, I’m happy being a supporter. My turn will come too. Salute to Kelly Rowland🔥
Great video you made as usual, for me I always feel a sense of bitter sadness to know the potential Kelly Rowland had that was not able to make it happen, I feel she truly had the worst people surrounding her in terms of management (Matthew Knowles yes I’m talking to you) rushing her to do music she wasn’t ready to release, not be able to take the envision sound she wanted and target her to create her own fanbase/identity, and you can tell that took a toll on kelly since she kept doubting her and kinda giving up on her potential.
Also, interviewers would sometimes try to compare her to Beyoncé, making her feel like she’ less than. Kelly is a great vocalist. Talk a Good Game is her best album in her discography, but unfortunately was underrated same with Brandy’s 2/11. Very good, cohesive albums but little to no buzz.
The funniest part is, it wouldn’t have mattered who was around Kelly, she never had the drive or passion to be a successful solo artists. She doesn’t have the work ethic and that’s going to take you far no matter who was around you.
@@JCole-fg3rr Bruhh your team and who you surround yourself with does effect you and changes you especially if you are a child or young adult from day one kelly was told to be a backup for Beyoncé and be second best there was a whole viral video of her in 2019 where she’s recording new music and she said it was the first time she didn’t feel like she was second best, the whole room of people saying “wow” so yes it does it’s weird how y’all love dismissing and downplaying the errors of Kelly’s career to simply individually herself
Kelly could've been a bigger star if she believed in herself more example saying she can't write etc but also if she was more consistent. Beyoncé released her 1st album in 2003 then 2006,2008,2011,2013, 2016,2018,2019 plus she was doing movies, documetaries, ad campaigns and a whole lot of performing during all of that
She didn’t believe in herself more bc the people around made her be inferior and secondary the longest she was with Matthew Knowles as her manger and he was too busy making Beyoncé the solo superstar
I wouldn't describe 2018 and 2019 as album release years since one was a soundtrack consisting of multiple artists and the other was a live performance.
@@Solo-vh9fm Agreed. These were in between projects. Everything is love with Jay-Z, The Lion King: The Gift and Homecoming : the live album. 2016's Lemonade is still her last solo studio album
There’s a whole bunch of factors. I think Matthew had a decent idea when he chose a lane/image for each member. Beyoncé was the r&b diva, Kelly was the indie chick and Michelle was the gospel girl. But like everyone says he botched up Kelly’s debut, they should have followed up Dilemma with something more straight r&b and THEN start mixing rock and pop with r&b for future tracks, easing listeners into the alternative sound.
YESSS this exactly! Can't Nobody should've been released first since it was R&B and had that go-go sound. Then release Stole and the other alternative songs!
Kelly also could have used the extra time to explore other collaborators. Timbaland (Aaliyah's producer) and Dallas Austin (TLC's producer) knew how to make "edgy r&b", blending different genres together seamlessly.
But why was indie chick the correct lane for Kelly? Obviously it wasn’t because Dilemma was her biggest hit. Michael sabotaged her and delegated to her to the indie box regardless of whether or not it was in her best interest because he wanted Beyoncé to have the monopoly on urban.
@@hatchibyebye Because right after she did straight r&b album (Ms. Kelly) she went right back to dabbling in worldly pop music, her iconic collabs with David Guetta for example, clearly she had an interest and talent for it. I honestly think the obsession with making it in America (she's a huge star in Europe which is remarkable but of course people barely talk about that) and American society putting limitations and stereotypes on black artists music (especially dark-skinned black female artists, I mean its not that much different from the type of music Janet and Rihanna make) are also factors in Kelly's career.
@@TheoriginalPR1 I don’t believe for a second that EDM is a passion for her. EDM was simply a safe and inexpensive option for artists in the late 00s/early 10s to sell digital records. You did not need a big fan base, u didn’t need a brand or charisma, European radio would still spam you if the song is catchy. This was a business decision. That’s the very opposite of what happened with Stole, where she ran away from the bag. I hear what you’re saying about the limitations and stereotypes on darkskinned women but in practice and in reality, only light skinned and white women are rewarded for making urban music in this day and age. Darkskinned women like Kelly are forced to make the most generic inoffensive radio fodder to get any mainstream play. But see, that wasn’t always the case, her debut could have been RnB and saw major success like Ashanti, who was easily the biggest female artist in 2002. But that was the successful path Matthew already designated for his daughter…
When dilemma came out I was 8 the song was so good, the song was playing everywere. Lol i thought Kelly was the lead singer in DC when I heard she was on that group. She introduced me to Destiny's child and Beyonce. She was a star to me.
Considering what Kellys been thru being caught up in a abusive relationship she was able to do Alot she dealt with that abuse for 10 yrs and now being married with 2 kids Kelly is still Killin em Salute to Kelly!
If her second album had been released as her first this video wouldn't be a thing. It was clear and cohesive. It was FIRE!!! At that time, it was the best album released by a Destiny's Child member and that's a hill I'm willing to die on. She had/has the wrong people in charge of her career. Her verses kept stealing Beyonce's moment in Destiny's Child. "They" could have had two superstars, but they were focused on Beyonce. It's sad, but Kelly ain't done yet.
She had her moment in the early 10’s. I’m pleased with it, Kelly had her super star moment and I loved every second of it. Well, al least in Europe and Latam, i have no idea if she was a super star in America, but at least where I am she was everywhere, all the time. She made like 30 collaborations, everyone wanted to make a song with her lol
I always loved all of them. They worked on their talents and became great. I even love Latoya and felt she could have been a huge star. The thing about Beyonce that is different from any other artist in my opinion is she has a unmatched skill level. It's not that she is talented alot of people are. Her promos and her team has alot to do with it as well. However what stands out to me is her skill level. She is like an Athlete when it comes to performing. Her skills and consistency as a performer are unmatched in my opinion. She was the best at developing her skills
Colorism is definitely a problem but in this case I feel like it wasn’t colorism and it was because of Kelly’s inconsistency. Kelly Rowland is known worldwide and is a star all over Europe. After dilemma, motivation was one of her biggest hits and was played on the radio during the 2011. That song was huge and everybody played it. She didn’t do many performances, brand deals, or albums after that. She didn’t capitalize off of dilemma or motivation
@@Aijuah_Williams as much as they want to deny it Kelly herself is lazy and drops the ball whenever she has the momentum. Pushing her debut album earlier would certainly help her better and would sell more. Kelly simply doesn’t want it as bad as Beyoncé. This isn’t colorism
@@Aijuah_Williams it’s not SHE! All that you mentioned was Matthews job. You think Beyonce was calling around getting her own performances and deals booked? NO, Matthew sabotaged Kellys career and momentum. This inconsistency narrative on Kelly is really tired
"almost" ???... Kelly's a star on her own,... her solo albums, all them all, are full of bops, underrated cz unexploited, i hope this tiktok age does justice to her work ..... her management team messed up with her potential, but overall she has had one REALLY amazing career that still is going on. She IS a success story. So is Michelle's. Those 3 girls did at different levels EXTREMELY well......
She has done wonders. But she could have been bigger if she has better management. They list her net worth around 25 million. She should be around 400. Thats the difference in management.
Honestly even if Kelly didn't get more time with her album, she should of chose Can't Nobody as the lead, Obsession as the second and then maybe Stole as the final single because this album is definitely solid despite what critics say.
@@bloop8051 She is far from Lazy. She matched the work ethic of Beyonce while in Destiny Child. So all of a sudden you are saying she is lazy? She was still a star over seas. But she would she been bigger with the right people behind her.
Maaaaaannnn listen... Kelly Rowland's first album song for song is her best album in my opinion... And I think she should've stayed in that lane with Solange as the songwriter. That album is a banger.
No, Like This was a big r&b top 10 record for her, as well as her song with Trina (which has the same peak as Motivation on hot 100). Yes and you can count when love takes over as it was a #1 dance single in the U.S. and huge smash internationally
This video is done very well... I remember when "work it out" dropped and how it just wasn't it. Everybody expected so much from Beyonce. I also remember when Nicki's "Massive attack" dropped and how it was a disappointment too.
I saw her performed at work at Avalon a few weeks ago. She performed like 5 destiny child songs and sang this at the end. She did awesome. Wish she sang commander tho!
Kelly honestly has a lot of great songs. Im not a major fan but I am also not a major fan of Beyoncé either.. LaToya is actually my favourite DC member. I believe she is criminally underrated.
5:00 "The music video which has now become iconic..." I was really hoping you'd say it's become iconic because Kelly got pressed over his man for not replying to her message on Microsoft Excel
Kelly has had a lot of hits, her album was good and has made lots of hits later as well like commander with david guetta and work....she still releases , the problem is bey....people keep comparing. tbh i like more kelly songs then bey songs......
I love me some Kelly I absolutely loved her 3rd album “Here I Am” it’s so many tracks people slept on 🤦🏽♂️ I feel like her time on republic was the best time in her career I kind of wish she would have stayed.
Kelly was raised to be second place. If she was raised separately she would have been a bigger star. Miss Tina and Matthew said not so, you are the help!
Lmaaaoooo, it was very evident. I know you seen them outfits Tina picked out for Kelly’s performances back then? Home girl was styled like she was goin to the mall 😂😂😂
Matthew and Kelly's loyalty to Beyonce sabotaged Kelly's solo stardom. She was huuuge in Europe at a certain point. She shouldve dragged the f outta that dance era..
maybe if kelly and nelly made another collaboration for her album, like bey and jay did with bonnie and clyde & crazy in love, her debut album would've been more successful💁🏾♀️
The reason many people diminish her succes is because people compare her to Beyonce who's literally one of the biggest stars of all time. Kelly sure isn't Beyonce in terms of success, but hey, look at how much Kelly has accomplished outside of DC4/3 and you see a solid solo star.
Can we just stop with whose success was bigger and better my god. Kelly did things that a lot girls only dream of. That ALONE is SUCCESS! And she also came back again in 2007. They are all very successful STARS.
Kelly had a solid career, she managed to still pull successful singles outside of DC also do well on T.V & Flim. Could she been a bigger artist? Of course however she did well for herself. Over time people (myself included) had to learn not to compare her to Beyonce anymore cause it was pointless & unnecessary, let Kelly be her own artist & person.
Kelly rowland is already a star. Kelly rowland has scored more success as a solo star than any other none primary lead single... she is an international star.
Kelly had great success, you just just think not because you’re comparing her to Beyoncé. Beyoncé is Beyoncé she is amazing at what she does. Kelly is amazing in her own right and actually has better songs than Beyoncé. She’s sold 40 million records worldwide as a solo artist! Give the girl her flowers!
Kelly songs are terrible and she didn’t sell no damn 40 million records Kelly haven’t even replicated Destiny child sales how she sell 40 million records with no platinum album 🥴 Beyoncé sold 200 million records 😌
@@nishafrinchell4060 lol you’re the biggest hater I’ve ever met, “records” include single and album sales, have you not listened to down for whatever? Work? Forever and a day? What a feeling? Crazy? Can’t nobody? Representin? See me? You are so so silly to think Kelly doesn’t have hits on hits on hits
@@nishafrinchell4060records also mean singles. She has several platinum world wide singles. And her first album is multi platinum world wide. Dilemma alone was multi platinum world wide. Count it up boo. She’s done a little over 40 now and would be even more if she bothered to update her sales like other artist have done
"When love takes over" is a SMASH HIT CLASSIC in europe,and.she had others like "what a feeling" and "commander" "done for whatever" she was the new donna summer and worked so well with dance music. she should've stuck with that and then SLOWLY go back to r&b but she got lazy
Kelly Rowland is close with Normani. They both came from groups where they were not the star. I bet Kelly had a talk with Normani and this why Normani isn’t rushing her debut album. 🤔
I can definitely believe that among other reasons too. I'm sure Kelly gave Normani a huge amount of advice as well as other major artists have that love Normani and want her to succeed. It's often those that came before us that act as our guardian angels in many instances, so we don't make the same mistakes they did.
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Kelly european success as a Solo artist is definitely overlooked because she was very successful
Facts
Yes she was / is!
Facts she was always on the radio here in England for a period
@@Nathan-yq8en That's the sad truth about american black artists. In Europe and elsewhere in the world they are loved for their craft and not their tone of skin like in the US.
@@SmartRobot-wc2fb But who mentioned skin tone? It says more about you that you assumed that to be the root of her success, still seems like you’re focused on color. You realize the UK has their own culture, maybe her sound resonated more with them than Beyoncé’s.
Kelly & Nelly won a Grammy too, first member to win outside of the group
Yes and she never got her moment to shine. Everytime she wins a solo award, the category is unaired or she doesn’t show up. One year she and bey were in the same category. It was a big moment for her
Ok, that really so new tea for me.
Ooooo I know Beyoncé was heated
@@Liksterr97 she loves Kelly and was happy for her
@@Liksterr97 why would she be heated that her best friend won an award. She has always supported Kelly’s and Michelle’s career and vice versa
If Kelly had the same team behind her, she would’ve been a solid consistent star. I felt Matthew held her back in a lot of ways. They didn’t think dilemma would blow up and rushed her to release her 1st album.
Same team? Weren’t they on the same label?
@@MrEOM41 each artist on a label have a team behind them. People that do promotions, AR, retail, etc. Celine/Mariah/Beyoncé all had the same boss and are on the same label but they have individuals that actually work to make sure they are marketed well. So yes. While Kelly and Beyoncé are on the same label, they have different people that work under them.
That’s Matthews Job, he chose the best for Beyoncé (frank gatson, etc.) Beyoncé was favoured
I wish Kelly had her own management from the beginning
But they legit said dilemma is gonna be number 1 when they first heard it.. and I can get why they rushed the album cuz they want to ride on the momentum. It just didn’t work out for Kelly which sucks cuz she’s amazing
I think people consider her career to be a flop because she doesn’t have the Beyoncé level of success but once we stop the Beyoncé comparisons we see that she’s had a solid career without having to deal with half of the pressure that “top” artist deal with. She has freedom that artist like Beyoncé and Britney don’t have.
Yeah and the camera is always on Beyonce so she would have to really undo the comparisons and coattails thing
Amend
2011 - 2015 Kelly Rowland was running R&B and Hip-Hop.
@@mr.checkyourself4672 the Wayne features 🤌🏾
More freedom? What has she done with that freedom, though? Beyonce has shown much more creativity and far more different styles of music. She seems much more free creatively speaking.
She is a STAR!! Not just in Europe, but in the U.S too. She’s had dance chart success. And don’t forget her MOTIVATION ERA. This bought her a string of R&B hits and features.
No no we know she's a star here but not for her solo endeavors, iot's cuz of Destinys Child. Let's not be delusional, believe me I would have loved it if she gave Beyonce some competition :)
Ahhh let’s not lie she isn’t a star she is still Kelly from Destiny child that’s the first thing people think of when they hear Kelly Rowland. Beyoncé and I’m not even a fan of hers she is a star people the first thing people think of when thinking of Beyoncé isn’t Destiny
@@marilyn1984 I guess we’re going to have to agree to disagree 🤷🏿♂️
Also tambourine was a hit song. Played at college clubs. Also, her first solo project had so much success, it surprised everyone. With several videos on rotation on mtv.
@@raycarter8070 Not taklking abourt little tidbits, she needs more chunks to be the so called "solo Star" stop being delusional.
A lot of people don't know but it was actually Nelly's late sister was the one who suggested Kelly Rowland to sing Dilemma since she was a big fan of Kelly
She was onto something 🤓🤓
Good idea
Thank God,
It was a good move since Kelly is a good vocalist and she compliments the record and brings it to life
A debut album should never be rushed just to capitalize off of the momentum of a current single. It's always best to take your time and to deliver a SOLID body of work. I hate how Mathew dropped the ball on Kelly time and time again. As fate would have it, delaying the release of Beyoncé's album ultimately worked out in her favor cause she had more time to prepare. Timing is everything and releasing Crazy In Love as a summer single was the best decision they could've made for the launch of her solo career.
Exactly. A rushed debut album in hopes to hop on a momentum of a Collab single when there was no direction was a terrible mistake. Beyonce was able to learn from those mistake, tests things out to see what's not working and then put her debut album out. 🙆🏾♂️
Crazy In Love was the summer of 2003. Reminds me of that summer. Not sure it would have worked as a winter release. So Beyonce waiting a bit worked for her in the long run. Kelly has had a lot of commercial success here in the UK over the years. Lots of top ten singles and high charting collaborations.
@@phillipbruno4443 Exactly. If I even dare to say, Crazy In Love is the Song of the 2000s altogether! It's an instant classic hit. Now THAT'S how you do a solo debut album release! This new generation better take notes from the Queen 😂😂😂
I believe Matthew sacrificed Kelly's momentum to save Beyonce from flopping. The rushing the album thing was sabatoge as fuck. Cause if he wanted to keep momentum, he could of took a page out of Irv and Ashanti's book and gave her more feats and let her finish her album in peace. But beyonce "Work it out" failed to chart. And Matthew knew it failed for two reasons, one time (2002 billboard had hits!) And 2 (work it out and the sound of her album was too dated for the 00s sound. It needed more) Beyonce had her original album ready to go but if "Work it out" tanked, then the album that most likely had a similar vibe would probably not do as well as intended. So releasing bey's original album was not happening, so he and Columbia had Beyonce original album wiped and made her start over. And that decision to push back Bey did exactly what he originally wanted to avoid. It put beyonce album in direct competition with Kelly's album in theory of time. Now I'm not mad he made bey start over. That was smart your lead single tanked which usually meant the album would too. So she needed a new album and a new lead single. What I am mad about is the push back gave ample time to feed into Kelly. If he continued feeding the Kelly fire by the time she released she would of soared. And I am sure Beyonce album still would of done well. But this is truly where the Beyonce favoritism rears its ugly head. He didn't want 3 stars he wanted 1. Beyonce, and it's sad because all three of them could of took over in three different lanes. Bey in pop, Michelle in gospel and Kelly in R&b. But that was never the plan. He only wanted some success for them and Beyonce to be the mega star. So he could feed off her for the rest of his life. And more proof of that is the destiny fullfilled era. All three of them had Killed their solo ventures. Kelly was international, Michelle was a gospel star and and Broadway smash! And of course Beyonce was on her MJ type high. And STILL during interviews and promotion they only focused on Beyonce (and you could see she was annoyed by this ,So people on the hate Beyonce train need to get off.) Cause Matthew is their manager and he could of easily made sure interviewers also focused on the other ladies success stories. But instead their success was purposely glazed over to not take shine off of Beyonce. The only reason why Beyonce eclipsed them is simply because matthew allowed it and encouraged it. He no longer needed DC so he slowly choked out their careers ;Solange included. It was Matthew doing the sabtoging not Beyonce. Even Solange said herself as a kid all he focused on was Beyonce. And that's why he ain't none of they managers today; including bey. She realized he was leeching off her like Curtis did Deena in Dreamgirls. And Berry did Diana Ross. Almost errily similar
Another thing that helped was the music video and I remember there was a after dark 106 and the park that was on a trial run that featured Tigga so Beyoncé video was on heavy rotation and then she killed her bet performance
being managed by the FATHER of your band mate/competition who has every reason to favor his daughters career feels like a massive conflict of interest and like… I would never. Like Beyoncé’s dad was never gonna let anyone outshine his blood
That part!
And that is why she didn't go where she should have. She easily could have been a superstar. But Beyonce had to have all the shine and all the good producers. They could have gave her some of the good beats.
That’s the problem! People need to stop managing groups when their children are involved…there’s always gonna be favoritism even if it isn’t intentional.
This reminds me of the group ‘3Lw’, Keely’s mom was the manager and she got all the shine.
Exactly. I think Kelly realized this too late.
I don’t think that makes sense…his Cheques still cash in. Now imagine if I had TWO superstars imagine all the money in his pockets? Vs me sabotaging one of my artists resulting in sabotaging money in pockets.
I think she was bigger here in Europe. We loved her breathe gentle, work, when love takes over, songs etc.
why did she stop performing in Europe ??
@@smrockerfeller9897 I don’t know. 😭
She was huge in Europe. For awhile her songs were charting better than Beyonce's. Being a Judge on the X Factor ruined her momentum and reputation.
I agree with pop culture. I do feel like they sort of pushed her out of the way to promote Beyoncé’s album. Which I found to be sad.
She messed up by keeping Beyoncé’s dad as her manager.
And not believing in herself.
Exactly this
@@emayan06 She was with them since what 10. She thought they are her family. She still thinks that.
He sabotaged her. Idc. I stand on that. He's been in the game a long time. He knew that Beyonce's album wouldn't have been able to overshadow Kelly's single, so he moved Beyonce's album a little further out, and then sabotaged Kelly's first album so that her name wouldn't over shadow Bey's. Matthew is a troll. Period.
Y’all didn’t buy Kelly music that’s the truth Kelly is a flop period
@@nishafrinchell4060 40 million albums is not a flop honey. As well as numerous platinum solo singles. At the end of the day your label and manager has to be willing to go all out for your success and they didn’t.
@@nishafrinchell4060 from too
Beyoncé is my all time fave. Unmatched by no other in my heart. That said, KELLY ROWLAND is a Solo Superstar. Ppl overlook this something becuz they are expecting them to match each other in every area. Kelly has 7 Uk top ten singles. With 2 Blockbuster #1 hit singles. She won 2 Solo Grammys and Billboard Awards etc for Best R&B Song and won Song Of The Year at the Soul Train Music Awards. She's sold over 40 Million Records worldwide solo. Add Destiny's Child sales as a career total and she's way over 100 Million. She's a legend who as survived where many thought she would not. She has a Billboard Hot 100 #1 song and Billboard R&B/Hip Hop #1. Many Dance #1s. Her debut album is Platinum in the UK and based on it selling over 600,000 in it's year of release in the us, it should be eligible for Platinum in the States by now of the High streaming numbers on Dilemma alone. In the first 13 months of that album being out it sold 2.4 million. She has 2 worldwide #1 hits. Those are very hard to come by. An artist can go #1 in the us or even the UK but doesn't go #1 on the overall world chart. She may not do Beyoncé numbers or have Beyoncé's place in Music history, but that's ok. She'll always be remembered as the defiant, good spirited and ambitious Legendary Kelly Rowland. Few ppl in life ever reach her level of accomplishment
Thiiiiis!!!!!
If I could give you more stars I would. I ♥Kelly!
Thank you. These are actual facts. People can give opinions but the numbers and stats don’t lie. No one can take her accomplishments away from her. And people try to diminish her success by comparing to to Beyoncé is a disservice when her resume speaks for itself.
@@makreviews2146 I'm tired of the Kelendria undermine. I wish I had a fraction of her success. She has survived decades in a dog eat dog industry. Kelly is a titan
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Kelly Rowland is a star in her own right, her CD's are fire. Don't compare her success to Beyonces, cause not many artists in the business have had the success that Bey has....but dont minimize Kelly's.
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lmaooooo.
@@Juiceharlot what's funny?
Thank you!
She was set up after her star was going so high. Kinda have to call it all out as facts show
Kelly always stood out amongst all of the group members. She is so beautiful with a Doll like face ! Her voice is beautiful as is her personality. KELLANDRIA Rowland ! AKA Kelly Rowland !
Minor correction: Destiny Fulfilled came out in 2004. Kelly is a phenomenal singer. My only problem with her is that she can be inconsistent. I still love her though.
@Drea Talks yea. Her ep K was released under her own label. Having good distributors in the music industry can make or break the project.
Inconsistent how?
I was thinking the same thing. It told me how popular destiny’s child at this time. Everybody was shocked that Kelly’s first album did so well. Beyonces first album didn’t get alot of praise. I also remeber that Beyonces pink panther song did not do so well. It surprised slot of fans.
@@rvegas81 Beyoncé album sold 11 million copies?!?! Wym ?
@@rvegas81 and Beyoncé pink panther song went #1 on billboard hot100 for like 6 weeks🤣🤣🤣
I remember buying that Simply Deep album with my own money!! Maybe I was 12 years old. Solange and Kelly sounded soooo beautiful on the title track.
that "with my own money" matters when you're 12. CD's were expensive lol.
That is my life's story as well 😭😭 I too was 12 years old in 2002! and I literally took all of the money that my Grandma helped me to save in this ugly plastic jar that she had in the back of her closet and bought Kelly's first album at the record store in our local mall, best believe I played it until it was scratched. I tell everyone this story because it was the first album that I ever bought, I over time had a big CD collection but now stream all of my music.
I am so happy for the career and music she has created since then.
Almost made...she is a STAR!
Right she is still highly respected in the industry
The group was designed for Beyoncé to be the only STAR. I repeat “STAR” Period 💯
You are so correct. Kelly and Michelle were laughing all the way to the bank. Kelly is a BEAUTIFUL woman with talents of her own. They are all successful anyway we look at it. Solange, has a beautiful voice as well. She is my favorite. ❤❤❤
Old news.
As someone who was born after the whole destiny's child era, I knew Kelly Rowland as her own artist before I found out that she was in a group with Beyonce. So yeah, she *is* a solo star
I was also born after the group era, but I knew about destiny’s child. You just didn’t watch vh1 and it shows🤷🏾♀️😂
Kelly became a massive star in the UK, there was a point when you literally couldnt escape her music. It was being played EVERYWHERE
during what years ???
@@smrockerfeller9897 the early 2010s, she did alot of dance music with David Guetta.
@@Lola.185 why did she stop if she was successful in the UK ? I don't get it
Americans hate it when they are not huge home.... like Nicole scherzy
@@smrockerfeller9897 She had two of the biggest songs in the world. Three if you count Nelly. But all her hits took place when she went out her management. 50 Cent got her for his video because of her star power overseas.
What Patti said about Kelly was so sweet 😭❤️!
I love Simply Deep! So many class songs, Can't Nobody, Train On A Track, and my favourite 'Stole'! Ms. Kelly is a bona fide solo star!
Kelly Rowland is criminally overlooked, but especially when she released When Love Takes Over and Commander at a time that pop music was so dominant around 2008-2013.
When love takes over is still my jam to this day.
Kelly is underrated. All members are very talented 💖 but Kelly was always my personal fav
Thank you for celebrating Kelly. She deserves!
Simply deep was a very good album. This has to be the best written album lyrically from her. Maybe even ahead of its time. Still love that album today.
AN UNDERRATED CLASSIC!
I totally agree
Kelly certainly had a very interesting and unpredictable music career. From being part of one of the most successful R&B outfits in music history to dilemma, to having a string of dance hits in the European market.
Not just in Europe but all around the globe!
It almost happened twice. Consider the flop Era of 4 by Beyoncé when she dropped Run the world vs. Motivation by Kelly Rowland which came out around the same time and did better. Kelly didn't capitalize on that moment and lost it as soon as she got it.
TRUE!
Yes! Cause at that point Kelly had the big single
And this was after she had a great commercial year in 2010 with her dance/electro hits.
I hear ppl say this a lot but how was 4 a flop era? I was just a kid so did the singles not do well?
@@AppleBloom21 yeah? 4 is one of her best albums. I don’t get that at all
Kelly Rowland is the kind of success story that encourages me as a underground artist with a small following. Seeing how she’s developed his skills and slowly blown up after seizing each and every opportunity she’s been giving has been inspirational! She has quickly become a mainstay in the industry and for good reason. She is too fire! I know if I put in the work, I can reach a larger audience some day too, but for now, I’m happy being a supporter. My turn will come too. Salute to Kelly Rowland🔥
I have that same belief 🙂
Great video you made as usual, for me I always feel a sense of bitter sadness to know the potential Kelly Rowland had that was not able to make it happen, I feel she truly had the worst people surrounding her in terms of management (Matthew Knowles yes I’m talking to you) rushing her to do music she wasn’t ready to release, not be able to take the envision sound she wanted and target her to create her own fanbase/identity, and you can tell that took a toll on kelly since she kept doubting her and kinda giving up on her potential.
Also, interviewers would sometimes try to compare her to Beyoncé, making her feel like she’ less than. Kelly is a great vocalist. Talk a Good Game is her best album in her discography, but unfortunately was underrated same with Brandy’s 2/11. Very good, cohesive albums but little to no buzz.
@@nicolesherman8974 agreed I hated how interviews continue to make it about her like her radio interview with Wendy Williams
The funniest part is, it wouldn’t have mattered who was around Kelly, she never had the drive or passion to be a successful solo artists. She doesn’t have the work ethic and that’s going to take you far no matter who was around you.
@@JCole-fg3rr Bruhh your team and who you surround yourself with does effect you and changes you especially if you are a child or young adult from day one kelly was told to be a backup for Beyoncé and be second best there was a whole viral video of her in 2019 where she’s recording new music and she said it was the first time she didn’t feel like she was second best, the whole room of people saying “wow” so yes it does it’s weird how y’all love dismissing and downplaying the errors of Kelly’s career to simply individually herself
She did make it happen. She has great music, Grammys,fans and hits.
Kelly could've been a bigger star if she believed in herself more example saying she can't write etc but also if she was more consistent. Beyoncé released her 1st album in 2003 then 2006,2008,2011,2013, 2016,2018,2019 plus she was doing movies, documetaries, ad campaigns and a whole lot of performing during all of that
She didn’t believe in herself more bc the people around made her be inferior and secondary the longest she was with Matthew Knowles as her manger and he was too busy making Beyoncé the solo superstar
I’m sure Kelly had the confidence and the creativity to pave a lane for herself but I don’t believe she got the support she needed
I wouldn't describe 2018 and 2019 as album release years since one was a soundtrack consisting of multiple artists and the other was a live performance.
@@Solo-vh9fm Agreed. These were in between projects. Everything is love with Jay-Z, The Lion King: The Gift and Homecoming : the live album. 2016's Lemonade is still her last solo studio album
How can one not write? Writing pop music seems like anyone could do it with some effort. We all do creative writing in school.
What Patti LaBelle said about Kelly was so sweet!!! And beautiful. 😭
Kelly will always be my girl too.
There’s a whole bunch of factors. I think Matthew had a decent idea when he chose a lane/image for each member. Beyoncé was the r&b diva, Kelly was the indie chick and Michelle was the gospel girl. But like everyone says he botched up Kelly’s debut, they should have followed up Dilemma with something more straight r&b and THEN start mixing rock and pop with r&b for future tracks, easing listeners into the alternative sound.
YESSS this exactly! Can't Nobody should've been released first since it was R&B and had that go-go sound. Then release Stole and the other alternative songs!
Kelly also could have used the extra time to explore other collaborators. Timbaland (Aaliyah's producer) and Dallas Austin (TLC's producer) knew how to make "edgy r&b", blending different genres together seamlessly.
But why was indie chick the correct lane for Kelly? Obviously it wasn’t because Dilemma was her biggest hit. Michael sabotaged her and delegated to her to the indie box regardless of whether or not it was in her best interest because he wanted Beyoncé to have the monopoly on urban.
@@hatchibyebye Because right after she did straight r&b album (Ms. Kelly) she went right back to dabbling in worldly pop music, her iconic collabs with David Guetta for example, clearly she had an interest and talent for it. I honestly think the obsession with making it in America (she's a huge star in Europe which is remarkable but of course people barely talk about that) and American society putting limitations and stereotypes on black artists music (especially dark-skinned black female artists, I mean its not that much different from the type of music Janet and Rihanna make) are also factors in Kelly's career.
@@TheoriginalPR1 I don’t believe for a second that EDM is a passion for her. EDM was simply a safe and inexpensive option for artists in the late 00s/early 10s to sell digital records. You did not need a big fan base, u didn’t need a brand or charisma, European radio would still spam you if the song is catchy. This was a business decision. That’s the very opposite of what happened with Stole, where she ran away from the bag. I hear what you’re saying about the limitations and stereotypes on darkskinned women but in practice and in reality, only light skinned and white women are rewarded for making urban music in this day and age. Darkskinned women like Kelly are forced to make the most generic inoffensive radio fodder to get any mainstream play. But see, that wasn’t always the case, her debut could have been RnB and saw major success like Ashanti, who was easily the biggest female artist in 2002. But that was the successful path Matthew already designated for his daughter…
Kelly is hugely famous in the UK and Australia
For me personally I consider her a big STAR in her own RIGHT 🌟
Kelly was HUGE Everywhere but AMERICA Simply Deep Era!!!
When dilemma came out I was 8 the song was so good, the song was playing everywere. Lol i thought Kelly was the lead singer in DC when I heard she was on that group. She introduced me to Destiny's child and Beyonce. She was a star to me.
You didn’t think that shit girl stop lying
She is a star darling
Considering what Kellys been thru being caught up in a abusive relationship she was able to do Alot she dealt with that abuse for 10 yrs and now being married with 2 kids Kelly is still Killin em Salute to Kelly!
If her second album had been released as her first this video wouldn't be a thing. It was clear and cohesive. It was FIRE!!! At that time, it was the best album released by a Destiny's Child member and that's a hill I'm willing to die on.
She had/has the wrong people in charge of her career. Her verses kept stealing Beyonce's moment in Destiny's Child. "They" could have had two superstars, but they were focused on Beyonce. It's sad, but Kelly ain't done yet.
She had her moment in the early 10’s. I’m pleased with it, Kelly had her super star moment and I loved every second of it.
Well, al least in Europe and Latam, i have no idea if she was a super star in America, but at least where I am she was everywhere, all the time.
She made like 30 collaborations, everyone wanted to make a song with her lol
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I always loved all of them. They worked on their talents and became great. I even love Latoya and felt she could have been a huge star. The thing about Beyonce that is different from any other artist in my opinion is she has a unmatched skill level. It's not that she is talented alot of people are. Her promos and her team has alot to do with it as well. However what stands out to me is her skill level. She is like an Athlete when it comes to performing. Her skills and consistency as a performer are unmatched in my opinion. She was the best at developing her skills
Stole had me in tears at 10 years old. Kelly needs her flowers NEOW
Why wasn’t Kelly’s career as successful as Beyoncé’s? One word… Colorism. The industry is full of colorist and consistently push that agenda.
Colorism is definitely a problem but in this case I feel like it wasn’t colorism and it was because of Kelly’s inconsistency. Kelly Rowland is known worldwide and is a star all over Europe. After dilemma, motivation was one of her biggest hits and was played on the radio during the 2011. That song was huge and everybody played it. She didn’t do many performances, brand deals, or albums after that. She didn’t capitalize off of dilemma or motivation
@@Aijuah_Williams I agree with that too
@@Aijuah_Williams as much as they want to deny it Kelly herself is lazy and drops the ball whenever she has the momentum. Pushing her debut album earlier would certainly help her better and would sell more. Kelly simply doesn’t want it as bad as Beyoncé. This isn’t colorism
@@Aijuah_Williams it’s not SHE! All that you mentioned was Matthews job. You think Beyonce was calling around getting her own performances and deals booked? NO, Matthew sabotaged Kellys career and momentum. This inconsistency narrative on Kelly is really tired
Colorism and Matthew was more focused on his child.
I love your videos. It's a very in depth point of view on pop culture moments. You're voice is also very nice to listen to. I am a fan :)
Thank you very much I appreciate it!
@@the_groove youre welcome! Your Apeship analyses is the best.
"almost" ???... Kelly's a star on her own,... her solo albums, all them all, are full of bops, underrated cz unexploited, i hope this tiktok age does justice to her work ..... her management team messed up with her potential, but overall she has had one REALLY amazing career that still is going on. She IS a success story. So is Michelle's. Those 3 girls did at different levels EXTREMELY well......
She has done wonders. But she could have been bigger if she has better management. They list her net worth around 25 million. She should be around 400. Thats the difference in management.
Honestly even if Kelly didn't get more time with her album, she should of chose Can't Nobody as the lead, Obsession as the second and then maybe Stole as the final single because this album is definitely solid despite what critics say.
To have songs like Love/Hate and Past 12 on the album and not release them as singles is pure foolery! Matthew must’ve been high
Management makes the decisions. They are in charge of production. So sabotage was set in .
@@cel6682 period! That’s why I can’t subscribe to the “she is lazy” and “inconsistent” narrative. 🙄
@@bloop8051 She is far from Lazy. She matched the work ethic of Beyonce while in Destiny Child. So all of a sudden you are saying she is lazy? She was still a star over seas. But she would she been bigger with the right people behind her.
@@cel6682 Im not saying that, can you re-read my comment. Other people in the comments are saying it and I don’t agree with them.
Maaaaaannnn listen... Kelly Rowland's first album song for song is her best album in my opinion... And I think she should've stayed in that lane with Solange as the songwriter. That album is a banger.
if the only song she did was Dilemma, she'd still be a huge success as an artist. that track is still influencing modern music to this day
That would have made her a one hit wonder tho
@@adehela13 not even her hit
@@adehela13which she is not
@@kadigarajih9260her name and voice on it and when the song won a Grammy, she got a trophy so what do you mean lol
I thought Simply Deep was a FANTASTIC album. I love me some Kelly Rowland!
Her nex biggest hit after dilemma was motivation
Wasn’t it when love takes over? I mean it was huge in Europe
@@Lara-tr7xb I talking bout in America sweetheart… I dont know what was huge in Europe… but in America it was the motivation song
@@nasirwest6502 really ? How did "Like this" do ?
@@rigust12 not as good as motivation… motivation hit # 1 on hip hop and R&B charts
No, Like This was a big r&b top 10 record for her, as well as her song with Trina (which has the same peak as Motivation on hot 100). Yes and you can count when love takes over as it was a #1 dance single in the U.S. and huge smash internationally
This video is done very well... I remember when "work it out" dropped and how it just wasn't it. Everybody expected so much from Beyonce.
I also remember when Nicki's "Massive attack" dropped and how it was a disappointment too.
I saw her performed at work at Avalon a few weeks ago. She performed like 5 destiny child songs and sang this at the end. She did awesome. Wish she sang commander tho!
Kelly honestly has a lot of great songs. Im not a major fan but I am also not a major fan of Beyoncé either..
LaToya is actually my favourite DC member. I believe she is criminally underrated.
The video title is so shady lolol
5:00 "The music video which has now become iconic..." I was really hoping you'd say it's become iconic because Kelly got pressed over his man for not replying to her message on Microsoft Excel
LFMAO 🤣🤣🤣
LMAO stop it 🤣🤣🤣
Kelly's fine!! When Loves takes Over, Commander, Work, judge on The Voice, can do a passable interpretation of a Mariah Carey song (Fantasy)
Kelly has had a lot of hits, her album was good and has made lots of hits later as well like commander with david guetta and work....she still releases , the problem is bey....people keep comparing. tbh i like more kelly songs then bey songs......
That song is so iconic and captures both old and new generations. And the video actually relates to the lyrics!
Love this video as usual 🥰 would love to see your take on the super bowl 2016 performance and the backlash Beyoncé got from it
I love me some Kelly I absolutely loved her 3rd album “Here I Am” it’s so many tracks people slept on 🤦🏽♂️ I feel like her time on republic was the best time in her career I kind of wish she would have stayed.
The label had a shake up and she got lost in the sauce
Kelly Rowland is a star and that's what we gotta know!
Kelly was raised to be second place. If she was raised separately she would have been a bigger star. Miss Tina and Matthew said not so, you are the help!
Lmaaaoooo, it was very evident. I know you seen them outfits Tina picked out for Kelly’s performances back then? Home girl was styled like she was goin to the mall 😂😂😂
“love on a track” beautiful song! ❤
kelly rowland is so amazing
Matthew and Kelly's loyalty to Beyonce sabotaged Kelly's solo stardom. She was huuuge in Europe at a certain point. She shouldve dragged the f outta that dance era..
excited for this, love your content!
maybe if kelly and nelly made another collaboration for her album, like bey and jay did with bonnie and clyde & crazy in love, her debut album would've been more successful💁🏾♀️
Or like Ashanti and Ja rule
This was so well put together & gave wonderful insight I had not known about before !! 👌👌👌👌
We’re also forgetting that Kelly was featured on the remix to “Separated” with Avant back in like 2002. She BEEN doing her own thang.
The reason many people diminish her succes is because people compare her to Beyonce who's literally one of the biggest stars of all time. Kelly sure isn't Beyonce in terms of success, but hey, look at how much Kelly has accomplished outside of DC4/3 and you see a solid solo star.
Dilemma was everywhere when I was in college
SHE IS!
Can we just stop with whose success was bigger and better my god. Kelly did things that a lot girls only dream of. That ALONE is SUCCESS! And she also came back again in 2007. They are all very successful STARS.
2:07 I DIED!!!
I’m gonna need to you fix your title so disrespectful she is a star
The iconic 💎 KELLY ROWLAND
Kelly is a really Queen. Pure class and eloquence.
She was always my fav DC member
Kelly had a solid career, she managed to still pull successful singles outside of DC also do well on T.V & Flim. Could she been a bigger artist? Of course however she did well for herself. Over time people (myself included) had to learn not to compare her to Beyonce anymore cause it was pointless & unnecessary, let Kelly be her own artist & person.
My favorite group member was Kelly. I used to play her song "Stole," all the time
Loved this video! I will be keeping an eye for your content!
Simply Deep was in heavy rotation when it first came out!
Kelly Rowland is a STAR and an example of SUCCESS on her own. Stop comparing girls. Money and #1s are not everything
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That's why Patti LaBelle is Black Music Royalty....
Kelly rowland is already a star. Kelly rowland has scored more success as a solo star than any other none primary lead single... she is an international star.
But she should be bigger. They cut her down in her prime.
You cannot imply she's not a star. This is an unforgettable Mellenium banger.
She's not.Beyonce was the star.I say "was" because Beyonce is getting tired.
Kelly had great success, you just just think not because you’re comparing her to Beyoncé. Beyoncé is Beyoncé she is amazing at what she does. Kelly is amazing in her own right and actually has better songs than Beyoncé. She’s sold 40 million records worldwide as a solo artist! Give the girl her flowers!
Kelly songs are terrible and she didn’t sell no damn 40 million records Kelly haven’t even replicated Destiny child sales how she sell 40 million records with no platinum album 🥴 Beyoncé sold 200 million records 😌
@@nishafrinchell4060 lol you’re the biggest hater I’ve ever met, “records” include single and album sales, have you not listened to down for whatever? Work? Forever and a day? What a feeling? Crazy? Can’t nobody? Representin? See me? You are so so silly to think Kelly doesn’t have hits on hits on hits
@@nishafrinchell4060records also mean singles. She has several platinum world wide singles. And her first album is multi platinum world wide. Dilemma alone was multi platinum world wide. Count it up boo. She’s done a little over 40 now and would be even more if she bothered to update her sales like other artist have done
ive been team Kelly for a while
The best music channel I hope you grow
Kelly’s edm dance era was amazing
11:18 Beyonce look just like Blue
I wanna cry by this. I’m happy and yet sad. I kept saying her career was in the wrong hands. I’ve been saying that forever.
"When love takes over" is a SMASH HIT CLASSIC in europe,and.she had others like "what a feeling" and "commander" "done for whatever"
she was the new donna summer and worked so well with dance music.
she should've stuck with that and then SLOWLY go back to r&b but she got lazy
Kelly Rowland is close with Normani. They both came from groups where they were not the star. I bet Kelly had a talk with Normani and this why Normani isn’t rushing her debut album. 🤔
I can definitely believe that among other reasons too. I'm sure Kelly gave Normani a huge amount of advice as well as other major artists have that love Normani and want her to succeed. It's often those that came before us that act as our guardian angels in many instances, so we don't make the same mistakes they did.
@@kodyonyiuke6070 well said 🙏
My girl Kelly
l knew kelly in 2002 and beyonce in 2005.lm from Zimbabwe a small country in Africa
Cause Mathew was her manager enough said...
Thank you❤