Anyway... time for some receipts that actually matt'
NAO:
QuoteShe ticks every box for a modern artist and she's not afraid to take risks, whether it's in her look or sound. To go from 'Caught Out There' and 'Good Stuff' to '4th July (Fireworks)' and 'Acapella' shows the breadth of her abilities. Flesh Tone is one of the best ever house music albums — to switch it up in that way 10 years into her career is just incredible.
"After all the Auto-Tuned vocals and Photoshopped gym body photos of '90s R&B stars, Kelis was such a tonic. She gave real women a role model, she challenged every stereotype and didn't conform to any of the expectations on her as a black woman in the media spotlight. Her impact was to say you can look beautiful with a healthy body shape, wear whatever feels right, combine any styles of music you like, and rock your natural hair — which is something the world always needs!"
David Guetta: Quote"It was great working with her. She was coming with a completely different approach than other artists. My sound was quite new at the time but like I said she wanted to work with [my] more experimental side and was really going for it. I respect that, it was brave.
"Of course, I was a fan before. 'Milkshake' is so so amazing. It's cool, fun, and sexy. It's easy to remember, DJ-friendly for the club but also a cool song to listen to at home. It really has everything."
Sage The Gemini
QuoteIt was an incredible opportunity to be able to be on the same song as her. I was most definitely a fan before, from first hearing 'Caught Out There' and 'Got Your Money.' I love all her concepts, but I most admire her originality and ability to stay true to herself in this industry."
ChloeKelis also has an album on the Rolling Stones Greatest albums of all time list. Wanna take a wild guess at who DOESN'T? (Mya)
Not to mention her influence on future fashion icons like Rih, Gaga & Pharrell.
Mya isn't important. At all... probably why less people listen to her than Kelis in the present day. What good is a hit if no one remembers the mess. Hopefully the actually important Lady Marm' girls call her back for a reunion mess cus that's all anyone wants from sis