: Looks like Jive Records is finished with R&B singer Kelis. MediaTakeOut.com has confirmed that the record label has officially dropped the Milkshake artist from it's label.
Here's what Kelis manager, Jeff Rabhan had to say about being dropped:
It was a case of being in the ever-shrinking world of the record industry and finding herself on a label she wasn’t signed to and without a champion. We’re not opposed to another major label deal, but it would have to be non-traditional ... [Kelis] is a different kind of artist — very image and style-driven. It’s either something you get or you don’t.Obviously most people don’t get her, cause she ain't been able to sell records for a hot minute....
Ignorance is bliss upon those who settle. You dont measure an artist by how many records they sell or how commercial they are ie; look at Milly Vanilly they sold alot of records and even received awards, Lil Wayne is considered one of the top rappers and he never sold millions and millions of records. Everyone hating on Kelis talking about she never sold would rather buy Soulja Boy so he can "super soak them hoes", while good music like Kelis is never even giving a chance. Listen to Get Along With you, Suspended, I want your love or in the morning off of Kaleidoscope// Young Fresh N New,Popular Thug, Scared Money,Shooting Stars off of Wanderland//Millionaire, Stick Up, Keep It Down off of Tasty//Whats that right there, til the whels fall off, Aww [EXPLETIVE] off of Kelis Was Here and then tell me she is not truly a needed artist. Music is supposed evoke different emotions within you, make you relate and feel like you can get through whatever and make you actually THINK and Kelis music does that. If you dont get it you miss out so continue on shaking your laffy taffy and super soaking them hoes because ignorance is bliss upon those who settle and among those who dont allow themselves a chance to look beyond the Status Quo/Mainstream.
She should have stayed with Star Trak (Pharell). It seems like she could be herself through her music with them. I really like her. And it's true she has that style that either you like or dislike. Too bad most Americans won't open up to her style. She's accepted more overseas. I hope things work out for her.
...but she DID hav a banging song and video w/NAS...don't remember the name...but it was a sexy dominatrix kinda video. and she looked very pretty... kelis nas..jay and b should do a head bangin quartet... we have yet to see that... if anybody reading this that can make it happen... i got the song beat and video concept ready...
@EMAIL2MICHAEL: whatEVER dude...i'm feeling a little honored a MTO allstar responded back to me.... i'll admit it...for a few months now i'v been like: can a MTO allSTAR hit me up? (hee) and you AGREED with me too? this is waaay better than being first!.... hav a cool day!... wish i could buy you lunch
She has her own style and manages to crank out a hit or 2 every so often but for the most part she has thus far been just an ok singer. Nothing great about her singing skills vocally sorry! You have to come with somethign better than "My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard or "Im bossy" to stay afloat in this industry! Record abels are in business to make money and if they sign you to their abe and you fail to make them money they will eventualy drop your ass for someone who will ok .Reality hello? HELLO
KELIS IS THE [EXPLETIVE] SHE DON'T GET NO AIR PLAY THAT MAKES HER BAD? MISS BADU GETS NO AIR PLAY IS SHE BAD 2? JOI GIPPS WIFE SHE GETS NO AIR PLAY THATS MAKE HER BAD 2? COME ON NOW WE LIKE DRINK AND MY 2 STEP AND SUPERMAN BUT ARE YOU GOING 2 BUY THOSE CD'S? NOT ME THANK GOD 4 VARIETY. WE DON'T HAVE 2 LIKE ALL THE SAME THINGS BUT GIVE ME A BREAK I'M SURE SHE WILL BOUNCE BACK. I LOVE ALL HER CD'S JOI'S AMEOBA CLEANSING SYNDROME IS THE THE [EXPLETIVE] BY JOI LOVE ALL OF KELIS CD'S AND MISS BADU'S AND NOT THAT WE ALL GOT 2 LIKE THE SAME THINGS BUT IF YOU LIKE MUSIC OTHER THAN WHAT'S PLAYED ON THE RADIO THIS MAY BE YOUR FIRST START FOR THINKING FOR YOURSELF AND NOT BEING BRAIN WASHED. HAPPY NEW YEAR IF I MISPELLED SOME STUFF IT'S EARLY MO4NING IN THE ATL. SO 4 GIVE ME