This release showcases the development of a great talent. The album's flaws stem from steps taken backward toward what one could call "mainstream" R&B. It's when Kelis and her production team create tracks that best fit her voice and uniqueness that the end results are outstanding. Although comparisons to Neneh Cherry are inevitable, she does carve out a niche for herself, armed with undeniable talent. Kaleidoscope starts out strongly enough with standouts such as "Caught out There," {&"Get Alo...   [ read more ]

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"That milkshake song" ("Milkshake") brought Kelis to the mainstream for a couple months during 2003 and 2004. The singer's follow-up -- Kelis Was Here, her fourth album -- bears no retreads. Though lead single "Bossy" makes lyrical references to her number three hit and the moderate breakout "Caught Out There," the song is as distinct as anything she has done before, featuring another variation on her don't-give-a-damn assertiveness, this time over an ornamental and plinky production from Shondrae. ...Whil...   [ read more ]

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The Hits draws upon all four Kelis albums: Kaleidoscope (1999), Wanderland(2001, unreleased in the U.S.), Tasty (2004), and Kelis Was Here. It includes collaborations with Nas, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Gnarls Barkley's Cee-Lo Green, Andre 3000 of OutKast, N.E.R.D. (the Neptunes), Too $hort, and Richard X and a liner notes essay written by Leah Rose of XXL magazine.

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