Kelis, Flesh Tone (A&M)
By: ND McCray, Music Editor
Kelis’ fifth album is remarkedly impressive. If you’ve followed the alternative soul and pop diva’s career since her 1999 debut Kaleidoscope, on through Tasty (2003) and Kelis Was Here (2006) along with lead singles “Caught Out There”, “Milkshake” and “Bossy”, respectively --then you know to come to expect the unexpected with the Harlem-bred songtress. Especially on this year’s electro-pop fave that is Flesh Tone.
Opening with strong electronic synths that set the tone of the record, it’s an album, in my humble opinion, she was born to make. It’s for the club set, the dance party, the riding-in-the-car-heading-to-the-beach summertime record; it is Euro-pop at is bloody best!
Recommended tracks: “Intro”, “4th of July (Fireworks)”(seen above), and of course the David Guetta-produced “Acapella” (below).
Other releases you might like: Scissor Sisters, Nightwork and Sam Sparro, Sam Sparro.
What summer albums are you listening to? Send us your suggestions to besonewyork@gmail.com
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