Kelis' latest alum, Flesh Tone, is completely and utterly fantastic. It sees Kelis entering the unfamiliar world of euphoric, poppers o'clock dance music, complete with corny as fuck piano hooks which bring to mind N-Trance's mid-nineties anthem Set You Free and other such shit. As a recent divorcee, one would be forgiven for expecting a new Kelis album to be an endless barage of heart-broken ballads, or perhaps a return to shouty hate-fest Caught Out There, but rather than wallow in divorce-inspired misery Kelis has taken inspiration from the birth of her son. This decision to celebrate rather than comiserate has helped create an album of genuine warmth. Lead single Acapella broods and throbs on a combination of Donna Summer-esque beats and Kelis' breathy vocals and forthcoming single '4th of July (Fireworks)' features a throbbing bass hook which would more than stand its groud on the dancefloor.
Yay for happy Kelis! With the whole of pop music simeltaneously turning to the world of electro house for a sure-fire hit, Kelis and producer Will.I.Am have done extremely well to create an album which stands out so clearly among its peers.
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