Last night, with three DJs and a drummer on set Kelis performed her second single “4th of July (Fireworks)” on the Jay Leno Show and NAILED IT. This is Kelis’s second single from her forthcoming album “Flesh Tone” which will be in stores and online July 6th.

I am convinced, Kelis is one of the most underrated artist in the game right now. Get into the video.

The video premiere to Kelis’s second single “4th of July” just debuted on Vevo and i don’t understand the concept at all! And the greenscreen…BLAH! Nevertheless, the video is here and i still love the song and Kelis. Kelis will be releasing her fifth studio album “Fleshtone” on July 6 in the U.S. Already released overseas, the album is SPECTACULAR and is an all dance album with Kelis expanding her vocals cords over thumping beats the entire album, an electronica/dance fan’s ectasy!

Kelis has been SLAYING her live performances and will be performing her new single this Friday on the “Jay Leno Tonight Show”!

Last weekend, Los Angeles Gay Pride brought out some of the best female chicks in the music industry including the legendary female R&B group En Vogue, “Milkshake” Dance music diva Kelis, and former Destiny’s Child turned “Commander” diva Kelly Rowland.

Celebrating 40 years of Pride, pride attendees got an earful of good ass music. Here’s a few video clips from the performance last weekend.

Kelis Performs her mash-up of “Milkshake” and Madonna’s “Holiday.” But more importantly make sure you Get Into 2:12 of the video when Miss Kelis TURNS IT by incorporating the hot dance/club track “Major Lazers” by – Pon De Floor. WORK KELIS!!!!

Kelly Rowland performing her International Single “Commander”

En Vougue Performing “Free Your Mind”

Sizzle Miami and DC Black Pride weren’t the only two gay events jumping off on Memorial weekend. Over on the west coast in Santa Clara, California’s Great America hosted their annual Gay Days with a headline performance by singer/songwriter Kelis. Kelis did a full concert and performed all of her new songs from her forthcoming dance album Flesh Tone which will be released in the U.S. on July 6th.

One of our twitter followers @JaeCardenas tweeted to us today, “I was there when Kelis performed. It was cute. Some drunk gays thru a cup of ice at her. She kept singing though.”

Check out Kelis beasting her vocal skills on her lead single “Acapella”.

Underdog day: Remember Remember the 18^th of May!

May 18^th, 2010 marks the day of the Underdog in the music world.

First we have Kelly Rowland who has amazing potential and has released 2 albums that found mediocre success compared to her Group Destiny’s Child. Kelly Rowland will release her first single “Commander” produced by David Guetta, which has the Internet buzzing.

Up next is Kelis, the eclectic, former Star Trek First lady that showed much promise at the close of the 90’s with the single “Caught Out There”. Kelis 2^nd album  “Wanderland” was shelved in the U.S., but her 3^rd album created the monster single “Milkshake” which peaked on the billboard Hot 100. After the smash, came the decline where her fourth album “Kelis Was Here” failed to gain the same momentum as her predecessor. After the disappointment of support of her record label. It was reported that Kelis was going to give up music and become a chef. May 17^th marks the worldwide release date day for her 5^th album Fleshtone that includes the #1 Dance Single “Acapella”. Unfortunately, Fleshtone will not be available in the U.S till July 6th.

Finally, Kansas born Janelle Monáe, a new artist discovered by Outkast’s Big Boi. Janelle was signed to Big Boi’s Purple Ribbon Label and was featured on The Idlewild Soundtrack. During this era, Janelle’s material never saw the light of mainstream media. In 2007, Janelle took the leap into the underground indie circuit to produce the first EP of 4 Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase. It was reported that she was able to sell 10,000 copies of the EP on her own. After numerous tours, collaborations, and finding a home at Bad Boy, Janelle Monáe is set to release her first full-length LP The ArchAndroid: (Suites II and III of IV) on May 18^th .

So tomorrow everybody breakout your itunes, cash, and debit cards and go support these ladies tomorrow!

Tony

Twitter.com/tony3k

Kelis has been in full promo mode in an effort to get the word out about her new album “Flesh Tone” which comes out July 6th in the U.S. and May 17th in all other countries. Under the Will.I.Am. music group brand, electronica and dance music is the focus of the new album. Her lead single “Acapella” currently sits at the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.

Kelis kicked off her promo tour in Miami, FL at the Winter Music Conference on March 10th performing “Acapella” and “Spaceship”. Kelis also recently performed the single on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Check out the performance below.

It should be interesting how Kelis electronica style will be receieved in the US from here urban fans but Internationally, the album should do great for a dance album.

Kelis is headlining the 12th Annual Gay Days at Six Flags Great America on Friday, May 28th. Gay Days at Great America is one of the West Coast largest outdoor dance parties at a park and includes the park rides being open from 5pm-Midnight and the dance party going on by the park’s landmark double decker carousel until 2am! For more information on the event log on to www.cagreatamerica.com/special/gayday/.

I don’t mean to be rude BUT I don’t get the song or video concept for “Acapella”. I know, I know, she is Kelis, she gives us dramatics and thought provoking songs and videos, but WTF?! I love Kelis so I’m not hating, I am just really lost in her sauce. But at any rate, here is a teaser video for her lead single off her upcoming album “Flesh Tone” due out this summer! Check out the video below!

<~~~Stalk Me~~~>

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***Update***

Here’s the full video!

The always outspoken uncensored Kelis is in the February/March issue of Complex Magazine. In the magazine, Kelis talks kids, manners, and natural beauty.

Kelis is signed to Will I Am Music Group and is expected to deliver her 5th studio album later this year. Check out her lead single “Acapella” produced by David Guetta. It’s a really hot dance track!

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