Kelis
Kelis (born Kelis Rogers on August 21, 1979), is known simply by her first … Read Full Bio ↴Kelis (born Kelis Rogers on August 21, 1979), is known simply by her first name Kelis (pronounced Kuh-lees). Her name is an amalgamation of her parents' first names, her black father Kenneth and Chinese-Puerto Rican mother Eveliss. Growing up in Middle Class Harlem, New York Kelis' childhood was not a deprived one. But she was not without problems, after her parents realised they could not cope with her unruly behavior (Kelis shaved all her hair off at age 13, soon afterwards dyeing the regrowth the colors of the rainbow), Kelis moved out of the family home, continuing her private education.
After a short spell working as a model, 5'10" Kelis began appearing on songs by Neptunes produced rappers such as 'Got Your Money' by the late rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard. Soon afterwards, she released her debut album, Kaleidoscope in 1999 of which the first single was 'Caught Out There,' a song based on the time she caught her boyfriend cheating on her, and she beat him. The video feautures Kelis leading a pack of angry women down the street screaming 'I hate you so much right now!'. The album was released in USA, Europe and Asia, but did not find much audience in the USA. Not a great success, it only sold 249,000 copies to date.
After finding her largest audience in Europe, Kelis released her second album titled Wanderland (2001) in Europe only, which like her first album did not fare well. It only sold 80,000 copies and was entirely produced by The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo) again, similarly to her debut. Only one single was released 'Young Fresh N New'.
In 2003 Kelis finally found fame in her country with the single 'Milkshake,' which was a massive success in Europe, Asia and USA, and she began dating rapper Nas (born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones). The single was from the album 'Tasty' which did not feature the Neptunes as heavily as her previous albums. Singles included the popular Dallas Austin produced 'Trick Me' and 'Millionaire', a collaboration with OutKast's Andre 3000. 'In Public's duet with Nas was the fourth single from the album, becoming a top twenty hit in the U.K. without a video.
In 2006, Kelis presented a new album to her fans, entitled Kelis Was Here, which was originally to be called 'The Puppeteer' which was released on 22 August but was due Fall 2005. No Neptunes tracks appeared on this album, but Kelis used other producers such as Max Martin, Will.I.Am (Black Eyed Peas) and Raphael Saadiq. Singles are the huge 'Bossy', 'Blindfold Me', and 'Lil Star'. Kelis wrote more of the material on this album than she did for Tasty, and carries off the sci-fi, electronica sounds so often considered Neptunes material without them. This is most evident on the brilliant 'Trilogy'. Kelis has said she wants to make her mark with this album, as it will be the last 'album like this' she will make.
In October 2007, Kelis was dumped by Jive Records, for poor sales of Kelis Was Here but a new album is in the pipeline. The Hits - a greatest hits collection - was released in March 2008, including tracks where she was a featured artist, eg, Got Your Money by Ol' Dirty Bastard , N.E.R.D's Truth or Dare, and Richard X's Finest Dreams.
Kelis then signed to Interscope Records, and released her fifth studio album entitled Flesh Tone in May 2010. The David Guetta-produced Acapella preceded the LP in February of that year. Other singles released from the album include '4th of July (Fireworks)', 'Scream' and 'Brave'. The following year, Kelis appeared on Calvin Harris' 'Bounce'.
In the beginning of 2010, Kelis received a letter by animal rights organization PETA, in which she was informed about the cruelty that comes along with the production of fur coats. She pointed out that the organization seems to have little concern about the treatment of people of color and that she will continue wearing fur and eating meat.
Songfacts reported that 'Distance', the planned first single from Kelis’ sixth studio album received its first play during the June 30, 2012 show of The Beatnik Mix on London's Reprezent 107.3FM. At the time, the album was set to be house/dance-inspired, but sessions with TV on The Radio's Dave Sitek led to it taking a soul-like direction.
Kelis completed her sixth album in April 2013, and her new label Ninja Tune confirmed details regarding the album in January the following year, 'Jerk Ribs' served as the lead single for the album; the track had however been previously released as a free download the previous year.
Food was released in April 2014 to critical acclaim. Kelis also appeared for the first time at the annual South by Southwest festival, both performing and serving meals to attendees from her food truck.
After a short spell working as a model, 5'10" Kelis began appearing on songs by Neptunes produced rappers such as 'Got Your Money' by the late rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard. Soon afterwards, she released her debut album, Kaleidoscope in 1999 of which the first single was 'Caught Out There,' a song based on the time she caught her boyfriend cheating on her, and she beat him. The video feautures Kelis leading a pack of angry women down the street screaming 'I hate you so much right now!'. The album was released in USA, Europe and Asia, but did not find much audience in the USA. Not a great success, it only sold 249,000 copies to date.
After finding her largest audience in Europe, Kelis released her second album titled Wanderland (2001) in Europe only, which like her first album did not fare well. It only sold 80,000 copies and was entirely produced by The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo) again, similarly to her debut. Only one single was released 'Young Fresh N New'.
In 2003 Kelis finally found fame in her country with the single 'Milkshake,' which was a massive success in Europe, Asia and USA, and she began dating rapper Nas (born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones). The single was from the album 'Tasty' which did not feature the Neptunes as heavily as her previous albums. Singles included the popular Dallas Austin produced 'Trick Me' and 'Millionaire', a collaboration with OutKast's Andre 3000. 'In Public's duet with Nas was the fourth single from the album, becoming a top twenty hit in the U.K. without a video.
In 2006, Kelis presented a new album to her fans, entitled Kelis Was Here, which was originally to be called 'The Puppeteer' which was released on 22 August but was due Fall 2005. No Neptunes tracks appeared on this album, but Kelis used other producers such as Max Martin, Will.I.Am (Black Eyed Peas) and Raphael Saadiq. Singles are the huge 'Bossy', 'Blindfold Me', and 'Lil Star'. Kelis wrote more of the material on this album than she did for Tasty, and carries off the sci-fi, electronica sounds so often considered Neptunes material without them. This is most evident on the brilliant 'Trilogy'. Kelis has said she wants to make her mark with this album, as it will be the last 'album like this' she will make.
In October 2007, Kelis was dumped by Jive Records, for poor sales of Kelis Was Here but a new album is in the pipeline. The Hits - a greatest hits collection - was released in March 2008, including tracks where she was a featured artist, eg, Got Your Money by Ol' Dirty Bastard , N.E.R.D's Truth or Dare, and Richard X's Finest Dreams.
Kelis then signed to Interscope Records, and released her fifth studio album entitled Flesh Tone in May 2010. The David Guetta-produced Acapella preceded the LP in February of that year. Other singles released from the album include '4th of July (Fireworks)', 'Scream' and 'Brave'. The following year, Kelis appeared on Calvin Harris' 'Bounce'.
In the beginning of 2010, Kelis received a letter by animal rights organization PETA, in which she was informed about the cruelty that comes along with the production of fur coats. She pointed out that the organization seems to have little concern about the treatment of people of color and that she will continue wearing fur and eating meat.
Songfacts reported that 'Distance', the planned first single from Kelis’ sixth studio album received its first play during the June 30, 2012 show of The Beatnik Mix on London's Reprezent 107.3FM. At the time, the album was set to be house/dance-inspired, but sessions with TV on The Radio's Dave Sitek led to it taking a soul-like direction.
Kelis completed her sixth album in April 2013, and her new label Ninja Tune confirmed details regarding the album in January the following year, 'Jerk Ribs' served as the lead single for the album; the track had however been previously released as a free download the previous year.
Food was released in April 2014 to critical acclaim. Kelis also appeared for the first time at the annual South by Southwest festival, both performing and serving meals to attendees from her food truck.
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Kelis Lyrics
- In Public feat Nas You see, it's this thing (Kelis) I like being single (ha…
09-Perfect Day Perfect day just you and me Let's make the whole wide…
10 My milk shake brings all the boys to the yard, And…
22nd Century Welcome to the twenty-seconnd century You will front a ?…
4th July Didn't think I needed you Never seemed to Now I'm living pro…
80's Joint Forget about the neighbors, we're doin' them favors, I can…
Acapella I was walking, was living My melody was acapella There's a b…
Acappella When he want it he blindfolds me Then I get sexy…
And I Love Him I love my chick (I love you baby) I love my chick (I…
Appreciate Me I want ya, I need ya I wake up first to…
Attention I know that life has dealt us many cards, Sometimes I…
Attention feat Raphael Saadiq I know that life has dealt us many cards, Sometimes I…
Aww S***! Lookin' too fly walkin' to the bar Niggas wanna stop, askin'…
Aww Shit! Lookin' too fly walkin' to the bar Niggas wanna stop, askin…
Biscuits 'n' Gravy Hands change like the weather to prepare in a sweater. Eithe…
Biscuits n Hands change like the weather to prepare in a sweater. Eith…
Biscuits n Gravy Hands change like the weather to prepare in a sweater. Eithe…
Bless the Telephone It's nice to hear your voice again I've waited all day…
Blindfold Me When he want it he blindfolds me Then I get sexy…
Bossy Ayo You don't have to love me You don't even…
Bossy (Alan Braxe Hey a, You don't have to love me You don't even have…
Bossy (feat. Too $hort) [Kelis] (laughing) Hey a, you don't have to love me you don'…
Bossy feat. Too $hort Aye yo You don't have to love me You don't…
Bossy Featuring Too Aye Yo... You don't have to love me... You don't…
Bounce Bounce Bounce Bounce Bounce I can't believe that every day …
Brass in Pocket Got brass in pocket Got bottle, I'm gonna use it Intention…
Brave I'm not ashamed of winning But it wasn't that way in…
Breakfast I wanna say thank you (thank you) You've been more than…
Carefree American Ah, ah, I'm just a carefree American Big house, big…
Caught Out Here Yo, yo Yo, this song, yo (yo, yo, yo) This song is…
Caught Out There (Radio Edit) Yo, this song, yo This song is for all the women…
Change Sleep well my friend You must be tired I wouldn't blame myse…
Circus Come join our circus where we all wear masks Lie to…
Cobbler When you walk in the door You smell just like the…
Daddy [kelis] He has an appetite, for sex and cash, He hangs on…
Digital World Super fun world Smiling my heart out Some where real far awa…
Dreamer Weighing heavy on my heart Every thought shoots like a dart …
Easy Come I see the way you look at me It's not the…
Emancipate Let me tell you what love is It's when you…
F**k Them Bitches What, what, what, what? What, what, what, what, what, what, …
FEED THEM Meemaw used to tell a story 'bout the earth and…
Finest Dreams **Intro** Oh baby, you're the finest, the finest, i've seen,…
Fire Okay Kelis,making it outta here Spragga Benz on the track, g…
Fish Fry I said, oh my daddy, game's over I said, oh my…
Flash Back Flashbacks of the last summer It was hot and I was…
Flashback Flashbacks of the last summer It was hot and I was…
Floyd Seems like no one is surprising Anymore, it's not that I'm U…
Forever Be How people hold their breath Keep it in, waitin' for a…
Freak Me Slow Freak me slow Freak me slow I want you to…
Friday Fish Fry I said, oh my daddy, game's over I said, oh my…
Fuck Them Bitches (Intro): What! What! What! What! What! What! What! What! Wha…
Game Show Last night we were watching this game show They were…
Gameshow Last night we were watching this game show They were…
Get Along With Yo Don't need no paper Don't need no pencils Don't need no love…
Get Even You know I saw it coming I watched her watch me The girl…
Ghetto Children Wake up wake up Ghetto children Wake up wake up…
Glow There's a wild streak in me But it's only for you…
Glow (feat. Raphael Saadiq) (feat. Raphael Saadiq) [verse 1:] There's a wild streak in …
Glow feat Raphael Saadiq There's a wild streak in me But it's only for you…
Glow ft. Raphael Saadiq There's a wild streak in me But it's only for you…
Good Stuff Yeah, I'm telling you, boy You're wasting your time on them …
Goodbyes Heaven knows that I love ya so But he don't know…
Got Your Money Oh baby, mm Dedicated to all the pretty girls All the…
Handful Hey you ain't ready for me Ain't ready for me, oh…
Have a Nice Day I'm not really on a hustle But I must admit, I…
Hearts Don't want another heart break Heart, heart, heart, heart, h…
Help Me There's an awful world inside of me You wouldn't believe all…
Home We are all running in a race To find everything that…
Hooch These are the days in your life When the price of…
I Don You think you might have a chance I don't think so You…
I Don't Care Anymore Well, you can tell everyone I'm a down disgrace So drag…
I Don't Think So You think you might have a chance I don't think so You…
I Love My Bitch I love my chick (I love you baby) I love my chick (I…
I Want Your Love I'm at work and you're on my mind And I'm hoping…
In Public You see, it's this thing (Kelis) I like being single (ha…
In Public (feat. Nas) See its this thing(Kelis) I like bein seen outside In my rid…
In Public feat Nas You see, it's this thing (Kelis) I like being single (ha…
In Public ft. Nas You see, it's this thing (Kelis) I like being single (ha…
In The Morning Hey baby what you doing? Your flight left yet? Pshh, I'm hal…
Intro You draw me in, Every time I think I'm free you…
Intro (Interlude) This is my story, this is my mark For all of…
Jerk Ribs And my ear drum, reminds me His name was just way…
Junkie Hello everybody, my name is Kelis (Hi, Kelis) The reason tha…
Keep It Down Hey what you know Outside of the beastie boys show Saw that…
Kelis Do You Remember The Day That We First Met I Wasn't…
Kelis-caught out there Yo, yo Yo, this song, yo This song is for all the…
Kelis_-_Acapella I was walking, was living My melody was acapella There's a…
Like U Your appearance turn me on Your natural self, it?s really co…
Lil There is nothing special about me I am just a lil…
Little Suzie Got credit cards in my pockets But I walk past bums…
Living Proof When I was young, I had no one I walked alone,…
Mafia Somebody made me an offer and I accepted Forever in debted…
Mafia (feat. Markita) (markita:) somebody made me an offer and i accepted forever …
Marathon [Chorus] Love is this marathon, I'm running for you baby And…
Mars Earth to your brain Yo, yo, yo, yo Yo, yo, Houston I…
Milk Shake My milk shake brings all the boys to the yard, And…
Milkshake My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard And they're…
Milkshake__Xpress 2 Remix My milk shake brings all the boys to the yard, And…
Millionaire I said, her from the city So her got to be…
Millionaire (feat. André 3000) Andre 3000: I said her from the city so her got…
Millionaire feat Andre 3000 I said, her from the city So her got to be…
Millionaire Ft Andre 3000 I said, her from the city, so her got to…
Millionaire ft. Andre 3000 of Outkast I said, her from the city So her got to be…
Mr U.F.O. Man Hey baby what you doing? Your flight left yet? Pshh, I'm hal…
No Security Yeah (Whoop Whoop!)* Yeah (Whoop Whoop!) Backup, behind …
No Turning Back Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh (Uh-huh yeah) Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh (Uh-huh…
Not A Criminal [Intro:] Uhh Looks Like Another Win For Me Its The Ultimate …
Not Going Back [Nas] What nigga! What bitch-ass niggaz! What! Babe, babe, …
Not In Love Are you ready? You call me on the phone I act like…
Perfect Day Perfect day just you and me Let's make the whole wide…
Popular Thug You know what I am You know what I do well…
Protect My Heart I gotta protect my heart I gotta protect my heart You were…
Public You see, it's this thing (Kelis) I like being single (ha…
Roller Rink Ay yo while I dream about Fortune 500 man Hundred grand…
Rolling Through The Hood Yesterday, I rolled through the hood And I seen somethin' An…
Rumble It's the strangest thing To have you back in my face With…
Runnin How we came runnin' if different things won't touching me We…
Scared Money Come to my window I'll leave it open Sometimes a girl just…
Scream Been running in place for such a long time Stuck…
Scream & Shout Been running in place for such a long time Stuck in…
Shooting Stars It's a full moon (look in the sky) Bright as can…
So Be It Oh, just listen This world has a bunch of pseudo prophets …
Song for the Baby So I'm writing this letter to you, baby. Just like…
Stick Up Let's go... I've been lovin' you for here long knowin'…
Suga Honey Iced Tea I woke up this mornin' and seen somethin' bright Was that…
Sugar Honey Ice Tea I woke up this mornin' and seen somethin' bright Was that…
Sugar Honey Iced Tea I woke up this mornin' and seen somethin' bright Was that…
Suspended Don't wake me I'm still dreaming I don't see you I can't fee…
The Spot This week seemed it had no end No time to even…
Till The Wheels Fall Off I'm travelin? over cliffs just to fall in love with…
Trick Me Wooo This is it yeah Wooo Said I've paid all my dues for…
Trick Me (Club Mix) Waoaoo This is it Yeah Waoaoo Said I've paid my dues for al…
Trick Me-easymp3s Wooo This is It Yeah Wooo Said I've paid all my dues fo…
Trilogy There's only one way to my galaxy Hop on your moon…
Truth Or Dare Yeah, yeah, yeah I'm on the dance floor burning up Music, tu…
Wait Hey how you doin lil daddy let me whisper in ya…
Weekend Oh, oh, it's the weekend! It's the weekend! It's the weekend…
Weekend (feat. Will.I.Am) (feat. Will.I.Am) (IT'S THE WEEKEND! IT'S THE WEEKEND! IT'S…
What What's that right there? What's that right there? What's thi…
What's That Right There (feat. will.i.am) [Chorus:] What's that right there What's that right there Wh…
What’s That Right There What's that right there? What's that right there? What's thi…
Who's Lovin' You When I had you I treated you bad And wrong, my dear And…
Wouldn When I first met you You stood by my side And when…
Wouldn't You Agree When I first met you You stood by my side And when…
Young Yeah, I'm telling you boy You're wasting your time on her Th…
Young Fresh 'N'' New I'm young and living fun, huh Sure look down and call…
Young Fresh And New Yeah, I'm telling you boy You're wasting your time on her Th…
Young Fresh and New (Timo Maas remix) Young and different, uh She looked at a condom, uh And could…
Young Fresh N New I'm young and living fun, huh Sure look down and call…
Young Fresh n' New Yeah, I'm telling you boy You're wasting your time on her Th…
Young, Fresh 'n' New (Timo Maas remix) Young and livin' fun, huh Sure look down and call it…
Young, Fresh n' New Young and different,huh She looked at a condom,huh and could…
Young, Fresh n’ New (Timo Maas remix) Young and livin' fun, huh Sure look down and call it…