Kelis

Mad Decent records

‘We look for people who are trying different things,’ says Jasper Goggins, New York-based manager of the Mad Decent label, ‘and who aren’t afraid to be a bit experimental with their sound. But more than that everyone on the label is friends, there’s…

'Old Bluesman' Nas

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Nas wanted to create an "old bluesman vibe" on his new album. The 'Cherry Wine' rapper poses with the wedding dress of his ex-wife, Kelis - who divorced him in 2009 - draped over his knee on the cover of 'Life is Good', which helped him to portray…

Lana Del Rey joins Lovebox line-up

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Lana Del Rey has joined the Lovebox line-up. The 'Video Games' singer will play on the final night of the annual London festival, which takes place in Victoria Park, east London from June 15 -17. Other acts already announced for the event include…

Madness, Kelis, The Waterboys and Tinchy Stryder play Northern Lights festival

New Aberdeen music festival boasts Edwyn Collins and Paloma Faith

The one for … hitting the north Northern Lights Introducing a brand new contender to Scotland’s expanding festival scene, as Northern Lights welcomes an unexpectedly star-packed line-up to Seaton Park, a public field on the north of Aberdeen’s city…

Kelis surprised by rewards of motherhood

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Kelis didn't understand what being a mother meant. The 31-year-old singer - who has 22-month-old son Knight with ex-husband Nas - always wanted to have children but admits she wasn't prepared for how rewarding an experience raising a family could…

Nas plans free music release

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Nas wants to give away some of his tracks for free. The American rapper and MC revealed he is frustrated with how his record label Def Jam handled the release of his anticipated album 'The Lost Tapes: Vol. 2' - so he wants to include songs from it on…

Kelis improved with motherhood

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Kelis says motherhood has made her "more selfless and emotional". The 'A Capella' singer - who has 16-month-old son Knight with ex-husband Nas - never expected to feel as strongly for her baby as she does and believes he has made her a better…

Self-critic Kelis

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Kelis thinks her music "sucks." The 'Milkshake' singer insists it is acceptable for her to make mistakes with her sound because she is not a "pop star". She explained: "There's a difference between a pop star and an artist. Pop stars have to be…

Kelis' friendly ex

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Kelis insists she and Nas are now friends. The 'Milkshake' singer - whose divorce from the rapper was finalised in May following months of legal wrangling over financial arrangements - says she no longer has any reason to row with her former spouse…

Kelis admits to La Roux love

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elis has revealed she would love to work with British group La Roux. The 'Acapella' hitmaker - who is soon to begin a tour of the US alongside 'Heartbeat' singer Robyn - explained the electro-pop duo are one of her favourite UK bands and are people…

Kelis' steady celebrity

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Kelis has sold "just enough records to not have to get a regular job". The 'Acapella' singer has had a turbulent career, with huge chart hits in 'Milkshake', 'Trick Me' and 'Millionaire' but slow albums sales, which have seen her dropped from three…

Basement Jaxx - Scars

Never ones to shy away from roping in a guest star or two, Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe have given over pretty much the entirety of their fifth studio album to friends with a willingness to come round the studio and muck in. While their tendency…

Nas confirms Kelis pregnancy

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Nas has confirmed his wife Kelis is pregnant. The 'I Can' rapper revealed the couple are thrilled to be expecting their first child together and will find out the baby's sex in a few days. Nas - who has a 15-year-old daughter, Destiny, from a…