Kelis - Acapella

[@GAM1990]

I’m still listening in 2022 and I just realized how she was really ahead of time 🔥 she deserves her flowers

[@ericboonk9653]

Same thoughts here!

[@TheLoxxxton]

Yup

[@S.AnnMarie]

Same here I agree

[@rogerstalder7184]

100% I just noticed, check out the Video Scream..... its totaly absurd how lady Gagas whole style is based on this Video 😅

[@abzznizzy4359]

Came across this song again a few weeks back and completely forgot how unreal it was!

[@irishquindara]

Everyone remembers Milkshake Kelis and not enough people know about Acapella Kelis. This song is still fire 10 years later.

[@helgagomes6617]

Indeed!!

[@martindavid1897]

Milkshake is the only song I don't like.

[@paullittler6506]

Yano that 😎👌.. bad track

[@studdpuppy85]

Kelis is one of the absolute best singers IMO. In my eyes she’s up there with Beyonce and Rihanna.

[@shanethetrain8132]

Did you see her on the masked singer on British TV?

[@vulcanhasnomoon]

One of the best and most beautifully written dance tracks in the last 20 years. Her talent is just too big. She's THE queen. The music industry ignoring her because Naz had a tantrum is just ridiculous.

[@Oluffemi]

That was such a beautiful era. Only Kelis would make you appreciate all music genres

[@tnargtnarud]

Man she was definitely ahead of her time during this era

[@X1pizza]

Well, she's in DJ Hero. So, she wasn't completely skipped over.

[@tnargtnarud]

dragon killer What.

[@shadowplatinummist3625]

+dragon killer wow she is on DJ Hero thats really what she deserves to be on an overrated game. it is sarcasm she deserves a lot more than that

[@seeyoshirun]

She's been ahead of her time *most* of the time. I'd say every album except for "Kelis Was Here" has ended up sounding a bit like stuff that came out 5-10 years later.

[@caramelcow7720]

seeyoshirun That's the same with Janet Jackson's 2006 album. It was generic of the plastic R&B of the time, however, the plastic R&B from back then was HOT! anyway the outlandish outfit worn in the Lil Star video from the Kelis Was Here era was quite ahead of its time.

[@velocityquim831]

Kelis is a tigress! She is the epitome of eclectic. Listen to the bridge. She's singing about how her child's existence brought forth a symphony of love and music. Through the sound of her child, she finally found an infinite source of love.

[@irisperun4261]

Selfless love 😍

[@Flo97-s3m]

What a wonderful comment! 💕

[@GracefulDanny]

The fact she wrote this about her baby son makes the song 10 times better.

[@frankarias4638]

it all makes sense to me now thanks

[@jvst1958]

I completely agree. A lot of parents say that their lives were nothing compared to when they had kids and this is such a beautiful tribute to her baby.

[@cbreeze123]

wow never knew that

[@eanaya76]

Really! Till this day I follow her on her social media outlets 👄🙈 and this makes me love ❤️ even more! Plus she composes her own music?? Totally didn't know that! Hopefully is all true right ! 👄🙈😂

[@jwales8133]

Loved this song..then became a dad and loved it all the more 😁

[@lilcamilamartinez8233]

I had been looking for this song for 5 years and I found it!!

[@avidlearner3576]

She is soooo underrated. She stays ahead of her time therefore gets overlooked and the copy cats come along later and do everything she did years before. Its sickening!

[@morriscolenbrander1395]

It's revolting

[@justmanic9673]

It's ghastly!

[@ilikeditbetterbefore]

+Avid Learner I did not know this song. It's the same beginning of "dance again" of Jennifer López. Why nobody mentioned this?

[@reddbrooks]

+Avid Learner I agree 100%, so many female artists today do NOW what she was doing BEFORE it "cool". That's the story of anyone ahead of their time.. its never appreciated.

[@redsyko7505]

It's repugnant.

[@walterajimenez9466]

Kelis is an extremely underrated artists.

[@InternetWAPx]

she sure is, this album sounds very current even in this year imo.

[@alishaboyd569]

Andres Jimenez i agree

[@gonzaloarvietti4920]

Good artists always

[@Constavlos]

she aint under rated to me i rate her right at the top.

[@soniandukwe8981]

I relate, this is how I feel about my children

[@machinedrum17]

I love that she switched it up at the end, making us think she was singing about a man, but turned out to be something better. Her baby

[@gianlucabovi4470]

Armelle Fershgenet without a man you can’t have a baby.

[@hunnysxnpai]

@@gianlucabovi4470 adoption,foster, things in that matter

[@stephmota5920]

Man can't make life

[@whysosadmayn5013]

Without men no women you adopt because a man and woman didnt want that kid lol you dont need a man to be happy but men are half of why the world is the world :)

[@arguingwithstrangers]

@@gianlucabovi4470 you absolutely can. They are taking your own DNA from bone marrow and creating artificial sperm to convince an egg it's fertilized which causes it to start splitting and forming and embryo. We've been doing this since 2004. You need to catch up www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5652933/

[@russelianus]

When i was walking recently with my 3 months old daugther in a wrap these words suddenly came to my mind: Before you, My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing. I remember when 1th time i have watched this video i though it was about the couple love, but the end with baby in the back destroyed the system. It was genius. 10 years ago I was impressed by the lyrics and finale of this video, currently as a mother I can feel the single word of this song in my heart. Unconditional love ❤️

[@okmotobabi]

woah that's lovely

[@hobocode]

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe it's even about both couple and mother love. Like, the love she has with her partner is what lead to her becoming a mom. Because it says "before you". And it could be before meeting her partner or before having a baby. Hmmm.... I really wonder. The baby in the sling really makes it seem like she's talking about mother love. I agree with that. I just wonder if it's mother love via meeting her partner. Hmmm... Could it be both?

[@marialuizaferreira884]

oh my god. I remember listening to this in 2010 and I loved it so much. I'm speechless.

[@nikos71n]

Me too..I just randomly remembered to watch this again

[@marialuizaferreira884]

yesss

[@NoahWiggins]

+Maria Luiza Ferreira YASSS

[@deciomanhica2468]

+Maria Luiza Ferreira wonder full song

[@krakenkingdom2777]

Why , i just searching for this song today ? i was playing a game when suddently i just searching this song

[@lb4398]

She always owned the Futurism space in music and fashion. Underrated

[@Justineminoo]

Her visit to kenya brought me here I remembered how I loved this song love you Kelis

[@laurentlieko4017]

Kelis is certainly one of my favorite female singer of all time. His music, from his debut, has always been original and inovative and her voice can can cover à large spectrum. Just hear the difference when singing this one and the different tone on "trick me"... Yep like her music really reflects her personnality. Original and full of colors. Sincere. Thanks Kelis.

[@sarahjaneclarke6614]

Kelis is a phenomenal artist, way ahead of her time, you just have to listen to this to know her worth

[@mumliulai9327]

simp

[@CurtisCameron]

8 years old today and still a bop.

[@Gingerllamalove]

Fancy seeing you here

[@CurtisCameron]

@@Gingerllamalove holy shit😅 just seen this. That’s crazy

[@freezycastform]

Still a bop at 13 years old!

[@blessedunicorn9741]

so she brought tht grey silver hair n nose piercing trend ... this woman is always in the future !

[@getthecansin]

it's the wig of an old woman....nose piercing is for bored people....nothing else to do and btw people have been sticking all sorts of shite thru their noses since the dawn of time ....read or even look at these things called 'books'

[@onlyforwatchingvids2086]

Janet Jackson did it first in music industry I think

[@thesuperioranonymiss]

Getthe cansin shut up ❤️

[@zolamrwetyana]

2022 and it is still banging..🔥

[@amazin997]

Love the scene with the baby on her back blessings to all have a great weekend

[@lalac7207]

Facts!

[@DinaSan1]

2024

[@mewregaurdhissyfit7733]

The song and video, pure artwork.

[@K.M93-K.W]

I was glued when this first came out. She’s so beautiful, this proves she can do any style flawlessly.

[@jokosan754]

We need more of Kelis, she is amazing artist :)

[@MedJayParis]

I love the fact that she can sings everything, every style. She's so talented

[@sarahcellblockh1562]

This and 'caught out there" are definitely two of my favourites from Kelis

[@WadiLoango]

This video is full of wonderful symbolism, especially at the end, carrying the baby on her back, African style... This song and video are timeless...

[@BJunkles]

10 years and it’s still a bop!!!

[@Stayinformedtv]

People will always have some negative to say. She's very unique and talented. Sometimes different is good. I love the culture and colors in the video

[@NicholasGodday]

Only few still play this type of songs nowadays 😊😊 we're special ❤ ENJOY.

[@sambassile4611]

The Beyonce drama brought me here. WHAT AN EPIC SONG ! Damn this is how Dance music should be made.

[@telemoveis6859]

After seeing her on Masked Singer I instantly came back here 💕💕💕 Timeless

[@elenam.7439]

This song is amazing!! I love Kelis and her huge talent since her first single: she can be so powerful but also deep.. She's a force of Nature !!!

[@Mmmmgrolsch]

This is still an absolute tune, massively underrated

[@jami099]

I just realised how hard this beat is after all these years

[@rashlees]

So do we

[@dannielle1068]

Literally I thought this was something new from Camel phat when it started playing in the car

[@tangeridream]

Me too! It's crazy, I used to hate this song as a child and now I am blasting this tune in my car ten years later 😅

[@Tomatism27]

Made by David guetta

[@wentoneisendon6502]

Kelis is beautiful. Absolute tune

[@brandonbacon220]

14 years later I’m still jamming to her. ❤❤❤ God the memories. R.I.P youth lol.

[@bryangonsalves5442]

This is my favorite Kelis personality

[@alr492]

I wonder what would be her son's reaction by listening at this song years later and realizing this hit was dedicated to him.

[@alr492]

haha

[@ralffioretti5477]

Alvaro Rivera 6

[@keke813]

Im a son and I would SO proud of my mom. I would cry in joy and I don't care what anyone thinks.

[@Pholcusphalangioides8]

@@keke813 "I'm a son" damn that's crazy. Tell us more about that

[@WowwowLulu]

That’s was her son?

[@stefanw2566]

Kelis=Powerhouse of creativity.

[@charlita25]

One thing about her she was always original

[@johncodee9175]

Yes so true! 👍👍

[@davesmith1748]

I cant describe just how euphoric this makes me feel

[@stryderlao]

if she had put out this song during the past 3 years....it would had been all over the airwaves since more and more pop/house music is being played nowadays

[@soulavenue8]

I agree. I think that shows how ahead of her time she can be.

[@MyidolGwen]

2010 was a hard year to compete in, it was all gaga katy beyonce nicki and rihanna

[@persianpkmn]

And Kesha and Britney

[@dawne6328]

It did well overseas

[@MrGreggles77]

This song reminds me of Camelphat ' Cola which was a huge hit

[@NaturesGift2Women]

Beautiful....this song is for her son. That's why she's carrying him on her back at the end

[@billionkek]

this was slept on. This song was crazy!

[@angelazua5330]

FLESHTONE, such an amazing album, so ahead of time, a truly concept album

[@tashlaine]

I'm here because of a comment made on another channel. I like it. Wish I heard it sooner but never too late. Way ahead of her time.

[@anasofiaazevedopinto]

Everything in this video is amazing, her voice, the outfits, the background, the beat, the colours... In love

[@LexiTheeLeo]

One of the most underrated songs of the 2010s

[@keloduma]

Indeed

[@michaelwakeham3404]

If this song came out today it be a mega hit this was wayyyyyy ahead of its time

[@PRETTYWYV]

If the apocalypse doesn’t look like this, I don’t want it.

[@nicolegiles1034]

The zombies live amongst us. The vaccinated!

[@landiswart8007]

love this song. people in their 30 is still enjoying this!

[@yanickotto7756]

I can't believe this song doesn't have more views, this such a great song.

[@jamesmcalester3794]

Because this shit trash

[@Sorrow911]

This song just popped in my head and I came to listen 😅

[@phodilus2141]

i can't get enough of this song, gives me chills everytime and it has been almost 10 years

[@dilly-dolly9326]

An incredible album! She did not get enough props for it. Or for her career, full of integrity. It's irksome. And really... this sooonnggg! 💞❤️💞

[@LonnieBhi]

I love that Kelis has evolved over the years, she's so demure now compared to her milkshake days. It appears some people are complaining about this?! Even though she's not main stream, she has a loyal fan base. That says a lot. & she's a natural beauty! Geez!!!

[@mishaellla]

I am with you

[@amandasaunders4679]

Her voice is so beautiful.

[@bdng09]

I never knew of her beyond the milkshake song. She's fucking brilliant!

[@anthonysalinas3586]

you should check out kaleidoscope and kelis was here...those 2 albums are IT!!!

[@jayblk0793]

Anthony Salinas and Tasty

[@zipppit89]

And FOOD, let’s be honest,, all her albums are amazing, lmao

[@hysteric4u]

this song is iconic. the entire album. timeless!

[@MichelFerrariGplus]

I really really love this song

[@rhiannongee8016]

Spent ages trying to remember the name of this song, finally remembered one line and after a lot of searching found it! It is perfect

[@jurgensodendaal5114]

I'm in Love with this woman!!

[@IberogastM]

Jurgens Odendaal ;-) me too

[@maladyamiss1461]

WHO did looks like this in 2010?? Kelis was ahead of her time.

[@aleksandraczaczyk5347]

2021! 🙅🏼‍♀️

[@j0bey1]

mate, it was only 10 years ago, you're acting like it was 1970, lol

[@aleksandraczaczyk5347]

@@j0bey1 yeah, but still 🤷‍♀️😂

[@maladyamiss1461]

​@@j0bey1 I didn't say she was born in the wrong generation. I said she was ahead of her time 🤡🤡🤡

[@Sparclen]

@@maladyamiss1461 He knows what you said, and it still doesn't make sense. As if 10 years ago people like Lady Gaga weren't dressing up in dresses made out of meat to get attention. Artists have been presenting themselves in ridiculous ways ever since pop became a thing, so what exactly made her ahead of her time?

[@decemberkat]

Kelis is a goddess and a true legend #RESPECT

[@internaut4257]

this woman was ahead of her time

[@cathalsweeney6]

Not really dance music had been around a long time it's just America came late to it

[@knifewords8024]

@@cathalsweeney6 true lady gaga and justine bieber are ahead that time

[@cathalsweeney6]

@@knifewords8024 in their own heads they are

[@internaut4257]

@@cathalsweeney6 im not american, and this song is more than just dance music to me even 5 years after i posted the original comment xD

[@cathalsweeney6]

@@internaut4257 I agree with you it's just dance music has been around in the rest of the world a long time .and like I siad in another comment the usa came late to it

[@aliciaprinspak9751]

This played on the radio now and I had it on full blast! Epic song! Never knew Kelis is the artist.

[@missmew3499]

Wow, I've always loved Kelis. I honestly didn't even realize she has so much range!! What a great song!!

[@tonywalton2415]

What a beautiful video with excellent lyrics... perfect story.....

[@mkhululidndhlovu8225]

Finally found this song after 7 years of trying to figure out the title and singer 👏❤. Why on earth is she underrated??

[@musics4me]

I can talk about this album forever. It's so lovely.

[@cecimartinez1777]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 a song of all songs!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@teariet.tekken-wolffenn5881]

This song has everything: Rhythm, lyrics, voice, nice melody. She needs to be so much popular.

[@dangerousclever]

Kelis is the reason why your fave got grey hair...years later! She's such a trendsetter.

[@jamesdawriter]

This song has aged so well ❤

[@858jr]

I can't believe this came out ten years ago, this is still one of my favorite songs and album. I remember being 19 sneaking into the club to go see her perform this album, it was honestly amazing

[@user-wb9dn7zz7o]

Your Glastonbury performance was phenomenal take a bow

[@Ezeezeze]

It will go down as one of the best

[@johncodee9175]

WHO'S STOMPING THEIR FEET TO THAT INFECTIOUS BEAT IN 2019??!! 'Fleshtone' is one of this century's original albums by/so far!

[@ceboshiba7428]

I'm here

[@juniorshabangu5232]

🤣🤣always done that,since 2010

[@neondemon7617]

Me !

[@izzamario3108]

12 years later and i still love this song. kelis is timeless

[@glofly100]

Woke up this morning with this song on my mind 10yrs later. That says a lot!

[@chikinitus]

Such a bop ahead of its time! Please bring Acapella back 💜

[@tattooedgirlgamer]

Everytime I hear this track, still to this day, I need to play it at leasttttt 4 times straight 🙌

[@polyprinz]

On my playlist every morning on my way to work. This lady is amazing. Critically acclaimed, and so underrated.

[@naskray]

Kelis is gorgeous! You could never guess what she creates next time! Love her from her first album😍

[@michealnnsd]

I remember vividly when I first listened to the song in 2010, I knew it was a song that was unique and definitely ahead of its time. It will forever remain timeless!

[@bloodofchristjesuscoversme1878]

Underrated.

[@becktayy5398]

she is underrated :(

[@bloodofchristjesuscoversme1878]

Yes, that's true too.

[@luisdmatas]

2020 still underrated

[@acadoe]

Always had a soft spot for Kelis, underappreciated in my opinion. She is talented and very beautiful.

[@cfaul1985]

I'll never not love this song. Came out when I was 25 years old. beginning of the Peak early 2010s EDM craze, Euphoric pure Dance music.

[@chilezp]

All Props To Kelis For Making Silver/Grey Hair And Septum Piercing Cool. Now Every Pop Artist Has Worn It All Because of Kelis!

[@sungoddessbeauty9289]

Kelis is beautiful and talented

[@SaraTorraco]

I was walking, was living My melody was acapella There's a beat I was missing No tune, or a scale, I could play No sound in the distance No orchestra playing together Like a boat out to sea The silence was too deafening So come and revive me I can't feel my heartbeat It's just me surviving alone Before you My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Before you My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Everything was the same One color was just like the others An assembly routine My memories were all black and white Till I stopped over-thinking Decided to draw back the curtains And I cleared all the cobwebs And began to let in the light So come and revive me I can't feel my heartbeat It's just me surviving alone Before you My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Before you My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing You are the drum in my heart beat Bass and guitar lead Stuck on the notes you play My heart that you play on Grab like a crayon I can't walk away You are the drum in my heart beat Bass and guitar lead Stuck on the notes you play My heart that you play on Grab like a crayon I can't walk away You are the drum in my heart beat Bass and guitar lead Stuck on the notes you play My heart that you play on Grab like a crayon I can't walk away Before you My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Before you My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Before you My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Before you My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing

[@x.howard9763]

ANY WOMAN WHO GETS NAS TO PUT A RING ON IT DESERVES TO BE RESPECTED PERIOD!!!! YOUR VOICE IS TOO PURE FOR MOST! MUCH LOVE & BLESSINGS!

[@l.gaga5508]

This song has potential the blow up if everyone comes back to this❤

[@irreationale5658]

This never gets old! Beautiful art!

[@jodybb2151]

i still love everything about this beautiful master piece..

[@nyakeishajones9564]

This is one of my favorite ❤️ songs ever

[@richarddean4763]

Beautiful work of art

[@sasuku12]

freakn 😍luvvvvv her uniqueness, weirdness, style & fashion! Many try but it's only ☝Kelis 😆

[@zeleequiah1]

😍😍😍

[@tamalibutvs]

I ♡ this song, ♡ Kelis in gold. She is a queen. With her style, she was way ahead of time. Take a moment to dive into the lyrics- it's magical. THIS IS A MASTERPIECE ON ITSELF🖤

[@kelvinanderson275]

One of my best song. Thank you for this classic tunes

[@bazztheman93]

A song ahead of its time FACT Kelis is a trend setter

[@jamesforbes2205]

Nah, this is just out in front for pop.

[@haych.594]

everything about this was ahead of its time 😩