Kelly Rowland’s Forgotten EuroPop/Dance era: why was her music ignored in America? | BFTV

[@BLACKFEMININITYTV]

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[@lexo420]

The gay community loves Kelly and appreciates her. How do you forget that?

[@cooler2266]

💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹

[@maybe8985]

What about a sade video ? It would be awesome !

[@Scorpion-dn8ju]

You didn't do your research really at all on this it was not a dance era it was EDM that Kelly did

[@terriemarie8836]

@@Scorpion-dn8ju What are you talking about stop discredit people's work it was perfect we all like it do it better or stop talking that is such a loser mentality really

[@TheAntoinetteBailey]

So in conclusion, Kelly Rowland is an INTERNATIONAL artist. Imagine getting that much success in multiple countries around the world but didn't get the support in one country so in their eyes she's second to Beyonce 🙄. I wish Kelly had focused on the markets she had success in.

[@Sparklessssssssss]

My mom always tell me "a king is never celebrated in his own country but when he goes to another country he is actually a king there"

[@-Epiphany]

@@Sparklessssssssss ida move so fast. ...

[@trawlins396]

​@@Sparklessssssssss that literally makes NO sense.

[@trawlins396]

Yawll act like the US is the be all -end all. WHO CARES if she wasn't big in the US??!! Certain music is bigger in Europe. And vice versa. It's not that serious.

[@Sparklessssssssss]

@@trawlins396 But she was born in the US not nowhere else . So the US is her people

[@hellobye7697]

Kelly’s electronic era was so popular in Europe. Her Electronic music was her best work and she should’ve never stopped

[@francoismezui5430]

Never, never 😄

[@rvegas81]

I thought the same thing. For me, Kelly was successful in certain ways like Latoya Luckett and Solange. It just proved to me how powerful destiny’s child really was lol. I have dilemma on vinyl.

[@MrMine123456789]

Exactly… I’ve always said this. This was her lane

[@mkiiahmichaels1264]

I agree and I’m in the states but I still agree

[@dw9524]

When love takes overrr!!!!! Eyeeeyeeaahh

[@theamazingdoubleA]

We still need the Donna Summer movie. I think it's the one thing I TRULY want for her career. She has an extremely astonishing career already.

[@PhillipJordan]

she alluded that something was in the works recently

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

FINALLY! i am not the only one saying this. That biopic needs to happen before Kelly turns 50.

[@LucienneintheDreaming]

She could drop some music around that movie premiere too.

[@natsohigh5552]

@@BlakeGildaphish76 I don't see Kelly looking much different to now when she's 50.

[@Babygirl2986]

I've been saying this for years. She could Donna Summers daughter. She look so much like her. They need to go ahead andlet her do the biopic already.

[@MarioLanzas.]

I didn't know Kelly didn't have the same success in the US... She was everywhere here in Europe! This era brings me so many college memories🥲

[@tajsimms8976]

It’s true I had no idea commander was even a song until I randomly checked her KZbin channel one day

[@johnnysorto4653]

Yeah I remember America didnt praise her dance albums

[@B_Querida]

Funny bc in the us we didn’t know about her European success bc she didn’t take off the way she should’ve here.

[@destinixshakur]

We remember certain songs but she got compressed

[@Cmc995]

People were just waiting for that phase to pass and she release r&b again. I remember interview with Sway asking her that.

[@mug1996]

I live in the UK and Kelly Rowland during the 2010's was EVERYWHERE. She had so many hits here in the UK so I'm surprised it didn't happen in the US

[@MsUchenna12]

I Know she was everywhere, America is fuck up.

[@angelsalwayswithme1]

Im in Sweden and I agree Kelly was a star

[@wrathford]

I'm in the UK too. I remember hearing Commander and When Loves Takes Over ALL THE TIME on the radio as a teen. I even downloaded them on iTunes :P

[@s4nphob1c21]

her music was everywhere in the uk fr, kelly's dance era was a big part of my childhood

[@diva80]

The U.S. is picky about music and who sings it.

[@mas4583]

I am German. We loved when love takes over. This is maybe random but I also do think she didn’t get enough credit for creating Little Mix. She has an incredible ear, had a vision n quiet literally created the biggest girl group of the 2010s.

[@alexis-marie_9920]

yes lol and Commander .... Alexis Jordan also made waves in Europe but i think she flopped in America.. crazy how that works

[@blackgayhistorychannel]

that's a great point, wow didn't know that

[@ElleDiablo]

The song played all the time here in South Africa too. I'm actually surprised that her dance songs didn't perform as well in the US coz of how much airplay a lot of them had this side

[@seoulku]

@@alexis-marie_9920 she didn’t flop in america she just wasn’t commercially successful.

[@lesbiannotthespian]

@@seoulku yes, but people also consider that flopping.

[@treblazer]

i hope she realizes that the Dance genre is her bag and stop caring about how the US doesn’t like to appreciate good music when they hear it… but it’s finally “popular” now so maybe she will release a full length Dance album, i sure hope so.

[@cameronrobinson7400]

If you want to appeal to a certain market you have to care.

[@trawlins396]

Dance music is not "good" music though. It's noise. It's really for a niche market. In my opinion Id rather listen to someone drag their fingernails across a chalkboard all day long!

[@treblazer]

@@trawlins396 hush up now

[@trawlins396]

@@treblazer Sorry. It's true. It's literally just loud noise with a steady beat. 🤷‍♀️

[@min_blogs28landing32]

Ironically they love dance music just not the person who makes it. Beyonce made a whole dance album and sold and gained awards. This is sad to say, that Bey always have seen what is in for the now and capitalizes it. Sorry for Kelly and Azelia Banks. Fans are fickle

[@christinechrist2890]

It warms my heart how David Guetta never forgot Kelly and continued to show gratitude after their several collaborations. It just shows his character and how he was humble from the beginning.

[@Nonyah123]

I never realized how much she's been through. Having Beyonce thrown at her in the midst of grieving her mother. She's a gracious woman and deserves her flowers

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Absolutely….😢🙏🏾💐

[@jjw1920]

You do know all the members of destiny child went thru stuff not just Kelly.

[@jjw1920]

Let’s stop blaming Beyoncé for Kelly’s career. Cause Beyoncé hasn’t been apart of Kelly’s career for almost 20 years

[@Bloooooooooooppp]

@@jjw1920 they weren’t blaming Beyoncé. They were blaming the fans for throwing Beyoncé at her in the midst of her grieving. That has nothing to do with Bey and more to do with everyone constant comparing them.

[@Monie71793]

💯😩😢🥰🥰💐💐

[@TheMelody15]

I wish Kelly went full throttle on the Europop scene overseas. She was so hooked on trying to appeal the U.S market that she wasn't paying attention huge support she was receiving overseas.

[@badgirls1954]

i don’t think she was trying to appeal to the states she’s a versatile artist that wanted to showcase her versatility in different genres

[@TheMelody15]

@@badgirls1954 I see what you're saying about Kelly being versatile cause her label at that time was definitely against her during Europop. And going that route re-sparked interest in Kelly as a solo act, she was finally in her own spotlight and not in the shadow of her bandmate. So why not keep that momentum going?

[@cameronrobinson7400]

@@TheMelody15 There was no money in it at the time..

[@cameronrobinson7400]

False. Commander landed her the #1 position on the US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard) it also got acclaim from Idolator to E! It was also featured in the insanely popular video game at the time “Just Dance” Entertainment Weekly named "Commander" the number-one summer jam of 2010 and it was named by Fitness Magazine as one of The Top 100 Workout Songs of 2010.

[@TheMelody15]

@@cameronrobinson7400 There had to be money unless the business side was incorrectly being done. Also Commander wasn't huge like WLTO however it still did pretty well. I just wish Kelly stayed overseas a little longer especially when she was being appreciated.

[@WB-H]

I think the media’s treatment of Kelly Rowland was despicable. and how they would dangle Beyoncé in her face and when she stayed graceful and didn’t take the bait they would just fall silent. almost like they didn’t know what else to say if she wasn’t gonna get mad and start a rift w her bf/sister of 30+ years

[@frida3443]

Here in the UK we LOOOOOVED Kelly! She was always on the radio and tv when I was growing up. We still play her dance music to this day

[@MsUchenna12]

America is cold to Kelly.

[@hon777]

that’s raw

[@s4nphob1c21]

to this day !! she was massive in europe

[@Imxel21]

@nightwingdefeatingbadguys kelly did the edm music before rihanna. She did that song with David guetta BEFORE rihanna and Nicki but she didn’t stick with it.

[@Imxel21]

@nightwingdefeatingbadguyslove takes over set the tone for songs like ‘who’s that chick’ or ‘where them girls at’

[@Yasmeenabeena]

as a dark skinned black girl who spent time growing up in Germany and actually appreciated the dance era in R&B - I loved Kelly Rowland's crossover and have all these songs in my Spotify rotation til this day!

[@MrKorayDugencili]

Y’all just ignore her success or don’t see it, here we go was a top twenty hit in 4 countries, she has 5 Grammys, sold over 100 million records with DC and solo, has 4 songs with David guetta, work was a top ten hit in 11 countries, dilemma is the 80th best selling single of all time in the USA, motivation was the best selling rnb single of 2011 in the USA, commanded was a number 1 US dance club record, kisses down low is certified gold in the USA, motivation is double platinum in USA, breathe gentle went platinum in Italy, when love takes over went number 1 in 11 countries

[@joecrews1567]

All facts!! 🔥 the world needs to know

[@jjw1920]

They continue to paint Kelly as this victim her whole career even tho she has had are more Successful career than most female Artist

[@miss.charlene]

THANK YOU!! Ppl act like there isn’t an entire world outside of the US. 🙄🙄🤨

[@Gorgeouscorliss]

Wow!

[@Rosannasfriend]

Yeah, we see if she’s had decent success in the US, but it’s not as much as people think it should’ve been, and I guess that’s the point.

[@djramshead]

Kelly Rowland being overlooked in the states during this genre is absolute madness - especially considering the way black female vocals were the sound and soul of major hit dance records through the 80s and 90s.

[@daniyyel1317]

I know! Maybe the EDM sound was a sanitized version of that, it just doesn’t make sense!

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

There were many 90's dance divas Cece, Robin, Adeva Crystal Waters and more .

[@sweedy3333]

I honestly had noooo idea about this era lol

[@trawlins396]

Dance music has always been bigger in Europe. It's no big deal.

[@poppinc8145]

Dance music was very niche in the US in the 90s and moderately successful in the 80s. It was biggest in the 70s until disco died at the end of the decade. Even though House and Techno music were created in the 1980s by Black people in Chicago and Detroit, respectively, they never went mainstream in the US but became huge in Western Europe in the late 80s and in Japan and Australia in the 90s. It took until Skrillex in 2010 for the US mainstream to start paying attention to electronic music! Around the same time the US stopped paying attention to rock music, with hard rock and metal completely falling off in popularity since TV networks like MTV no longer introduced audiences to bands. Since the mid 2010s it's just pop, generic R&B, generic Hip-Hop and generic EDM that reigns supreme. Since most popular hard rock bands were from the US, it's decline at home led to a decline in popularity globally. However, EDM because of its less reliance on language is much more diversified globally and has a huge audience with their own ecosystem of festivals and clubs with big crowds.

[@cchild12789]

I've always thought that Kelly's the reason for David Guetta's success here in the US. I'm glad that this video proves that.

[@fld1374]

I don't think Kelly understood what an opportunity that was, but because she pioneered American (Black) music acts doing dance. I wish she had stayed in Europe a few more years and done more dance music. She was already an established star and in a position of authority that she didn't wield. Hello Dua Lipa -- who is more image than vocals. She'd be perfect for the Donna Summer biopic -- and she should've seriously considered dance music. Black women RULED disco. Oh well.....

[@onthef698]

Yes but she was signed to an American label and because she wasn’t popular HERE so they didn’t want to spend millions to promote her THERE

[@nesq4104]

She got stupid on pursuing R&b which was never successful and never brought out her best voice unlike those dance hits. I was shocked too she quit it

[@ORISHUNFILMWORKSTV]

Facts

[@TVwriter23]

​@@nesq4104Not really when she's signed to a U.S. label. Motivation was topping her so they had her focus on that.

[@nesq4104]

@@TVwriter23 yea but in clubs her dance numbers really has the crowds "motivation".

[@catwomanfan3428]

To this date, I have never seen a KZbin Channel tackle a Kelly Rowland story so intricately detailed, researched backed, and NOT based in the idol worship of Beyonce. Bravo! and Thank you! I often wonder if something traumatic happened to her during her "forgotten dance era". Maybe her abusive relationship was precisely during this time even though it feels like It might have happened when she was much younger. I only say this because she's said at one point dance music was a "beautiful mistake". The collaboration with Amorphous and Crazy are the closest she's returned to the sound. It's unfortunate because a lot of critics agree that she really shines as a dance diva. Now that Beyonce has released pure dance/house music, the comparisons will surely persist if she picks up the dance sound again.

[@truthtorpedo4068]

Kelly should have pioneered the modern day application of the genre... Now, here comes Beyonce. Smh!

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

@@truthtorpedo4068 exactly destiny's child and beyonce always had dance mixes of their songs even illusion from album number one has a house mix.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Wish this got more recognition here in the States

[@BLACKFEMININITYTV]

YES

[@Aries16603]

It’s unfortunate but she got so much love overseas. That’s where she should’ve stayed. Kelly would’ve been a force to be reckoned with.

[@skurinski]

@@Aries16603 yup, Tina Turner also eventually found more success in Europe as she aged

[@waterdog737]

@@skurinski Kelis Fleshtone album rings a bell

[@Premonition_333]

Kelly & Normani are example of dark skin pop acts that have potential but r sabotoged. It took Kelly 5 years for 2nd album and Normani 5 years later has no debut.

[@hellobye7697]

Normani’s situation is completely different. Normani doesn’t even WANT to release music. She’s so lazy with it

[@Premonition_333]

@@hellobye7697but last year, normani said in an interview she had 2-3 albums worth of music. Only reason why it’s not released is bcuz she they r stopping it.

[@clarissa8804]

@@hellobye7697 exactly, Normani just doesn't seem interested at all.

[@Premonition_333]

@@clarissa8804 U have to consider normanis viewpoint. she got compared, sabotoged, and made fun of in a group, just like kelly. It’s hard 2 be motivated.

[@clarissa8804]

@@Premonition_333 and so has all female popstars but they still do what they gotta do. Look at Chloe Bailey for example, she's not letting anyone stop her. She believes in her craft and that's always going to be her main purpose.

[@Sloppyjoey1]

Kelly was giving Donna Summer during this era. It pains me that she didn't seem interested in this genre because she sounds best on EDM & House music.

[@kidanygascot1410]

This era was of hers was so ICONIC that even the songs When Love Takes Over & Commander were used at Miss Universe (Kelly Rowland performed When Love Takes Over at Miss Universe 2009 during the evening gown competition and Commander was used for the opening of Miss Universe 2010). That was when the glitz and glam of beauty pageants along with Pop culture at its peak used to create something MAGICAL.

[@DarksideBallerina]

Wait…no one told me Kelly had an EDM/Euro Pop career???? I’M LISTENING TO EVERYTHING!!!!

[@tkay999]

It was HUGE here in Denmark and Europe🎉

[@teriverse]

she was huge back then. "when love takes over" & "commander" are IT!! ✨️✨️🔥🔥

[@s4nphob1c21]

she was so big in the uk i can't believe Americans don't know about this era

[@destinixshakur]

Right!

[@TheSweetie223]

@@s4nphob1c21 I’m surprised y’all don’t kne know what she went through over her.

[@geraldmccray3301]

I LOVED her EDM era!! “Commander” will always be a hit to me. Hopefully she returns to that sound soon!🫶🏽

[@cameronrobinson7400]

It went #1 on the dance charts

[@Jamerian2010]

I'm glad someone is saying it. When I used to live in Europe (Sweden and Belgium) before I moved here, Kelly had everyone in a choke hold here. I move to the states and I am shocked at how her solo stuff isn't played or shown on TV. So thank you so much for the video. Kelly has undeniable talent and should be given her flowers.

[@angelsalwayswithme1]

Did you grow up there or you moved there? I’m asking because I’m from Sweden but considering moving to the states for work.

[@teriverse]

same. I stayed in Belgium at that time & I remember when TMF played the music video. I was amazed & taken aback because Kelly Rowland is one of my fave DC members. ✨️💖

[@Jamerian2010]

@@angelsalwayswithme1 I actually went to school there so I'll say I grew up there (sweden)..hejjjj, hur Mar du? Jag forsta liten Svenska these days lol...nobody to practice with. Anyway lol, to answer your question, USA has more job opportunities than Sweden. So moving here would be a good move for you. Just remember to be patient! Everything will fall into place.

[@Jamerian2010]

@@teriverse omg! You remember TMF??? That was my show!!! And yes, Kelly is absolutely one of my favorites as well.

[@teriverse]

@@Jamerian2010 dude, I remember that channel. that channel was the ish!!! it's a shame it no longer exists, but I got certified hits from that channel. I even played it as BGM while using the computer back then 🤣🤣

[@ricobhi]

For some reason, here in Miami we got ALL of the Kelly dance era. I remember when she debuted When Love Takes over at Ultra in 2009. I almost fell on the ground when she showed up on the stage all of a sudden! That era was EVERYTHING in the clubs here!

[@ZeriocTheTank]

She needs to give the middle finger to the American music market and embrace the dance floor. I'm clearly biased here since I'm more into EDM than urban music nowadays. As soon as I went to college and was introduced to trance and house music I felt like I found a part of myself. My taste in music despite being in the US was more in line with those in Europe. So seeing Kelly branch out as an artist I grew up with made me extremely excited. Come back to the dance floor Kelly! We'll always have a place here for you.

[@trawlins396]

Yuck. EDM is worse than nails on a chalkboard!

[@bib2045]

Hell yes! I am not even that big on dance but Kelly just SHINE doing dance

[@iAvrilFan1]

She was massive in Europe, her songs where everywhere here, I was surprised when I found out later that those songs weren't hits in America when she was the root of a whole genre culture explosion!

[@Red1Green2Blue3]

Black voices, black female voices in particular, have always been the sound of Dance Music - EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! What is love?! Baby don't hurt me no more! So baby if you want meeee... YOU GOT TO SHOW ME LOVE!!

[@mdroguettb]

Kelly’s dance era is beyond AMAZING! She was the first one who started the trend, I would love to see her back on that line, her voice is just mean to be on pop/dance music, we got Crazy and Finally in the last years, a little tease… and she ATE Her dance era was everywhere here in Latin America too ❤️‍🔥 Love her so freakin much ❣️

[@trawlins396]

Huh??? She definitely did not start the EDM trend!

[@Altdisneystudio]

I love how versatile she is she also is delving in Afrobeat

[@youmadornahhh]

She needs to release a dope disco-pop album whenever she does the Donna Summer biopic.

[@thickshxdy]

Wow. This video had me thinking “dang, is this why Normani isn’t getting any grace releasing music at the moment?” Will never understand why the industry won’t let the chocolate pop girls live! This video was well needed. Black Femininity does it again! ❤❤

[@thickshxdy]

Shoutout to Miss ROWLAND! The real ones knew Kelly had the same potential solo success as Bey and she showed! I wish she would’ve stayed EuroPop! She had fans they just weren’t in the US and that’s okay.

[@thickshxdy]

Shoutout to Miss ROWLAND! The real ones knew Kelly had the same potential solo success as Bey and she showed! I wish she would’ve stayed EuroPop! She had fans they just weren’t in the US and that’s okay. ❤❤❤❤

[@marcsa8720]

@@thickshxdy she has the same potential but bey father was her manager..maybe he didn't make enough for kelly so she don't overshine bey? mmmm

[@cameronrobinson7400]

Because people would rather complain on YT, than to actually buy her music. You want her to release more, buy more. No executive ever had an artist #1 and decided to shelve them because of their complexion, especially today where music is in dire straits. Lizzo is doing just fine.

[@cameronrobinson7400]

@@marcsa8720 There we’re rumors that Beyoncé released her video right before “Commander” video and that didn’t go over well with Kelly.

[@Julie_the_land_mermaid]

America has not responded well to dance music since the disco era here in America from 1977 - 1983. Americans just don't like fast dance music and that is a real shame. Kelly Rowland is super talented and I love that she has embraced European dance music. She is a modern day disco queen in my opinion. I am glad Europe loves her versatility. I wish America would show her more love.

[@ceruleanprince7139]

I don’t understand this…America loved fast paced and electronic music, it was the dominant genre from the late 2000’s until the late 2010’s. Pop edm was extremely big in the mainstream. But I guess it was a little different from the edm popular in America vs Europe. I think Europe is much more house influenced than America.

[@problematic_fav]

Maybe Kelly is supposed to be an international ⭐️ instead of just in the US!!!

[@nehsangbong7259]

"When Love Takes Over" ft David Guetta is my jam! I remember spending the summer of 2009 in Africa watching the music video on a music channel called Trace. I also heard that the song was big in the UK. Kelly is very popular in the UK that's for sure! I bought the song on iTunes later on.

[@blossom4237]

Did you have DSTV? I was in Africa at the time as well and this song was played heavily on Trace and MTV base

[@nehsangbong7259]

@@blossom4237 what's DSTV? 😄. Sorry, just curious. I'm American but Cameroonian by ethnicity 🇨🇲. I was only there for the summer to see extended family members. I went and stayed with them often.

[@blossom4237]

@@nehsangbong7259 DSTV is cable, that had numerous TV stations on it. It is a very popular cable in Africa. I thought you had it, my bad.

[@nehsangbong7259]

@@blossom4237 my aunt and uncle probably did but I'm not sure. I don't know anything about the cable channels in Africa. I just watched whatever my cousins had playing on TV which was mostly MTV and Trace besides soccer, anime, soap operas, and novelas translated in French 😄🤭💀. I learned a lot about international popular music whenever I traveled to visit family in Africa and even Europe, as well as when they visited me in America.

[@kitsontuli2713]

@@blossom4237 Most likely was, DSTV is available in a number of African countries😀.

[@CNJL1]

I really like a lot of Kelly’s singles especially When love takes over and Kisses down low but never heard forever and a day. I added that to my playlist. A lot of people don’t realize how hard it is to be compared to someone you are in a close relationship with. It’s harder to process because you can’t really distance yourself from them and take a breather. Kelly manages very well.

[@theakfortyseven]

Thank you for today’s class. I heard “When Love Takes Over” at the gay bars forever and wondered who was singing. Her range and her desire to do things differently makes me want to listen to more of her.

[@ericwilliams5518]

I really want Kelly to have that one huge I Will Always Love You type moment that tops everybody and nobody can compare to her in that moment. She deserves that and a diamond album and happiness in being Kelly Rowland without attaching that to anyone else.

[@karenlilley1770]

Hard to happen when someone else will always sabotage her because of jealous of Kelly's real talent. I mean who has less background vocals and so on that to many people just are oblivious to

[@luiqiespinosa]

To me When Love Takes Over was that record for her

[@ericwilliams5518]

@@luiqiespinosa No. It was no where near the success I Will Always Love You had.

[@aimstar11]

Electro dance for some reason will never be take seriously in the states 🤷‍♀️

[@Curtchrisdagod]

I agree....

[@UrbanAlchemystic]

Yeah only for certain communities but I feel like in time that might change

[@LucienneintheDreaming]

Yep!!

[@karenlilley1770]

Because they can't get out of the tiny minded box

[@mikaylabeee]

there was a renaissance in the 2010s but it had to be infused with pop & rap, the sound that Nicki helped to usher in.

[@melaxoxo1080]

I didn’t even know Kelly was apart of the EDM era until a few years ago and it’s so tragic how her peers gotten so much success during that time. I hope does another dance album eventually I also can’t wait for the Donna summer biopic!

[@strangethingsmoss]

You blew my mind with this one. I had no clue about her career in this capacity. Thank you and god bless.

[@lydiae7311]

I wonder why she didn’t move to Europe and keep doing music there. I can’t imagine constantly being compared to someone else. That has to be so frustrating! I always loved Kelly though. ❤

[@stacyr4768]

Maybe because her support system is in the U.S ie long time friends and family

[@TVwriter23]

​@@stacyr4768Also Motivation was topping so the label had her come back

[@teriverse]

I remember!!! "When Love Takes Over" was a hit in Europe!! I lived for Kelly's Europop/Dance Era!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💖💖

[@emiliomartinez3092]

I will never understand why “Sexy Bitch” over “When Love Takes Over” became Guetta’s breakout hit in the US

[@cameronrobinson7400]

Akon was featured on that track who had an insanely popular debut album and played a big hand in Gaga’s debut. Konvict Music was everywhere.

[@jay4you853]

@@cameronrobinson7400 Plus vulgarity sells more obviously in the US...

[@jrenae5827]

Akon’s popularity at the time

[@nicolesherman8974]

Her latest EP K was actually really good. It sucks that no one ever talked about it.

[@NicknameAarie]

Thanks. Just got it. I heard a couple of these songs but didn't realize it was a part of an EP

[@colecancillaartist]

Everyone march to Spotify and support her. ❤️🙌

[@sachajones5694]

Kelly was my favorite destiny child's mem. I loved her voice and her long chocolate legs. I just thought she was soooo beautiful. She had a look of her own. Gorgeous!!!!!!! Very underrated and overlooked. More talented than her counterparts!!! Still til this day I love 😍 her with a passion!!!!!!

[@user-ny8td3on3m]

More talented than who? Let’s not lie and says she’s more talented than Beyoncé. That simply is inaccurate both in vocal ranges, performing, net worth, and critical acclaim

[@Karl671]

And Kelly is bootylicious af as well

[@angechrisman1694]

Then buy her albums (Wendy Williams voice)

[@rajecks]

@@user-ny8td3on3m You really think everyone thinks this? There are many people like myself who always loved Kelly and found her more talented.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

@@rajecks yeah but they don't support her like b 2 albums from 2011 -2013 did terrible because of no real support here I am didn't even chart no wonder she went to Europe.

[@breeisjustababy]

I remember loving "when love takes over" as a child, but never knew until recently that it was Kelly. I rarely heard it on the radio here in the states, but it was one of my favorite songs back then.

[@pe7e]

I'm so glad you made this video! I followed Kelly (along with Amerie and Kelis) career overseas despite being American. Like I bought all the editions of Ms Kelly 😭. She got me into dance music, I really hoped she did a full on dance album, but I'm grateful we got Here I Am and loved that she went back to R&B with Talk a Good Game. She's truly a musical chameleon and deserves the world. I would also like to add, Destiny's child has been making Dance music since their debut album. They recorded vocals of their songs on house beats. Kelly was destined for dance music, just listen to destiny's child Illusions remix. I would love to see you do a deep dive about Dawn Richard and her independent artist journey.

[@Itsclarkew7]

Understated icon. I love Kelly Rowland. It’s a shame she didn’t get more recognition

[@carriesnaps3508]

I'm from Europe so I was definitely aware of her success here, but I never understood why it didn't translate to the american market so this video was super helpful. Kelly is a great artist and deserves the world!

[@WonderKingE]

Kelly has always been slept on! She is not only beautiful inside and out but also has great stage presence and vocal prowess. It is sad that people just love to play her 2nd to Beyonce and act as if she doesn't have much else to contribute.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Nobody thinks she's second best her fans did it always comparing her .

[@WonderKingE]

@@musiclover-cn7tb No it's ingrained in American culture. As someone who loves girl groups and listens to kpop because of that, USA always has the problem of finding the lead singer in the group as opposed to loving the group as a whole. Comparing vs appreciating everyone for what they bring. If we did that more Kelly would be equally as successful as Beyonce. But nope.

[@CoolForSale]

I actually bought Kelly’s debut LP “Simply Deep” from K-Mart when it was released 😅 It was definitely an album of the times…Alt Pop & R & B sonically but was overall a decent first effort. Idk why the narrative Kelly doesn’t get shine is a thing…she always got exclusive looks outside of DC starting with the “Separated Remix” duet with Avant in 2000….to getting features with Nelly & Trina early on in her solo career. It’s a really weird brush the industry & fans try to paint her with…she is great in her own lane.

[@zzizahacallar]

Awe KMart. I miss those days.

[@americasmaker]

Black Americans created Dance music. The fuck is you talkin bout?

[@charliejenkins3510]

Well said!! Everyone forgets about her official 1st work as a soloist with Avant. Plus her sales figures haven't been updated in decades for the US. It really is a shame. As a FOUNDING member of one of the best selling girl groups of all time plus her awesome career as a soloist especially considering the many obstacles she's faced, I'd say she's done quite well for herself. And let's not forget her foray into tv/film. She's so multifaceted.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

@@charliejenkins3510 I didn't I was a huge dc stan lol.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Here I am released too many sex themed tracks at once they acted like motivation was the only song on the album keep it between us got ignored.

[@PourLaMourDeLargent]

It's so good to be reminded of her career bc she does get sooo overlooked in America.

[@zzizahacallar]

I'm so happy you did this video. I was living in Europe when she was big there. They love her all over Europe, Asia, Australia. It's different from the US

[@zzizahacallar]

Love Takes over was part of my youth. I loved that song especially when I would go out.

[@RE2LeonS]

Kelly was really our "Commander" into the EDM era. I am so damn mad she didn't get the reign she deserved. Even if she was dropping the F-bomb in Freddy vs Jason, I've always been #TeamKelly. I need Kelly and David to collab again, these two are unstoppable together.

[@Cobaltblueprism]

I love Kelly! Her voice is solid and VERSATILE. Other more famous singers can't say the same. On top of that, she keeps her wits to herself. She's a strong woman.

[@angiepangie2795]

Kelly really was in her own lane here in the U.K. & Europe, she has the perfect voice for dance music

[@THESMOKINGAREAPODCAST]

Kelly is ICONIC, she had a HUGE era in Europe from 2007 to 2012

[@taotaostrong]

During my travels, it warmed my heart to see how truly loved this beautiful lady is worldwide. She’s an incredible talent, a beauty icon, and she does not age. Love her!

[@ladyog4944]

Kelly is so underrated it's crazy love her music❤

[@ericwilliams5518]

I really like Forever And A Day. Hats off to Kelly Rowland for changing the entire music scene for the 2010s and giving Usher a huge hit in OMG.

[@HaussOfSharon]

As a Dutchie, I have absolutely NOT forgot about Ms. Rowland's EuroDance venture. The collaborations between her and David Guetta were absolutely perfect fits and BOPS! The music scene in the United States was focussed on a whole different gerne, and needed to be warmed up to EDM. But I think they're ready now.

[@Tuncapoo]

I remember the UK back then, her music was everywhere and for good reason, it's a real shame she didn't continue doing dance music tbh. Her soulful voice was lowkey revolutionary for dance music 🎶 💖

[@trawlins396]

Dance music is beyond horrible.

[@taatuuswe]

This era of Kelly takes me back to high school! These songs still sound new🕺🏾

[@RetroSik]

Love Kelly, I had no idea she was out there in Europe making dance hits 👏 also thanks for reminding me about 'Like This' that one takes me back

[@ozgardea8782]

Kelly & Rihanna are my favorite Pop/EDM crossovers

[@Redwin02]

Isn’t it interesting that Only Girl was better received in US vs when love… but yet is what you would usually hear in the European dance scene for many years before these songs came about

[@bluBlaq33]

Kelly Rowlands brillance, beauty and talent are so unrated it’s criminal and America needs to go to Jail for that. She is a star. Always was always will be.

[@Karl671]

And she’s a baddie

[@bluBlaq33]

@@Karl671 facts

[@juliusmaloney]

Kelly’s dance hits were huge here in Australia and I remember how disappointed I was when the redux/ re-issue of Ms. Kelly shied away from these hits & mixes (for a while there I collected the maxi-singles & CD remixes they were so good). And I’ve loved her work both before & after this era, but there was something so accomplished & unique about the sounds, beats & collabs she was putting out. Ms. Kelly could easily have been as big as Madonna’s Confessions on a Dance Floor if the whole record had gone dance/pop at the very least internationally. I think the mash up of styles didn’t help gain it universal traction and the momentum was lost. Thanks for this deep dive, Ms. Rowland deserves all the flowers. 💐

[@no-one00]

She never gave up I’m so glad she kept going wow so inspiring I loved her tracks when I lived in Europe

[@rosebee2284]

I knew she had big success in Europe. I actually love, "What a feeling ". I feel like she should have pulled a Tina Turner and stayed where the majority of her success was coming from.

[@awesomestar7597]

The fact that summer walker is a chocolate girl and album went number 1. The fact that Whitney Houston is brown skin and an icon. Brandy sold so many records and dominated the 90s. Normani is a fan favorite

[@chocolatethunder192]

True, but they're exceptions and not the rule. The U.S. market favors and promotes lighter skinned women, sadly.

[@angechrisman1694]

@@chocolatethunder192 Summer Walker and SZA in particular are EATING the girls up in streams and units within RnB and even with the white pop girls with SZA. It's also about curving your lane and building a strong fan base. It's not Kehlani or Jhené Aiko and definitely not Mariah The Scientist who are running the game in RnB today as people make it out to be. The light skinned girls are all flopping and have no longevity even with the push but when you look at the actual numbers, streams, units, chart positions and awards. It's a lot smoke and mirrors especially with the rap girlies tbh. Saweetie sold 2k of her last EP, Latto is basically a one hit wonder as of now, Ice Spice is all social media hype and Coi Lerai and Bia are nowhere to be found on the charts either 🤷🏾‍♂️. None of the new lighter toned girlies not name Doja are doing it like that bc she has genuine talent, versatility, stage presence and charisma....

[@salomimessado2053]

@@angechrisman1694 very true

[@truthtorpedo4068]

​@@angechrisman1694 All facts.

[@truthh8597]

KELLY ROWLAND DESERVES ALL THE LOVE AND THE FLOWERS 💐

[@ccjammy5270]

I have all of Kelly's albums and Talk a good game is slept on and is her best album imo. Kelly is a gem

[@TheYolo88]

Yeah her albums are actually very solid.

[@AnitaNewport]

I need her to come back with this. Kelly as a dance artist is amazing.

[@Capibaracapibara1992]

Kelly Rowland dance era was huge here in Mexico! all of the clubs and parties here played When Love Takes Over or Commander back in early 2010's, she is kinf of like the Donna Summer of our generation!

[@NanaLia_18]

❤

[@bettymillz3178]

Your forgot to mention the Ep she did with Redbull : The Kelly Rowland Edition, it was a great project!

[@fluorescentghost]

Kelly is just so unbelievably beautiful and talented.

[@tajsimms8976]

I still remember when I discovered Commander by accident checking her KZbin channel, the only song i remember of hers receiving promo was motivation

[@jeralinsunflower7300]

Kelly Rowland WAS, IS, and WILL forever be THAT GIRL! 😍👏🏾🙌🏾

[@alexis-marie_9920]

i lived in Germany during this era ..the song Commander with David Guetta was EVERYWHERE !!! issa bop

[@zuzanna1456]

I assure u in Poland her songs where everwhereeee too. Beautiful woman inside out 🔥

[@gissellel663]

I worked in retail on South Beach in 2010 and I definitely remember her music being played in our art gallery heavy! During that time EDM was huge in South Florida and pretty much everywhere but I'm happy for Kelly, she's forever that girl, stays classy and I loved seeing her on The Voice!

[@Marvelous_M]

I’m so happy to see Kelly get her flowers and shine. During this era I was just starting high school and I really loved Kelly. She was also my favorite Destiny’s child member. While the talent is there definitely colorism and a lack of promotion got in the way of her career blowing up. During this era everything was becoming digital 2010’s +. I just want to say Kelly can truly do anything any lane she steps in she is that GIRL! Also during 2008-2010 the Europe and other global sounds were in! I remember discovering new music on DatPiff, Other music blogs. David Guetta was in his BAG. Lastly, Kelly’s last 2 albums “Talk a Good Game” and “Here I Am” are one of the best work of art albums I’ve heard in early 2010’s from a female artist. Like the way she captivated production she ate on Talk a Good Game. I miss her house/ EDM era we just need Miss Kelly back ♥️👏🏾👏🏾

[@letmehavemypeace1469]

Like Kelly said. She isn't Beyonce shadow. Both like Sun and Moon. They have their own shine.

[@Meo9131]

Thanks for doing this video I had no idea Kelly did EuroPop/Dance music outside of Motivation. What's messed up is all of these women are talented but the media stays pitting them against each other or using colorism to put Bey on a pedastal. Like there is room for Kelly, Michelle, LaToya and all the other girls. That's why I love what Cardi B is doing on the Rap side doing songs with other female rappers because whether R&B, Pop, or Hip Hop the girls have to stick together. Some of the best tracks that have come out the past few years have been women doing songs with other women.

[@abbyroed]

Guuuurl, I fell out my seat when you ended with "If, you worked retail tell me if you knew any of these Kelly Rowland songs/music" it's wild because I used to work for High End European Fashion Houses and KELLY ROWLAND WAS/IS QUEEN!!! 🙌🙌🙌 I wasn't big on Beyoncé because her sound wasn't me but Kelly Rowland, and even Ciara were on my repeat list 24/7!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌 💝💖💝💖 Kelly is an International Mega Star, PERIODT!

[@pm0913]

This is CRAZY! Been in the U.S. and the only thing I can remember from Kelly in the 10s is Kisses Down Low, I.C.E., & Motivation

[@Its_Me_MKC]

Yaaas she ruled Europe! I think it’s cuz over there, they don’t have that crazy Beyhive mentality so Kelly was able to flourish. I still remember her song with Tiziano Ferro and I have it on my iTunes library.

[@kozmikoblivion]

Before I even watch this, I just wanna say, I was hyping her dance music to anyone who would listen. Commander, What a Feeling, When Love Takes Over, Forever and a DAAAAAY… YES. I was hoping for a full album of that sound; that was my favorite Kelly era

[@Moecinnako]

Its obvious that the reason Kelly’s label gave her a hard time with euro music it’s because of her race. It’s so stupid! Kelly did a perfect decision by pairing with David on making europop music despite her race!!! We love you Kelly!! We support you always!!! Your europop music slaps!!! Thank you David for giving Kelly that chance to show her talent!!! You clearly have a good ear to hear talent!

[@real90sjesus]

it's a bittersweet industry and I loved her EDM tracks. we'd go to the club on friday night just to get a chance to dance to her songs. I hope the joy she inspired returns to her.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Loved Kelly Rowland’s dance, Euro era still do!! “When Love Takes Over” “Commander” “What a feeling” “Forever In A Day” are still bangers to me.❤️✊🏽❤️This was a fantastic breakdown, I still remember dancing even on the dance floors to Kelly’s dance hits as they are and were huge in the gay clubs and EDM particularly environments. 🤘🏾💜🤘🏾

[@xLitaFan4Everx]

Really love this video! Kelly is so talented and does not get the credit she deserves! I'd love a full Eurodance/Dance-Pop album from her one day!

[@RickyRyans]

Her best era, “From here on out I’ll be your commander” 🙌🏼

[@pennydreadful5163]

I feel like the DJ is my bodyguard

[@Libra_Strings]

I remember how crazy people went over Kelly & Nelly. I wish we knew she was doing all of this. Sis is even more talented than I knew! 😘

[@daniesha55]

When love takes over is probably my favorite Kelly Rowland song

[@3120magicTeddy]

Made my tear up when David thanks Kelly. Love the video and I loved Kelly's dance era. My favourite Forever and a Day and Each Other

[@tamikiajones2815]

People were mad at her that she had found her own lane and she was not down and out and giving up and I think that. that was the part she had found it so they had to sabotage at every event and every moment, but the important thing is that she found her lane and people could never take that away from her

[@truthtorpedo4068]

I literally didn't know ANY OF THIS! Thank you Black Femininity TV. Kelly Rowland was literally a Pop star overseas. Why exactly did she come back from Europe again? This woman could have RAN THE WHOLE WORLD outside of the US. Hello?