Kelly. She's had to stand up to her record label a LOT throughout her career to get what she wants....she fought and cried to get Miss Independent released (the label didn't like it and thought it was too 'rock' for her), she fought to get Breakaway the way she wanted it (they thought it was too dark, didn't like the rock sound she put on SUBG, hated BOY), had to fight for My December in it's entirety (She wrote the whole album with some band members and indie producers, fully knowing it wasn't as Pop or mainstream as her past stuff and wouldn't be as successful), etc. She's spoken out about things that she isn't happy with, like the Already Gone/Halo situation and how she was upset her label still released it as a single.
She's thankfully been at peace with RCA since the Stronger era (mainly due to the crappy people leaving and new, more supportive people coming in), etc.
I think Britney in her prime was obviously a much bigger star and performer than Kelly, but I think Kelly seems to be far more passionate about music.
I mean, read this:
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Hey y'all, So I just heard Clive Davis is releasing a memoir and spreading false information about me and my music. I refuse to be bullied and I just have to clear up his memory lapses and misinformation for myself and for my fans. It feels like a violation. Growing up is awesome because you learn you don't have to cower to anyone - even Clive Davis. First, he says I burst into "hysterical sobbing" in his office when he demanded Since You Been Gone be on my album. Not true at all. His stories and songs are mixed up. I did want more guitars added to the original demo and Clive did not. Max, Luke and I still fought for the bigger sound and we prevailed and I couldn't be more proud of the life of that song. I resent him dampening that song in any way. But, yes, I did cry in his office once. I cried after I played him a song I had written about my life called "Because Of You." I cried because he hated it and told me verbatim that I was a "sh*tty writer who should be grateful for the gifts that he bestows upon me." He continued on about how the song didn't rhyme and how I should just shut up and sing. This was devastating coming from a man who I, as a young girl, considered a musical hero and was so honored to work with. But I continued to fight for the song and the label relented. And it became a worldwide hit. He didn't include that in the book. He also goes on to say My December wasn't successful because I co-penned the album and it didn't have "pop hits". Well, first let me say, I've co-penned many of my "pop hits." Secondly, My December went platinum (It sold 20,000 less than All I Ever Wanted which followed My December.) Hardly a huge failure. Never Again, the ONLY single they released in the US from that record was a Top 10 hit. I am very proud of that and I have my fans to thank. But, again, what's most interesting about his story is what he leaves out: He doesn't mention how he stood up in front of his company at a convention and belittled me and my music and completely sabotaged the entire project. It never had a chance to reach it's full potential. My December was an album I needed to make for myself for many reasons and the fact that I was so completely disregarded and disrespected was so disheartening, there really aren't words to explain…. Anyway, I love my job. I love my music. I love my fans. I love my label and all of my professional relationships… now. And I am grateful for Clive for teaching me to know the difference. Cheers to another amazing year! And, as always, thanks for listening! KC
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I love Britney, but BJ alone is reason enough to vote for Kelly. I don't think Kelly would ever release something she didn't care about to the extent of having someone else sing on it and pretending it's her voice.
