What's good PMP this is Omar Grant A&R for Kelly Rowland
What label is Kelly signed to and break down your specific duties as her A&R?
Kelly recently signed to Universal Motown but I'm the point person as far as setting up studio time, finding talented songwriters and producers for her to work with and everything else involved with putting together a solid album.
How is the project coming together?
The project is near completion, probably a couple of more songs left to fill out the album but we really have a clear picture and clear understanding and its coming out really incredible. All the people that have been close to the project and close friends have been really giving us a lot of love on it and that's honest opinions from people we respect. I think people are going to be surprised with the project, its something different, she's really showing off her vocal ability and overall its just great music.
In your opinion is Universal Motown putting the proper muscle behind the project?
Definitely, that was one of the main reasons why she wanted to do the deal with them because of their enthusiasm for the project and they get the vision which is important. They're really excited over there so she feels real good about the situation
What kind of music should we expect from this project? Will it reflect the current dance/pop sound that is dominating the mainstream?
Well people have to realize when you think about someone like David Guetta who has worked with everyone from Black Eyed Peas to Akon to Rihanna and others Kelly was the one who really broke him in the States with the 'When Love Takes Over' record. So she's apart of ushering that sound that's out there but at the same time she's going to stay true to her urban and R&B roots and give those that love her for that something as well.
To me it's going to be a fusion of different sounds that's going to take her to the next level. You will hear some dance tracks but you're going to hear some dance with an R&B feel to it as well to round it out. It's a good mix of dance, Hip Hop and R&B. I'm a stickler for real creative songs that tell a story or put you in a zone to feel real good.
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Then Kelly friend said on Twitter that she was in the studio with Chris Brown!!!! I really hope he gives us a Disturbia type song. Like I said Kelly coming for souls, wigs, and girdles.
