Kelis has signed to UK indie label Ninja Tune for the release of her new album 'Food'.
Ninja Tune has a long, illustrious and - frequently - odd history. Playing the game by its own rules, the label has built up a reputation for working with artists, for nurturing and developing new talent.
Of course, they just could sign Kelis.
The 'Caught Out There' singer has penned a deal with Ninja Tune, who will release new album 'Food' on April 28th. Produced by Dave Sitek, the material is billed as 'frank and wonderful' whilst Phil Spector is used as a reference point.
A quote from Kelis: "I'm really happy to be partnering with Ninja Tune on my new record. This is the album I've wanted to make for a long time and I want the team around me to be as excited and energetic about it as I am. I'm also very happy to be working with some of the most creative people in the industry."
'Food' is set to be released on April 28th.
Ninja Tune also have Raffertie and Emika on their roster.
This is amazing news.
She's been getting some grassroots buzz lately for this upcoming album:
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Kelis
Food (Ninja Tune)
Release Date: April 28
The Skinny: Remember when Kelis released a dance album? One that was executive produced by will.i.am and hosted one of David Guetta’s best pop-crossover hits ever? (It was called "Acapella" — please take a moment and refresh your memory, if you must.) Well, Kelis has changed it up again. Her teaser stream of new track "Jerk Ribs" (since taken down) hinted that the Harlem-born singer would be revisiting her R&B and soul roots. Photos show her in the studio with TV on the Radio's Kyp Malone, and the whole shebang is executive produced by the TVOTR’s David Sitek.
Worth Noting: Potential explanation of the album title: When Kelis was working on 2010 album Flesh Tone and didn’t have a label to support her, she offered to pay her producers with home-cooked meals. To be fair, she recently had graduated from culinary school. Maybe this is take two? P.P.
Listen: No seriously, "Acapella"
Kelis: Her ex-husband, Nas, spun their breakup into chart gold with the release of his album Life Is Good. But all we know so far about is TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek will helm and the project's title at press time is Food. The record reportedly promises to be raw and soulful. Whether the former Mrs. Jones has an answer track to "Bye Baby" remains to be heard.