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September 16, 2008
ATL BLOG: Gyant's "Two Cents" - Why Doesn't Keri Hilson Just Give It Up?
Written By SOHH Gyant
[Editor’s Note: The views of this blog do not necessarily reflect those of SOHH.com]
I was really trying to hold off on this post. I know that Polow Da Don is trying SOHH hard to make Zone 4 work, but what does it take for people to realize that some artists just aren't going make it on the stage?
First off I've got to give singer/songwriter, Keri Hilson her props. Chick be doing her thing with a pen and a pad. Her track record alone for writing hit songs is respectable. She's written music for Britney Spears, Toni Braxton, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, Usher, Teairra Mari, Danity Kane, the Pussycat Dolls, Avant, Ruben Studdard, B5, Diddy, Chingy, LeToya, Ludacris, Rich Boy, Jennifer Lopez, Shawn Desman, Kelly Rowland, Nicole Scherzinger, Lloyd Banks, Keke Palmer, Omarion, Tiffany Evans, and Timbaland.
But, how many times does one have to watch people attempt to come from behind the scenes to the front and fail miserably in doing SOHH?
Johnta Austin tried to do. Hell, I watched him myself and that went no where. Sean Garrett is trying to do it [bless his heart] and he's not doing it either.
Keri, who is signed to Interscope/Mosley/Zone 4, has been on her grind for years. And for at least the past two [could be more] years, Keri's been trying her hardest to let the whole world listen to her music. She wants to be that solo star. But there's just one problem - she's not a star!
Now look, I am not making my assessment off any hate, seriously! I've come to my conclusion off of my God given common sense. I've seen Keri out and about on numerous occasions. Ms. Hilson is one of the most nicest and engaging people I've possibly ever met. However, this business is not built on manners. It's built on results.
Keri Hilson's first single "Energy" off her new album In A Perfect World didn't connect with consumers and also hasn't gotten much radio play. And according to Soul Rebel on the SOHH Soul blog Keri's quickly moving onto to a second one.
Though I haven't listened to it yet, I still felt confident in my opinion that she just doesn't have it.
I know I don't have to tell anyone how brutal the music business can be. SOHH I can't understand why someone with such an extensive resume would willingly put themselves in this situation.
Out of all the videos I've seen [and trust me, before I wrote this I went to youtube and soaked up all that she had to give me] there wasn't one that stood out to me to give me the slightest inclination that she could really do this and be successful.
I remember watching Keri Hilson perform once at Polow Da Don's Zone 4 launch party. I remember how she tried to work the stage in some tight silver stretchy pants.
Her performance was on par with a high school talent show.
I mean let's be real; she's not a dancer. Her voice is OK, but it's not great. I know about 15 "Keri Hilsons" in real life.
There's no whisper of a thrill. Not a hint of a scandal. I mean hell, the worst anyone's been able to say about Keri are about her hammer toes.
Keri, to me, is the girl next door. We all grew up with a Keri Hilson. However, that doesn't translate into star power.
In "a perfect world"this could be a reality. In "a perfect world" some might be moved by her vocal ability. In "a perfect world" Keri could've been the next Beyonce selling out arenas. But in this world, homegirl girl is lacking that "it" quality that will solidify her status on the stage.
I think it would be wiser for chick to just focus on other avenues and leave the stage alone. Though she may love it, clearly the feelings are not mutual.
Again, I feel that I have to say that I have a lot of luv for Hilson to have made it this far in a male dominated industry. She definitely does her thing on paper and in the studio working with other artists.
But, for me, that's where it ends.
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Talk to y'all lata,
--SOHH Gyant
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