Six years ago, Kelly Rowland released her fourth studio album titled Talk a Good Game. The project boasted hit singles like “Kisses Down Low” and the transparent “Dirty Laundry.” Now, the Houston native is preparing to release a project that’ll surely satisfy fans’ patient earbuds.
In an interview with Billboard, Rowland shared her hopes for putting out a new body of work and the pressure that she’s encountered since she’s been in the studio. “This is by far the longest, most pressure-filled process ever, only because I know what it’s supposed to be and I have been so hard on myself. I know it,” she said. “And it’s the first time I’ve said it out loud. I’ve been extremely hard on myself. But it’s definitely coming, and I’m more so excited about this project than anything else.”
The news follows the recent release of Rowland’s “Kelly” track, which was met with critical acclaim in November 2018. In addition to preparing the release of new music, the “Motivation” singer discussed fans’ wish for a Destiny’s Child reunion. The rumors have been fueled by social media photographs of Rowland with either Beyonce or Michelle or all three, especially during Beyonce’s past Coachella performance. But Rowland assures readers that it’s not what they think.
“It’s so funny. I guess every time people see us together, they just see music but I see sisterhood, and that’s what we are and that’s what me, her, Michelle [Williams] and Solange and I are. People see us all together, they immediately think music. I’m like, no. Just family.” As Rowland previously mentioned Solange, she hopes to one day work with her again.
“I’m a huge fan,” she said. “I love her writing and how detailed and particular she is. I always wanted to figure out how the heck she has so many different layers of harmonies when she is constructing these vocals, and it’s so complex but simple. It’s genius. It’s the genius in her genius mind that she has in there.” One of the last times the pair collaborated was on Rowland’s “Simply Deep” track off her debut solo album of the same name. Solange also penned a few songs off the same project. Fast forward to 2016, and Rowland’s vocals were featured on Solange’s iconic A Seat at the Table.