Kelis

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Born 21 August 1980.

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Kelis on touring and collabs

Reggie chats with Kelis about touring, collaborations and The Futureheads' amazing cover of Acapella in the Live Lounge.

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Biography

Kelis Rogers (born August 21, 1979), better known mononymously as Kelis, is an American singer-songwriter and certified chef. She has won Brit Awards, Q Awards, and NME Awards, and was nominated for two Grammy Awards. Outside her native United States, she has had nine top ten singles in the United Kingdom alone. Kelis appeared on Moby's Area One Tour, supported U2 on the European leg of their Elevation Tour, Britney Spears' The Onyx Hotel Tour and headlined her own All Hearts Tour with Robyn.

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  1. Kelis 'racially abused' by Brit

    Thu 15 Sep 2011 05:24

    The R&B star claims she was racially abused by a Brit

  2. Kelis, Maximo Park for warehouse gigs

    Mon 26 Jul 2010 11:47

    Kelis and Maximo Park are amongst the artists line-up to play this year's Warehouse...

  3. Kelis returns

    Mon 17 May 2010 08:14

    US singer on her new album after four year hiatus

BBC Reviews

  1. Flesh Tone 2010

    Review of Flesh Tone

    Reviewed by Sarah Bee

    A sensual and exhilarating album from a unique treasure.

  2. Kaleidoscope 2000

    Review of Kaleidoscope

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    Striking debut from one of the most vital RnB forces of the 00s.

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