Aside from the breathtaking visual of Keri, Ms. Hilson is starting to really create waves for her new album, In A Perfect World. I know all of you were almost SURE Interscope would drop the ball, hand her a pink slip and kick her to the curb because the LP was consistently pushed back, but it seems like they FINALLY got their ish together.

Though I’m still debating with some of my industry cohorts on whether or not she dissed Beyonce and Ciara AND if it was a good move to even release the record (an allegation she denied on this side of town), that lil fiasco has sent her buzz through the roof.

And now that she has everyone’s attention, she’s going to use it wisely. My friend from the Zone4 camp (Keri’s label) told me about the “Make Love” clip last weekend, but I didn’t think it would look anything like this; CURSE YOU KANYE WEST!!!! In addition, I’ve also provided Keri’s remix to Soulja Boy’s “Turn My Swag On”.

The Queen Of The Remixes (Keri Hilson) Presents- Turn My Swag On |Rmx|
Like It, Love It or Leave It?????

Sincerely

Low “Keri, will you marry me???” Key

Alright, now that we’ve addressed that issue, on to the song. T-Pain added the intensity, Keri added the aggressiveness and Wayne added the absurdness. Yep, this is an exceptional piece of audio. Kudos to Interscope Records for finally giving this girl a release date.

Oh by the way, just got my hands on Keri’s collaboration with Neyo and Kanye West..OWWWWWWWWWWWW! Sorry, you have to cop the album to here that inferno.

Keri Hilson ft. T-Pain & Lil Wayne- Turnin Me On |Rmx|  

Sincerely

Low “I wonder who Keri’s talking to, though?” Key

Regardless of how many times I get harassed or threatened, I can definitely tell you I always end up having a great time by night’s end. Though I did get a chance to attend last year’s Rip The Runway, I didn’t have the pleasure of ripping and running backstage. See, at this particular event last year, I had JUST received my offer letter to join the BET fold the same night, so I wasn’t officially on staff yet.

Oh, but trust and believe, my behind the scenes antics made up for last year’s lost efforts. From chopping it up with Bobby V; flirting with newcomer, Natasha; cracking jokes with Lil Duval; showcasing SBreezy’s Louis V bag with Maino; getting liquor threats from my superior RC and finally getting to the bottom of the infamous “Stanky Legg” epidemic, I must say 2009’s, Rip The Runway was an eventful one. Not convinced? No worries, the Rip The Runway Diaries will have no problem conveying that message for you. ENJOY!

Sincerely,

Low “Uh-Ohhh, Spring Bling’s right around the corner” Key

Rip The Runway ‘09 Behind The Scenes Part 1
Uploaded by Nadah8r

Rip The Runway Diaries Pt. 1

Rip The Runway ‘09 Behind The Scenes Stanky Leg Edition
Uploaded by Nadah8r

Rip The Runway Diaries: The Stanky Legg Edition

The King of All Fashion Shows Is Here!

Since Fashion Week has come to an official close, it’s only right that we (BET) end it off with an impeccable amount of Black Star Power. I can’t reveal too much about the show because of the powers that be hovering over my fitted cap, but I can tell you T.I., The Dream, Fabolous, Mavado, Keri Hilson, Busta Rhymes, Ron Browz made this year’s show unforgettable.

I really hate doing blogs where I can’t reveal too much information about the show I actually attended, but have no fear, I got some incredible backstage footage/interviews with Bobby V, Young Steff, Pleasure P, Maino, Young Dro, L.A., Ron Browz, Natasha and Mavado, so make sure you check back later this week for the clips. Oh, and if you attended BET’s Rip The Runway, hit up the comments section and tell me your favorite part of the show.

Rip The Runway takes off March 2nd at 9pm on BET. TUNE IN!

Sincerely

Low “I think I have what it takes to make it as a model, lol” Key

Bobby V backstage during BET’s, Rip The Runway

Allhiphop.Com founder, Chuck Creekmur and Danity Kane’s, Dawn Richard kick it backstage during BET’s, Rip The Runway.

Atlanta songbird, Keri Hilson, gets caught by the flashing lights before performing at BET’s, Rip The Runway.

Choreographer, Lorianne Gibson and music producer, Michael Bivins share a couple laughs during BET’s, Rip The Runway.

As promised, here’s part 2 from my interview with Keri Hilson. In this clip, I believe, Keri is confessing her love for my writing, or something along those lines (J/K…sort of). ENJOY!

Missed part 1, no worries, back pedal in this direction and catch up.

Sincerely

Low “Maybe if the stars aligned correctly, she’ll ask me to be her Valentine” Key

Anyway, if you frequent these parts, then you’re pretty familiar with my magazine game; I GETZ THEM EARLY, LOL! This time, I didn’t hit my secret newsstand, I actually swiped it from an associate at an event several days ago. Since this issue doesn’t hit stores until February 17, I think I’m WAAAY ahead of the game with this issue. Others may have it (VIBE employees), but like always, your exclusive preview is available here……..FIRST!

Looks like VIBE is on that fresh sh*t because all the contents in this issue are geared towards the fresh and the FRESH ONLY. The Evolution of Andre Benjamin: FRESH! The White Tee: ReFRESHing! The Tattoo: SEXY FRESH! Terrence Dean breaks down The J-Sette (the dance routine seen in Beyonce’s, “Single Ladies” visual), while Memsor Kamarake rebirths and re-styles “The Black Model”.

Of course, an issue on Style wouldn’t be complete without the 31 Most Stylish individuals in the game. And since I’m not THAT much into the style realm, I’m not sure how valid these rankings are. Now I could sit here and reveal the entire list, but that would probably piss off B.W., D.Smith and the homey J.Cummings, so I’ll just list a couple names sans their rankings. Also, this list isn’t in any particular order, I’m just randomly naming the participants involved; Troy Polamalu (Pittsburgh Steelers), Kanye West, Alain “A-Trak” Macklovitch, Yung Dro, Vashti Kola (IM GOING TO MARRY HER), Wale, Solange, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Travis McCoy, Keri Hilson, Estelle, Neyo, MIA, and many more!

Oh, and I can’t forget the cover girl herself, Keyshia Cole. This isn’t one those interviews (where’s your life at now, how is Young Jeezy doing, is your show scripted), this is a FRESH interview. Keyshia discusses the evolution of her style, the influences that make up her style and where she’s headed (style wise). Check out what she had to say……

Keyshia Cole on developing into the person she is now….

“I used to be real passive, no matter what it was–my performing, everyday living, a man, family. Now, it’s like I’ve got to put my foot down. I’ve come too far to keep accepting a lot of anything. I’m comfortable with myself.”

Keyshia Cole on her mother influencing her style…..

“Not necessarily, because my mom…..it depends. [My adoptive mother]Yvonne Cole, definitely. Definitely more than my biological mother because while I was around my mother my entire life, she was really gone. I’d see her, I would find her and in the next 10 minutes she would be gone. She was constantly moving. But Yvonne taught me everything about being a woman that I need to know. Everything. Don’t go to church without a slip. All of that.”

Think you feel fresh now, wait until you devour the entire issue. Once again, VIBE Magazine proves why they’re always one step ahead. (WHAD UP DANNY?).

Sincerely

Low “I’m So Dope Boy Fresh…I Think” Key  

Check out this quick clip of Keri speaking on the Barack Obama “Experience” thus far. Isn’t she breathtaking??? YEP…SHE IS! Make sure you check back later this week for my exclusive sit down (I make it sound like it’s a 60 Minutes interview lol) with Keri Hilson. ENJOY!

Sincerely

Low “Sighs” Key

Keri Hilson On Barack Obama’s Inauguration
Uploaded by Nadah8r

Since her single is doing considerably well, I’m hoping Interscope is planning her release for January 09. It would be completely moronic on their part to release it any later because honestly, unless they have a single featuring Hov or a duet featuring Whitney Houston, rebuilding a buzz at the top of the year could be an incredibly difficult task.

Anyway, enough chatter……B.E.T. You Haven’t Heard This has the goods…………ENJOY!

Keri Hilson ft. Busta Rhymes- Turnin Me On |Rmx| 

Like It, Love It Or Leave It??????

Sincerely

Low “Keri….Me and You in 2009, huh???” Key

Keri Hilson is EVERYTHING but a “Turn Off”!

When I ran into Keri Hilson last weekend in L.A. I realized two things; one, shorty towers over me (not really, but she is tall) and two, well, I am completely in love with her (halfway joking, halfway not).  Her new album, In A Perfect World…. hits shelves October 14 via Zone 4/The Mosely Music Group/Interscope Records featuring appearances from Akon, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and Lil Wayne, who is featured on the afromentioned song below.

“Turn Off”, which was produced by Polow Da Don, is rumored to be the second single from Keri’s freshmen debut and should do fairly well and considerably better than her first offering, “Energy”. Still unfamiliar with Ms. Hilson, check the credits, PLEASE!

Keri Hilson ft. Lil Wayne- Turn Off (Prod. By Polow Da Don)

Like it, Love it or Leave it?????

Sincerely

Low “Till we meet again, Keri” Key

So the homey Edaki sent me these GORGEOUS stills from Keri Hilson’s video, “Energy” and, well to say the least, LowKey is SPEECHLESS! I don’t know if it’s her half nakedness or her flawless skin tone that has me going goo goo, gah gah, but I just can’t keep from staring lol. From what I was told, Hilson channels her inner Lala Ali in the video. Sit ups, push ups, punching bag, you know, the usual repertoire that all boxers live by.

I think I missed the posting of the single “Energy”, so Ill provide it below, along with some additional images from Kerri’s new video. Keri’s debut project, In A Perfect World, hits shelves September 28 via Zone 4/Mosely Music Group/Interscope Records. Still not familiar with shorty doo wop, check her credits here…..RIGHT HERE!
Kerri Hilson- Energy (Prod By The Runawayz)

Like it, Love it or Leave it??

Sincerely

Low “I’m coming for you KERI” Key

That’s what happens when Keri see’s another female chatting with me…..lol

So adorable…..

SIIIIIGHHHHSSSS……