We Broke it Here First: Kelly Rowland Signs a New Record Deal with Universal Motown Records

Posted on January 19th, 2010 - By Bossip Staff

Categories: Bossip Exclusives, Kelly Rowland, News, On the Come up, We Broke It Here First!

A close source tells Bossip that Kelly Rowland has just inked a deal with Universal Records.

Pop the top for the details.

According to our source Kelly was in the Motown Records office last Thursday and she left with a new record deal.  No word on when her album is dropping or how much she got for the deal but this is a step up from Mathew Knowles and Music World. Hopefully she’ll be on the come up in no time.

  • http://bossip.com Dave

    First!!!!

  • –==

    good for her

  • Jane Doe

    Get it kelly!!!

  • Logically Speaking

    Kelly…I’m sorry but I don’t think I wanna hear it..

  • http://nautysgirl@yahoo.com bklynlady

    GOOD FOR KELLY! SHE IS SO UNDERRATED……and BEAUTIFUL

  • http://www.thecreditcleaner.blogspot.com CREDIT CLEANER

    It’s official Ms. Kelly is back!

  • Soul Touch

    Good for you Kelly, good luck!

  • http://www.twitter.com/MxPiggy Yours Truely

    Will this label go with her new sound though? Hmmmm from what I’m hearing she’s leaving her R&B roots for a more pop and dance sound

  • http:chokolatemilk.blogspot.com Choco

    Good for her recruit LeToya Luckett and all is SWELL!

  • KD

    Ummm…I don’t want to be negative because I’m rooting for Ms. Kelly to succeed (she’s super talented), but isn’t this the same label that signed Ashanti after she left Murder Inc.? If that is the case, we might be looking at Music World Entertainment 2.0. Ashanti’s album flopped hard due to a lack of promotion. I hope that doesn’t happen to Kelly.

  • I’m in Love with CBreezy

    Boooo who cares..

  • Wenzel Dashington

    A record deal? Is that valuable now?

    You get money then have to pay it back, if you sell records.

    …ummm congrats to Kelly’s PR team for getting out the word.

    Kelly, please get on a TV show. Play a best friend in a comedy. Singing is not the best route for your talent for now.

  • dayg715

    who is she again?

  • SASHA FLOP

    Universal must have “money to blow” LMAO.

  • B3 Fearless

    Good 4 her!

  • mista

    Won’t work. She needs to go back to Europe where they love her…Will only make it here if Destiny’s Child gets back together.

  • UrHeinessDaQueen

    Kelly should truly stick to the pop/techno/club genres because it works so well for her,she even has the looks for it & all

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  • sexyprettysista

    congrats kelly, she’s so pretty to me. now if only she would go back to the short cut she had in destiny’s child, she would be the full package

  • Kenny

    Matthew will still make money from Kelly, she cannot escape…. this is why kids shouldnt sign contracts.

  • moneymagnet

    Will this label go with her new sound though? Hmmmm from what I’m hearing she’s leaving her R&B roots for a more pop and dance sound.
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    Actually that’s the best route for her to take money-wise. She MUST have crossover appeal, and you can sell millions abroad if the US doesn’t work. That was a very smart move on her part, and Amerie needs to do the same thing.

  • rothschild

    UrHeinessDaQueen

    Kelly should truly stick to the pop/techno/club genres because it works so well for her,she even has the looks for it & all
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    YUP! Thats all she has to do is stick to what you said…and find her little sound maybe mix a little house in there…she should stay away from long verses…

    she should go with soul alternative/dance ala robin s., cece penniston, crystal waters, nadine renee, martha walsh, zhane, sweet sable, amiel.

    I love Lisa Stansfield and Taylor Dane. I just wanted to say that, lol.

    she can shake the destiny’s child image if she switches genre and comes hard.

    One really nice autotune dance hit would do it. let kanye throw a verse on there—she’s in.

  • Somali Ninga

    she’s gunna get drop from that label after her next album fails…

  • NavyLady

    Well Good for her…..

  • http://deleted CriticXtreme

    Great news! Now it’s time for you to shine!

  • The Demise of Grace

    Good news!!!! I’ve always loved Kelly’s voice. Can’t wait for the album!

  • ThatBKChick

    OMG…Hannibal is back? I thought he was taking a blog sabbatical? Anywho…if your back Hannibal…welcome back!!

    As far as Miss. Kelly…She finally escaped from the Creole Wig Crypt (Matty, Kid Creole and Mama Creole) is making a move on her own. Let’s just hope she has good songs/music/producers/artist development. I purposely think Matty and team Creole purposely suppressed Kelly’s and Michelle’s music on purpose so that Beyaki could get all the shine…now time will tell if that was the intention, or if Kelly was only a prop for Beyaki?

    Best of Love and Luck Miss Kelly!!

  • Hannibal

    @THATBKCHICK

    BLOG SABBATICAL, LMFAO AND THANX!

  • http://www.k.com noelle

    What?? She hasn’t learned to leave them his team, yet?

  • facefacts

    clap clap clap finally she been released from that DC choke hold the sky’s the limit

  • Smurfette

    I don’t like Beyonce enough to purchase her music. But Kelly is boring. I think she waited to long to break from Matthew Knowles. She should have done this long time ago.

  • Hannibal

    @THATBKCHICK

    I AGREE WITH YOU 100%!

  • RoyBoy

    Go Kelly!!!

    I’m surprised that she signed with Universal Motown cause the last two songs that was on David Guetta’s album “When Love Takes Over” and “It’s The Way You Love Me” were dance tracks.

    I think she should stay in that Pop/Dance/Techno/Club genre cause those two songs are HOTTT!!! especially “It’s The Way You Love Me”. Everytime I here that song it makes me what to shake my azz! LOL.

    Like UrHeirnessDaQueen said before that genre works really well for Kelly.

  • http:/yahoo.com say it aint so

    hey yall its never to late look at kentucky chicken , he did not make it until he got 50 years old but he still made it. there are really a lot of low esteem people in the world,,, if your looks is what makes you a household name then theres a lot of the greats who i guess made it was just given props from some outer body experience… people are always bring up kellys looks what in the hell has that got to do with the talent that this artist has???????dam weak minded folks needs to stfu…..build some up and tear the others down!!!!

  • nevrquit

    Much blessings and success Kelly. During her years with Destiny Child Beyonce would forget her lyrics and it were Kelly who stepped in to keep it going, so I’m sure she’ll do great with this move. Providing she has the PR team.

  • Bey-nonsense

    I’m so happy for Kelly. I hope she gets some great producers. Maybe this will be a chance for her to work with other songwriters the way Tank did for Letoya Luckett. Whatever, anything is better than “Pimp Daddy Matty”.

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  • frankiestage

    Kelly has a good voice. Hope she’ll get the support she needs from this label.

  • BOSSIP IS WHACK & FULL OF HATERS!

    who the hell cares?

  • unchipped

    Look like James Evans in the background

  • kissofdanger

    It’s about time Miss Kelly!

  • Jay the Real One

    Please Bey carried this no talent heifer too long

  • Darkesthourgla ss

    Hate to say it but Kelly is blah to me. No edge, no wow factor. Seems like she’ll always struggle to make it big as an artist but you never know.

  • lala

    @2sweet lol damn she’s not that boring. Her last album was pretty cool, but she is a little dull, she needs to work on that. Beyonce may not be a great singer but she knows how to put on a show.

  • http://aol.com UNCLE SAM

    Congrat.KELLY Welcome 2 the UNIVERSAL Label,Glad 2 have u with U.S.Hope U Plan 2 stay awhile.U r a very telented young Lady,don’t listen 2 the haters..We have a lot of hits waiting 4 u in the near future..I wish u the best 2 come,and a whole lot more.Peace & Love Always…Ur Friend UNCLE SAM….

  • GotYou

    Maybe if she stops laying on beaches and gets in the studio non-stop and really work like B. She’ll get it going.

  • http://iamdomo.com/2010/01/20/kelly-rowland-does-an-alter-ego-photo-shoot/ Kelly Rowland Does an Alter Ego Photo Shoot «

    [...] In other news… remember when Kelly los her record deal? [HERE] Well, she has finally inked a new deal! Check out the details HERE! [...]

  • Bacqui

    Badluck To You Miss! Who Is Kelly Without Beyonce? Flop Ofcourse,,,

  • resurrected

    When you push forward and work hard there is no one in this world that can hold you back unless you give them the power too…

  • resurrected

    Kelly does need to go back to all of the members and set the record straight and apologize for you part so that she can really set herself free.. I have heard of and seen Beyonce talk to Letoya barely but never heard of her talking to Kelly…

  • MadeByChevy25

    good for her … there is life after Matthew Knowles.

  • Jay the Real One

    If it wasn’t for Matt Knowles you’d never have heard of her. She needs to try to get on a sitcom…call Tyler Perry…

  • loveme loveme not

    I’m happy for Kelly but she will always be behind and compared to beyonce. Notice when they were together who got the most shine dam show aint Michelle. I think if beyonce thought back then that she could have made it to stardom without them she would have. Get your money Kelly……. when love takes overrrr yeahhhhhh lol!

  • GRAFFLOPPY

    Kelly was always my favourite in Destiny’s Child! She always had a ready smile, charming attitude and stunning vocals.

    Of course she never got her shine! Beyonce’s Papa was their manager and her mama was their stylist so WTF did u think was gonna happen? *rolls eyes*

    I do hope Kelly comes back strong! Good luck sweetie :-)

  • Tavarus

    Its funny the negative comments saying.. but what the hell yall doing sitting in front of a monitor typing the negative comments.. Maybe yall should get a life and encourage a sister for still doing what she does great and thats sing.. you can tsay Beyonce carried her cuz Kelly been there since the beggining when it all started.. SO PLEASE KEEP YALL IGNORANT STATEMENTS TOL YA SELF..

  • DC_Diva

    I love Kelly. When Love Takes Over rocks! Do your thing girl. Work IT!!!!

  • PYT

    Yaaaayyyy… congrats kelly!!! U need to go hard girl! Pratice alot of vocal singing! Take vocal lessons as well! Go keyshia cole rounte! Do not try to sing & dance at the same time, focus on the singing good music!!! Make sure your fashion & hair is on point as well!!!

  • NYSDIVA

    GO HARD ON THIS ALBUM KELLY! DON’T HOLD ANYTHING BACK! HOPE ITS FIRE.

  • Dee

    Good for you Kelly, let’s hope you get the recognition you deserve

  • http://manifestopart2.com/?p=5071 The Manifesto Part 2 » Kelly Moves to Motown

    [...] Kelly Rowland has reportedly signed on with Universal. She was in the Motown Records office last Thursday inking her deal. We’re still waiting on confirmation of the deal and a release date on her new album. Source [...]

  • http://my242.com/2010/01/not-a-total-betty-but-a-vast-improvement-4/ Not a Total Betty but a Vast Improvement – My 242

    [...] hit up the red carpet for Scott Barnes About Face Book Launch in NYC on banger status. We guess her new deal with Motown records got her stepping her game up. More pics of Kelly and Jennifer Lopez under the hood for your viewing [...]

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    [...] hit up the red carpet for Scott Barnes About Face Book Launch in NYC on banger status. We guess her new deal with Motown records got her stepping her game up. More pics of Kelly and Jennifer Lopez under the hood for your viewing [...]

  • http://healthyblackqueens.com Join HBQs today!!

    Assuming you’re telling the truth, this was a mistake!! Mya escaped from them, and isn’t Jojo trying to break free too? Why, Kelly, Why?!!!!!!!

  • Gabby

    Ok so I get the fact that some arent feeling Kelly but does that mean we should have negative things to say? I have been to DC’s concerts and let me tell you the girl got “REAL PIPES” I realized then she was underated b/c of Beyonce. She might not be flourishing as B but she does have her own qualities. After all Beyonce didnt make DC it was the girls in it. She is entitled to her own career and quit frankly I dont know why she stayed with Matthew Knowles for so long…..he only was looking after Beyonce’s career(making sure his daughter got all the PROMOS)

  • Fran08

    I am in the dark about some things?? Will someone explain to me what happened between her and beyonce,and matthew? why do I always hear people say the “BE” stabbed her in the back? Kelly reportedly attended “b’s” wedding are they still friends?? sanders08@tds.net

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