Acapella (Kelis song)

"Acapella"
Single by Kelis
from the album Flesh Tone
ReleasedFebruary 20, 2010
GenreElectro house[1]
Length
  • 4:08
  • 6:56 (extended mix)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)David Guetta
Kelis singles chronology
"Lil Star"
(2007) 		"Acapella"
(2010) 		"4th of July (Fireworks)"
(2010)

"Acapella" is a song by American singer Kelis from her fifth studio album, Flesh Tone (2010). The song is a departure from her past singles in that it is a dance/electronic track rather than hip hop/R&B-oriented.[2] The song was first premiered on her Twitter page and her official website in November 2009,[2] and was released on February 23, 2010, as the lead single from the album.[3]

The song's co-writer Makeba Riddick revealed that the song had previously been called "Majestic".[4] Kelis stated that she wrote the song "with love and life in my mind"[5] and as a tribute to her son, Knight.[6] It has received positive reviews from critics many of whom praise the song for its inspirational lyrics and for its uptempo feel-good vibe which includes angelic harmonies. The song was listed at number 20 on the NME's best tracks of 2010; they described it as "her most thrilling tune since 'Milkshake'".[7]

  1. ^ Bee, Sarah (May 13, 2010). "Kelis: Flesh Tone". The Guardian. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Kelis "Flesh Tone" Album Preview". Billboard.com. September 14, 2009. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  3. ^ "Acapella: Kelis: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  4. ^ "Makeba Riddick 'Change Up' album". Musicremedy.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  5. ^ ""Acapella," Lead Single From Grammy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter Kelis' New Album, Available Now On The Itunes Music Store". Hip Hop Press. February 23, 2010. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
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  7. ^ NMe's List of the best tracks of 2010 NME Retrieved December 2, 2010