Kelly Price

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Kelly Price

Price's music pulses with soulful grooves and rich vocal layers that ebb and swell, creating a palpable tension between yearning and release.

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United States
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The song

“You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)”

This track has an immediate hook that introduces her style and emotional depth, serving as a strong standalone entry point.

About Kelly Price

Kelly Price matters for her unapologetic embrace of emotional vulnerability within the realm of soul music, carving out a space where raw honesty is celebrated.
She has not only shaped the sound of contemporary R&B but has also influenced the way artists connect with their audience, emphasizing the power of personal storytelling through song.
She has not only shaped the sound of contemporary R&B but has also influenced the way artists connect with their audience, emphasizing the power of personal storytelling through song. Her work resonates deeply, often serving as a cathartic experience that invites listeners to reflect on their own emotional landscapes. Price approaches her music with a blend of powerhouse vocal delivery and intricate melodic construction, often layering her voice to create rich harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of her lyrics. She utilizes dynamic shifts in intensity, allowing her performances to breathe while maintaining an engaging tension throughout. This intentionality in arrangement and vocal phrasing invites listeners into an immersive experience, making each song feel both intimate and expansive. Common themes in Kelly Price's songwriting include love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, often expressed through a lens of authenticity and resilience. Her tone oscillates between heartfelt sincerity and poignant irony, capturing the complexities of human emotion. Whether she’s recounting personal narratives or reflecting on universal struggles, her storytelling offers both a mirror and a balm to those navigating similar experiences.

6 studio albums· 9 total releases· 1 decade· United States

Full discography

Kelly Price's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

9 releases • 6 albums • 1997–2014
Discography may be incomplete (6 of ~8 albums indexed) • 2 missing albums detected
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Singles ()

You and Me album by Kelly Price

You and Me

2000

I Really Like It album by Kelly Price

I Really Like It

1999

You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time) album by Kelly Price

You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)

1997

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