Taking all that you have learned from your experience with your first album, Hey Kandi, as well as all of the work that you have done with other artists, how are you approaching this second album, B.L.O.G.?
Well, with this album, luckily I don’t have to do it for financial reasons. I’m doing it for the music, and I just got a lot creatively that’s on my mind right now. Lyrically, the album is going to have a lot of personal feel to it. At least half of the songs, if not three-quarters of it, is definitely from personal experiences that you may have even seen on the show, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, with stuff that’s going on in my life or whatever that I’ve talked about. It’s going to be a lot of songs that are very relatable to a lot of people because, you know, we all go through the same things at different times. I feel strong about the songs in the album, the content, the lyrics. The concept is very strong on this album. There are club records, of course, like “Out” with me, Rick Ross and Rasheeda. The concept is something that people can relate to. It wasn’t necessarily about anything that you’ve seen going on in my life but it’s a dope concept for me, the record itself. Also, Tiny and I are on a record together. Everybody that missed Xscape in the past, you’re going to get a little taste of it now. That record meant a lot to me so I want to use it for the album. It’s something she and I wrote together awhile ago and we just updated it. Then I have a song with Gucci Mane. I love Gucci Mane. There are a lot of female anthems on the record, of course. That’s what I like to do. Vocally, I definitely try to show my range on this album. On my last solo album, I really didn’t. For one, my voice is really stronger now than back then. I didn’t even show my range. I didn’t hit the super, super high notes that I could do on that album. That note on the end of “My Little Secret,” I didn’t even do that on my first solo album. On this album, I did. I was going to do everything on this record because I don’t know if this is going to be my last one, so anything that I know that I want people to recognize. Like Nene said, “Can Kandi sing?” Well, you’re going to know after you hear this album. I do have songs that I do laid back because it’s all about the style, but I definitely have songs on there that say, “Okay, this girl can sing.”
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Article comments
1 - getitgirl
dear Kandi, please except my condolences on the lost of your fiancee. Death in any way is hard to except.
I feel just from watching the show your a strong sister with your little self standing up to nene.It is your faith in God that will allow you to rise even higher than you will know. Never let your mind wonder why because at the end of the day we know God makews no misstakes. As you continue through this journey because thats exactly what we all are doing is going through life journies remember this is Kandis Journey the can either join you or be left behind never let anyone block your vision.
p.s. please take all mistakes with love and if you can make kim song a hit i wonder what i could do in a studio. love you
2 - T Richards
My husband and his brother has a band they play music like Chris Daughtry and i didn't know since you was a producer you could look it over and get a feel if they even have a chance of doing something in the music world. i don't know if you can email me from this page but i live in Ga so it would be easy for me to bring you something to listen to
3 - M. Jackson
Dear Kandi,
My name is Monga Jackson M, and i live in Australia in a town called Shepparton for 5 years now.I come from Africa in a country called Congo. I live with my family here in Australia.
I enjoy listening to your Music, and i really love your Voice. I am also a singer and love singing soo much. I have a band Called the Angels Voices and im the lead singer. we perform around Australia and we play some African Treditional Music.
You are such a strong Musician and that is a gift from God. I always wanted to sing with you or to record a song with you! My dream is to become a profesional musician like you. Please help me because that wat i dream.
4 - Tracey Wright
Hello Kandi,
I was wondering if you would be interested in becoming my 17 year old son producer. He write and sing his own songs, inspired by the Maker.
He writes gospel worship, gospel rap, etc. I have been trying to assist my son as much as I know how but unfortunately, I do not know enough about the business.
I think you did a wonderful job working with Kim but I do agree that she got over with the proceeds for the song. Fortunately, you will not have to
work that hard with my son, being the fact that the Lord has gifted him with a beautiful voice to sing.
I think becoming a producer and assisting others achieve their goals and dreams is a calling you should answer Kandi. I can tell by your character on the show that you are very trust-worthy, loyal, honest and even maybe a little crazy :) (just kidding) but really if you think you will be interested
Thank You Kindly
Tracey M. Jones, Wright
5 - Suffie
Scrubs was definitely mainstream. I'm white and I loved that song. Kandi is very talented.
6 - marlon marsh
Just want to say I admire your character from the show and wish u were in love with me ha ha ha have a BLESSED life big up