Music Review

Simply Deep (2002)

Details Release Date: Oct 22, 2002; Lead Performance: Kelly Rowland

Rowland, at times, seems like Destiny's Adopted Child, never receiving a full helping of Knowles-family adulation. Alas, her first solo project doesn't pull her out from Beyonce's shadow. Rowland frets about troubled youth (''Stole'') and pines for some mismatched loves (including Nelly, on the Midwest thug-prom hit ''Dilemma''). But she needs added star power: Her backup-singer instincts leave even the hottest songs herre feeling somewhat chilly.

Originally posted Oct 25, 2002 Published in issue #679 Oct 25, 2002 Order article reprints

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