Meet Bridget Kelly: Taking Over R&B

Man oh man has R&B surely been blessed with an influx of unique and talented ladies taking the helm of a genre that was slowly becoming so infused with Hip Hop that it was beginning to disappear into oblivion. Thanks to the likes of Elle Varner, Janelle Monae, Ledisi and many others the genre is on its way back to the glory it once claimed. In comes beautiful, long time songwriter and artist Bridget Kelly, whose single "Special Delivery" is reminiscent of the golden era of soul music and steadily making its mark on urban radio.

Ms. Kelly could easily pass as another beautiful songstress but the the power and conviction of her voice and the lyrics of her music separate her from others that claim the same title. Born and raised in New York City, the graduate of the famous LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts credits her love of music to her parents who were both avid music lovers and performers. Now signed to Roc Nation, Kelly is hoping to storm the industry by reintroducing unequivocal music performance with the release of her upcoming album that will feature productions by the six time Grammy nominated Frank Ocean, James Fauntleroy, and Ryan Leslie to name a few.

Being backed by Jay-Z's Roc Nation may prove to be a blessing or a curse for Ms. Kelly with the latter being our worst fear. While the label is known for its avid artist development, some of their artists seem like regurgitation of others (Rita Ora reminds me of Rhianna) which often does not sit well with active music listeners. Though nothing is new under the sun, Kelly seems to offer a touch of nostalgia with a hint of 2012 freshness.

To learn more about Bridget Kelly you can visit www.bridgetkelly.com