Kelis - Wanderland (2001)

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Kelis' sophomore effort showcased her genre-bending & blending instincts but was barely promoted by Virgin Records and underperformed in Europe while not even receiving a release in North America.



Only one single was released, the angsty "Young, Fresh n' New" which peaked at #32 in the UK and #15 on the US Club Play chart.


In 2019, this album finally got a worldwide digital and streaming release with a live cover of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" as a bonus track.

What are your thoughts on this largely unheard album?

Is it a diamond in the rough? Is it a mess that Virgin was right to be wary of? Is it something in between?

Track List
1. "Intro"
2. "Young, Fresh n' New"
3. "Flash Back"
4. "Popular Thug" (featuring Pusha T of Clipse)
5. "Daddy" (featuring Malice of Clipse)
6. "Scared Money"
7. "Shooting Stars"
8. "Digital World" (featuring Roscoe)
9. "Perfect Day"
10. "Easy Come, Easy Go"
11. "Junkie"
12. "Get Even"
13. "Mr. U.F.O. Man" (featuring John Ostby)
14. "Little Suzie"
15. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" [LIVE]
16. "Star Wars"
17. "I Don't Care Anymore"