Rap-Up.com || Album Cover: Kelly Rowland

People are still buzzing about her sizzling performance at the BET Awards, and Kelly Rowland keeps the momentum going by unveiling the close-up cover for her third solo album Here I Am, dropping July 26.

The Destiny’s Child diva’s first project for Universal Republic features the Lil Wayne-assisted smash “Motivation” and “Lay It on Me” with Big Sean. Tracks include “I’m Dat Chick,” “Turn It Up,” and “All of the Night,” with production from David Guetta, Tricky Stewart, Rodney Jerkins, and Rico Love.

UPDATE: Check out the deluxe artwork below.

What do you think of Kelly’s cover art? Let us know.

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60 Comments

coy
June 27th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
I. CANNOT. WAIT. FOR. THIS. ALBUM.!!!

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Dizzle Reply:
June 28th, 2011 at 10:30 am
@coy, This is facking FLAWLESS, she deffo winning, tha album cover says it all, see them sweat patches on her face? thats all tha hard work she putting into this album!! people go get that Sheeet!!! #Leggo ;)

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Mustologist
June 27th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
Amazing…..

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Yup !
June 27th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Kelly Rowland Album Cover >>> Beyonce Album & Cover…

Ha !

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Mya Reply:
June 27th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
@Yup !,

Beyonce’s Career >>>>>>>>> Kelly’s Ha!

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Lo Reply:
June 27th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
@Yup !, Why are low life’s continue comparing Kelly vs. Bey. Dang just say it’s nice and move on…for goodness sakes this is a Kelly post not a blog about Whom cover looks the best.

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Real Issh Reply:
June 27th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
@Yup !, They’re bestfriends so it really doesn’t matter about your statement . & Do you honestly think that ? Smh ..

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j fresh
June 27th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Nice. Glad to see things coming together for this new project.

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Ash
June 27th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
wooooah….em, alicia keys, as i am anyone?!?!?! CARBON COPY.
I have nothing against Kelly at all, but come on…

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yooo Reply:
June 27th, 2011 at 8:03 pm
@Ash, hopefully the album will be better than As I Am. A keys hasn’t made anything hot since Diary of A Keys.

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Sarah Reply:
June 28th, 2011 at 9:50 am
@yooo, Ummm As I Am was Alicia’s best album..and no Kelly song will ever top it.

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yooo Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 8:50 am
@Sarah, really? AS I AM was her best album?? I think alot of A Keys fans would have something to say about that.

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JusREAL Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
@sarah and @ ash, ya’ll 2 are wild Kelly is beastin on ALL right now she’s the SEX of R&B!!

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Real Issh Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 7:16 pm
@JusREAL, Girl – You hear 1 damn song & don’t know how to act .
WhiteChocolate
June 27th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
Yea, I immediatly thought Alicia Keys.

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Mya
June 27th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Looks Like Alicia Key’s cover and the Title As I Am

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DeeJay
June 27th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
I love this cover. Yes, it reminds me Alicia As I Am Cover but different. Alicia is black & white.

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gistre1097
June 27th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
She fresh out she should have been a bit more creative but I’m rooting for Kelly.

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Sonya
June 27th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Love it!!! Can’t wait for the album

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Christine
June 27th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Um, the woman takes a picture of her FACE and she is copying Alicia? I see your point, but this is a close up of her face we are talkin about not some obscure concept that she stole from someone else. Do you know how many thousands of artists have released album covers that are just shots of their face?!?

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OnMyPoeticShit
June 27th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
it does look like As I Am
but yall making a big deal out of it… let her have her shine. the cover looks nice.

it wasn’t a big deal that Beyonce’s billboard performance was a copy of Lorella Cuccarini…

so why should it be when its someone else?

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Real Issh Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
@OnMyPoeticShit, She didn’t copy her performance .. & You wouldn’t know who that lady was if it weren’t for Bey .. Now would you ?

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halz
June 27th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
@Mya, *dies* lmfaooooo

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shhhhawty!
June 27th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
LUV, IT! CAN’T WAIT 2 BUY IT!

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Dave
June 27th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Kelly >>>

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@materialmayne
June 27th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
yeah i see the resemblance between alicia’s but this is waaay sexier!

*nelly voice* she got that sweat drippin all over her body

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pat
June 27th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
i luv it….if anything its probably another page out of the janet handbook…not alicia…kelly luvs her some jj

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thadundun
June 27th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
this trick just threw hella shade at Bey! the day her album comes out in the US, you show some whack ass album cover, with nasty sweaty pores and unwashed hair??? Next time you see me walkin by, just smack me across the face cauz this is just so f***ing disrespectful…

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Bob Reply:
June 28th, 2011 at 3:12 am
@thadundun, They have both been doing it for years. Rivalry always boost the sales and that’s probably why there is no bey/rhi duet yet.

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Real Issh Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 7:18 pm
@thadundun, Lmaoo – She would never dare to compete with Beyonce but you’re right . Her lips cracked as shyt tho .. Thee lessors , I tell you .

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meme
June 27th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
i love it, my only complaint is i dnt whether it sweat or imperfections on her face. I think its meant to look sweaty/moist but i wish it didnt look like bumps.

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malikMJDope
June 27th, 2011 at 9:36 pm
the cover is hot

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Teya
June 27th, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Alicia Keys As I Am > Kelly’s Here I Am
The covers also look similar.

Beyonce’s one still looks better ;)

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RDK
June 27th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
keep doing your thing Kelly,show them you are no ones shadow,you can do you too.

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ANGGÉR
June 27th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
Grown woman’s cover is better. The song is very nice!

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Lexx_Janay
June 27th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
omg yes kelendria! work!

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Mr_Stephens87
June 27th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
are yall serious with these bullshit comments comparing A.Key’s album cover to Kelly’s.Its so many people album covers with only their face on the cover.Stop HATING DAMN.Muthaf**** aint happy unless they hating or comparing

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Just because
June 28th, 2011 at 12:21 am
I think its a great picture of Kelly and it looks nothing like a.keys simply cause its a pic of Kelly Rowland…Why are other artist even brought up when this is all about Kelly..I feel if you don’t like her or the cover don’t comment on it…find a post with yo fav artist and go crazy…

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Lebo(CaribbeanBoi)
June 28th, 2011 at 2:27 am
It a nice shot … GO! Go! GO!!!

Luv MS KELLY !!

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dblog
June 28th, 2011 at 3:14 am
Haters they gon hate. So many albums with just pictures of their face….. Beyonce copied that Lorretta girl… No one said anything. psshh…

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Hugh
June 28th, 2011 at 5:19 am
Fantastic!
Support real music and an amazing voice!

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julian
June 28th, 2011 at 6:36 am
Can not wait to cop this!

By the way if anything this cover looks like Britney Spears In the Zone cover. But its just an iconic concept that’s used alot to be bold.

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Kyle
June 28th, 2011 at 8:59 am
I think a face shot fits the album cover concept perfectly. I love it and I cannot express how excited I am to hear the new music. I don’t mean to put the pressure on her, but this album has been a long time in the making so it BETTER BE GOOD. LOL, which I’m sure it will be;)

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carl
June 28th, 2011 at 9:54 am
The second cover is amazing! I might buy if I hear some more good music before it drops!

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BrooklynFoxx
June 28th, 2011 at 9:55 am
Love Both. I’m so happy for all my Destiny’s Children! : )

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hcfx2
June 28th, 2011 at 10:49 am
DAMN! DAMN! DAMN! DAMN! YES MS. ROWLAND! LOVELY!!!

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Ms. Roza
June 28th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Kelly looks beautiful! Encore on her performance at the BET Awards lookin and sounding hottt!

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Inês
June 28th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
this cover seems like Alicia’s As I Am :O

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trebor shine
June 28th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
I’m so happy and excited for Kelly!! I’m gonna HAM for her just like I did for Bey!! The covers are gorgeous and I know she will deliever with this album!!! BEYKELLY2011

P.S. Michelle is coming out this year too!! And patiently waiting on LeToya to return with a HOTT album, then a BIG OLE DESTINY’s CHILD REUNION!!!!

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ANGGÉR
June 28th, 2011 at 8:09 pm
The deluxe cover is better

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lenor
June 29th, 2011 at 6:43 am
both covers are stunning! im coppin the deluxe addition!!!!!!!!!

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cume
June 29th, 2011 at 8:04 am
its quite hard to choose between two extra fabulous covers like choosing between air and water. Love em both

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Lisa
June 29th, 2011 at 8:20 am
Ehm… I think I am alone on this one, but this is probably the most boring, uninspiring and played out cover I have seen in a long time. Come on, now, Kelly. Where’s the creativity? But it’s about the music, so I guess the music will make up for it. Lol.

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muni
June 29th, 2011 at 11:05 am
OMG this woman is so beautiful!!

#HereIam July 26th 2011 will be down in the history

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LOVE?
June 29th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
IM SO READY FOR THIS… i been waiting for her to come out with her album since it first went arund that she was coming out with another one… and how about the timing!? Motivation is on FIRE right now…. and i persoinally wanna see her out sell Beyonce! She is so over ratted. She is talented… but Kelly is BY FAR more talented and a much better singer! I doubt Beyonce could sing Motivation or Commander as good as Kelly! But Kelly would blow on Single Ladies, Run The Worold, 1+1, ect ect… GO GIRL!!! #TEAMKELLY

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james
June 29th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
thiz cover LOOKS GOOD F wat yall say bout it dnt look good and she copyed it from alicia keys i luv thiz cover.and im so proud of kelly she deserves it.

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yeah
June 29th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
She looks amazing.
I am really proud of the outcome.

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shellie
June 29th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
Beautiful closeup kelly it captured all your beauty
and thats just what closeup pictures do!

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Roseanna
July 7th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Phenonemal breakdown of the topic, you should write for me too!

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KNOWLEDGEME
July 7th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Peace,

From the widest sweep of the starry heavens, to every inch on the planet called earth.The refection of Miss Kelly are matchless i must say.
Its only going to get greater! Thus for her the infinite is reachable.
Her tracks “Heaven” and “For Ever and A Day” Put me mentally where i needed to be. Stay active & beautiful you-peace.KnowledgeMe…

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