Kelis leaves us thirsty for more with the 30-second preview for “4th of July (Fireworks),” the second single from her new album Flesh Tone. The clip, co-directed by Kelis, was shot in the desert near Los Angeles and features her new red ’do and numerous wardrobe changes. The video premieres June 16.

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Kelis put on a colorful show at ELLE magazine’s inaugural event celebrating the July “Women in Music” issue at Highline Ballroom in New York City on Wednesday (June 9). She performed material from her new album Flesh Tone, including her second single “4th of July (Fireworks).” Cassie was also in the house, fresh off her hot appearance with Nicki Minaj onstage at Summer Jam.

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Kelis gets wet in the video for her explosive new single “4th of July (Fireworks),” produced by DJ Ammo. The clip, which was shot in the desert just outside of Los Angeles, was co-directed by Kelis, Rankin, and Nicole Ehrlich, and premieres June 16 on VEVO.

The fashionista will perform the song for the first time on U.S. television on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on June 18, before her album Flesh Tone drops stateside on July 6. Her “All Hearts” tour with pop singer Robyn kicks off July 23 in Los Angeles.

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Kelis’ fifth studio album Flesh Tone doesn’t come out in the U.S. until July 6, but fans overseas can get their paws on the CD starting today. Check out a couple scans from the artsy packaging shot by famed photographer Rankin. The PETA foe gets down on all fours in one photo and sparkles in a crystal-studded dress and headwear in another image.

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Rihanna and Lady Gaga have taken the fashion world by storm with their bold sense of style, but before them was Kelis. While the “Bossy” singer’s influence on today’s female pop stars remains a hot topic of conversation, Kelis is sounding off to Rap-Up.com about her impact on music’s leading ladies.

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Kelis kicks the summer off early with the DJ Ammo-produced “4th of July” and Free School-helmed “22nd Century,” two new tracks from her forthcoming album Flesh Tone, arriving May 17 in the U.K. and July 6 in the U.S. The pulsating, electro-dance numbers are bound to give you a serious workout on the dance floor.

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Kelis once again reinvents herself with the avant-garde artwork for her fifth studio album Flesh Tone. The fashion chameleon takes a bold stance on the striking cover photographed by Rankin.

Her first disc in nearly four years features the No. 1 dance single “Acapella” and production from David Guetta, Free School, Boys Noize, and Benny Benassi. Grab your copy on May 17 in the U.K. and July 6 in the U.S.

Mark your calendars, Kelis fans. The singer wants to make you dance with her new album, which now has an official release date.

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