Kelly Rowland on New Music, Black Girl Magic, & Her Whitney Houston "Mecca"

Listen on your favorite podcast service: Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: This week, We Sound Crazy reaches a new level of icon status as the incomparable Kelly Rowland joins the crew for an unfiltered, deep-dive conversation. Surrounded by her close friends and long-time collaborators — Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, and Phil Thornton as well as your true music aficionado, Tamone Bacon — Kelly opens up about her current creative spark while recording a new album in Atlanta with legends like Jermaine Dupri and The Dream. The Grammy-winning superstar reflects on her journey from the era-defining heights of Destiny’s Child to her status as a solo trailblazer who fearlessly bridged the gap between R&B and global EDM, proving that her genre-bending spirit was always years ahead of the curve. Beyond the music, the episode explores Kelly’s multifaceted career in front of the camera, revisiting nostalgic TV memories from Smart Guy to her recent turn in high-stakes thrillers like Mea Culpa. She shares heartfelt stories about the power of sisterhood in the industry, has Whitney Houston superfan moment with co-host Tamone Bacon reciting a "rock-paper-sears" style mini-game on their favorite Houston films, and the importance of choosing joy as a form of protest in today’s world. To top off a legendary sit-down, the We Sound Crazy team honors Kelly with our inaugural Trailblazer Icon Award, celebrating her enduring legacy as an artist, producer, and cultural powerhouse who continues to set the bar for excellence. We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Director: Malachi Fuller Director of Photography: Neither Camera Op: Andrew Meyers, Derek Reed, Malachi Fuller, Neither Gaffer: Tyler Holmes Set Design: Gina Dorsey Producer/A2: Jerel Duren Editor/Producer: Lamont Baldwin Producer: Aaron Walton Show Producer/Remixer: Michael "Roux" Johnson Assistant: Brittany Guydon Talent Producer: Micha "ML6" Logan Photography: Kirk McClain PA: Keylon Hall, Jonaye Anderson, Ryan Lee Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our partners at Visit Music City. Special thanks to Kelly Rowland!

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Kelly Rowland on New Music, Black Girl Magic, & Her Whitney Houston "Mecca" is an episode from State of Black Music by We Sound Crazy, LLC.

This episode is 60:17 long.

This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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