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Keri Hilson Releases First Album in 15 Years, 'We Need to Talk: Love'

The R&B artist’s new album marks the beginning of a trilogy exploring love, drama, and redemption, as she reclaims creative control and prepares for live performances.

Keri Hilson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Keri Hilson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Keri Hilson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Keri Hilson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)

Overview

  • Keri Hilson has returned to music with 'We Need to Talk: Love,' her first album since 2010, marking a 15-year hiatus.
  • The album is the first part of a planned trilogy, with forthcoming installments focusing on themes of drama and redemption.
  • Hilson's comeback follows a period of personal healing, including therapy and spiritual retreats, after stepping away due to industry pressures and depression.
  • The lead single, 'Bae,' samples Hurricane Chris's 2007 hit 'A Bay Bay' and showcases Hilson's emphasis on individuality in a homogenized R&B landscape.
  • She is set to perform at Girls Night Out events in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on April 26, and Providence, Rhode Island, on May 9, while also expanding her acting career with a Lifetime movie premiering this month.