Kelis signs new record deal

The R&B star has signed up to will.i.am's record label...

18:11 15 December 2009

The R&B star has signed to will.i.am's record label, it has been reported.

Kelis is to release her new album under the will.i.am Music Group, a sub-division of Interscope Records. It will be the artist's first new material since 2006.

In a statement, she said: "I love that I am now a new part of the Interscope family.

"2010 is around the corner and I can't wait to put out new music and spend time with real music fans on tour again."

Black Eyed Peas artist will.i.am added: "Kelis represents the kind of edge that pushes all of us not just musically but stylistically as well. She has always opened new doors for her audience and we're ready to walk through this next one with her."

The release date and name for the upcoming album are yet to be announced, but it is said to feature collaborations with stars David Guetta, Free School, Boys Noize, Burnz and DJ Ammo.