@tyslatter: Keri Hilson Says Her Heart Was Always In R&B 🎙️ In a recent interview on The Kenny Burns Show, Keri Hilson gave credit to Polow da Don and Timbaland for helping craft the sound of her debut era and hit singles like Energy and Turnin Me On. But despite the pop crossover success, Keri revealed her true passion was always the R&B album cuts. The slow jams, the soulful records—that’s where she felt her real identity as an artist lived. The industry pushed the pop hits… but the R&B records felt like home. 🎙️ Question For The Culture: Where do we rank Keri Hilson among the women of 2000s R&B? And how much did her songwriting influence the sound of the genre today? 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Follow @TySlatter for more Real Talk With Ty clips breaking down music, culture, and the business behind the hits. #KeriHilson #TySlatter #Songwriters #Trending #FYP