L.I.A.R.

L.I.A.R.
Studio album by Keri Hilson
Released	December 30, 2016
Genre	R&B
Label	Zone 4 Mosley Interscope
Keri Hilson chronology
No Boys Allowed (2010) L.I.A.R. (2016)

L.I.A.R. (acronym for Love Is a Religion) is the upcoming third studio album by American recording artist Keri Hilson. It's scheduled for release under Mosley Music, Zone 4 Records and Interscope.^[1]

Background

During an interview on 106 & Park on October 25, 2011, Hilson revealed that she has already begun recording her third studio album.^[2] She explained, "There's some people in the world that aren't gon' like this album coming from me. As I was experiencing the world, there were things that I was also experiencing on a personal front, and in my music it's coming out. There's a specific few people who ain't gon' like to listen to this album. Very emotional, I'll say that."^[2] In March 2012, she further explained in an interview with The Boombox that she's working on a new sound for the album, and described it as a mixture of her first two albums with some surprising elements thrown in.^[3] Hilson also said a release date had not been confirmed yet, saying "I just write about my experiences and keep the release dates far, far from me. When I feel that I have [good material] is when I will give it to the label. But I'm not quite there yet. I'm still working."^[3]

After a five-year musical hiatus for Hilson, it was announced on March 14, 2016 via Rap-Up album would be titled L.I.A.R. (an acronym for Love Is a Religion).^[1] Following the announcement, Hilson tweeted that the album is not ready to be released yet.^[1] She stated that L.I.A.R. will address her five year musical hiatus, saying "I promise, I will tell my fans everything on this album. Why I was really gone, what actually happened, what didn’t, what I could control, and what I couldn't. Never will I ever again take a break from music."^[4] The album will feature collaborations including Chris Brown, Timbaland, Polow Da Don, Danja and more.^[4]

Songs recorded

"Again" was originally said to be released on March 18, 2016 as the album's lead single. However, Hilson took to Twitter to announce that the name of the song and album were correct, but the information for the release of "Again" was false and that she would be taking legal action of the situation.^[5][6] The song has been speculated to be produced by Mike WiLL-Made It and co-written by R. City. The "raw mid-tempo R&B anthem" has been described as Hilson's "most honest song to-date."^[7] Sample lyrics include: "I said I'd never do it again, but I turned around and I did it again / I know I said that this was the end, but I turned around and I did it again."

References

1. "Keri Hilson Announces New album L.I.A.R.". Rap-Up. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
2. "Keri Hilson Channels Emotions on Third Album". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. 2011-10-25. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
3. Murphy, Keith (2012-03-05). "Keri Hilson Third Album: Singer Will Be 'Emotional', 'Hurt' With New Music". The Boombox. AOL. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
4. Stern, Bradley. "Keri Hilson Promises to Tell Fans 'Why I Was Really Gone' with Third Studio Album, 'L.I.A.R.'". Pop Crush. popcrush.com. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
5. "THEY issued a fake press release.". Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
6. "My web & legal teams are investigating to find out who is responsible, and we are taking action.". Twitter. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
7. "Keri Hilson Readies New Album 'L.I.A.R.' + New Single 'Again' Drops Friday". Love B. Scott. B. Scott. Retrieved March 14, 2016.