Dope Artist Alert: Bridget Kelly

Bridget Kelly breathes music. A graduate of the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Bridget Kelly promoted her talents wherever her voice could be heard. She often performed open mic sets in NYC and her diligence and dedication payed off when her management secured a deal with Jay-Z Roc Nation.

If you take a listen to her 2011 single "Thinking About Forever", you may feel like you have heard it before. "Thinking About Forever" is actually the original version of Frank Ocean's "Thinking About You". His version was indeed a demo of the song he penned for Bridget.

Instead of being daunted by his success with the single, Bridget continued to move forward and released her 2011 EP Every Girl. Last fall, she continued to grind toward success with the August release of her latest single, "Special Delivery". The single was later accompanied by a visual in December 2012.

Bridget is dope because she not only has the vocal chops to hang with the industry divas, but she offers something for everyone. Her music style encompasses a wide variety of genres and she brings a blend of beauty, soul, and edginess. Her relaxing and flexible vocals mesh well with the acoustic/pop/R&B inflections in her music.

In 2013, we hope to hear more from Bridget. No word on her debut release at this time...

Enjoy her latest video: