This week it was announced that, after 27 years, R&B icons Brandy and Monica will finally share the stage for a 24 city tour named after their Grammy winning hit, The Boy Is Mine. Released in 1998, the song ruled the Billboard charts for 13 straight weeks and became a defining moment in music. Now, in 2025, the moment is expanding – not just as a duet, but as a full circle celebration of R&B’s most enduring voices.
The tour will be supported by Jamal Roberts, Muni Long, and one of the genre’s legendary contributors: Kelly Rowland.
This will mark Kelly Rowland’s first nationwide tour since 2013, creating a powerful moment for reintroduction. For many fans, it may also be their first time seeing her perform solo in a large scale setting. That makes this a pivotal opportunity not just a supporting slot, but a platform to remind the world of her unmatched blend of talent, style, and stage presence.
A look back at performances like 2013’s the Lights Out tour, her 2023 Mighty Hoopla set, and her RNB Live concert in Perth, Australia. shows that Rowland has been steadily investing in the growth of her stagecraft. The evolution is clear: stronger vocals, confident choreography, and a renewed connection with her audience. Still, with a tour of this magnitude, a refreshed approach could take things even further.
What Should Stay Behind
Kelly Rowland has successfully dabbled in pop, EDM, and hip hop throughout her career — but The Boy Is Mine tour is a celebration of R&B at its core. Songs like “Commander,” “When Love Takes Over,” “What a Feeling,” “Finally,” and “Down for Whatever” may be part of her legacy, but this is not the stage for dance anthems. Likewise, several hip hop collaborations — including features with Future and Ludacris — are better left behind for this particular moment.
If a Destiny’s Child medley is part of the set, high energy anthems like “Survivor,” “Bootylicious,” and “Independent Women” should be swapped out for deeper, more emotionally resonant cuts that reflect the tone of the tour.
This is the moment for Kelly records, not just Kelly appearances. The focus should be on vocal delivery, live instrumentation, rich harmonies, and choreography that reflects maturity, sensuality, and artistry.
What Should Be Performed
To reintroduce Kelly Rowland to a nationwide audience in a way that’s intentional, powerful, and unforgettable, this R&B focused setlist delivers everything fans want — and more.
SETLIST (in no particular order, unless where noted):
Kelly (Single) – Open
Like This
Can’t Nobody
Ice
Coffee / Keep It Between Us (mashup)
Put Your Name On It
Lay It On Me
Destiny’s Child Medley – can include any of the following:
So Good
Get On The Bus
Lose My Breath
Cater 2 U
Now That She’s Gone
Soldier
Bad Habit
Dilemma
Kisses Down Low
Motivation – Close
Whether backed by a full band or elevated through reimagined production, live instrumentation is essential.This show also calls for choreography and dancers.
To deepen the musical experience, a few smart mashups would be welcome. Especially using work from artists like Janet Jackson or Sade, who have long been some of Kelly’s creative inspirations. These touches would not only honor the those that have paved the way for Kelly, but also position her in direct conversation with the R&B greats she stands beside.
What songs do you think Kelly has to perform on this tour? Did you already grab your tickets? Drop your thoughts in the comments—let’s talk setlists and favorite Kelly moments!
