Akon...Chili is gonna give Beyonce "a run for her money"

Speaking exclusively to channel4.com/music this week, Akon said that ex-TLC star Chilli will give Beyonce a run for her money with her solo album. The star, who is already riding high in the singles charts this week with 'Smack That' ft Eminem, helped to put together Chilli's album and says that it's a transition from her former sound. The untitled album will be released mid 2007. "Expect an incredible record from Chilli," said Akon. "I mean, she's a performer. She's going to give Britney Spears, Beyonce, all them literally, a run for their money on the stage. She's going to be a real performer and her album is full of high energy dance records. Source

I say LMAO...Chili is an ENTIRELY different artist than Beyonce. I am not sure the fans are ready for a solo chili album without that T-Boz underneath. Is she really her own star or just a piece of a collective (i.e. Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, the other 2 from SWV, and 702). Truthfully I am a lil nervous about this album! Akon did one great song for Gwen but I don't think he truly has the musical know-how to guide an album!