Originally expected for a March 2006 release , the album had two title changes and three unofficial releases until its official release the following year . Initially scheduled for a July 11 , 2006 release , the album 's original draft , entitled '' My Story '' , was eventually shelved in favor of a revamped version with a different vibe . Although manager Mathew Knowles initially insisted that the decision to push the release date from July 2006 was because more time would be needed to properly set up the project , Rowland later admitted that she had been unsatisfied with the album 's direction , and thus , she asked to rework with a stable of new record producers on the project . Speaking of the delay and the original track listing , she told '' Billboard '' : " it was basically a list of songs that I put together about the past three years of my life , with love and relationships " , and added : " And I remember listening to the record , and I was just like , ' I do n't want this to be too deep to where , you know , I lose people . ' And the record was too full of midtempos and ballads , so I wanted to bring it up a little bit . " Her decision led to the cancellation of the album 's original leading single " Gotsta Go " , a collaboration with rapper Da Brat that she premiered on the MTV Asia Awards 2006 Bangkok on May 6 , 2006 . Rowland eventually consulted new producers to collaborate on the album , including Mysto & Pizzi , Sean Garrett , Scott Storch , and Atlanta-based Polow da Don , who contributed the single " Like This , " a duet with rapper Eve , to the album . In addition , the singer decided to retitle the album . She stated : " I really put my heart and soul into this record and not only am I excited that everyone 's going to hear the music , I 'm looking forward to people getting to hear the real me . That 's the reason I called the album '' Ms. Kelly '' . Because the title is all about respect , being an adult and that 's how I feel about my life , and my music . " Other promotional efforts included a sophomore CD teaser in Destiny 's Child : Live in Atlanta features . " Flashback " was also included on an audio disc packaged with the DVD
MTV Asia Awards 2006
MTV Asia Awards 2006
Ms. Kelly