SHE used to be an angry diva, but now hip hop star Kelis has gone all sultry, with songs like Milkshake making her one of the hottest singers around.

The Harlem-bred singer plays the Opera House in Bournemouth on February 23 hot of the back of the most successful 12 months in her career.

Last year's chart smash album Tasty propelled the sassy star into a new stratosphere alongside the likes of Pink and Queen Latifah thanks to its foxy beats and brooding vocals.

Not bad for someone who used to sing alongside the Harlem Boys Choir!