"Acapella" is a song by American singer Kelis from her fifth studio album, Flesh Tone (2010).

[2] The song was first premiered on her Twitter page and her official website in November 2009,[2] and was released on February 23, 2010, as the lead single from the album.

[4] Kelis stated that she wrote the song "with love and life in my mind"[5] and as a tribute to her son, Knight.

[6] It has received positive reviews from critics many of whom praise the song for its inspirational lyrics and for its uptempo feel-good vibe which includes angelic harmonies.

[5] NME magazine also loved the song calling it "the most thrilling tune since "Milkshake"[10] whilst Heat said the "banger" deserves four stars.

[The] melody has been launched from a throat of pure devotion, and is borne aloft by a host of angelic harmonies.

On April 15, 2010, "Acapella" debuted on the Irish Singles Chart at number 30, and climbed two places to 28 the following week.

[14] The video begins with Kelis walking in a jungle as a huntress and then putting on a crown made out of peacock skin and singing.

"Acapella" was recorded at Casa de Kelis and mixed at Gum Prod Studios in Paris.