Simply Deep is the debut solo album by
American singer
Kelly Rowland, first released by
Columbia Records on October 22, 2002 in North America, and by February 3, 2003 throughout most international territories. Recorded within the three weeks during the hiatus of former group
Destiny's Child and upon the success of worldwide number-one hit single "
Dilemma", a collaboration with rapper
Nelly, the album facilitated Rowland in becoming a viable solo star. The album features guest appearances from
Nelly,
Solange Knowles and
Joe Budden.