Keri Hilson teases potential new music: 'It might be more of a surprise situation'

Keri Hilson is enjoying success as an actress with a string of films made for TV, such as her new VH1 movie, "Hip Hop Family Christmas," and the recent theatrical release of "For the Love of Money," but fans have been begging for new music for a decade.

The 39-year-old entertainer began her career as a singer, releasing solo albums in 2009 with "In a Perfect World..." and in 2010 with "No Boys Allowed." There hasn't been another since, and she has instead focused on acting.

"Any time I've announced it, there's always been some sort of monkey wrench in the plan. Yes, I have music," Hilson told ABC Audio with a laugh. "Yes, I plan to release music again. Yes, I'm still an artist. Yes, you will hear more music from Keri Hilson."

"When, is something that I dare not answer ever again," she continued. "But I think it might be more of a surprise situation."

Hilson said she is looking forward to being featured on the "Hip Hop Family Christmas" soundtrack.

"Jamie Foxx has done some Christmas songs. We also have Redman and MC Lyte doing a remix of one of their legendary hits," she said. "I hope to do a song on the soundtrack as well."

"Hip Hop Family Christmas" also stars Serayah from "Empire," Ne-Yo, Terrence J, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Redman and more. Hilson said she was already close with Ne-Yo and Terrence J, and she made some new friends while filming.

"Then to gain Serayah as like a sister and to gain MC Lyte in a more close way -- we've known each other, but not closely," she continued. "Redman, I had never met, even though he is very much a legend. We bonded."

Hilson she enjoyed a special rapport with all of her co-stars, saying, "We all just we would hang out. Made it extra fun and special."