R. Kelly (album)
R. Kelly is the self-titled second studio album by R&B singer R. Kelly. It was released on November 14, 1995. The album was somewhat of a departure from his previous album's sexual innuendos, featuring slightly more introspective lyrics. R. Kelly was the artist's second #1 R&B album and the first one to top the Billboard 200; it spawned three #1 R&B singles in chronological order: "You Remind Me of Something", "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" and "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)".
Reception
Critical response
R. Kelly received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Jim Derogatis of Rolling Stone wrote, Kelly "has grown out of his unthinking misogyny to the point where he makes a plea in 'As I Look Into My Life' to 'brothers in the ghetto' to 'love and respect that woman and bring her happiness.' Make love not war is an old message, but Kelly delivers it with sincerity. By spreading it in the hood in these violent times, he believes he's doing God's work, and who's to say he is wrong? Predecessors like Marvin Gaye and Prince have shown that great sex is spiritual, and Kelly's make-out music ranks with the best."
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known professionally as R. Kelly, is an American recording artist, songwriter, record producer, and former professional basketball player. A native of Chicago, Illinois, often referred to as the King of R&B, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play. He is known for a collection of major hit singles including "Bump N' Grind", "Your Body's Callin'", "I Believe I Can Fly", "Gotham City", "Ignition (Remix)", "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time", "The World's Greatest", "I'm a Flirt (Remix)", and the hip-hopera "Trapped in the Closet". In 1998, Kelly won three Grammy Awards for "I Believe I Can Fly". His distinctive sound and style has influenced numerous hip hop and contemporary R&B artists. Kelly became the first music star to play professional basketball, when he got signed in 1997.
Kelly has written, produced, and remixed songs and albums for many artists, including Aaliyah's 1994 debut album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. In 1996, Kelly was nominated for a Grammy for writing Michael Jackson's song "You Are Not Alone". In 2002 and 2004, Kelly released collaboration albums with rapper Jay-Z and has been a guest vocalist for other hip hop artists like Nas, Sean Combs, and The Notorious B.I.G.
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R. Kelly
ALBUMS
- The Essential R. Kelly released: 2014
- Black Panties released: 2013
- Write Me Back released: 2012
- Love Letter released: 2010
- Epic released: 2010
- Untitled released: 2009
- Double Up released: 2007
- Trapped in the Closet released: 2005
- Remix City, Volume 1 released: 2005
- My Diary released: 2005
- TP.3 Reloaded released: 2005
- Unfinished Business released: 2004
- Happy People / U Saved Me released: 2004
- Chocolate Factory released: 2003
- The Best of Both Worlds released: 2002
- TP-2.com released: 2000
- R. released: 1998
- R. Kelly released: 1995
- 12 Play released: 1993
- The Hits & Unreleased, Volume 1 released:
- Gotham City Clubbin Part 2 released:
- Love Land released:
- In the Mix released:
- Born Into the 90's released:
The Essential R. Kelly
Released 2014- She's Got That Vibe [Radio Edit]
- Honey Love [Radio Fade]
- Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ) [Video Mix]
- Sex Me, Pt. 1 [Street Radio Edit]
- Bump N' Grind
- Your Body's Callin'
- You Remind Me of Something
- Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)
- I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) [Radio Edit]
- I Believe I Can Fly [Radio Edit]
- #!*@ You Tonight
- Gotham City
- Be Careful
- When a Woman's Fed Up
- Did You Ever Think [Radio Edit]
- If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time [Radio Edit]
- I'm Your Angel [Radio Version]
Love Letter
Released 2010- Love Letter (Prelude)
- Love Letter
- Number One Hit
- Not Feelin’ the Love
- Lost in Your Love
- Just Can’t Get Enough
- Taxi Cab
- Radio Message
- When a Woman Loves
- Love Is
- Just Like That
- Music Must Be a Lady
- A Love Letter Christmas
- How Do I Tell Her?
- Fallin' Hearts
- Butterfly
- Relief
- When a Woman Loves (remix)
- You Are Not Alone (Untitled Hidden Track)
Remix City, Volume 1
Released 2005- Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ) / After the Party's Over (Singin' mix)
- Sex Me, Part II (extended street version)
- Bump n' Grind (Old School mix)
- Your Body's Callin' (His & Hers extended mix)
- I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) (remix, radio version)
- Down Low (Nobody Has to Know) (Live to Regret It mix) (Blame It on the Mo)
- I Wish (remix) (To the Homies That We Lost)
- Feelin' on Yo Booty (Hypnosis mix)
- I Mean (I Don't Mean It)
- Ignition (remix)
- Step in the Name of Love (remix)
- Slow Wind (remix)
- Burn It Up (remix)
- Feelin' on Yo Booty (dirty South mix)
My Diary
Released 2005- Intro / Sex in the Kitchen Remix
- How Many
- Hypnotic (feat. Syleena Johnson & Fabolous)
- So Sexy, Part II (feat. Twista)
- In the Closet, Part 1
- Sex in the Kitchen 'Interlude'
- Sex in the Kitchen Album
- Baby I Love You (feat. Jennifer Lopez)
- Africa
- Sprite
- Pick Up the Phone (feat. Tyrese & Ludacris)
- You Kept My Fire Burning
- You Save Me (live version)
- Laundry (feat. Nivea)
- Front Line
- Step in the Name of Love (live version)
TP.3 Reloaded
Released 2005- Playa's Only
- Happy Summertime
- Sex in the Kitchen
- Slow Wind
- Put My T-Shirt On
- Remote Control
- Kickin' It With Your Girlfriend
- Reggae Bump, Bump
- Touchin'
- Girls Go Crazy
- Hit It Till the Morning
- Sex Weed
- (Sex) Love Is What We Making
- Burn It Up
- Trapped in the Closet Chapter 1
- Trapped in the Closet Chapter 2
- Trapped in the Closet Chapter 3
- Trapped in the Closet Chapter 4
- Trapped in the Closet Chapter 5
TP-2.com
Released 2000- TP-2
- Strip for You
- R&B Thug
- The Greatest Sex
- I Don't Mean It
- Just Like That
- Like a Real Freak
- Fiesta
- Don't You Say No
- The Real R. Kelly
- One Me
- I Wish
- A Woman's Threat
- I Decided
- I Mean (I Don't Mean It)
- I Wish (remix) (To the Homies That We Lost)
- All I Really Want
- Feelin' on Yo Booty
- The Storm Is Over Now
R. Kelly
Released 1995- Intro - The Sermon
- Hump Bounce
- Not Gonna Hold On
- You Remind Me of Something
- Step in My Room
- Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby...
- (You to Be) Be Happy
- Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)
- I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
- Thank God It's Friday
- Love Is on the Way
- Heaven If You Hear Me
- Religious Love
- Tempo Slow
- As I Look Into My Life
- Trade in My Life
The Hits & Unreleased, Volume 1
- She's Got That Vibe
- Honey Love
- Your Body's Callin'
- Bump & Grind (Old School remix)
- Summer Bunnies (Summer Bunnies Contest remix)
- You Remind Me of Something
- (You to Be) Be Happy
- Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)
- Down Low (Live to Regret It remix) (Blame It on the Mo)
- I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) (remix)
- Gotham City
- Home Alone
- Did You Ever Think (remix)
- Half on a Baby
- If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time
- Bad Man
- I Wish
- Feelin on Yo Booty
In the Mix
- Smooth Intro
- When a Woman's Fed Up
- Just Like That
- The Storm Is Over
- I Wish
- Your Body's Callin
- Sadie
- Step in My Room
- Gotham City
- For You
- Hump Bounce
- Lovin' You Tonight (feat. Notorious B.I.G.)
- Freak Tonight
- Not Gonna Hold On
- We Ride (feat. Camron & Jay Z)
- Dollar Bill (feat. Foxy Brown)
- Be Happy (feat. Notorious B.I.G.)
- Fiesta
- Hey Love (feat. Mr Lee)
- I'm With You
- Did You Ever Think
- Summer Bunnies
- Thank God It's Friday
- Satisfy You (feat. Puff Daddy)
- Homie Lover Friend
- Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy
- Home Alone (feat. Keith Murray)
- Money Makes the World Go Round
- Spendin Money
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