R. Kelly

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R. Kelly's third album indicates that he's got the range and the staying power of an R&B great. More importantly, it's the album where the libidinous stage persona of R. and his creator Robert finally come together, offering a glimpse of the man behind the libido. Kelly plays almost every instrument on the 16 tracks himself, delivering subtle variations of his laid-back rhythm and gently pulsing bass with lush walls of sound constructed from synthesized strings, keyboards and marimbas. At first listen, the melodies seem lazy and indistinct, but the hooks are sly and insidious, and they work their way into your subconscious. Kelly's voice is what keeps you coming back until they register. A sweet and supple instrument, it caresses the curves in the arrangements, stretching from a throaty whisper to an croon to a magnificent soaring wail. He's also made strides beyond the more misogynous impulses of the earlier records. Predecessors from Marvin Gaye to Prince have believed that there's nothing more spiritual than really great sex, and R. Kelly is makeout music that ranks with the very best. --Jim DeRogatis

R. Kelly,R. Kelly,Jive,Contemporary R&B,Hip-Hop,Pop,R&B,Soul/R & B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

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Average customer rating: I wish R. Kelly would shut up! Music for the indiscriminate ONE IN THE CAR,ONE AT HOME,ONE AT WORK HOT ALBUM!!!!! It's what the man does...

Double Up R. Kelly Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sex Love & Pain Epiphany Because Of You T.I. vs T.I.P. Ain't Nothin' Like Me ASIN: B000P29B3U Release Date: 2007-05-29

Tracks:

1. The Champ featuring Swizz Beatz
2. Double Up featuring Snoop Dogg
3. Tryin' To Get A Number featuring Nelly
4. Get Dirty featuring Chamillionaire
5. Leave Your Name
6. Freaky In The Club
7. The Zoo
8. I'm A Flirt Remix featuring T.I. and T-Pain
9. Same Girl duet with Usher
10. Real Talk
11. Hook It Up featuring Huey
12. Rock Star featuring Ludacris and Kid Rock
13. Best Friend featuring Keyshia Cole and Polow Da Don
14. Rollin'
15. Sweet Tooth
16. Havin' A Baby
17. Sex Planet
18. Rise Up

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R. Kelly's rep could be considered controversial at best, but that's not to say the man who does for raunch what Beyoncé does for backsides (that is, caused the masses to arrive at a more multidimensional consideration) is not a fascinating artist. On Double Up, arguably his most sex-crazed, diabolically sleazy CD to date, Kelly grunts like a monkey, envisions a hot and heavy interplanetary romp, and indulges in NC-17-rated rhymes. Stylistically, the self-described king of R&B kicks up a hip-hoppy storm, spitting rapid-fire rhymes and tossing the 'n' word around too freely. But then there's the saving grace: that voice. Throughout a couple of inspirational numbers and collaborations with friends such as Usher ("Same Girl") and Nelly ("Tryin' to Get a Number"), Kelly does what he did so capably on the megahit "I Believe I Can Fly": he reaches even reluctant listeners with deep-seated sincerity. Even when he doesn't, he still knows how to capture catchy--first single "I'm a Flirt," for example, locks it up with a whisper and a wink. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

The King of R&B's Double Up delivers a potent potion of pure signature R&B with some Hip Hop on top. Featuring collaborations with T.I., T-Pain, and more, the legendary R. Kelly joins forces with some of the hottest and best Hip-Hop talent and the result is fiercly sexy. From the amazing duet with Usher "Same Girl", to the smooth stylin of "Freaky In The Club," fans around the globe will jump at the opportunity to Double Up with R. Kelly

Customer Reviews:

I wish R. Kelly would shut up!.......2007-07-30

Okay... I have never liked R. Kelly and I never bought any of his albums before. I don't even really pay attention to any of the male R&B singers these days because, except for a select few, they all spit out the same tired mess and are just not distinct. But I actually liked the first two singles and I figured that since this album pushed over 300,000 units in its first week that it would have to be at least okay. Right? So I ignored the numerous negative reviews already on this page and bought it at a time of weakness. Do not make the same mistake I did!

There are way too many guest appearances here. (Twelve, if you want to get technical.) And I believe this is because R. Kelly was fresh out of ideas. I think that he did all this doubling up to swagger jack. You'll see what I mean after hearing "Tryin' To Get A Number" with Nelly. Mr. Kelly is trying to sound exactly like him... imitating him. He even kinda sounds like Usher on "Same Girl." But this is the least of R. Kelly's problems. The songs on here, especially the upbeat tracks, are so simple that they are almost monotone! Seriously, some of these tracks only use two notes on a musical scale. It's like he's trying to rap or something. The songs drag on to the point where it is unbearable. His melodies lack structure or a clear direction, which is really terrible if he wants to make his album almost 80 minutes long. His lyrics are absolutely bogus, seriously imitating monkey sounds, mentioning Charmin toilet paper... and this album has enough terrible metaphors to make and English teacher faint. His subject matter is extremely limited and quite disgusting. This is the biggest waste of money and I'm quite disappointed in myself. Even the two songs I initially liked have become played out and I will never listen to this again. I can't think of anything positive to say for this album. Please heed my warning and do not buy this.

Music for the indiscriminate.......2007-07-26

This album is a symptom of a much larger problem as this is what passes for R&B nowadays. R&B has taken on the worst aspects of Hip-Hop radio style with every track being made to bang in the club rather than touch the soul. As the previous reviewer wrote, I too was expecting a little more maturity from a 40-yr-old with Peter Pan syndrome. Throughout this album I wasn't sure if Kelly was trying to get me to dance or just make me laugh. Tracks like "The Zoo" and "Sweet Tooth" are just to darn juvenile. A concept that you would think a person in his position would be trying to distance himself from. "Sex Planet" is just plain dumb and most of the songs dont say anything beyond the usual Rap themes of party and bull. The only saving grace is the tracks are banging so its okay party music to have in the backround if you can turn your brain off to the lyrics. My wife can do that, I'm cursed with the need for substance so I can't do that. 2 1/2 stars

ONE IN THE CAR,ONE AT HOME,ONE AT WORK.......2007-07-25

WE DO LIKE US SOME DOUBLE UP IT IS GOOD!I AM IN THE 35 PLUS AND THEN SOME AGE BRACKET AND UNDERSTAND R.KELLY'S MUSIC. I HAVE BEEN WITH HIM EVERY SINCE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT DAYS. THIS HOW MUCH I LOVE R.KELLY ALL THE WAY FROM KICKIN'IT OFF OF KING DRIVE AND CICERO AND RACINE ON THE SOUTH SIDE. I CAN TRULY SAY HE IS GOOD!

HOT ALBUM!!!!!.......2007-07-25

EVERYONE NEEDS TO STOP HATING ON R KELLY IIGHT IF U ARE 35+ THAN YES THE ALBUM PROLLY IS ISNT FOR U BUT IF U ARE 14-29 YOU WILL LOVE THE ALBUM IT HAS PLENTY OF HITS THAT INCLUDE OBVIOUSLY IMMA FLIRT AND SAME GIRL BUT ALSO HOOK IT UP ROCKSTAR RISE UP BEST FRIEDN SEX PLANET ROLLIN BASICALLY THE WHOLE ALBUM IS TIGHT ANYONE WHO SAYS OTHER WHISE IS EITHER OLD SCHOOL OR THEY ARE FLAT OUT STUPID THERES A REASON WHY EVERYONE IS BUYING THE ALBUM AND IT HAS SOLD 800,000 COPIES SO FAR BUY THE ALBUM THIS IS ONE IF HIS BEST IF NOT HIS BEST CD!!!!!!!JUST GO AND DOWNLOAD A FEW SONGS IF U WANNA MAKE SURE U WILL LIKE IT BUT I BET U WILL!!!!!!

It's what the man does..........2007-07-24

Loved the album. Plain and simple, you listen to R. Kelly for the upbeat club vibes or mellow tracks that provide the perfect background music for intimacy. That's this man's inventory. My personal favorites on the album are Double Up, Hook It Up, Sex Planet, Sweet Tooth, and I Like Love. In my opinion, Kells is still the top 3 best R&B producers and any time he's on a song the stock is automatically raised. Enjoy.

Average customer rating: I love this cd! This one definitely should not be passed over!!! Was very Impressed Based on all the Bad Reviews! Kelly Needs To Put In A Lil More Work I really tried!!!

Ms. Kelly Kelly Rowland Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Good Girl Gone Bad T.I. vs T.I.P. Sex Love & Pain Because Of You Double Up ASIN: B000QEIM5U Release Date: 2007-07-03

Tracks:

1. Like This
2. Comeback
3. Ghetto
4. Work
5. Flashback
6. Every Thought Is You
7. The Show
8. Interlude
9. Still In Love With My Ex
10. Love
11. Better Without You
12. This Is Love

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For years, a not-insignificant contingent of Destiny's Child fans have been claiming that Kelly Rowland, not Beyoncé, was the diva to watch in that group--the one whose crystalline vocal gifts got piggybacked on. With that kind of underdog love, Kelly could have coasted in her solo career, cranking out batches of classy ballads and midtempo joints designed mostly to keep the faithful convinced they were right. Ms. Kelly, though, has some points to prove, foremost among them that this songbird can rock: "I told y'all I was gonna bump like thee-es," she boasts alongside Eve on the red-hot banger of a first single that is "Like This." Later, she sidles up to Snoop Dogg in the slinkiest way possible on "Ghetto," busts out the funk on "Work," and scissor-kicks expectations about the limits of her clean voice on "Comeback." As the disc rolls on, Rowland's friskiness mellows--"The Show," with Tank, puts the focus on the near-forgotten art of harmonizing and "Still in Love with My Ex" makes a sweet study of romantic regret. The closing track, a ballad a country crooner could have had a good time with, nevertheless gets to the bottom of why this disc is so worth shelling out for: The love Rowland sings about on "This Is Love" is "like a diamond in the sand"; so, we come to realize, is she. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

In this Premium Edition you will receive: a free ringtone, mobile wallpaper, digital song download, and an enhanced booklet with more photos and lyrics! Please note the ringtone and wallpaper are not compatible with all mobile service providers or handset models. This offer expires 6/30/08.

Customer Reviews:

I love this cd!.......2007-07-27

This is the first cd in a long time that I can listen to all the way through without wanting to skip songs. I loved Simply Deep even more than this cd at first, so I was a little dissapointed. Then I decided to give it another chance and I was blown away. I am so happy that Kelly finally is proving that she is just as talented as Beyonce. My favorite song on the album is Still in Love with my ex, you can really feel the song because she is feeling the song as she sings it. Another favorite of mine is The Show, Tank can really sing, I mean I knew he could but I wasn't really convinced until I heard him in this element. Bottom line, buy the Cd listen to it a couple of times and you too will be blown away.

This one definitely should not be passed over!!!.......2007-07-24

If only people could get their eyes and ears out of Beyonce's bootylicious behind, they'd see that Kelly really did put out an excellent album. The content of this albums is great. It may still not be the kind superstar creating work that people want to see/hear from her, but it's darn near close. The only thing this album lacks is another powerful dance track that would solidify her in the clubs. I think all you have to do to determine if this is a good album or not is to look at and listen to what else is out there. All those other artists who put out an album with one or two good songs and hope for the best. This album has great material all the way through. You should definitely give it a chance. Open yourself up and really listen to it a couple times..

Was very Impressed Based on all the Bad Reviews!.......2007-07-20

I can actually listen to most of this Cd. I did skip over 1 or 2 tracks but overall I was impressed. I reallly thought that this girls album was gonna suck and for me it didnt.

Not earth shattering but most of the tracks I enjoyed listening to.

Kelly Needs To Put In A Lil More Work.......2007-07-20

This cd was okay. I like Kelly's first cd better though. This one seems like she didn't put a whole lot of effort into her cd to make it great, just okay. There are a few catchy songs, nothing stellar. And the lyrics and beats fall under that same pattern. For the most part, everything just sounds like mediocre R&B and Kelly is capable of more. There is a lack of range and creativity that she displayed with the first album. Overall, Id say its worth a listen but dont expect anything great. Note worthy songs: Like This, Ghetto, Work

I really tried!!!.......2007-07-17

I'm a huge music fan, I listen to a wide variety of things and I'm a huge Destiny's Child fan. Kelly's last CD is just okay to me because I didn't think she had that much creattive control so I was soooo excited about this CD even though I can't think of a live performance with her singing solo that I cared for. Bottom line I was really pulling for her even though I wasn't crazy about her single because I felt as though she had more creative control with this project. I was deeply disappointed with it the first time I listened to it but didn't give up on it yet, Ilistened to it on a road trip but still wasn't feeling it. Still wasn't ready to give up on it yet, I listened to ir late at night when I'm in more of a mellow mood and nope still didn't like it. I gave it one last time and listened to it twice at work and finally just realized I just don't like even though I really wanted to. Everyone really wanted this to work for her but not everybody in a group is meant to be a solo artist and I'm afraid Kelly isn't meant to be one. She has an okay with no stage presence and a weak CD and I think her CD sells says it all. I gave her 2 stars because I haven't given up on her, just this CD. Who knows.... maybe the third is a charm.

Average customer rating: R. Kelly- Chocolate Factory Step In The Name Of Love With his back against the wall, R drops the best musical smoke screen ever................ Great CD Without doubt R. Kelly's strongest & best disc vocally

Chocolate Factory R Kelly Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: TP-2.Com R. 12 Play R. Kelly Happy People/U Saved Me ASIN: B00007E8J1 Release Date: 2003-02-18

Tracks:

1. Chocolate Factory
2. Step In The Name Of Love
3. Heart Of A Woman
4. I'll Never Leave
5. Been Around The World
6. You Made Me Love You
7. Forever
8. Dream Girl
9. Ignition
10. Ignition (Remix)
11. Forever More
12. You Knock Me Out
13. Step In The Name Of Love (Remix)
14. Imagine That
15. Showdown
16. Snake
17. Who's That

Amazon.com

Perhaps R. Kelly's brushes with the law have caused him to turn down his love light, since his seventh album Chocolate Factory takes scrupulous pains to show an idealized high-minded face of love, eschewing his usual steamy cocktail of raunchy lust and replacing it with a sweet, winsome romanticism. "I'll Never Leave," is a wistful valentine, while "The Heart of a Woman," is embarrassingly empathetic to the plight of the feminine kind and is hardly the kind of fare that one expects from Marvin Gaye's heir apparent. Despite his real life racy escapades, Kelly is at his best musically when he's an unrepentant bad boy but he doesn't even show any grit until "Been Around the World," his confessional duet with a rasping Ja Rule, the fretful bluesy "You Made Me Love You," and "Ignition," a paean to parking. Despite "Ignition"'s first line, "Girl, please let me stick my key in your ignition, babe" it's rather tame by the standards Kelly has set on his earlier discs. "Chocolate Factory" also includes 6 bonus tracks from Loveland the album that was slated for a 2002 release, but was ostensibly shelved after it was rampantly bootlegged on the Internet. Despite the disc's soft focus, Kelly is at the height of his vocal powers, and once he weans himself from the gooey sentimentality and returns to his persona of a smooth seductive operator he'll once again be an artist to be reckoned with. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

R. Kelly- Chocolate Factory.......2007-06-06

This album is full just true R&B music. This is great to see R bringing back good R&B music. With this one it is not all sex or partying or getting high, which there is a time and place for all those songs. But with Chocolate factory he focuses in on the whole topic of Love. And he covers it pretty well. This is not a sexed up love story. This is just good vintage R. Kelly without all the party songs. There are a few party bangers here and there, like the massive hit "Ignition" and the soon to be hit "Snake", but for the most part we see R return to the R&B loverman that we are used to. Which is definetly a good thing with the climate of the party/dance R&B nowadays taking up all the airwaves. I mean i have never heard a better R song than the calming soothing love song "Forever More" which could possibly be one of the best songs he has ever made. Its one of those songs that just makes you wanna fall deep in love with someone. Then there is the sweet "Forever" and the candy like "Dream Girl". And of course the title track is just as sweet if not sweeter than these two. I mean this album hardly has any flaws. The only tracks that kept this from a five star rating are "You Knock Me Out", and "Whos That". Those two tracks just did not fit in at all with the mood of this album. Honestly i have not seen this type of R. Kelly in a while and its nice to see someone still is going to sing about love instead of the trendy hip hop/party r&b that has been hogging all the airwaves. Definetly buy this one!!!


Grade:
B+

Step In The Name Of Love.......2007-01-10

The CD itself is very nice and ROMANTIC. R. Kelly put his heart and soul into this cd, you have to listen to it.

With his back against the wall, R drops the best musical smoke screen ever.......................2006-12-30

Classic Material. R almost makes you forget the allegations against him.

Top Joints:
Dream Girl
Ignition Remix
Step In the Name of Love - Remix (I knew it was a classic the first time I heard it. Instant Classic)
Showdown
Been Around the World
Forever More
I'll Never Leave

Great CD.......2006-12-27

This was a great CD. I loved every song. It is worth the money.

Without doubt R. Kelly's strongest & best disc vocally .......2006-12-10

Chocolate Factory is without doubt the strongest and best disc R. Kelly has ever done. Chocolate Factory not only returned Kelly to his SANGING roots but it also showed his growth as an artist at his creative peak. The first five tracks takes the listener on a musical journey that touches on everything from the beauty of a woman, stepping and aploiges. Other strong ballads include the marriage themed Forever and the sentimental Dream Girl. There's also the sexy ballad Imagine That which is text book R.Kelly and the HUGE single Igniton and it's remix. R. Kelly has yet to top this disc but hoepfully one day he will.
My Top Ten Tracks

1.Chocolate Factory
2.Forever
3.Dream Girl
4.Heart Of A Woman
5.Step In The Name Of Love remix
6.I'll Never Leave
7.Imagine That
8.Ignition remix
9.Snake
10.Showdown

Average customer rating: The Pied Piper's Greatest Hits Volume 1 It's That SH**! not bad Great Collection FABULOUS

R in R&B Collection 1 R. Kelly , and R. Kelly Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Chocolate Factory R. Kelly 12 Play R. Happy People/U Saved Me ASIN: B0000C4498 Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Bump N' Grind
2. Your Body's Callin'
3. Sex Me (Part 1)
4. You Remind Me Of Something
5. Ignition - Remix
6. Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
7. When A Woman's Fed Up
8. Step In The Name Of Love - Remix
9. Thoia Thoing
10. Touched A Dream
11. Fiesta - Remix
12. I Wish
13. Ghetto Religion
14. Honey Love
15. She's Got That Vibe
16. The World's Greatest
17. I'm Your Angel - Celine Dion
18. I Believe I Can Fly

Album Description

Since the release of his first record in the early nineties, R. Kelly has become the most consistent hitmaker in contemporary R&B music. In the U.S., all six of his albums have been certified platinum or multiplatinum and worldwide sales total more than 27 million. R. Kelly has had more Top 40 hits in the past 10 years than any other male solo artist. His songwriting magic has also sparked the careers of dozens of artists as he has written and produced smash singles for Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, B2K, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Mary J. Blige, Luther Vandross, P. Diddy, Syleena Johnson, B2K and many others. 27 million recordings sold. Countless awards and accolades. Songwriting successes for dozens of artists. R. Kelly is truly one of the greatest artists in the history of R&B and pop music, and this fall, in celebration of the first ten years of his career, Jive Records will release The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. I, featuring all of the biggest hits of the first ten years of his career and one of the most potent and imaginative R. Kelly singles yet, "Thoia Thoing." As an added bonus, there will be a limited edition version of this collection, available on cd only, which will contain remixed tracks! R. Kelly - The next ten years promise to be the best!

Customer Reviews:

The Pied Piper's Greatest Hits Volume 1.......2007-01-02

R.Kelly is one of the few artists whose fans have already made up their greatest hits collection over the years. Case in point my R.Kelly collection would have to include You Bring Me Joy, More & More, Step In My Room and of course Heart Of A Woman. Never the less this is still a good collection from one of the most talented men in R&B. on The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1 -- a best-of release that paints a generally favorable picture of the Chicagoan by focusing on his more essential recordings. Many of Kelly's well-known hits are provided, and they range from "You Remind Me of Something" and "Bump n' Grind" to "I Believe I Can Fly," "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)," and "I'm Your Angel" (the singer's unlikely duet with Celine Dion). For the casual listener this is an all right collection but R.Kelly fans have already made their own R in R&B Collection time and time again.

It's That SH**!.......2006-04-07

This is the best R&B greatest hits I've heard because for one it's by the "Pied Piper". There's a variety of hits he had like "Bump N' Grind", "Ignition", "Step In The Name Of Love", Thoia Thoing", "I Wish" and my personal favorite "When A Woman's Fed Up". This great for any occasion (except for church). Good for slow dancing and stepping game. Get this, bump this, play it all day, UNDERSTAND ME!

not bad.......2005-08-09

not a bad collection at all..........BUT its missing songs.yes it just the first volume of a collection.but i think the older songs should have camed first.then the newer versions for the second volume.either way this is a great collection of contemperary R&B songs.with the rate of r-kelly he'll be able to produce up to 5 collections.besides usher,keith sweat,and maybe bobby brown you would be hard press to find a R&B singer who had such a huge solo career in modern contemperary R&B other than r-kelly.

now on to the album

1. Bump N' Grind-its ok but i prefere the remix

2. Your Body's Callin-oh man this was my jam,one of r-kelly's best smooth mellow slow jams.it was great to listen to in 94,especialy on my summer vacation in jamaica and the bahamas that following year.

3. Sex Me (Part 1)-love it

4. You Remind Me of Something-love it

5. Ignition [Remix]-love it

6. Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)love it hope they put the remix on vol 2

7. When a Woman's Fed Up-great song that got played to death.

8. Step in the Name of Love [Remix]its ok i liked the original better

9. Thoia Thoing-meh.....its ok

10. Touched a Dream-huh?? never heard it

11. Fiesta [Remix] - Jay-Z -never liked it

12. I Wish-the remix is better

13. Ghetto Religion - Wyclef Jean-never heard it before

14. Honey Love-its ok lol probably the first r-kelly song i heard

15. She's Got That Vibe-i don't think i remember this.....hhhmmm

16. World's Greatest-he tries to recapture the glory of i wish i could fly,its ok

17. I'm Your Angel - Celine Dion-never liked it

18. I Believe I Can Fly-oh my god the bane of my existence lol


i hope in vol 2 they add gotham city and the remix,ghetto queen,half on a baby,the remix to bump in grind among a huge list of other songs,and some people probably forgotten about.like slow jamz,born into the 90's,seems like your ready,homie lover friend remember that? lol.its true r-kelly's remixes was almost always better than the original.

all in all this is a great cd that barely touches the surfice
of r-kelly's career.

Great Collection.......2005-08-08

this is One of the Best Greatest Hits Packages Ever. from the start of the 90's through 2003 R.Kelly has made classic Music.from New Jack swing,Pop,R&B,Gospel,etc.... R.kelly covers all the bases. as a Writer,Producer,Arranger,Musician He has Been Holding it down. this is How you do a Greatest His collection. a Must have.so many Great songs here."Touched a Dream" has so much feeling&Depth.

FABULOUS.......2005-06-28

WHAT CAN ONE SAY WHEN IT COMES TO R. KELLY? WELL HIS MUSIC IS MOST FABULOUS AND I THINK HE IS ONE OF THE BETTER R&B SINGERS OF OUR TIME.HIS MUSIC IS ABOUT TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF WHAT A PERSON DEALS WITH IN LIFE. THIS CD IS A MUST HAVE.........

Greg Lassiter
www.misguidedproduction.com

Average customer rating: The Best Baby Makin CD Of All Time Good come back cd afer his first.. R & B Music at it's horniest, sex on wax........................ When Kelly was the man The Bomb

12 Play R. Kelly Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music New Jack | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: R. Kelly TP-2.Com R. Chocolate Factory Born into the '90s ASIN: B00000050T Release Date: 1993-11-09

Tracks:

1. Your Body's Callin'
2. Bump N' Grind
3. Homie Lover Friend
4. It Seems Like You're Ready
5. Freak Dat Body
6. I Like The Crotch On You
7. Summer Bunnies
8. For You
9. Back To The Hood Of Things
10. Sadie
11. Sex Me (Part 1)/Sex Me (Part 2)
12. 12 Inch Play

Customer Reviews:

The Best Baby Makin CD Of All Time.......2007-07-19

There's nothing bad I can say about this album.R Kelly is a musical genius.If you're looking for an album to make love off of ,this is the one.''12 Play'' is the best sex album of all time.I've nothing else to say.

Good come back cd afer his first.........2007-05-21

Not all the tracks are great but, that is R&b most of the time. This came out in 1993 the early years of R&B so, songs like Sex Me, It Seems Like You Ready, Bump n Grind and my favorite, Your Body's Callin was all good because, it was the early days for that topic.

R & B Music at it's horniest, sex on wax...............................2006-12-30

12 Play ruled the airwaves in 93. R Kelly killed all of his Aaron Hall impersonations from "Born Into The 90's" and dropped this classic baby making sex fest on wax.

Top Joints:
Sex Me (Both)
12 Play
It Seams Like You're Ready
Bump and Grind
Your Body's Callin

When Kelly was the man.......2006-12-10

I remember being twelve years old when the 12 Play album came out. At the time there really was no other male R&B singer doing it like Mr. Kelly expect for my boy Ralph Tresvant. As I've said in other reviews, R.Kelly's ballads are what make the CD work. Of course everyone knows the singles Your Body's Callin ,It Seems Like You're Ready, Bump & Grind, Sex Me Parts 1 & 2 but there was also the self titled track, the heart-felt cover of Sadie and the sentimental For You. The up-tempo stuff is really weak but the ballads are on-point.

The Bomb.......2006-11-17

This CD is a must to have! Songs like Sex Me are interesting, if not challenging to listen to. But the beat is excellent. 12 Play being my favourite of this CD.

Average customer rating: Modern Marvin Gaye 12 Play Part 2 R's Best Album Ever THE worlds greatest Great Album

TP-2.Com R. Kelly Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Chocolate Factory R. 12 Play R. Kelly TP.3 Reloaded ASIN: B00004WIZA Release Date: 2000-11-07

Tracks:

1. TP-2
2. Strip For You
3. R&B Thug
4. The Greatest Sex
5. I Don't Mean It
6. Just Like That
7. Like A Real Freak
8. Fiesta
9. Don't You Say No
10. The Real R. Kelly
11. One Me
12. I Wish
13. A Woman's Threat
14. I Decided
15. I Mean (I Don't Mean It)
16. I Wish - Remix (To The Homies That We Lost)
17. All I Really Want
18. Feelin' On Yo Booty
19. The Storm Is Over Now

Amazon.com

The first single off of R. Kelly's TP-2.com, "I Wish," might be a moving memorial to a dead friend, but the main theme on his latest CD is sex. The first tip-off that Kelly has left the spirit world to concentrate on nookie is the CD title, which refers back to his mid-'90s smash 12 Play. Back then, Kelly made his name with a take-no-prisoners (if somewhat obvious) sensuality. Yet now this loveman sounds conflicted and ill at ease. He might offer to "Strip for You," he might lay claim for a girl who's "Like a Real Freak," he might even promise his lady "The Greatest Sex," but his manner is so tentative and so self-reflective it makes one wonder how hot the loving could really be. Kelly has been expanding his creative repertoire over the course of his past two CDs, and his latest motif is a sort of stream-of-consciousness style that constantly returns to the main thrust of the argument: a circular groove. At its best (the triumphant "I Wish"), this style is emotional and emphatic. At its worst, or when Kelly insists on using it over and over, it's the musical equivalent of having a drunk poke you in the arm repeatedly to make his point. On "Fiesta," Kelly literally builds a song out of this annoying rhythmic tic, and it's like he's on a treadmill, never getting anywhere. TP-2.com is raw and romantic, but it becomes too redundant to truly sustain the passion. --Amy Linden

Album Details

The King of R&B Lovers Rock Returns with his Smooth Grooves and Distinct Arrangements that Continue to Set Ladies' Hearts on Fire with Desire.

Customer Reviews:

Modern Marvin Gaye.......2007-02-01

This is absolutley the best r&b album. You have to admire R's honesty in his lyrics. Lyrics such as "when you leave up out my room, you're gonna be wakin bowlegged". This is the best music to f%$! to. Love it!!

12 Play Part 2.......2006-03-07

R. Kelly's 12 Play from 1993 was one of his best albums in the catalogue, the second version of it released in 2000 wasn't as good as his albums flwless first album but it was good nonetheless. The both album's main theme is sex and despite some non-sexual songs like "I Wish" and "Storm Is Over" this song is mostly about that subject. While it isn't as good as 12 Play it's great compared to T-3 and an album to put on the purchase list.

It all starts with "Strip For You", a laid-back sexy song that suits R. Kelly perfect. "R&B Thug" is slicker and more uptempo, "The Greatest Sex" is fullfilling the album concept, but it's not among the better songs of this album. "I Don't Mean It" and "Just Like That" are both slow jams, the first one however is more romantic though. "Just Like A Freak" is another sex song, If you hadn't understood that? but this song feautures rap and latin influenced music and it's unique to this album. "Fiesta" is also latin-influenced and on this album version Jay-Z doesn't appear. "Don't You Say No" yet another so-so slow jam.

"One Me" is also a slow jam, I think this is one of the better. "I Wish" is defenitely the best, but ironically it's not about sex at all, but about friends that died. A hit single and a very touching mid tempo song when R. Kelly shows his best side. "A Woman's Threat" is a midtempo, and also single released I think. "I Decided" continues the sexy trend. "I Mean (I Don't Mean It)" is a midtempo where he perform backround lyrics for himself. "All I Really Want" is great soul, but it sounds more like a song made for Tyrese then the usual R. Kelly song. "Feeling On Ya Booty" is surprisingly good, but dirty. The last song "Storm Is Over" is the second best, only after "I Wish" and neither a sex song, it reminds me of "I Believe I Can Fly", a ballad that also feautures gospel choirs.

So, what's the verdict?. A good album defenitely, You knew the dilemma already before you bouht it, so don't expect this to be a "R Kelly" or "R" but surprisingly enough it features a few non sex single and they are actually some of the best on the entire album. It may feature a few too many songs (17 if we count the remix of "I Wish" and some are not as good as others, but on the other hand the high points lift this album to great votes. Not one of his best, but not too far behind. If You're New start with the eponymous "R. Kelly" or "R".

R's Best Album Ever.......2005-11-27

This is way better then 12 play and one of the greatest things i've ever heard
1) TP2 10/10
2) Strip For You 8/10
3) R&B Thug 10/10
4) The Greatest Sex 7/10
5) I Don't Mean It 7/10
6) Just Like That 9.5/10
7) Like A Real Freak 8.5/10
8) Fiesta Ft. Boo & Gotti 10/10
9) Don't You Say No 7/10
10) The Real R. Kelly [Skit] 5/10
11) One Me 8/10
12) I Wish 10/10
13) A Woman's Threat 10/10
14) I Decided 8/10
15) I Mean (I Don't Mean It) 7/10
16) I Wish [Remix] (To The Homes That Were Lost) 10/10
17) All I Really Want 7/10
18) Feelin' On Yo Booty 8.5/10
19) The Storm Is Now Over 7.5/10
Overall 20/10
Top 5 Songs
1) I Wish
2) I Wish [Remix]
3) Fiesta
4) TP2
5) R&B Thug

THE worlds greatest.......2005-08-24

This Cd is really good and long and all of the songs were worth puttin on dis album. You haters really gotta listen to him sing man. damn he is a really good lyricst. he knows what he's sayin. buy and and love it chi love to the fullest

Great Album.......2005-08-08

this Album deals with all issues involving Relationships&various struggles. R.kelly puts his Heart&soul on display&brings Soul to the Human Ear."I didn't Mean it,The Greatest Sex,I Don't mean it,feelin on your Booty,I Wish,Fiesta,A Woman's threat,the storm is over are all Great Songs. the Versatility of this Musical Genius is truly something else. he is truly a Very Gifted&Soulful brother. TP2 is like the Movie "The Godfather part 2" a Classic of Epic depth&Balance.Great Album. thsi album has been the Spring board for all Modern Era R&B Albums.John Legend,Usher,Ginuwine,Anothny Hamilton,etc... got alot off this Album.

Average customer rating: This album was the pinnicle of R. Kelly's illustrious career THE KING OF R&B ..RETAINS HIS TITLE!!! The Best R. Kelly Album Ever R. by R Kelly Needed to be a single disc

R. R Kelly Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: R. Kelly TP-2.Com 12 Play Chocolate Factory TP.3 Reloaded ASIN: B00000BKHT Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

1. Home Alone (Featuring Keith Murray)
2. Spendin' Money
3. If I'm Wit You
4. Half On A Baby
5. When A Woman's Fed Up
6. Get Up On A Room
7. One Man
8. We Ride (Featuring Cam'Ron, Noreaga, Jay-Z and Vegas Cats
9. The Opera
10. The Interview (Featuring Suzanne LeMignot)
11. Only The Loot Can Make Me Happy
12. Don't Put Me Out
13. Suicide
14. Etcetera
15. If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time
16. What I Feel/Issues

Tracks:

1. The Chase
2. V.I.P.
3. Did You Ever Think
4. Dollar Bill (Featuring Foxy Brown)
5. Reality
6. 2nd Kelly
7. Ghetto Queen (Featruing Crucial Conflict)
8. Down Low Double Life
9. Looking For Love
10. Dancing With A Rich Man
11. I'm Your Angel (Duet With Celine Dion)
12. Money Makes The World Go Round (Featuring Nas)
13. I Believe I Can Fly

Amazon.com

A double disc may seem indulgent after barely a decade in the biz, but after meandering through the commercial minefields of innocent fun (1992's Born into the '90s), pure raunch (1993's 12 Play), and pop crossover (1995's R. Kelly), Kelly has come close to the perfect mix--and if it takes two discs to do so, why not? There are still moments of indulgence (the forced theatrics of "The Opera"), and the occasional venture into mediocrity ("Did You Ever Think?"), but the sheer funk of tracks like "Home Alone" (a head-bobber featuring Keith Murray) and "Dollar Bill" (featuring--surprise!--Foxy Brown) allows you to overlook such cracks in the formula. Other bit players in this star vehicle include Cam'Ron, Noreaga, Jay-Z, Nas, and (yes) Celine Dion. --Rebecca Wallwork

Customer Reviews:

This album was the pinnicle of R. Kelly's illustrious career.......2006-04-06

This is truly "Kelly's Masterpiece" as one candid reviewer said. Starting out as a 'softcore' rapper in the early 90's, Kelly was quickly picked up by the media after his fiasco with his protege, the late Aaliyah. In later years, after both artists gained fame, Kelly came out with his third album that boosted his likelihood into a R&B superstar. Then, merely 2 years later, he comes out with this album, possibly his greatest achievement as well as one of the best R&B albums.

Disc 1

1. Home Alone (ft. Keith Murray) - 8/10

Very popular in the radio during the late 90's, this is a mid-stellar single showcasing Kelly's ability to share the spotlight with a rapper and producing a decent party jam.

2. Spending Money - 7/10

Equal to 'Money Makes The World Go Round' on Disc 2, this song displays Kelly's exploits on women desiring money.

3. If I'm Wit You - 7/10

Very calm song with repeated lyrics from 'Don't Put Me Out'. Nontheless, you can listen to the first verse and skip.

4. Half On A Baby - 10/10

This is Disc 1's best single. The lyrics are very deep, imaginative and soulful.

5. When A Women's Fed Up - 8/10

Classic. Sounds a bit like 'Half On A Baby' though.

6. Get Up On A Room - 6/10

7. We Ride (ft. Cam'Ron, Noreaga, Jay-Z & Vegas Cats) - 8/10

8. The Opera - 9/10

9. The Interview (ft. Suzanne LeMignot) - 8/10

10. Only Loot Can Make Me Happy - 8/10

11. Don't Put Me Out - 8/10

12. Suicide - 7/10

13. Etcetera - 7/10

14. If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time - 9/10

15. What I Feel/Issues - 9/10

Overall - 9.0/10
Best Songs - Half On A Baby & The Opera

Disc 2

1. The Chase - 7/10

2. V.I.P - 6/10

3. Did You Ever Think - 8/10

4. Dollar Bill (ft. Foxy Brown) - 7/10

5. Reality - 7/10

6. 2nd Kelly - 8/10

7. Ghetto Queen (ft. Crucial Conflict) - 6/10

8. Down Low Double Life - 8/10

9. Looking For Love - 9/10

10. Dancing With A Rich Man - 9/10

11. I'm Your Angel (ft. Celine Dion) - 10/10

12. Money Makes The World Go Round - 9/10

13. I Belive I Can Fly - 9/10

Overall - 8/10
Best Songs - I'm Your Angel, Dancing With a Rich Man & I Believe I Can Fly

That is my candid review of every track. I've purchased this double disc in 2001 from Amazon and was pleased since. I've been a long-time R. Kelly fan and happy to say that this was, is and always will be his best work. I urge anyone who doesn't have this album to purchase it, as it is a limited edition.

THE KING OF R&B ..RETAINS HIS TITLE!!!.......2006-03-08

WELL IT SEEMS LIKE, PEOPLE DISSING MY BOY ..BUT I HAVE TO COME TO THE DEFENSE ..THE "R" ALBUM IS THE GREATEST ALBUM HE HAS DONE ..WITHOUT FAR R KELLY IS A GENIUS ..AND THIS ALBUM PROVES IT, NOT ONLY CAN HE WRITE ..BUT VERY TALENTED AS WELL ...KEEP DOING UR THANG ......R

The Best R. Kelly Album Ever.......2005-11-27

This is a great cd with a lot of songs and comes with 2 disc it is much worth buying with some hits like "When A Women's Fed Up", "Half On A Baby", "Did You Ever Think", "I Believe I Can Fly" and some others i rate this album 20/10. Also there is "Did You Ever Think Remix" with more of Nas and that is what the vedios made from. PERFECT

R. by R Kelly.......2005-08-10

Was very satisfied with my purchase. It arrived in top shape and the music was enjoyable.

Needed to be a single disc.......2005-08-09

R.Kelly felt he was at a point in his carrer where he could do a double CD and have something to say, alas he failed. The disc first two singles Home Alone and Half On A Baby were huge on the radio,clubs and video venues back in 1998. I would've expected R.Kelly would have brought heat but it seemed like the whole theme of this CD was about nothing but money. On Disc 1 the stand out tracks to me were four were singles which were Home Alone, Half On A Baby,If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time and When A Woman's FED UP. The other two tracks that sttod out to me were One Man and Get Up On A Room. Disc 2 seemed like nothing more than filler.

Average customer rating: Just another day at the office... Not What He Used To Be! kellz is by far the best in the game of R&B/Hip -Hop...enough said Soon to be a Classic It's not supposed to be an R&B album, folks!

Double Up R. Kelly Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: From Nothin' to Somethin' T.I. vs T.I.P. Because Of You Good Girl Gone Bad Music Is My Savior ASIN: B000P29B44 Release Date: 2007-05-29

Tracks:

1. The Champ
2. Double Up
3. Tryin' To Get A Number
4. Get Dirty
5. Leave Your Name
6. Freaky In The Club
7. The Zoo
8. I'm A Flirt
9. Same Girl
10. Real Talk
11. Hook It Up
12. Rock Star
13. Best Friend
14. Rollin'
15. Sweet Tooth
16. Havin' A Baby
17. Sex Planet
18. Rise Up
19. Bonus Track 1
20. Bonus Track 2

Album Description

The King of R&B's Double Up delivers a potent potion of pure signature R&B with some Hip Hop on top. Featuring collaborations with T.I., T-Pain, and more, the legendary R. Kelly joins forces with some of the hottest and best Hip-Hop talent and the result is fiercly sexy. From the steamy "Pull Ya Hair", to the smooth stylin of "Freaky In The Club," fans around the globe will jump at the opportunity to Double Up with R. Kelly.

Customer Reviews:

Just another day at the office..........2007-06-10

4 of 5 Stars

The most difficult task a music lover and follower of R&B/Hip-Hop has when listening to the latest and greatest R.Kelly album is identifying which one of his multiple personalities will be the center of focus for his creative genius.

All of them have provided us with #1 hits and albums and all of them offer enough material to fill a double-disc project and then some.

In case you have a hard time remembering:

R.Kelly: The "bread-and-butter". He will bump and grind you and make you want to wax your Jeep!

The R: Smooth and silky. Like an assembly line at a Chocolate Factory.

Robert Kelly: The more human side. Spiritual, inspirational and uplifting.

The Weatherman: Put on your dancing shoes and "step to the left--step to the right".

Kellz: Hip-Hop with a vengeance! A fusion of smooth and calculated R-and-B with a shot of hip-hop.

His latest effort at making our Jeep speakers burst and our sexual energy peak is Double Up; where the personality "Kellz" runs wild. The artist who invented sing-rapping gives us flow and energy that some artists who classify themselves as rappers can rarely do. The flow between whatever catchy and infectious chorus the R in R&B has decided to infect our minds with is so calculated, so smooth and so rhythmic that on some phrases he doesn't even bother rhyming or connecting the phrases! But at that point, who cares?! R.Kelly's latest literally "has you at hello".

The system that this album works off of has become a staple for the 2000's era of R.Kelly releases. Why create an album based on each personality when you can include ALL of R.Kelly's platinum selling personas at different points in the album? Once he does this, all other R&B singers might as well pack their bags.

R.Kelly brings us lustful and dripping sexual metaphors that which can only come from a man who calls his unit a " giant rocket full of fuel" are found in cuts like Sex Planet, The Zoo and Sweet Tooth. They leave your leg shaking and eyes rolled back for the complete four to five minutes.

Kellz unleashes beasts of radio and windows-down-anthems like Im'a Flirt (Remix), Double Up, Rollin' and Hook It Up. Not only can these be found at your local club but they can also be found endlessly echoing in your head days after your first listen.

Somewhere in the midst of this musical orgasm you find yourself in the Caribbean dancing on the beach with cuts like Freaky in the Club and I Like Love. The Weatherman's taste for the international is only complimented by his taste for a Pina Colada!

The R in R&B's lyrical operas such as Best Friend, Same Girl and Real Talk are in a genre of their own. No one in modern music has been able to construct, compose, story-tell and touch audiences like R.Kelly's sinful and guilty pleasure soap opera music.

After sleeping off the club, sex and fights with his girlfriend we find Robert Kelly serenading us about the birth of his child in Having a Baby. Soon after that we are all driven to Rise Up out of the terrible Virginia Tech tragedy like only R.Kelly inspirational music can make us do.

A song that currently has no real R.Kelly personality tagged to it and is by far the most standout track is Rockstar. This monster of a song featuring Ludacris, Kid Rock and Kellz himself leaves your jaw somewhere by your all-white Air Forice Ones. The haunting electric guitar beat laced with Kellz sing-rapping and Luda's taste for the sexually outrageous is enough. But couple that with Kid Rock's 80's power ballad verse and ubiquitous screaming and you have somewhere R&B and Hip-Hop has NEVER gone before...and would be inclined to say it should go more often.

Double Up is new, fresh, innovative, constructive, risky, calculated and a top seller.

But that's just what R.Kelly does and has done for more than 15 years.

Not What He Used To Be!.......2007-06-03

I will start by sayng that I am a 34yr old who was hooked on Kelly since his start with Public Announcement. I was 15 or 16 and Kelly was the bomb. Somewhere after You Remind Me, it went all wrong! I gues we, his initial audience, became to old for his interest so he aimed for the younger fans and got himself wrapped up.

Nevertheless, I supported him. I remember when Chocolate City was released with the bonus Loveland disc, I was the only person waiting to purchase it and got it for only $7.99. Best purchase I ever made as I still play it continously to this day.

Well, I have said all this to say it's been a long time for Kelly to still be in the game but it is time he realizes that a 40 yr old SHOULD NOT be still singing about being a babby daddy and tryin to get a number. I mean the same girl track, come on - he nor Usher is 15!

I rated this album 1 star because I am not a 13 yr old and two, zeros aren't a choice.

kellz is by far the best in the game of R&B/Hip -Hop...enough said.......2007-06-02

for all these people on here saying kellz have no depth it is totally unbelievable...yes we all remember at our middle school graduation we all were trying to sing i believe i can fly..but thats the beauty of kellz..the man reinvents himself on every album..he can sing...harmonize, rap..and it will be good no matter what..so this is not a tradtional chocolate factory or best of both worlds or The "R"..this album is suited for younger fans and loyal fans..i wouldnt expect a newly recruited R kelly fan to be excited to buy this album but he is a seller when it comes to his music...forget all his scandals and take the cd for its face value...he is the best in the game and he is over 40 thats says alot either about kellz or R&B in general...you figure it out..this album will go platinum or better i gurantee....

Soon to be a Classic .......2007-06-02

I'm neutral. I remember how R. Kelly was in the beginning. He did more traditional singing. I'll admit that. But, he also had hip hop. After much success in the past year with rap collaborations, "Double Up" is just an extension of that.

Yes, the lyrics weren't deep. But, neither are lyrics for most of the urban stuff coming out these days. So to blame it on just R. Kelly isn't fair. You also have the fans who dictate what's going to fly.

All that said, I like the album from a music standpoint. The production is nice. Most of the rap cameos (minus Nelly) work. The "Zoo" song featuring animal noises was silly toward the end. But, there's also "Rise Up". It's about Virginia Tech, but I'm sure Kelly had that song in the works prior. It's something you can listen to for any situation. Oh..and there's a bonus song that's good.

Overall,I like the album. I see what other people are saying from BOTH sides. But, R. Kelly is an artist who we all should know by now what we're getting into when we purchase an album. There's no real surprises.

It's not supposed to be an R&B album, folks!.......2007-06-02

Listen to the lyrics of the opening song "The Champ": he's sticking with the 'hood cuz he's from the 'hood. Just because he's switched genres a bit doesn't mean it sucks. In fact, in my opinion, this is a damn fine rap/hip-hop album, especially compared to the crap you hear on the radio these days (are you listening, "Rich Boy"?) And, uh, yeah, the songs are almost all about sex....this is Kells we're talking about here! Oh and anyone who thinks he's a pedophile needs to read "Hammer of the Gods". Rock stars have been having sex with teenage girls since the beginning of time. 'Nuff said.

Average customer rating: Love it! Take her or leave her, this is who she is now! Uplifting & Spirit-Filled AWESOME mixed review Not what I expected

This Is Who I Am Kelly Price Manufacturer: Gospocentric ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Grateful The Book of David, Vol. 1: The Transition Life Changing 7 Days Free to Worship (w/ DVD, bonus track) ASIN: B000ICLTJ6 Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

1. This Is Who I Am
2. Heaven's Best
3. The Warning
4. God Is Faithful
5. God Is Not Dead
6. Just As I Am
7. What A Friend
8. Get Up And Praise
9. I Can't Turn Back
10. Healing
11. Nobody But Jesus

Customer Reviews:

Love it! Take her or leave her, this is who she is now!.......2007-07-19

I am currently going through some emotional trials and tribulations in my life right now. I went to the Father for support by focusing on the Word of God. But in addition to this, Kelly's CD has given me the inspiration I need through her lyrics to help me began the healing of my broken spirit. I highly recommend this CD and may the good Lord bless her.!

Uplifting & Spirit-Filled.......2007-06-27

This is a great album, from the first track to the last. Kelly Price is supremely talented, and I wish I'd known about it when it came out last year. She is one of the few artists whose albums I will buy before hearing a single track - just off of the strength of her previous material. Keep the good music coming, Kelly!

AWESOME.......2007-06-13

I LOVE THIS CD. KELLY IS OFF THE CHAIN ON THIS CD. MY FAVORITES ARE #2,3,4,6,7,9,10,11. # 1 AND 8 ARE COOL BUT THE REST OF THEM ARE OFF THE CHAIN. SHE IS AN INSPIRATION TO ME AND #3 TELLS MY STORY. THANK YOU KELLY AND I PRAY THAT GOD CONTINUES TO BLESS YOU TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AND SOUL STIRRING SONGS.
THIS IS A GREAT CD!! PLEASE PURCHASE ONE AND PRAISE GOD ON #4!!!!

mixed review.......2007-06-08

I recently purchased Kelly Price's latest album, This is Who I am. I would like to share some of my thoughts regarding this CD. Let me preface this my saying Kelly has a superior voice and that is why I purchased the CD. She is incredibly uplifting; however, the duets on the CD ruined my listening experience.

The portions of the duet ballads where she sang were great and those portions that were sung by other people were subpar. For example, I LOVE that song "God is not dead" up until the point Joe Ligon sings. Maybe it's my taste but I did not care for his voice or Vanessa Bell Armstrong's. I bought the CD to hear Kelly...not these other vocalists. Their voices were much more old fashion than kelly's. As a listener and fan, I would recommend that Kelly do all the singing herself unless she has the opportunity to work with singers like Whitney, Aretha
or other people of their caliber.

Not what I expected.......2007-05-07

We all know that this girl can SING!!! let's say that up front, however I did not like this CD. I think I was expecting a more traditional sound from her. With the exception of Healing, I did not like any of the songs on the cd.

Average customer rating: R. Kelly- TP3.Reloaded It does not start out with a bang it ends with one Good CD R. Kelly - TP.3 Reloaded Talent That Can't Be Denied

TP.3 Reloaded R. Kelly Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: TP-2.Com Chocolate Factory R. Kelly 12 Play R. ASIN: B0009POI4A Release Date: 2005-07-05

Tracks:

1. Playa's Only featuring The Game
2. Happy Summertime featuring. Snoop Dogg
3. Sex In The Kitchen
4. Slow Wind
5. Put My T-Shirt On
6. Remote Control
7. Kickin' It With Your Girlfriend
8. Reggae Bump, Bump featuring Elephant Man
9. Touchin feat. Nivea
10. Girls Go Crazy feat. Baby
11. Hit It Till The Mornin featuring Twista and Do or Die
12. Sex Weed
13. (Sex) Love Is What We Makin
14. Burn It Up featuring Wisin y Yandel
15. Trapped In The Closet Ch. 1
16. Trapped In The Closet Ch. 2
17. Trapped In The Closet Ch. 3
18. Trapped In The Closet Ch. 4
19. Trapped In The Closet Ch. 5

Album Description

R. Kelly has had 26 Top 40 hits, won the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2001 MOBO Awards, and his anthemic smash 'Ignition Remix' entered the charts at No.1. TP.3 Reloaded features a 5-part musical soap opera entitled "Trapped...In The Closet." In typical daring R. Kelly style he has experimented with the art of storytelling and lyrics to create something very unique. The concept behind the soap on "Trapped...In The Closet" comes from back in the day, when the radio was the only entertainment available. Families would sit round the radio to listen to shows and plays for evening entertainment.

Customer Reviews:

R. Kelly- TP3.Reloaded.......2007-05-28

Well i was really excited for this album. I was literally counting down the days for the release. And maybe that is why it did not appeal to me that much. I mean it was far from bad, but i built it up to much. I was expecting way better. He has changed his sound so much over the last few years from Chocolate Factory and TP2 maybe thats why it was a bit dissapointing. First of all the "Trapped In The Closet" set was cool for the first three chapters and then that got old real fast. But there are a few standout tracks dispite some filler. The perfectly produce "Kickin It With Your Girlfriend" is so mellow and relaxing with its mid tempo beat, while the same can be said about "Sex Weed" only with that signature sexy edge to it. But the mistake is when you get to "Girls Go Crazy". This song is down right awful, its like listening to dogs bark. Kells can do alot better than this. This album is heavily driven on sex and even for R this album has a little to much of it. I mean some of the songs are good but the obsession with sex does get old. The only time it really seems like he wonders away from it is for the not so appealing Trapped In The Closet series, which also gets old REAL FAST. The bottom line is that this album had some major anticipation and i did not live up to it. It was an alright album when most were expecting something way better. But thats not to say its not worth buying if you are an R.Kelly fan. Because despite it being a bit over the line on the sex tip, it still has some decent songs to be played. Only buy if you are a big R.Kelly fan!!!


Grade:
C+

It does not start out with a bang it ends with one.......2007-01-11

After hearing Happy People, its certain that R Kelly needs to step it up or step off. Even though R Kelly is a great singer that leaves a definite impression with each album he makes, Happy People showed that he was not going to be the same. This album follows suit. Trapped In The Closet(chapters 1-5) is the best and most creative song R Kelly ever made. The story of infidelity(with more twists and turns than your average soap opera) will keep you listening to all 5 chapters of Trapped In The Closet with no hesitation. Unfortunately the rest of this album is not as spectacular. Standout Tracks: PLAYA'S ONLY(feat Game), HAPPY SUMMERTIME(feat Snoop) and SLOW WIND are all good club records. TOUCHIN with Nivea is a decent but explicit love jam but none of these songs is touching the epic Trapped In The Closet(chapters 1-5). Filler: Sex in the kitchen and Put my T-shirt on are flat out dull, Remote control is a dumb love jam with a corny concept, Sex weed and (Sex) Love is what we makin are just as bad as the titles and Turn it up is so wack it makes you hate reggaeton. Other disposable songs: Girls Go Crazy(if this what R Kelly and Birdman's Best of Both Worlds would have sounded like then the whole world dodged one hell of a bullet!), Reggae Bump Bump(just as bad as it sounds), Hit It Till The Morning(all those people on one record and it still sucked),and Kickin It With Your Girlfriend(ran out of ideas for a song). Bottom Line: R Kelly can do much better than this and if he cant its time for him to throw in the towel. Sure all 5 chapters of Trapped In The Closet are great but the rest of this album is not as great as Trapped In The Closet.

Good CD.......2006-12-27

This is a really good CD. I enjoyed it. Most of the songs were good. 2 or 3 songs I really wasn't in to, but overall I really like it. I don't agree with what he does behind closed doors, but I do agree with his music. I will agree with other reviewers about this not being his best CD. I got what I payed for. It was woth it.

R. Kelly - TP.3 Reloaded.......2006-12-09

This is one of the worst albums i have ever heard i was tortured when i listened to it, my ears were about to bleed.
I give it a 3 because of the tracks with Game and Snoop etc.

01. Playa's Only ft. The Game. 5/5
02. Happy Summertime ft. Snoop Dogg. 5/5
03. In The Kitchen. 4/5
04. Slow Wind. 4/5
05. Put My T-Shirt On. 4/5
06. Remote Control. 1/5
07. Kickin' It With Your Girlfriend. 2/5
08. Reggae Bump Bump ft. Elephant Man. 1/5
09. Touchin' ft. Nivea. 1/5
10. Girls Go Crazy ft. Baby. 4/5
11. Hit It 'Til The Mornin' ft. Twista & Do Or Die. 4/5
12. Sex Weed. 2/5
13. (Sex) Love Is What We Makin'. 1/5
14. Burn It Up ft. Wisin y Yandell. 5/5
15. Trapped In The Closet Chapter 1. 5/5
16. Trapped In The Closet Chapter 2. 5/5
17. Trapped In The Closet Chapter 3. 5/5
18. Trapped In The Closet Chapter 4. 5/5
19. Trapped In The Closet Chapter 5. 5/5

Even though a few songs are ok.
Just save your money don't buy it.
I'm begging you DON'T BUY IT.

Talent That Can't Be Denied.......2006-08-15

Everybody has something to say about Kells. One thing is certain: Brother could sing a song about Chicken N Dumplings and it would be catchy. No real hits, save "Slow Wind," which is TIGHT! Trapped in the Closet is unique, but won't make a CD. The sex tracks are beneath his demonstrated potential; give those to Omariando Houston or RayJay or Ying Yangs. Compared to what else is out, he is still the man. No other living popular R&B singer is close (Usher is a distant second).

(disclaimer: the above is in no way a comment on allegations/investigations regarding Mr. Kelly's personal life.)

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