Sparkle

Sparkle

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 19, 1998)
• Original Release Date: May 19, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Interscope Records
• ASIN: B000006O2J
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #107,242 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Entertainment Weekly
On heart grabbers like "Be Careful," writer-producer-arranger R. Kelly surrounds [Sparkle] with blaxploitation-vintage wah-wah guitars, haunting strings, and blue-collar blues; the resulting soul digs far deeper than Kelly's usual bump 'n' grind.

USA Today
On this Chicago native's self-titled debut, her sultry vocalism proves a perfect complement to R. Kelly's musings on love, trust and betrayal. Kelly, who wrote, produced and arranged nearly the entire album, adds his own gritty voice to the recriminative first single, "Be Careful."

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sparkle Is Shining Like Diamonds, April 18, 2003

By	Queen Dee (Minden , Louisiana) - See all my reviews

Sparkles Self Titled Cd '98 Produced By R.Kelly Is The Boom,All 15 Songs Are Good!!!
Also Sparkles 2001 "Told You So" Is Showing The Talent That Sparkle Has!! I Would Say Go Out And Buy Both Cd's,"I Really Love Sparkles Gospel Song "Everything" On The "Told You So" Cd!!
Once Other Issues Are Settled Sparkle And DD Will Shine Together!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sparkle's vocals, R Kelly's writing and producing! A+, January 6, 1999

By A Customer

I have to admit that I did not get this CD until after I bought the new R Kelly CD. I figured if R Kelly can put together a CD with his vocals, writing, and producing, Sparkle's CD would be the same except she would be the one singing. I have to admit for the most part, I was right. If this CD was all slow songs then it may have gotten 5 and a half stars. If it wasn't for Babyface, R Kelly would be #1 in putting together the right kind of songs for the right artist. Sparkle's best moments are on "I'm Gone", "What About", which is also on the "Belly" soundtrack, "Turn Away", "Lean On Me", and the always rememorable "Be Careful f/ R Kelly. There are only about 2 songs on the 15 song CD that I can't listen to, which is good compared to some CD's these days. Add this to your current R&B collection, along with Dru Hill, Faith, 112, Deborah Cox, Kelly Price, and yes, Mr. Kelly himself.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Diamonds Sparkle, July 27, 2005

By	Carltouis Stevenson (Angeles Mesa, Los Angeles) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This self titled debut for Sparkle takes you through a woman's perspective within a relationship. Even with the entire album is written, produced and arranged by R. Kelly, as done with Aaliyah's debut this album is a lot more mature in its subject matters. "I'm Gone" is a story of a seven year relationship turned sour as the overpowering words lingers over the simple, yet crisp track. Sparkle attempts to understand what love is and how it could about face on "Turn Away" and "What About". The dramatic "Be Careful" featuring R. Kelly more depth and feeling with his presence as does the remake "Lovin' You". It's just as good as the original with an additional arrangement for that same classic feel. With the nearly spiritual "Quiet Place (Prelude)" and "No Greater (Prelude)" where she displays her soul it adds meaning to the direction. Moody, touching substance of this deep endeavor will require multiple repeats, "Nothing Can Compare"!