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Product Details

  • Audio CD (November 10, 1998)
  • Original Release Date: November 10, 1998
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Jive
  • ASIN: B00000BKHT
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (179 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,694 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Disc: 1
1. Home Alone - R. Kelly, 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 - Jay-Z, R. Kelly, ,
9. Opera
10. Interview - R. Kelly,
See all 16 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Chase
2. V.I.P.
3. Did You Ever Think
4. Dollar Bill
5. Reality
6. 2nd Kelly
7. Ghetto Queen - Crucial Conflict, R. Kelly
8. Down Low Double Life
9. Looking for Love
10. Dancing with a Rich Man
See all 13 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

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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


The Source

On the doo-wop flavored "If I Can Turn Back the Hands of Time" or the edgy "Suicide," Kelly gives as good and as real as he ever has. Yet there're far too many missteps, as Kelly repeats himself--thematically and musically--more times than he should.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THE KING OF R&B IS BACK!, January 25, 2000
The best CD (or CD:s)I own is R Kelly's "R". No one can beat this masterpiece. Except, of course, the soulman himself. One song I can't get enough of is the fantastic "Half On A Baby". Seems like heaven appears while hearing it. Other great songs are "Did You Ever Think" for its extremely original text and beats, "When A Woman's Fed Up" one of many truths about women, "Don't Put Me Out", " V.I.P." the one about jealousy , "Reality", "2nd Kelly", "Down Low Double Life", the best ballad of the year "If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time" , "Suicide" for its blues, "Home Alone" the cool party song ... the list just goes on and on. Only one thing disappointed me: the CD didn't include "Be Careful", which can be found on Sparkle's CD (produced entirely by R Kelly). I like both the fast and the slow songs, but the slow touches my heart and soul every time. I bought the CD about one year ago, and i still listen to it. If you want timeless soul then look no further. If you want music that never gets boring buy this one. R Kelly is without a doubt the 90's biggest R&B and soulartist.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars R.KELLY IS THE MAN!!!!, October 14, 1998
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When it comes to the king of r+b soul you have to give up respect for this man. he is truly a musical genius. Just hearing seven tracks off his new CD R. makes waiting for it to come out even harder. With tracks like half on a baby, Element of suprise, and I'm your angel, he will be sure to be bigger than before. I like how he seperated his double disk set. One Cd is slow jams and ballads while the other is hip/hop and r+b with appearances by Nas, Jay-z, and Foxy Brown. The track with nas is tight. This will probably be R.kelly's best and I can't wait to hear the rest of his songs. His remixing and producing skills are a lot tighter now and that is what will make this CD one of his best ones yet. If you haven't heard of R.Kelly this a good time to go out and get him. (A must have for your music collection!!!)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars R. by R Kelly, August 10, 2005
Was very satisfied with my purchase. It arrived in top shape and the music was enjoyable.
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