R. Kelly
 | Born |
| January 8, 1967 in Chicago, IL | |
| Active Decades | |
| 19001020304050607080902000 | |
{Urban} {R&B} producer/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter R. Kelly and his supporting band Public Announcement began recording in 1992 at the tail end of the {
ew jack swing} era, yet he was able to keep much of its sound alive while remaining commercially successful. While he created a smooth, professional mixture of {hip-hop} beats, soul-man crooning, and {funk}, the most distinctive element of Kelly's music is its explicit carnality. He was able to make songs like "Sex Me," "Bump n' Grind," "Your Body's Callin'," and "Feelin' on Yo Booty" into hits because his production was seductive enough to sell such blatant come-ons. As his crossover success broadened, Kelly also developed a flair for {pop} balladry that helped cement his status as one of the biggest-selling male artists of the '90s.
Read More
ew jack swing} era, yet he was able to keep much of its sound alive while remaining commercially successful. While he created a smooth, professional mixture of {hip-hop} beats, soul-man crooning, and {funk}, the most distinctive element of Kelly's music is its explicit carnality. He was able to make songs like "Sex Me," "Bump n' Grind," "Your Body's Callin'," and "Feelin' on Yo Booty" into hits because his production was seductive enough to sell such blatant come-ons. As his crossover success broadened, Kelly also developed a flair for {pop} balladry that helped cement his status as one of the biggest-selling male artists of the '90s.
Read More
If you like this artist, you may also enjoy...
Usher, D'Angelo, Mary J. Blige, Next, Monica, Teddy Riley
C 2008 All Media Guide, LLC
Content provided by All Music Guide R , a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC.
Content provided by All Music Guide R , a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC.
MIX Music News
Reports say that Chris Brown has a new girlfriend. According to Theybf.com, he's been spending with a new blondie that he has
more...
