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R. Kelly has based an impressive 22 year music career on smooth melodies, sensual swag, and iconic R&B music, but emergency tonsil surgery had the singer fearing the end of his career. Rest easy Kells fans, his first post-surgery single, Shut Up, is an angry ode to the haters and critics who doubted his return to the R&B throne. The self-produced beat is simple, with just an electric piano and hand clapping accompanying Mr. Kelly’s words, making the listener focus on what’s being said. There is a slight echo throughout the cut which was most likely included to help R.Kelly ease back into his singing, but it doesn’t take away from the emotion and anger behind his words. The lyrics sound like they’re taken straight from a page of his hospital bed diary, where he vents, “Now seriously, after all these hits, and melodies, and memories, you compare me to someone else? OMG.” So to all the haters who doubted Kelly’s strength and resilience as an artist, do us all a favor: Shut Up. Maybe any remaining doubters will be silenced when the Chicago native’s upcoming album, Black Panties, drops (pun intended) in 2012.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on November 14, 2011
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This isn't the wildest, craziest or catchiest Kells tune, but two things happen by the end of the song. First, you start humming "Shut up, shut up" to yourself. Two, you laugh at the idea that Kells took assumptive pot shots at Usher (see OMG).
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2011 |
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Beautifull
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2011 |
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Amazing track
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2011 |
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Not a huge fan of Kells work recently, but this is a good song.
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2011 |
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This can be used as a direct message to all haters out there. Just shut up, and enjoy good music.
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2011 |
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This is like a modern day "Heaven I Need a Hug." The melodies, hums, ripples, and the literal meaning of the lyrics resonate with what he was going through. How many people would you love to just say "shut up" to Yes I'm talking to you. This is GREAT way to say shut up to all these folking running them mouth. @DJZ I disagree with the pot shots at Usher. Sounded more like he was adding something catchy to bring listeners in and remind them of who he is as the track concludes.
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2011 |
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2011 |
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Average R.Kelly.... best wishes to him though
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2011 |
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R. Kelly is still a musical genius no matter what they say. His singing skills are just INSANE. I'm feeling this track and the simple production. I'll definitely be giving this a few replays. Good Lyrics... He's Back!
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2011 |
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2011 |
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Never been a R. Kelly fan. Im not much of a R&B kinda guy. i dunno, just not my cup of tea. all i can think of is drip, drip, drip. show me your face...so i can piss on it haha anyways not too bad. chorus sounds aight, R. Kelly is just annoying tho
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2011 |
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Funny song to me! Took a few shots at Trey Songz i think.. Im digging it!!
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2011 |
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wait, he really just walked out and went to serve food at a mcdonalds? certified nuts, haha
http://www.refinedhype.com/hyped/entry/best-of-both-worlds-tour-lawsuit/
L.O.S.E.R. - Lyrical Operative Supplying Excellent Rhetoric :) |
| Posted on Nov 14, 2011 |
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Incase yo'll needed a reminder! KING KELLZ!!
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| Posted on Nov 14, 2011 |
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Tell em Shut up! Nice track Kelly.
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| Posted on Nov 14, 2011 |
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Oooooo R kelly tell em... SHUT UPPPPP
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2011 |
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Kells never disappoints!!
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2011 |
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Fantastic tragedy mentioning style, just shut up
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2011 |
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oh kells oh kells. you indeed are still the man. the hook is as catchy as it can get.
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| Posted on Nov 20, 2011 |
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It's well done. Kells does some stuff with his voice he's never done before, and that's saying something. He didn't need to keep repeating the Usher dig though, especially after the two have worked together. Should have just mentioned that it was unfair to compare him to usher, and move on because it sounds like he's attacking Usher. Good production, good vocals, lyrics should have been a little more tactful.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2011 |
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Kells!!! lol tell 'em!!
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2011 |
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Come on now people, ya i know the OMG might throw it off a lil bit but he's talking to Trey Songz, Trey Songz has taken Kellz style and RAN OFF WITH IT. Not on ever song, but he does it more often than not...he still not colder than Kellz but Kellz been hit and miss the last year, but you can tell Kellz ain't happy bout somebody taking his style
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| Posted on Nov 29, 2011 |
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Yes that's right, he was referring to Trey, not Usher!!!
Love the realness of the song - this cat can sing about anything. Huge talent. |
| Posted on Dec 03, 2011 |
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