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I won’t front, every time Robert Sylvester Kelly releases a new track I get more excited than Fat Joe at a taco truck. After the insanity that was Trapped in a Closet, I realized that a Kells track could be about absolutely anything, and he doesn’t disappoint on his new single Echo, a track ostensibly about convincing your lady to take the day off so you can spend some quality time in bed. Produced by Infinity and R. Kelly himself, Echo has a Dream-esque, slowly winding, appropriately echoing pace that climaxes on the chorus…a chorus that consists largely of Kelly yodeling. Let me repeat that. R Kelly’s…new track…features him yodeling…like a Swiss mountain climber. And what’s even crazier, it still sounds pretty damn good, and yes, kind of sexy. There is literally nothing this man can’t and won’t do. Echo is off the Pied Piper’s upcoming Untitled new album, set to drop on December 1. Keep it locked to DJBooth.net for all the latest Kelly-related insanity.
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on November 2, 2009
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great song idk about r.kelly comeback but who knows...
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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Wow I really liked this a lot. The production really set the relaxing mood and there were parts of this song that were really catchy and other parts where his voice was real smooth. Damn, this was a pretty good track.
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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if only i could sing like this guy :p
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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No one knows how to do baby-makin music like R. Kelly. Dream, Trey, and Mario can all try but at the end R. Kelly just dominates.
Ironically, I can hear The-Dream influence which is the main reason why I can't get into the song. Less of that and I would loved it. It's still good but just not one of his best. |
| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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lmao he yodeling in the hook, didn't see that coming. Extra star for that from me, only he can pull that off so smooth. If he really wanted to make a comeback he could. Especially with music like this
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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trash, so much better potato mashin music out there to choose from. R.Kelly
is done |
| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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nice groove to it
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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Infinity and Kellz need to form a relationship similar to Tricky and Dream. I mean, have you heard "Bangin the Headboard"?!?!? This song is so damn sexy, the yodeling works. I love this, damn, I was gonna bootleg "Untitled", now I might buy it!
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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Kelly is a genuis, and I mean that literally. He can take anything, including some yodeling, and transform it into a smooth r&b jam. Hence one of my favorite kells songs of all time, sex in the kitchen, about having sex in the kitchen. Echo's another great addition to the Kelly legacy.
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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Its a good song, though its nothing I would put in my rotation. The production is smooth & so are the vocals from Kellz.
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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Pretty good. Definitely an unexpected, but unsurprising twist from R. Kelly with the yodeling and how well it works. I typically don't like slowed down beats/songs, but the few that I do are most always from R. Kelly.
This one included. |
| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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@Nathan and Homeboy, remember Dream's influence is from R. Kelly. Since he's been on radio, ppl tend to think it'st the other way around. Anywho, this jam is the ish. This is the level all these RnB signers are trying to attain. What happened to a review for Kells new single "Religious?"
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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Kellz insanity for real, LMAO @ Nathan - " I won’t front, every time Robert Sylvester Kelly releases a new track I get more excited than Fat Joe at a taco truck. " [still laughing]..
As for the song, the production snapped & has a infectious swing-beat that replays in my head long afta Kellz stops yodelling i mean sanging. And the vocals - well, Kellz is on the track (yodelling AND...lol) need i say more? Still on repeatz afta the fifth spin so this 1 goez straight into the BANGER category.. insanity indeed. This track is right on the verge of the brink of being a CLASSIC imo, just thort id put that out there. |
| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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Except the yodeling, there's nothing new... or that haven't been done better before... by R. Kelly himself!
R. Kelly songs (about sex) used to be worth listening even if you (a guy) were not with a lady by your side. Not a chance I'll listen to this on my iphone. (What happened to songs like "Best Friend", "Real Talk", "I'm a Flirt"? It was just 2 years ago...) |
| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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I'm still on that "Number One" track but theres no doubt this is a great follow up. He's slowing regaining the r&b crown once again... but hes not quite there just yet...
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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Great song from the R. Classic
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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it like it...
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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Wow really love this song... for R.Kelly there is no body else voice a competition to him....totally luv it
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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only Kellz could make a dope track with yodeling in it.
@ FredRico... he's been doin this for what, 20 years now? he may run out of ideas, but for me this is still fresh. |
| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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This is classic Kels the song and track both goes hard can't hate on the King of r&b
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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Cool, sweet, smooth, a typical Kelly song. Kinda reminds me of Gorilla Zoe's Echo, but I like this a little better. This might be my favorite Kelly song since the Ignition Remix.
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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Not bad, bout time he put down Auto-tune and starts yodeling?? haha
Naw, this sounds good, has a nice melody and the yodeling is what takes it to next level. You can't say it sounds something like that's on radio currently. But more importantly, finally I get to hear a SOLO Kells' track that has the potential to be on the radio. |
| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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the production makes this song nice and relaxing. pretty decent song, and the yodeling was quite disturbing lol but it was quite a descriptive song and it's aiight
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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lol @ Nathan's blurb. what's a taco truck?
anywho, im not as sold as the majority of the reviewers. kells is cool but nothin 2 get excited about. |
| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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that is so goooood
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| Posted on Oct 31, 2009 |
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Nah I don't like it!!
Radio will probably eat it up though!! And lol at Nathan's fat joe line!! That1kid a taco truck is a truck with a kitchen in it that sells tacos and tortas and other good food!! Might sound nasty since it comes from a truck but it's some of the best mexican food you will find!! |
| Posted on Oct 31, 2009 |
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There goes R Kelly again with a classic song...more songs like this should be sang..love this track
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| Posted on Oct 31, 2009 |
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I can't even think of something good enough to write, atm.
Running off two hours of sleep that wasn't really sleep because your dog was barking and moving does not help my brain think of things -___- |
| Posted on Oct 31, 2009 |
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I'm not the biggest fan of the yodeling. But I do like hearing the baby making Kells music again :)
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| Posted on Nov 01, 2009 |
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Agree with everything Nathan said
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2009 |
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mint track
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2009 |
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Sex, sex, sex! always sex with this guy!!...but yea i like it lol
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2009 |
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its a number 1 new song
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2009 |
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ATX, it's Kellz. Done? R U kidding me? The dude does this in his sleep. Everybody will b yodeling and winding simultaneoulsy in about 2wks. Kellz had H-town burn'n up just 3 short days ago. He is the real deal.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2009 |
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got me excited about the cd now. 5 star production on this one.
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2009 |
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mint song it background music
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2009 |
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I love this song.
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2009 |
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genius. love the song. banger
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2009 |
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Banging, original track. I love it!
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 904 |
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R Kelly is out of his mind, in a good way.
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2009 |
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This track is hawt! On-point. Kellz = Musical genius! He can take the craziest, most unexpected things & make em work for a song, & turn it into a hit. One of the reasons he's the King of R&B. Absolutely luv this song & him. And, he KILLED the yodeling!
But, this is not the 1st song he's yodeled on.... There was also >("Get Up On A Room" - "R." album) Not as much as this song tho. |
| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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This song has been stuck in my head... "Sex in the morning, sex all day." Every line he sings rhymes with the preceeding line. Same with "Sex in the evening, Sex all night." I mean the harmony is just ridiculous. The passion in his voice is undeniable.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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This song is hott! Real Talk
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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Wow!! I Really luv diz sOng! Da hook iz HOT!!
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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I really luv diz song! It iz a mix of tp2 & sumthing Nu & now. Iuv da hook!! Thx U R Kelly. U hv done it again, drippg dem dam hitz.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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LOVE it!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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I LIKE DIZ SONG ALOT! IT IZ HOT. I LIKE DA HOOK, IT MAKE UR HEAD ROCK, & U CNT HELP BUT SING ALONG. IT REMIND ME OF A MIX BETWEEN TP2 & SUMTHING NU NOW! I GIVE 100% GO AHEAD KELZ CON'T 2 STEP OUT & CREATE SUMTHING NU. I SO LUV!
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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bleed great song love it one the best songs i have hared on this
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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Love it!!!!!!
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 434 |
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ITS R.KELS HIS THE KING OF RNB SONGS PRODUCTION IZ TOP NOTCH,HES BRINGING IT ON HERE,THRE YODEL WAS WORTH AN EXTRA STAR.
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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R. Kelly's Album is going to be INSANE!
I lOve this new track ECHO...CANT wait for UNTITLED TO Drop DECEMBER 1st! check more of his music at www.youtube.com/rkellytv |
| Posted on Nov 07, 2009 |
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i really like this beat
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 452 |
This is average, but Religious and Pregnant are gonna be hits for R.
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2009 |
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Cant get over he was yodeling on this track...and made it hot! Damn you Kellz for making me like this joint!
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2009 |
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kelly still doing his thing like usual and i can dig it
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2009 |
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R. Kelly really delivered
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2009 |
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Rounded up,
because he can yodel and I can't. |
| Posted on Nov 11, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2009 |
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kells!! not bad, wish he'd sing about something else besides sex in every song tho lol
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2009 |
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nice groove to it
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2009 |
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Is it just me... or is this a back-burner track to his song "Orgasm"? I think that one was highly under-rated. Check it out.
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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Kells!!!! already classic! ok, now I'm gonna listen to that song :))
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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lov it
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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lov it
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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dis is da song i wanna SSSCCCRRREEEAAAMMM for my man
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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hell yeahhh
r.kelly is back |
| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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Kellz take another leak in a 15 year old's mouth. R&B q*eer. This is some P*ssy Sh*t. Unless you make it rain again, do us all a favor and sit the f*ck down.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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An R.Kelly song about sex- no way- didn't see that one coming. Does this dude do anything else or does he just hump all day. Surely dude's gotta eat-what about a song about eating. Anyway, this song is still cool. I'd go as far as saying it's orgasmic.
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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This track is off the hook. Always expect the best from R. Kelly
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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this is a hott track
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 22, 2009 |
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This is tired. Talk about recycled, he been yodeing on his albums for years. I am just over R-Kelly, it all sounds the same.
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2009 |
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OOHHH, what to say about this, R.Kelly is no longer a SINGER, what i love about this guy (NO HOMO) that his a Story Teller, the songs are all made to keep your mind with him the all time, LOOOOVE IT, and i think am gonna play it for ma Wife when i'll be back home so i can hear her ECHO :)
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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Kells is yodeling on this song. And it still sounds insanely good! BANGER by the R&B master.
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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I enjoy R Kelly's music and I like this a lot.
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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nice
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| Posted on Nov 27, 2009 |
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OH MY GOD DONT YOU JUS LOVE HIM HE IS BLESSED WITH A SWEET TONGUE HIS WIFE IS TOTALL TOTALLY BLESSED OHHHH!
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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What's happening to everybody on the booth! I been out for I while but I'm back now. R. Kelly is sounding dope lately I still have not got his album yet but from what i'm hearing looking forward to it.
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2009 |
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WOW! This has the same beginning as Keri Hilson's song "aleinated"
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2009 |
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He could sing about taking a crap, and people would have hot sex to it.
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| Posted on Dec 15, 2009 |
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Haha ^^^^ Anyway I always love R Kelly, seems like everyone already sumed it up! :o)
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2009 |
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One word/sound- AY
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2009 |
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sex all day thats what she said. all day baby. thats why hes the king of r&b. do ya thing Mr.R
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2010 |
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BANGA!! KELLS WAS A FOOL FOR THE YOODLING! LMAO...CLASSIC KELLS!!
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| Posted on Jan 12, 2010 |
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Classic. Great song.
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| Posted on Jan 13, 2010 |
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dis songs go hard. but could use sumbody like luda on
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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he's perfected turning the most basic & borderline retarded topics and forming acoustically complex and beautiful music from them, which The Dream kinda has picked up on, but doesn't have the voice to fully execute. Kelly is somethin' else, and i love this record...
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2010 |
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i think dis song is gud but i cud @*#$! my bf to dis lol
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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LOVED THE WHOLE ALBUM =]
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| Posted on Jan 22, 2010 |
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thiz song remindz me of mi pappi chulo n me!!!!REAL TALK!!!!:)
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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this son is the best in the hole world its so cool thanks for maling this song
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2010 |
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