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R. Kelly - Number One
Artist: R. Kelly
Featuring: Keri Hilson
Producer: RiffRaph & Roy Royalty Hamilton
Album: Untitled
Label: RCA
Sex sells, particularly when you’re looking to write a Number One hit single; of course, no one knows this better than R. Kelly, a singer who seems to consider lovemaking and hitmaking to be two sides of the same coin. On Kells’ latest single (personally delivered to the Booth, sans tags, by DJ Skee), the Chi-town vet teams up with Keri Hilson to blur the line between his two favorite activities. Polow Da Don
RiffRaph & Roy “Royalty” Hamilton‘s mellow instrumental, driven by acoustic guitar arpeggios and handclap percussion, sticks close to the slow-jam blueprint, but boasts a few unique twists sure to help the cut live up to its name; the double-time passages on the tail end of each verse provide an infectiously energetic transition into the ultra-catchy chopped-n-screwed chorus. Above all, Number One makes one thing abundantly clear: after over a decade in the game, R. Kelly still loves his job—really, really loves it. That can only mean good things for his forthcoming, currently-untitled ninth LP, which has receive a solid release date from the Jive brass.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on July 27, 2009
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song is dope, kellz is the king of r&b
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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This song is a REAL grower, It's much better than that crap Supaman High.
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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I've heard a few versions of this song, I'm glad theres an official one now. This definetly does it for, me going right on my playlist...Btw damn Richard has crazy writing skills
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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KELLZ IS BACK!!!
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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This is probably one of the better tracks ive heard from Kellz in some time. His vocals sounded good while the production from Polow suited him incredibly well.
Keri Hilson also sounded pretty good on this (which is hard for me to say since im not a big fan of hers). Overall, this is a banger |
| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Bout time Kellz : ) I like it boo boo!
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 241 |
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does this have same chords as single by ne-yo? nice beat and song overall but polow startin to run short?
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Shouts to Skee for the official, tag-less version. We don't mess around and stream DJ-shout-out infested records.
I think Kells and Keri sounds great here. This could see plenty of success at radio - hopefully, Jive gives this a nice push. 
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Yeah this is tight. Kelly hasnt impressed me since Same Girl to be honest....all the stuff he has been putting out since then has been garbage. Glad hes come off that autotune bs for this track...yet he still doesnt bring his A-game in my opinion. even though this song is hot, i know that Kells can do way better. Nice beat, nice groove and good lookin on putting Keri on this track =P cant wait for the video!
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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This is definitely hot! I've always been a fan of Kells and this doesn't dissapoint. Nice beat, and I liked Keri too. This sounds like a good radio single, can't wait to hear more about the new album!
@dillon_68 -- I agree, i think that was one of the worst songs on "The Demo Tape". My favorites were Bangin' the Headboard, Chopped N Skrewed Remix and Disrespect My Shorty. |
| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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This is sexy, I feel like I should be dimming the lights and lighting a scented candle or something before I rate this. Well...finally Kells is back. This is the only good piece of work he's released from the produciton. Smooth vocals going back and forth from Kells and Keri. I like this a lot, production paves the way for a hit.
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Heat! R Kelly is Bizack!
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Well, I would like to welcome back Mr. Kelly to his true from. This is what I expect from the Best in R&B. I hope he continues to put out records like this - him and Keri had very good chemistry.
Banger, for sure. |
| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Production is so smooth and R. Kelly is back with the nice vibe. Keri is the perfect female for this song and her voice is hot! The hook is hot and the song is so catchy...wont ever get tired of this song. Perfect track!
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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I always have a bias against R.Kelly for his ignorant decisions in the past, but I can't deny that this joint is on point. It's not something I would listen to on a regular, but if it came on in the car with my lady (still looking for my dream gurl...lol), I'd turn it up. The production is on hit and the mix is superb.
Ms. Keri baby is mines. ALL MINES! |
| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Can't ever count the champ out... No matter how many new age singers come about. there's no one that can put you in the mood and have a hit at the same like kells. If he releases "Sex Olympics" as a single as well... no comment
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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R. Kelly sounds like the old R. Kelly of the past!!
Slow beat, good lyrics, solid delivery and feature the very sexy Keri Hilson and mix it all up and you got yourself a hit!! Polow is probably on my top 5 fav producers right now!! |
| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Wow this OLD!!! I liked it when I first heard it, like a year ago. This final version is a sure hit and a good choice for a single. Wow I haven't heard Kells since that Obama track 'i believe'. Not my favourite artist, but good to have him back if he keeps this up
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Polow is one of my favorite producers and he just tells me I’m right with this amazing beat!
Kells' voice flows smoothly with the beat & Keri only makes it better. this is the Kells we need, Not that “Let’s do a song with whoever R&B’er/gimmick is hot right now”... Oops! Sorry, Ms.Keri .... LoLs |
| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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I wasn't expecting this to be much, but to my surprise it was actually pretty good. Keri Hilson's vocals were pleasant to hear, and Kels definitely did his thing on here too. Good track, good bedroom music.
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Sounds good..Kellys back!
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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hot
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Great Song, R Kelly is back
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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im not gonna rate ONLY because the old demo version is WAYYYYY better even if keri was singin lines obviously meant for a guy. but the verses on that version were WAY Better. this is GARBAGE compared to those verses.
plus i cant believe trey songz made a r. kelly diss... |
| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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My fav song of Keri Hilson out now is Knock You Down, I don't know why but I expected a song like that. Well it isn't of course! I like it when the beat changes, but Polow Da Don has done much better (I love him as a producer). This is a smooth song for sure, it's perfect for radio, car, love, but I honestly get bored after a while. It feels like this type of songs are all similar, nothing that really stands out! I love R Kelly, he has got one of the best voices in the r&b scene in my opinion. Keri is the artist of the moment and I'm a big fan of hers, but this song just didn't catch me. Nice production, excellent voices but typical melody. In rotation
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Its kool...gotta grow on me though.
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Yeah this is HOT.. I can't wait to play this in the strip club & when shortie comes through..
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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Thank god Kellz! I was a little worried about you for awhile! I would have liked to see a female with a bigger voice on this track tho, I'm not a Keri Hilson fan...her voice is beautiful but it doesnt do much for me
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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This song is HOT right here! R-dot is BACK! His voice is ALWAYS good, but hearing him now, I almost forgot how damn good he was. Very nice beat, sick lyrics, and sick singing. Nice feature from Keri too! Good stuff!
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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@Patty: I feel you!
I never thought R. Kelly would use the recipe I wrote a while ago: Song recipe - My Love, by Chef The-Dream -“Love in this club remix” beat -“Rocking that thang” beat & melody -_-' I mean, seriously! How many times will this pattern be recycled?! Like "My Love", this song would be great if it was the first time hearing any of its features… It's a shame R. Kelly would copy Dream's singing style from the beginning with all those "uh uuuhs" à la Dream :s =) But the lovable Ms. Keri was as creative as expected from a songwriter. She was the only fresh sound about this and the only one worth listening. |
| Posted on Jun 22, 2009 |
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i like this!
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2009 |
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Kellz is my favorite R&B singer ever, but this just isn't up to his standards. I'm wit my man FredRico, he was usin some of Dream's style. I wish he would stick wit the Kellz sound that we all recognize and love. Not a bad track, but come on you can do better!
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2009 |
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more like a 2.5 to me..kinda expected better. this is hot tho.
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2009 |
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im feelin this shit
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2009 |
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Polow da Don goes in hard again in the production...and R.Kelly does his thing and Keri Hilson holds down her part
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2009 |
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You know why.
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2009 |
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the say you cant keep a good man down for long. i dont know if kellz is a good man but hes an amazing artist and it was only a matter of time till hed come out wit a banger.
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2009 |
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good ish, feeling this jam, the production is hot and rkelly as always, does his thing, keri hilson just adds that extra flavor to it
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2009 |
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Hot song, but it does sound familiar...
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2009 |
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This is very radio friendly. Not crazy about it, but it will grow on me for sure, especially at the end of the night at the club when that " last call" shout goes down, and everyone is slow dancin and side mackin. This is a hit and keri's stock is continuing to rise. Oh and if you late on that Kellz mixtape, then grab that. Cause its BONEafide bed music.
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2009 |
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Oh yea Fred and juanito I have to respectfully disagree with yall when you say kellz is using The-Dream's style. It does sound like his formula, but that formula was used by Kellz first. The-Dream is the one who is using kellz style.
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2009 |
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I was bumpin the other version of this song like 5 months ago! This song is niice...
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2009 |
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Not a fan of the hook (That sample is terrible), but the rest of the song make up for it.
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2009 |
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Yea the "Lesbian" version is Craaazy... but this money
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2009 |
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This is the proof that Kelz still got that crown. big'ups to keri too, the dual is hot. im hoping you too think about make some more hitz dual together
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2009 |
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hay what"s up
rest peace for r.Kelly man iam LiL koke |
| Posted on Jun 27, 2009 |
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i @*#$!' love this track... you could sex me ANYTIME R.KELLY
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| Posted on Jun 28, 2009 |
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my baby kells is finally back!!!
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| Posted on Jun 28, 2009 |
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I bet you guys WISH kellz wrote this..
but I heard Keri Wrote this for him.. |
| Posted on Jun 28, 2009 |
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Actually, on "Live in the Den w/ Big Tigger", Tigger said "Appartently, The-Dream wrote this, couldn't you tell?"
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| Posted on Jun 28, 2009 |
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