Kelly's ninth solo release since his smash solo debut 12 Play.But he managed to remain above it for much of the next two decades, largely due to his talent for generating blockbuster hit singles and albums.

Kelly expands his hit-making collaborative efforts and enlists a diverse roster of musical guests that includes Usher, Kid Rock, Nelly, Chamillionaire, T.I., T-Pain, Huey, Ludacris, Keyshia Cole, and Swizz Beatz. Kelly has collected multiple Grammy, American Music, Billboard and Soul Train awards and has teamed up with some of the biggest artists in the world - Celine Dion, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Young Jeezy, Ciara, and Diddy.įor Double Up R. (8x), TP-2.COM - (4x), Chocolate Factory - (2x), Happy People/U Saved Me - (3x).

Over the span of his career he has amassed several multi-platinum albums, 12 Play - (6x), R. Kelly has sold in excess of 36 million albums worldwide. Washington Post ' microdramas are so masterfully executed that it's easy to forget how great the music is. the smooth vocals and sizzling hip-hop beats are hype- worthy.' The Philadelphia Inquirer 'The album provides plenty of examples of the real reason that Kelly's career continues to thrive. Kelly's not only smooth enough for the ladies, but rough enough for the fellas. he has affirmed his position as one of the era's greatest. The critics have weighed in and Double Up has received knock out praise. The follow-up single 'Same Girl,' a duet with Usher, is already Top 10 at urban radio. The smash first single 'I'm A Flirt' has been burning up the charts and radio airwaves for close to 16 weeks. Kelly's eighth top 5 debut and his fifth #1 album as a solo artist. The #1 debut of Double Up marks the highest first-week sales of the year for any R&B solo artist.ĭouble Up is R. Kelly's Double Up debuts this week as the #1 selling album on both Billboard's Top 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop album charts.

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