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Remix City, Volume 1

R. Kelly · 2005

63 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A sultry blend of R&B grooves and hypnotic remixes that amplify sensuality and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sensual grooves for intimate moments
  • nostalgic remixes for late nights
  • danceable tracks for social gatherings
  • wave-like pacing for relaxed listening
  • varied tempos to maintain interest

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, Remix City, Volume 1 marks R. Kelly's foray into remix culture during a prolific period following his commercial success with albums like Chocolate Factory. At this point, Kelly was solidifying his status as a dominant figure in contemporary R&B, leveraging his earlier hits to appeal to both old fans and new listeners through fresh interpretations.
Stylistic neighbors
Usher· Trey Songz· Ginuwine

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ) / After the Party's Over (Singin' mix) 5:03
  • 2 Sex Me, Part II (extended street version) 5:53
  • 3 Bump n' Grind (Old School mix) 4:22
  • 4 Your Body's Callin' (His & Hers extended mix) 4:57
  • 5 I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) (remix, radio version) 4:03
  • 6 Down Low (Nobody Has to Know) (Live to Regret It mix) (Blame It on the Mo) 4:28
  • 7 I Wish (remix) (To the Homies That We Lost) 5:15
  • 8 Feelin' on Yo Booty (Hypnosis mix) 3:14
  • 9 I Mean (I Don't Mean It) 3:25
  • 10 Ignition (remix) 3:05
  • 11 Step in the Name of Love (remix) 7:11
  • 12 Slow Wind (remix) 4:13
  • 13 Burn It Up (remix) 4:32
  • 14 Feelin' on Yo Booty (dirty South mix) 3:26

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