The Buffet
R. Kelly · 2015
69 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B
A blend of smooth R&B grooves and introspective lyrics that reflect on love, relationships, and personal growth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Poetic Sex Start here — This track encapsulates the album's sensual themes through vivid imagery and smooth production, highlighting Kelly's signature style of blending romance with explicitness.
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Wake Up Everybody — Addressing social issues and personal responsibility, this track showcases a shift towards more reflective songwriting, contrasting with the album's more intimate moments.
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Sufferin' — In this song, Kelly delves into vulnerability and emotional pain, presenting a more raw side that balances the album's lighter tracks and reveals depth in his artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for relaxed listening
- introspective moments for deep reflection
- sensual grooves for intimate settings
- gradual build towards emotional release
- for late-night vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- looking for standalone hits
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows R. Kelly's continued ability to blend R&B with personal narrative post-controversies.
- Themes
- intimate storytelling· personal responsibility· sensual imagery
- Career context
- Released in January 2015, The Buffet came during a tumultuous period for R. Kelly, following multiple controversies and legal issues. This album was his first release after the widely criticized Black Panties (2013), aiming to return to more personal storytelling while exploring themes of intimacy and connection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Usher· Trey Songz· Ginuwine
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Wake Up Everybody
The narrative shifts from personal reflection to a call for collective action against societal issues.
This transition marks a significant departure from the predominantly intimate themes of the album, illustrating Kelly's engagement with broader social concerns.
Tracklist
- 1 The Poem 1:19
- 2 Poetic Sex Start here 4:21
- 3 Anything Goes 4:35
- 4 Let's Make Some Noise 4:14
- 5 Marching Band 3:56
- 6 Switch Up 3:24
- 7 Wanna Be There 4:15
- 8 All My Fault 3:25
- 9 Wake Up Everybody 3:41
- 10 Get out of Here with Me 4:17
- 11 Backyard Party 3:32
- 12 Sextime 4:14
- 13 Let's Be Real Now 3:05
- 14 I Just Want to Thank You 3:23
- 15 Keep Searchin' 4:31
- 16 Sufferin' 4:00
- 17 I Tried 4:09
- 18 Barely Breathin' 4:45
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