The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1
R. Kelly · 2003
102 min · 23 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A sultry blend of smooth melodies and seductive lyrics that defined early 2000s R&B.
Why this album works
'The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1' is significant for its chart performance, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and solidifying R. Kelly's influence on the genre during a time when R&B was evolving rapidly. The album features several remixes and fan-favorite tracks that continue to resonate within popular culture, despite later controversies surrounding the artist.
- Best for
- sultry late-night romance vibes danceable grooves for gatherings smooth melodies for intimate moments
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1' marked a peak in R. Kelly's career after the massive success of his 1998 album 'R.' This compilation showcased his extensive repertoire leading up to this point and reinforced his status as a key figure in contemporary R&B, especially following the commercial triumph of hits like 'Ignition (Remix)' and 'I Believe I Can Fly.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pitbull· Panic! at the Disco· Linkin Park· Taylor Swift· Madonna· Backstreet Boys· Katy Perry· Ricky Martin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Bump ’n’ Grind Standout 4:15
- 2 Your Body’s Calling 4:34
- 3 Sex Me (Part 1) 4:17
- 4 You Remind Me of Something 4:10
- 5 Ignition (remix) Standout 3:07
- 6 Down Low (Nobody Has to Know) 4:22
- 7 When a Woman’s Fed Up 4:35
- 8 Step in the Name of Love (remix) 7:09
- 9 Thoia Thoing 3:41
- 10 Touched a Dream 3:45
- 11 Fiesta (remix) 4:01
- 12 I Wish 5:03
- 13 Ghetto Religion 3:32
- 14 Honey Love 4:03
- 15 She’s Got That Vibe 3:20
- 16 The World’s Greatest 3:56
- 17 I’m Your Angel 4:49
- 18 I Believe I Can Fly Standout 5:20
Disc 2
- 1 Bump n’ Grind (Old School mix) 4:24
- 2 Down Low (Live to Regret It mix) 4:28
- 3 I Can’t Sleep Baby (remix) 4:04
- 4 Gotham City (remix) 4:46
- 5 If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time 6:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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