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R. Kelly

Grammy-winning, multi-platinum R&B singer, songwriter, and producer who scored his first major pop hit with "Bump N' Grind" (1994).
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Album Highlights

  • The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1
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  • Chocolate Factory
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  • Happy People/U Saved Me
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    Happy People/U Saved Me
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R. Kelly
photo credit: Randee St. Nicholas

R. Kelly - Artist Details

Active

1980s - 2020s

Born

January 8, 1967 in Chicago, IL

Genre

R&B

Styles

Contemporary R&B Pop Adult Contemporary R&B New Jack Swing

Also Known As

Robert Sylvester Kelly
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