Rap-Up.com || First Listen: R. Kelly

R. Kelly sends his Love Letter a couple weeks early, streaming his 11th studio album in full ahead of its December 14 release date. Kellz is giving his Facebook fans the opportunity to listen to his soulful collection of 14 songs, including the title track and its Christmas remix, K. Michelle-assisted “Love Is,” and Grammy-nominated “When a Woman Loves.” Treat yourself to an early holiday gift by cueing up the Pied Piper’s album here.

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32 Comments

OnlyBoy
December 2nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
UGH! HAS BEEEEEN *nicki voice*

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David
December 2nd, 2010 at 10:58 am
Classic Album can’t recongize then your an idiot.

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TheOne1
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:05 am
The quality of this album is undeniable.

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Ms.Love
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:05 am
WOW! I didn’t know “R.kelly” could be a has been smh… Great & Different Sound I really appreciate the approach he is taking with this album!Love Ya Kellz

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From Tokyo
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:24 am
OnlyBoy – And you wonder why people get annoyed by Nicki – woman can’t get a break from some people because they’re fed up with annoying “fans” like you.

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bass_man
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:31 am
raphael saadiq needs to be cut a check, if you ask me.

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Tonight
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:32 am
OnlyBoy- You sound like a Rihanna and Nicki fan. That explains a lot. Gimmick worshiper. Neither will last as long as R. has in the industry nor will they garner the respect from their peers and industry like R. Kelly has. They won’t get 12 platinum albums like R.

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Tonight
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:34 am
Bass_man? Rapheal could NEVER record an album like this. He’s trash.

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graicen
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:52 am
this is one of rkelly’s best album. flawless. classic. this is what r&b is about!

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250 MG
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:58 am
The album is great!!! R.Kelly is the most underrated artist nowadays :(

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OnlyBoy
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:58 am
i love the attention

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ish
December 2nd, 2010 at 1:09 pm
o my days. This is the best album of the year, this is what u call true r n b not this pop trash on radio these days. i think its fair to say he is the only r n b singer in mainstream now. King of r n b. KING OF MUSIC. I aint bought no albums this year. but already pre ordered this 1 :D

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melody Blake
December 2nd, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Wow you go R Kelly!! Lovely album nice to lisen too real music :)

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Phoenix_Wright
December 2nd, 2010 at 3:59 pm
he his anything but a has been, some of yall must have NOT seen the soul train awards. Lets just say he shut down down down(drake voice)

& i will check the album soon!

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Julian
December 2nd, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Incredible Album!! Greatest Singer/Songwriter Of ALL TIME!! You Can Hate If You Want,But This Album Shows R. Kelly Will Never Be Touched Musically. He Can Pull Off Any Type Of Genre Of Music Its Amazing And His Creativity Is Unmatched Period!

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D. Kellz
December 2nd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
This is coming from D. Kellz your number 1 Kellz and i love your album and i love to here that old school R&B that speaks to the woman about love not just sex I’m loving this album and i thank you for putting it out on the 14th of Dec thank you Kellz and i also would like to thank some others for real R&B Eric Benet, Ronald Isley, And El Debarge I love there albums as well that just came out recently too Kellz you are truely The King Of R&B.

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ponyo
December 2nd, 2010 at 8:02 pm
i think these young kids have it to dam easy…and don’t understand the logic behind hard work…..since the elders already broke down barriers for them they have nothing else to do than to hate….just remember no one remains young 4 ever…and nothing in life is handed out to u ….education is key ….appreciate people and wht they have done past present or future…everything in life is a process each generation has made a contribution…90 babys wht will be yours….since u guys enjoy talking down on people

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90 Wisdom
December 3rd, 2010 at 2:36 am
@Julian Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Bill Withers, Prince, Teddy Pendergrass > R. Kelly… And I’m leaving out A LOT. I know it’s your opinion, but you really shouldn’t ever, EVER listen to R&B if you think R. Kelly is the greatest of all time. Even Kelly would tell you that’s an ignorant an uneducated statement. That’s like saying Reggie Miller is better than MJ, Magic, Bird, Russell, Wilt, Oscar, Dream, Kobe, etc. He’s an incredible talent, he’s been relevant for a long time and this is a great album. But pay homage. Update your library with the pioneers, and actually LISTEN.

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sean
December 3rd, 2010 at 4:20 am
this album has instant classic written all over it.this has grammy written allover it.the real pied piper of rnb.

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Brighteyeshazel
December 3rd, 2010 at 6:19 am
Awesome I can’t wait to get it. To the person that called R. kelly a has been, where you been? He could never be a has been. Clearly some people don’t understand real music, talent and a musical genius.

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Julian
December 3rd, 2010 at 9:07 am
@90 Wisdom It Is My Opinion That R. Kelly Is The Best Singer/Songwriter Of All Time. Marvin Gaye Is My Favorite Pure Singer Of All Time Hands Down But When It Comes To Pioneers I Always Pay Homage To The Stevie Wonders, Curtis Hathaways Of The Music World. I’ve Definitely Done My Musical Homework And MY Answer Is R. Kelly. Looking At His Body of Work And Musical Creativity Since 1990-2010. R. Kelly Pays Homage To The Greats Thru His Music Its Amazing! He Makes Every Genre Of Music Work! No One Else Can Do That.

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TheOne1
December 3rd, 2010 at 9:10 am
dude if you think R. Kelly is Reggie Miller in comparison to the other greats YOU should update your library, seriously. All I listen to are the greats of soul(Sam Cooke is my favorite) and R. Kelly is most certainly in the very top tier as far as overall talent, creativity, accomplishments, and consistency. This “Love Letter” album as well as his show-stopping Soul Train performance only continue to solidify his status. To liken R. Kelly to Reggie Miller is beyond ridiculous lol smh…

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TheOne1
December 3rd, 2010 at 9:30 am
Donny Hathaway

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EJ
December 3rd, 2010 at 9:58 am
I have to agree with TheOne1… you may not agree that Kelly is the best ever, but hes def not a Reggie Miller to anyone you named. Who on that list would top him in terms of consistancy… Hes been hot for 20m yrs! Not to mention all the artists that hes written and produced for. some of the artist you name didnt even write or produce for themselves! In terms of writing, creativity and having a wide variety of music styles, like sexual, love, gospel, steppin, club, i dont see how you can see him as a reggi miller to their MJ… Maybe a Kobe to their MJ, but def not a Reggie Miller. Hes TOP10 R&B act easily, maybe TOP 5! The greats would say the same. Ohh did i mention he basically revived the Isley Bros. For 2 albums straight he may as well been a member of the group!!!! Kells, always KING of R&B!! Album 5 out of 5!!!

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TheOne1
December 3rd, 2010 at 10:28 am
@EJ the greats have said the same; Ron Isley being the most vocal about it. Charlie Wilson also credits R. Kelly with reviving his career as well.

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a
December 3rd, 2010 at 10:37 am
1 star album

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sexylisha
December 3rd, 2010 at 12:20 pm
classic Kellz! they say Kellz is back, i say he never ever left. From 12 play to R, to tps.com to chocolate factory Rkelly transverses the R&B genre and coome out with excellence and classics! Bless your heart Kellz, your music is exquisitly excellent and elegant

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EJ
December 3rd, 2010 at 12:22 pm
this is true! LOL @a… one star… plse explain. tell me a good R&B album of late that u liked if this ids a one star album.

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D.Will
December 3rd, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I’ve been down with Kells since the beginning,and he still does like no other R&B artist of my time.

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philly11
December 3rd, 2010 at 4:14 pm
perfection…that is all

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Misty
December 3rd, 2010 at 10:46 pm
I cannot WAIT 4 this album! I alrady pre-ordered mine shoot! R&B aint dead

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Kellz90
December 5th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Great classic album, R Kelly is a legend he’s the no.1 Artist on the Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years.

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