Kelly lays down a bit of nightspot realness. Just in time for summer, with its whirlwind of backyard barbeques and beach parties, Double Up is filled with enough anthems to dominate the season.įiring the soul shot heard around the world, “I’m A Flirt (Remix)” is the self-expletory title of the first single. In other words, the listener will not be disappointed with the fierce production, superior lyricism and hyper collabos one has come to expect from a Kells project. “Everything I did in the past, I’m about to double up on it,” says the windy city maestro. Aptly titled Double Up, Kelly’s new disc features a wide ranch of songs that pushes the sonic envelope while staying true to his game. Kelly makes songs for ladies lounging in suites as well as homeboys b-balling in the streets. Much like his musical forefathers Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield and Donny Hathaway (the latter two also hailed from Chi-town), R. Kelly has been inside his famed studio the Chocolate Factory making countless beats, laying down mackadelic vocals and creating wonderful music. While the rest of the music world slept, R. Kelly has blessed his fans with a new album every year, and 2007 will be no different. Be it collaborating with his homeboy Snoop (“That’s That”) or trading verses with Ciara (“Promise Remix”), this Chicago soul man has displayed a consistent brilliance throughout his fifteen-year career. Kelly never seems to be far from the current soul scene. Best Friend - Featuring Keyshia Cole & Polow Da DonĪs the undisputed king of R&B, R.Rock Star - Featuring Ludacris & Kid Rock.Tryin’ to Get a Number - Featuring Nelly.“ microdramas are so masterfully executed that it’s easy to forget how great the music is…” - Washington Post **“…the smooth vocals and sizzling hip-hop beats are hype-worthy.” **- US Weekly “The album provides plenty of examples of the real reason that Kelly’s career continues to thrive…he keeps serving up the hot jams.” - The Philadelphia Inquirer **“…Kelly’s not only smooth enough for the ladies, but rough enough for the fellas…” **- NY Post “…he has affirmed his position as one of the era’s greatest…” - NY Times WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT “DOUBLE UP”