R. Kelly is widely recognized for his extensive catalog as a singer, songwriter, and producer in the R&B, hip hop, and pop music genres[2]. He has released 18 studio albums, five compilation albums, and has over 130 singles, including as a featured artist[3]. Some of his most notable songs include:
- Bump N’ Grind – his first major pop hit, topping the Hot 100[7].
- I Believe I Can Fly – a Grammy-winning inspirational anthem released in 1996, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the UK charts[2][7].
- Ignition (Remix) – a long-running chart hit and staple of early 2000s R&B[2].
- Step in the Name of Love (Remix) – another chart-topping single, particularly noted for its extended success on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay charts[2].
- Down Low (Nobody Has to Know) – featuring Ronald Isley and Ernie Isley, from his self-titled 1995 album[6].
- Thoia Thoing – included in his first greatest hits album[2].
- You Remind Me of Something – from the 1995 self-titled album[6].
- Thank God It’s Friday – also from his 1995 self-titled album[6].
- Trapped In The Closet (Chapters 1-12) – an R&B “soap opera” song series, released as a compilation in 2005[6].
Notable collaborations include:
- I’m Your Angel (duet with Celine Dion)[1]
- Do What U Want (with Lady Gaga)[3]
- PYD (with Justin Bieber)[3]
- Make the World Go Round (with DJ Cassidy)[3]
- It’s Your World (with Jennifer Hudson)[3]
Some of his most well-known albums include:
- 12 Play (1993)
- R. Kelly (1995)
- R. (1998)
- Chocolate Factory (2003)
- TP-2.com (2000)
- The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1 (2003)
- Double Up (2007)
- Write Me Back (2012)
- Love Letter (2010)
- Black Panties (2013)
- The Buffet (2015)