R. Kelly For The Woman's Soul

For nearly 20 years, R. Kelly has wrote and produced many hits not only for himself but a host of female artists. At one time he was simply known for the songs he solely wrote and produced for females; many of them becoming anthems in their own rights. Check out some of those songs below!

Blaque - 808
I remember when I first heard this song and learning that R.Kelly wrote it, I wasn't surprised. I know R. Kelly has a particular style of writing but I do like how this song was written.

Truth Hurts - The Truth
R. Kelly produced this underrated gem from Truth Hurts' debut album, Truthfully Speaking in which he also shares guest vocals. I like the thumping beat here and the lyrics of course which signal R. Kelly as the King of ghetto soul.

Nivea - Laundromat
Being label mates with R. Kelly has its perks. He is likely to produce a cut for your album. That was the case for Nivea when he wrote and produced, "Laundromat". When the song was released as a single, it was during R. Kelly's infamous molestation trial. The song however did peak at #20 on the R&B charts.

Britney Spears - Outrageous
Like Nivea, Britney Spears was also label mates with R. Kelly. Still, it was surprising when it was revealed that R. Kelly [wrote and]produced "Outrageous" for Brit's "In The Zone" album.

Sparkle - Be Careful
R. Kelly's protege' hit it big with her debut single which featured R. Kelly on vocals. The song was a memorable song back in the summer of 1998. Sparkle's debut album is a favorite of mine and one I manage to dust off and play every once in awhile.

Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
R. Kelly had produced many songs for Changing Faces during their brief time together but this is perhaps one of their most popular and one of my favorites.

Toni Braxton - I Don't Want To
R. Kelly penned an emotional and melancholy track for Braxton which appeared on her Secrets album. The video featured Toni simply in a wife beater and jeans.

Whitney Houston - I Look To You
The title track from Whitney Houston's new album is very preachy and it is a song that a lot of my co-workers sing at work; playfully. Whitney Houston revealed that R. Kelly wrote the song for her 10 years ago. Can you believe that?

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Now playing: Toni Braxton - Just Be A Man About It
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