I used to get criticized for doing a 'Bump & Grind' then turning around and doing a gospel song. But the truth is I'm glad I have a gift that allows me to switch lanes. R. Kelly bumpcriticizegift Change image and share on social
Before I can finish one song, another is knocking on my door in my head. R. Kelly doorfinishhead Change image and share on social
All the sounds on 'Trapped in the Closet' - the knockin' on the door, when I grab the keys, when I walk down the stairs, the car horns - we sampled all of those things around my house. R. Kelly carclosetdoor Change image and share on social
To make an album like 'Love Letter,' everything's got to be about love. Everything has to have a great feeling when you listen to it. R. Kelly albumfeltgreat Change image and share on social
I learnt a whole lot from my mother. About music, relationships, being a good person, loving people, the whole of life. I learnt about everything from her. Every single day I think about her. All through the day. R. Kelly daygoodlearn share on social
I've always had mostly women come out to see me perform. That's the reason the guys show up; they know R. Kelly is going to draw the women. Most of the songs I'm singing are catering to women anyway. R. Kelly caterdrawguy Change image and share on social
When I get into the studio, I write from my heart. R. Kelly heartstudiowrite Change image and share on social
'Trapped in the Closet' is pretty much forever. I've got a leash on this thing now. I'm going to walk it. R. Kelly closetforeverhave Change image and share on social
I've always wanted to write movies - I always used to tell my mom that I wanted to be a director. R. Kelly directorhavemom Change image and share on social
I'm the Ali of today. I'm the Marvin Gaye of today. I'm the Bob Marley of today. I'm the Martin Luther King, or all the other greats that have come before us. And a lot of people are starting to realise that now. R. Kelly alibobgaye share on social