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Rating:  - SPOTTY...BUT THERE ARE SOME SONIC GEMS ON THIS ALBUM
I wish to give R.Kelly his props. Vocally, he's been compared to Charlie Wilson of the Gap Band, and Aaron Hall of Guy, but he's truly grown into his own man. I'd even go as far as saying that R. Kelly is the reigning King of R&B. He's done a whole lot in his over 10 years in the business. Let me give you a brief summary of his achievements.On his first album with the Public Announcement, he gave us "She's Got That Vibe", the now classic "Honey Love", and "Slow Dance". He produced tracks for Hi-Five on the side. Then in 1993 he dropped his real debut, '12-Play' with "Bump and Grind", "Sex Me" and my personal R.Kelly favorite, "My Body's Callin"...that's just the first half of his illustrious career. He introduced us to the exquisitely sensuous Aaliyah (and I'll leave that at that). Then he did a killer remix of Janet's "Anytime Anyplace", wrote Michael Jackson's "You Are Not Alone", and released a third album with cuts like "You Remind Me Of Something" and the unforgettable song and video "Down Low". Then he worked with the Isley brothers, Mary J. Blige and Toni Braxton. In the fall of 1996 he released "I Believe I Can Fly" from the Space Jam soundtrack, which won 3 Grammys. Then he released the 'R' album in 1998, a double CD that used elements of the '12 Play' cover art. I'll say it here: In my opinion, R. Kelly's best albums are '12 Play' and 'R'. This album included "Home Alone" (the jam - trust me), "When A Woman's Fed Up", (nice) "Half On A Baby", (this one is Marvin Gay-esque) and countless other tracks including "If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time" and "I'll Be Your Angel" with Celine Dion. Now, we have 'TP-2.com'. I bought it, listened to it and was dissapointed. It sat on my shelf for awhile. I listened to it again on a road trip, determined to find something I liked since a friend of mine insisted that it was good. Then I discovered the tracks worth listening to. Here they are: 1) Just Like That: This is one of his best - ever. A beautiful, majestic ballad to his loved one. It gives me visions of granduer, and beautiful sistas (sorry, but I have to give it up for my sistas...) like Michael Michele, Nia Long and Jada Pinkett... 2)I Wish - The Remix: This is an even more 'conversational' version than the first one, and extremely personal. I'd say along with Dave Hollister, Jill Scott and Musiq, R. Kelly is taking R&B to the next level...I hereby dub this 'Conversational R&B' 3) I Decided: Angelic...this one is a pledge to his woman...to treat her right, for good. Inspiring. 4) A Woman's Threat: This song sounds like something off the 'R' album in 98. It works...a cautionary tale. 5) I Mean (I Don't Mean It): This is a remix of "I Don't Mean It" which appears earlier on the album. They're both good, but R. Kelly's conversation with God on this track is tight... 6) Feelin' On You Booty: This one is pretty nice too. Just a good song to get down to, youknowatimsayin? The end is funny. 7) The Storm Is Over Now: The guitar on here reminds me of Prince's "Pink Cashmere". At any rate, this song is inspirational, like "I Believe I Can Fly" - I like this one. There are some other tolerable tracks on here that don't break any new ground like "Fiesta", "TP-2", and "Like A Real Freak"; but the major problem with 'TP-2.com' is that it's a redundant letdown after his previous work. But the seven songs I singled out? Those are what make this album worth owning...then the rest will grow on you. I don't consider this a must-own, but it's not a throw-away either. It's an O.K. album. Yours, Andrew Knyte (Trust me)
Rating:  - The Best R&B Album ever made. I WOULD GIVE IT 100 STARS.
Not one artist cant make music like R.Kelly does.He has a unique talent that is more than amazing.His production, writting, arranging and performing skills make him what he is right now, THE KING OF R&B MUSIC!.This Album is by far his best work, WELL!,THE BEST OF ALL R&B ALBUMS AS I SAID. All the 19 tracks(Produced,Written,Arranged and Perfomed by R.Kelly) are slamin gems( Even the interlude" The Real R.Kelly). I can hear this CD from the start to the end without skipping any song (Im not that kind of person that do this), because every track is HOT. Since I bought this copy from day one, I hear it every day. It is so wonderful, hipnotize and contagious that my girlfriend love it so much that insisted me to buy a copy for her too and she also listen it almost every day.My favorites songs are: Strip for you,R&B Thug, Greatest Sex, I Dont Mean It( For Couples), Just Like That(Very emotional and relaxing), Like a Real Freak, Fiesta(Party Up), Dont You Say No, One Me(Strong Ego Song), I WISH(THE MOST TOUCHING SONG IN THE ALBUM),Womans Threat(When a Woman Fed Up PART#2),I Decided(Great "TREAT YOU RIGHT" Song),I Mean It( this is like the Remix of I Dont Mean It),I Wish (The Remix) (ALSO VERY TOUCHING GHETTO SONG),All I Really Want( Soulful and Raunchy Song),FEELING ON YO BOOTY( HOT,HOT SLOW JAM)and THE STORM IS OVER NOW (VERY SPIRITUAL GOSPEL SONG,GREAT WAY TO FINISH THE ALBUM).In my opinion this is masterpiece, way better than 12 Play One.If you love HOT SLOW JAMS AND REAL R&B THIS IS THE BEST OPTION FOR YOU. DONT BE FOOLED BY THE FAKE TAPE " ITS NOT HIM".SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR, GO NOW AND BUY THIS TRUE CLASSIC. YOU DONT BE DISSAPOINTED. TRUSTED ME!.
Rating: - Haters- No need to read this review
I would like to start this off by saying I have read some of these so-called reviews and was very disappointed to read what some of these people(haters)had to say. TP2.COM is Kelly's best work to date. People said the album had too much of this and not enough of that, I'm like come on if any of you had the opportunity to do what this man is doing you wouldn't be complaining. This is a real R&B album-after hearing Joe's and Carl Thomas's albums I was happy to have R.Kelly grace us with the birth of TP2.COM. now, for the people who haven't copped this cd let me tell you about some of the show stoppers. Of course 1. I Wish-simply beautiful. the most touching song on this album. The lyrics are heart-felt. I know everybody has heard this song so you know what i'm saying when i call this a masterpiece. 2.The Greatest Sex. Now some might get the wrong idea or think this song is going to be raunchy by the name. But, actually it's a romantic song. For fellas who can sit back and think about that special lady who put it on him. 3. Just Like That. An all around feel good song that everybody can vibe to. Relaxing and to the point, he puts it down with some beautiful lyrics "just like that". 4. I Decided. A song in which a man "decides" what is more important. All the men out there who want to know the steps to having a better relationship need to listen to this track. 5.My favorite- I Don't Mean It. Anybody in a relationship will be able to connect with this song. Sometimes in relationships we tend to say or do things that we "don't mean". Kelly just put everything we have in our heads and hearts that we want to take back. Get ready for some good make up time with your partner if you get into an argument and then play them this song after everything has settled down. Kelly truly out did himself on this one. 6. Feelin On Yo Booty. This gets you to thinkin about when you were at a party dancing with the girl you've been wanting to get next to. She's feelin you and you're feelin her. The song the dj's playin is perfect(just think at that moment everything is perfect.)This song is definately a show stopper. Trust me you'll love it. If I haven't convinced you to go get this cd then i don't know what else to say. It's worth every cent you will pay for it, trust me. TP2.COM belongs in your cd collection trust me it doesn't get any better than this on the R&B tip, Kelly has rhythm and blues on lock. Enough of this-Go cop this cd.
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