Quotes by R. Kelly

Robert Sylvester Kelly, known professionally as R. Kelly, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer whose career has been marked by both extraordinary musical talent and significant controversy. Born on January 8, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, Kelly rose to fame in the 1990s with hits like "I Believe I Can Fly" and "Ignition (Remix)." Despite his profound influence on R&B and hip-hop, his legacy has been overshadowed by legal troubles and accusations of sexual misconduct, prompting ongoing discussions about accountability in the music industry.

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"I am very conscious of who I am as an artist and as an inspirational person."

R. Kelly

"When you hear romantic music, it makes you want to take your girl out to dinner or buy her something or take her out in the moonlight or take her on a walk."

R. Kelly

"I've programmed myself musically to come up with love-feeling tracks that are romantic, sexy, but classy, all in one. And that's the challenge. Once I create that music, then the lyrical content starts to come - you know, the stories and things like that."

R. Kelly

"'Love Letter' reminds me of 'Chocolate Factory' and 'Happy People.' It's a little bit of both of those, yeah. I just wanted it to be classy, man. And romantic. And maybe 10 percent sexy."

R. Kelly

"Well, I believe that the depth of your struggle can determine the height of your success. I was inspired to come out of everything I've been through and end up in a place where I never thought that I would be."

R. Kelly

"Music is very powerful and can make you feel whatever it is. If you listen to gospel, you're going to feel thankful, and you're going to want to call up people that you hate and tell them that you love them. When you listen to sexual music, it gets you in the mood."

R. Kelly

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