R. Kelly has a new music video out, and you know what that means: Another super-catchy jam built around a ridiculous extended metaphor that somehow involves sex.
Actually, coming from the man who gave us such masterpieces as “Sex in the Kitchen,” “Sex Weed,” and “Sex Planet,” Kells’ new single — “Number One,” a duet with the lovely Keri Hilson — might qualify as subtle. “Having sex with you is like making hits,” he sings to Hilson, adding, “I’m in your mix like a No. 1 record.” Considering how much time R. Kelly probably spends each day thinking about either songwriting or lovemaking, I’m kind of surprised it’s taken him this long to arrive at a concept that unites his two favorite hobbies so neatly. And hey, at least he’s not comparing himself to a Jurassic “Sexasaurus” this time, right?
Watch the “Number One” video below, then let us know: What do you think? How does this measure up to R. Kelly’s most absurd tunes?
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ewwww…no thanx….
THEY DONT GET BETTER THAN R. KELLY, EVERYBODY KNOWS, IF U WANT A HIT-PUT KELS ON IT!!!!
Yes Sir!!!!
Aww, so cute. Robert is the best. He is forever the King of R&B.
that man is ikcy and creepy. i not like his music too much since he did that bad think and got arrested by the police. he need some help to stop with all the sexing and such thinks. maybe sing about butterflys and rainbow and happy thinkings! hahhaha. just kiding.
i like it Keri Hilson is my sista love her
What can I say but “OMG” he is truly THE KING OF R&B.
I have always been an R. Kelly fan, and I enjoyed this and adding Keri Hilson was a great touch. Hilson.
wow #1 hit
Right on point…hot song
OMG..i love rkelly…greatest of all time!! Hopefully the days not soon when he goes on to heaven but he will truly be remembered similar to MJ, Elvis, and all the greats of their genre!!
I’M DOWN WITH R.KERI
wow, im shocked with all the kelly and keri love on here! while i think kelly was great in the 90s, his songwriting has become monotonous, always using metaphors and similes to describe stuff. and keri is just a poser. here’s my review here:
http://www.downstairsthreads.com/downstairs-threads-press-play.html
how can you avoid a sex metaphor when you’re as hot as keri hilson? seriously. give them a break. soundcheck.walmart.com/keri-hilson
I’m the BIGGEST R. Kelly fan but I am not feelin this at ALL
Gee, another sex song. Boring S***T! Contemporary R & B sucks. Thank God for Maxwell.
i hv no comment i want to say keri you rock n i love you gal & i like your albam