R. Kelly - Happy People/U Saved Me

R. Kelly is arguably one of R&B's most productive minds in years and the Chicago native creates music at a pace that few artists in any genre could keep up with. "Happy People/U Saved Me" serves as Kelly's own personal "Best of Both Worlds"--highlighting both the singer's love for stepping (a Midwest-based dance craze) and need for salvation. "Happy People" is the more upbeat of the two discs with Kelly taking on the persona of the Weatherman, a DJ on the fictional LOVE radio station. The album's title track and lead single is a perfect introduction to its infectious sound. Similarly, the midtempo groove of "Red Carpet (Pause, Flash)" will have stepping experts and novices headed straight to the dance floor. While the recurring stepping theme quickly becomes repetitive, you can't help but groove all the way through.

Unfortunately, the same can't be said for "U Saved Me." The message-heavy disc sacrifices Kelly's raw talent for melodrama. Songs like "I Surrender" and "Prayer Changes," while expressing a sincere sentiment about believing in something greater than yourself, are a little overwhelming. That said, this disc's title track is a rousing musical tale of overcoming obstacles with the help of God--complete with a rising choir. In the end, "Happy People/U Saved Me," like most double albums, has both its highs and lows. --Rashaun Hall Amazon.com

alrighty then

i like this album, but i'm not crazy about it. the first cd, all the songs sound the same from the beat to what he's singing about. the second cd, is alright, but it could've been better. July 30, 2008

Gospel Album - R. Kelly is a HYPOCRITE

If you think R. Kelly has released a gospel album because he has been "saved" think again. Just check out the tracks from the follow up to this album to see the true R. Kelly. His album after this "TP3. Reloaded" features tracks with titles that include "Playa's Only", "Sex In The Kitchen", "Put My T-Shirt On", "Girls Go Crazy", "Hit It Till Morning", "Sex Weed". The man is a SLEAZE. He has released a gospel album because there's money in it, not because he believes in it as his follow up album confirmed. July 10, 2008

You Saved Me

R. Kelly really put his heart and soul with this one. I listen to this CD everyday because it reminds me of how faithful God is and whatever I am going through he is protecting me from evil. Thanks R. Kelly for allowing God to use you in such a powerful way.

Nichelle May 15, 2007

outstanding...

This CD just continues to illustrate the growth and different directions that R.Kelly is capable of traveling.

***** 5 STARS! *****

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September 4, 2006

Praying or Preying?

R. Kelly doesn't know if he wants to be a vulgar-mouthed street-thug, or a gospel singer, so he tastelessly does both (or tries to) on a double cd. Mixing God's name in with filth is sacrilege, but I guess it isn't any worse than preying on impressionable, naive, insecure 12-year olds. May 30, 2006

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