The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1

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The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1
Greatest hits album by
ReleasedSeptember 23, 2003
Recorded1991–2003
LabelJive
Producer
R. Kelly chronology
Chocolate Factory
(2003)
The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1
(2003)
Happy People/U Saved Me
(2004)
Singles from The R. in R&B Collection Vol. 1
  1. "Thoia Thoing"
    Released: May 9, 2003
  2. "Ghetto Religion"
    Released: September 22, 2003

The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1 is the first compilation album released by American R&B singer R. Kelly. The album has sold more than 3 million copies in the United States and 907,680 copies in United Kingdom.[1]

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Rolling Stone[3]

AllMusic editor Alex Henderson found that Vol. 1 "isn't the last word on Kelly's output; some major hits are missing, and the Vol. 1 part of the title implies that a Vol. 2 is needed. But for the novice or casual listener who wants to have many of Kelly's hits in the same place, Vol. 1 serves its purpose nicely."[2] In his review for Rolling Stone, Jon Caramanica wrote: "If only you could separate the music from the man. In an era of hip-hop excess, Chicago's R. Kelly held a torch for vintage soul, updated for the streets [...] In light of Kelly's legal troubles, though, listening to his more provocative material – and most of it is just that – can be grueling."[3][4]

Track listing[edit]

The R. in R&B Collection Vol.1 – U.S. edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Bump N' Grind" (LP version)Robert Kelly12 Play4:16
2."Your Body's Callin'"Robert Kelly12 Play4:35
3."Sex Me, Pt. I" (radio edit)Robert Kelly12 Play4:18
4."You Remind Me of Something"Robert Kelly, Mario WinansR. Kelly4:10
5."Ignition (Remix)" (single version)Robert KellyChocolate Factory3:08
6."Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" (radio edit) (featuring The Isley Brothers)Robert KellyR. Kelly4:24
7."When a Woman's Fed Up"Robert KellyR.4:38
8."Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"Robert KellyChocolate Factory7:09
9."Thoia Thoing"Robert Kellypreviously unreleased3:42
10."Touched a Dream" previously unreleased4:10
11."Fiesta (Remix)" (featuring Jay-Z and Boo & Gotti)Robert Kelly, Shawn Carter, Samuel Barnes, Jean-Claude Olivier, Larry Gates, Pavlo SimtikidisTP-2.com4:00
12."I Wish" (radio edit)Robert KellyTP-2.com5:18
13."Ghetto Religion" (Wyclef Jean featuring R. Kelly)Nel Ust Wyclef Jean, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, Robert Kellypreviously unreleased3:33
14."Honey Love" (radio edit) (R. Kelly and Public Announcement)Robert KellyBorn into the 90's4:05
15."She's Got That Vibe" (single edit) (R. Kelly and Public Announcement)Robert KellyBorn into the 90's3:22
16."The World's Greatest" (radio edit)Robert KellyAli: Original Soundtrack / Loveland (Bonus Disc)3:57
17."I'm Your Angel" (single edit) (with Celine Dion)Robert KellyThese Are Special Times and R.4:48
18."I Believe I Can Fly"Robert KellySpace Jam: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture and R.5:20
Total length:73:32

Charts[edit]

Certifications[edit]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[28] 3× Platinum 900,000*
United States (RIAA)[29] Platinum 1,000,000^
United States (RIAA)[30]
DVD
Platinum 100,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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