Double Up

Much like his musical forefathers Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield and Donny Hathaway (the latter two also hailed from Chi-town), R Kelly makes songs for ladies lounging in suites as well as homeboys b-balling in the streets. Aptly titled 'Double Up', Kelly's new disc features a wide ranch of songs that pushes the sonic envelope while staying true to his game.

Firing the soul shot heard around the world, 'I'm A Flirt (Remix)' is the self-expletory title of the first single. Over a smooth mid-tempo groove, R. Kelly lays down a bit of nightspot realness. Joining forces with T.I and T-Pain, Kelly has constructed the perfect players anthem.

Enlisting a posse of hard-hitting rhyme slayers for 'Double Up', Kelly proves himself a versatile performer who can vocally hang with anyone on the mic. From the big beat blast of 'Rock Star' with six-time Grammy Award winner Ludacris to the bombastic appearance of Chamillionaire on the thunderous 'Get Dirty', Kelly's voice and outstanding production is pure fire.

Hooking-up with his old buddy Snoop, the two do their thang on the title track. With a kick of killer bass, this song is bound to have folks house party sweating. On 'Double Up', R Kelly gives his fans not only want they want, he gives them twice as much.