Blog: Consequence Of Sound

R. Kelly has always existed in a weird buffer dimension. Super talented with an evocative voice, years of Zorro masks, and sex acts with invisible women have made it difficult to always take him seriously. As a result, he's been able to readily switch between the wackiness and serious emotional displays, a trait which has always made for entertaining music that hit just below its true potential. With the release of his 11th studio album, Write Me Back , Kelly has found a balance between both sensibilities, and forged an album that's a definitive career landmark. [...]