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11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Thank You R. KellyAug 24, 2004
By C. Gray I've been looking forward to this album ever since I heard the Happy People single. The R promised a two disc album with one disc dedicated to stepping music, and the other dedicated to a spiritual vibe. All I can say is that he most certainly delivered the goods. I find this to be an amazing album. With each new project, Kelly rises to new levels. This is a mature feel-good album that can be played around people of all ages. I praise R. Kelly for providing music that doesn't offend, degrade, or serve to defeat those who are faced with socioloical limitations. Disc one is smooth, care free, and fun. Disc two is inspiring, insightful, and uplifting. This is an album that will mark a place in time for everyone who is drawn to the creative touch of one of the greatest R & B artists of this generation.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Happy People BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Aug 24, 2004
By Isabelle
"R Kelly lover"
A journey to the dance floor and Heaven with Rob
you are the GREATEST Honey, There's nobody out there that provides so much inspiration and joyful music like you do!
You make my day everyday with your music.
Keep doing your thing man, you are tight!!!
My favorite tracks on this album are:
CD1: "IF", "Red Carpet", and "The greatest show on earth"
CD2: 3-way call (i almost cried), "Spirit", and "Diary of me" very deep songs.
You are the BEST R KELLY!
15 of 19 found the following review helpful:
There Are Two Sides to Every Human - Including R. Kelly.Sep 08, 2004
By The Groove R. Kelly's "Happy People/U Saved Me" is pretty straightforward in concept: one disc is filled with upbeat positive messages, and the other is inspirational, with themes of salvation, redemption, and faith. We'll start with the first disc, since that's the better of the two. On "Happy People," Kelly takes on the role of a DJ in the fictitious LOVE radio station. Here, we get songs like "Ladies Night," "If," and "Love Street," which all have hooks strong enough to sink Jaws. Easily, every other jam could be released as a single and has "hit" written all over it. On "U Saved Me," Kelly gets his praise on, serving up a platter of gospel-themed tunes that hold up, even when the disc occasionally has lyrics that resort to inspirational cliches we've all heard on Sunday mornings. Kelly Price, Kim Burrell, and Maurice Mahon join the big R on "3-Way Phone Call," one of the better songs on "You Saved Me," while Kelly also holds up on "I Surrender" and another favorite of mine, "Prayer Changes." Unfortunately, he does resort to melodrama on "Leap of faith," the disc's one true misfire. Still, the virtues outweigh the flaws, and "Happy People/U Saved Me" comes out a winner. His current troubles may make it difficult for some (myself included) to justify buying his records, but his latest double disc reminds us how talented R. Kelly really is.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Good but the songs can become redundantOct 20, 2004
By E.J. Rupert R. Kelly released two albums, Happy People and U Saved Me, so here are my views on both.
R. Kelly - Happy People (Jive, 2004)
This album capitalizes on the "stepping" dance craze that's popular in the Midwest, moer specifically his hometown, Chicago. But if you're not from the Midwest, you'll probably think that this album sounds like a lot of "Step in the Name of Love" remixes. The title track is the highlight here and most of the other tracks follow the same formula (some even use the same beat). "If I Could Make the World Dance" and the ballad "The Greatest Show on Earth" break up the sameness nicely. Happy People is designed more to play for a stepping party than to listen at home. -EJR
R. Kelly - U Saved Me (Jive, 2004)
U Saved Me shows R.'s spiritual side. Things start off interestingly with "3-Way Phone Call" (featuring Kelly Price and Kim Burrell). This sung conversation between all of them contains moving lyrics but if you recall past R. Kelly-penned "conversational songs" like The Isley Brothers' "Contagious", "Busted", Kelly Price's "Friend of Mine" remix or Nivea's "Laundromat", this may sound like a tired gimmick. The title track is the best song as R. plays three different people giving their testimonies; unfortunately, "Prayer Changes" sounds more like "U Saved Me Part II". While the rest of the tracks run tepidly, "Spirit" becomes the only other highlight. -EJR
Conclusion: While neither album is better or worse than the other and while no song is weak, both albums feel formulaic because of the same songs being heard over and over again. More themes or even trimming down to a single disc would make this release stronger. R. Kelly's last double-album, 1998's R., suffered from repetition and this one is no different.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
The World Really Needed ThisAug 26, 2004
By J-Deuce First off D. Milton, you're absolutly correct when you say "Mr. Bump and Grind has left the building". You say you understand that R. Kelly is trying to change his image yet you make a statement like this. Obviously you really don't understand what an image change really is. But enough about ignorant people, here's my review on Happy People/U Saved Me. This CD is an absolute hit. It's refreshing to see this side of R. Kelly. I'd like to see more CD's released by him without the Parental Warning sticker. No doubt his past hits have been just that... absolute hits, but with all the drama going on world wide it's a blessing to have this kind of CD released from a universal mainstream artist. With hardcore thug rap at an all time high, faith albums seem to be pushed aside and shoved into a whole different catagory of music. In fact, most people never even enter the Christian section at music stores. While mainstream artists sell millions upon millions, religious artists are considered VERY lucky if they reach the 1 million mark and they consider their album a hit if they reach the 500,000 mark. I hope this album will open the eyes of the world to the wonderful message that religious artists are hoping will one day be accepted and loved as much as the not so glorious 50 Cent thug stories. So go get this CD... you won't regret it.
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