Is pee or isn't?

 

We're aware that last week, a new R. Kelly leaked (!) a new track, "Number One," right? And we're aware that "number one" is kindergarten code for pee, right? And we're aware that R. Kelly's pee and its tendency to land on underage girls on film (allegedly!) is a close second to his music in defining his legacy, right?

Is he aware of all of this? Who knows anymore. Certainly, the phrase "number one" is used in the song to describe the superior nature of the sex he's having and there are no other traces of urine. But I suspect that these words that flirt with referencing his questionable character have been chosen for a reason. Talk about legacy, he's been doing that since he sang, "So show me some ID before I get knee deep into ya," in 1994's "Bump n' Grind" remix. He'd go on to marry a 14-year-old Aaliyah later that year.

His questionable motives and intent are what keeps him fascinating, even when his material is sub-par. It's why I never get bored of writing about him. But beyond the potential salaciousness, "Number One," is a great song, an energetic baby-maker with Keri Hilson that flips into a double-time house track a few bars before each chorus to show you just how fast of a slow jam it is. Unlike the albums he did with Jay-Z, this is the best of both worlds that Robert the alien inhabits: the out-of-this-world comedy and the down-to-earth crooning. I hope it rockets to the top of the charts ("Number One" for No. 1!). To put it simply with another excretory metaphor: this shit is gold.

Comments

[jenn t.]

I can't tell if Kelly is very aware but the lyrics that he writes are too good, especially if he is not aware!!! "In the morning I scream gracias baby!"

[KT]

i prefer keri's gender-flipping demo, by far.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtGhrZAWYrU

[Noel]

I have had this on repeat and I'm still really glad that Keri went for it with the nasty. Inspiring!

[Joy]

As if auto-tune wasn't already played out... but you're right, this shit is gold. Or would it be that this pee is gold? If it's frothy too, probably time for a check-up.

[Paawlljo]

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[Wookie]

Gawd, the way "This is number one!" is said in a cheesy announcer voice... the song is practically demanding pee jokes.

[Bryan]

I'm SOOO glad u mentioned the R.Kelly+Aaliyah union. I feel like this bit on VERY pertinent info has turned into a taboo urban legend. Most people seem to either not know about it or think it's not true. I feel that since Aaliyah is now gone and very much respected and loved, we seem to have all decided to brush the whole situation under the rug and never discuss it.
When the whole R.Kelly-Pee-Pee-Teen trial was going on, i kept asking, WHY does no one mention that he married a 14 year old!? Do we need any more proof that he is, indeed, into teens?

[jazzica]

It's a fine line between stupid and clever, R. Kelly.

[the real yr momz]

i love kells. his new mixtape is fiya. and to all the kells haters, didn't the world recently mourn a pop king child molester - what's the diff?

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I want to say - thank you for this!

[jeru]

s'alrite... i liked keri's part

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[elbeavis]

real yr momz - Please fucking DIE you mofo aids infested trick!!!

Does your mamma still spread her ass for anyone?

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