Music Video: R. Kelly – “Number One” Feat. Keri Hilson

R, Kelly’s back, and I guess he feels there’s been enough time for us to either have forgiven him or forgotten about all his scandal. Do you separate the man from the music? It’s an age old question. What will you do?

But if there is one thing R. Kelly can do, it’s craft a catchy song. And that’s the ONLY reason Jive has stuck with him — he makes them money LOL. He turns in for his first official single “Number One” with Keri Hilson. The video is a classy, coordinated affair, light on effects and whatnot. Mostly a performance video of the two of them either vibing together or vibing to the song separately.

There are a couple of inconsequential things that bother me — like Keri’s hammer pants + Beyonce’ fan = fashion tragedy LOL. Oh and R. Kelly saying “axe” and him bowing like someone from an Asian culture when he says “gracias baby!” (Spanish!)…what?! Come on LOL.

This song itself is kinda tepid to me, but people seem to like it. It’s not bad, but it feels like reheated Kelly leftovers. I tend to skip it because it becomes background music.  “R. Keri baby!” make a good combo though, maybe he can executive produce her next album because it’d be a more solid, thought out affair, I’m sure.

Visually though, the braids are gone, but R. Kelly still has his attraction to sparkles and purple. The city shots/studio shots are nice and warm, and even R. Kelly’s lighted LED backdrop is just understated enough to not be annoying. Thumbs up!

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