Half on a Baby

R. Kelly

About Half on a Baby

"Half on a Baby" is a song by American R&B singer R. Kelly on his third solo album R.. It was released as the fourth single from the album. It reached the top 20 in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. A video was made for the song, coming in at over five minutes long. The song was written and produced by Kelly. The song was originally written for singer Bobby Brown for his 1997 album, Forever, but Brown turned it down.


Year:
1998
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Turn the lights down low, I'm ready the break it off
Since computer love, been wanting to set it off
Like a hotel room I'm checking in to you
Digging like shovel, all the things you do
Take a leap over the broom, it's how you making me feel
Come on in dis room, and let's keep it real, you know

Half on a baby
All I need is your body next to me (saying ooh)
Ooh na na na na na (yo, yo body) Yo body na na na [Repeat: x2]

Now tell me what the deal is, are u ready to bump
It's gonna take a life time, to give u all of dis love
So baby open up, and get ready to receive
A miracle of love, getting down with me
Like a baseball field, wanna hit a home run
Me and u get together babe, and raise a lil' one

Half on a baby
All I need is your body next to me (saying ooh)
Ooh na na na na na (yo, yo body) Yo body na na na [Repeat: x2]

Set it off in a six, baby dat'll be cool
Take a trip down town between me and you
Sipping Don Perigdon
Conversation like, what?
Not afraid to go there, why don't u open up
After 9 to 5, you deserve some 12
Making future plans, to be where I dwell

Half on a baby
All I need is your body next to me (saying ooh)
Ooh na na na na na (yo, yo body) Yo body na na na [Repeat: x2]

Half on a baby
All I need is your body next to me (saying ooh)
Ooh na na na na na (yo, yo body) Yo body na na na [Repeat: x2]

From my toes up (From my toes up)
To my knee cap (to my knee caps, to waistline)
And slowly (and slowly, lady)
Can we go half on my baby [Repeat: x2]

Half on a baby
All I need is your body next to me (saying ooh)
Ooh na na na na na (yo, yo body) Yo body na na na [Repeat: x2]

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R. Kelly

Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Often referred to as the King of R&B, Kelly is recognized as one of the most successful R&B artists of all-time. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play. He is known for a collection of major hit singles including "Bump n' Grind", "Your Body's Callin'", "I Believe I Can Fly", "Gotham City", "Ignition (Remix)", "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time", "The World's Greatest", "I'm a Flirt", and the hip-hopera "Trapped in the Closet". In 1998, Kelly won three Grammy Awards for "I Bel… more »

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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Half on a Baby" is a song by American R&B singer R. Kelly which was released on September 22, 1998.
Album Details
It's the lead single from his third studio album, "R.," which was a double-disc album.
Chart Performance
The song managed to reach the Top 20 in the UK, peaking at number 16. However, in the US, it could not reach the Top 50, settling for the 61st position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Hype Williams, a celebrated music video and film director known for his visually distinctive style.
Inspirations
Much like most of R. Kelly's work, "Half on a Baby" is rooted in contemporary R&B and soul and lyrically revolves around love and relationships.
Song Duration
The track has a duration of four minutes and fifty-six seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the album.
Critical Reception
Although not achieving massive chart success, the song was appreciated for its sensual and smooth R&B sound that showcases R. Kelly's vocal performance.
Songwriting
R. Kelly, known for writing or co-writing most of his songs, was the primary songwriter for "Half on a Baby."
Sales
Despite the lukewarm chart performance, the song had robust sales and radio plays, contributing significantly to the "R." album eventually being certified 8x Platinum in the U.S.
Controversies
In the following years, R. Kelly has been the subject of numerous controversies and legal issues, some of which have led to renewed discussion and interpretation of his work, including "Half on a Baby."
Live Performances
R. Kelly included "Half on a Baby" frequently in his setlists for live performances and concerts during his career peak.

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