Real Talk

R. Kelly

About Real Talk

"Real Talk" is a song by American R&B singer R. Kelly. It was produced by R. Kelly and is from his eighth studio album Double Up.


Year:
2007
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Do I know your friend who? At a club?
Who was there? Girl, I wouldn't
Wait a minute, calm down, I was at a club with who?
Get tha f*ck, man, you know what?

Girl, I'm not about to sit up here and argue with you
About who's to blame or call no names, real talk
See girl, only thing I'm tryin' to establish with you is not
Who's right or who's wrong
But what's right and what's wrong, real talk

Just because your friend say
She saw me at a club with some other bitches
Sittin' in VIP, smokin' and drinkin'
And kickin' it, tell me, girl

Did she say there were other guys there?
Did she say there were other guys there?
Were there other guys there? Well, tell me this

How the f*ck she knew I was with them other girls then
When the whole club packed?
Wait a minute, let me finish what I've got to say

I've been with you five years
And you listenin' to your motherfuckin' girlfriends
I don't know why you f*ck with them old jealous
No man havin' ass hoes anyway, real talk

Alway accusin' me of some old bullshit
When I'm just tryin' to have a good time
Robert, you did this, Kells, I heard you did that
Don't you think I got enough bullshit on my mind, real talk

Hold, hold up
Didn't I just give you money to go get your hair
Toes and nails done the other day, hmm?
Yeah, your ass was smilin' then, real talk

Gave who some damn money?
I ain't gave nobody no damn money, girl, is you tweakin'?
You see what your problem is
You're always runnin' off at the mouth
Tellin' your girls your motherfuckin' business

When they don't eat with us, they don't sleep with us
Besides, what they eat don't make us shit, real talk
You called my momma's house and what?
Girl, my momma ain't gotta screen no calls for me, real talk
And watch your mouth, f*ck me? Girl, f*ck you!

I don't give a f*ck about what you're talkin' about
I'm sick of this bullshit, I'm comin' home
And gettin' my shit and gettin' the f*ck up outta Dodge
You ain't gotta worry about me no more

And the next time your ass get horny
Go f*ck one of your funky ass friends
Hell yeah, you probably already doin' that shit anyway
You gonna burn what?
Bitch, I wish you would burn my motherfuckin' clothes

With your triflin' ass, Milton, you bogus girl, Milton
Start your car, warm it up and get ready to take me home
This bitch done lost her motherfuckin' mind

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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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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Real Talk" was released by R. Kelly in 2007, featured on his eighth studio album, "Double Up".
Song Structure
The song is structured as a one-sided phone conversation where R. Kelly passionately addresses issues about love and trust.
Genre
"Real Talk" is categorized under the contemporary R&B genre, known for its raw and explicit lyrics.
Chart performance
Despite the controversy often associated with its graphic storytelling style, the album "Double Up", which includes "Real Talk", peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200.
YouTube Popularity
The music video for "Real Talk" has attracted millions of views on YouTube. As of 2021, it has over 2 million views.
Controversy
The song's lyrics have stirred controversy due to the explicit language and confrontational content.
Video Concept
The video for "Real Talk" matches the song’s structure, showing R. Kelly alone in a room, having a heated phone conversation, thus enhancing the storytelling aspect of the song.
Songwriting
Like most of his songs, "Real Talk" was written by R. Kelly himself.
Music Production
R. Kelly also served as the producer of the track, showcasing his multifaceted talent.
Critical Reception
While the song had varied reviews, many critics appreciated its genuine emotion and unique mode of songwriting, which portrayed a realistic, 'real talk' phone conversation.
Parodies
Due to its unique style, the song has been parodied by several comedians and social media personalities.
Cultural Impact
Despite the mixed reviews, "Real Talk" has had a profound cultural impact. It's often associated with the contemporary R&B trend of songs that tell stories in the form of one-sided phone conversations.

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