Kelly has also produced and performed in many tracks by other R&B and hip-hop artists. In 1994, Kelly produced and wrote the debut album of R&B singer Aaliyah and in 1995, Kelly co-produced and wrote the song "You Are Not Alone" for Michael Jackson, which was included on Jackson's album, HIStory. Kelly has sung the hooks for many notable hip-hop songs, such as "Fuckin' You Tonight" by The Notorious B.I.G., "We Thuggin'" by Fat Joe, "Gigolo" by Nick Cannon, and "Go Getta" by Young Jeezy, and has collaborated for two albums with Jay-Z.
Ringtone
R. Kelly Lyrics
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its kellssss, hataz start ya engine!
(Verse 1)
4'5 lookin fly, fla fla flasin in that white L.I
Shawty checkin fo a playa, like she wanna hop in wit a playa
girlfriend on some hatin shyt, she like, shit dats kells bitch
and then i stop like, real nice
then i let them come wit me, step up in club wit one on each sleeve
duggy fresh kid bout to spend dat cheese
and after dat you know they gon leave wit me
well
we out of here, get them to the crib
straight to the manchin, show em how i live
and you can tell that the sex is major, cuz only one day later
(hook)
dey got kells on they ringtone
RINGTONE
i hit kells on they ringtone
RINGTONE
dey got kells on they ringtone
RINGTONE
dey got kells on they ringtone
RINGTONE
ALL MY SHAWTYS GOT kells on dey ringtone
RINGTONE
i hit kells on they ringtone
ALL MY HONEYS GOT kells on dey ringtone
i hit kells on they ringtone
LADIESSSSSS!!
hold up ya phone if you got me on ya ringtone
In R. Kelly's song "Ringtone," he starts off the song by introducing himself and urging his haters to "start their engines." He then proceeds to describe his appearance, indicating that he is 4'5" and looking fly. He mentions that a girl is checking him out and trying to hop in with him. However, her girlfriend is hating on him, but he brushes it off and confidently scoops up the girl. He takes both girls to the club, where he spends money on them and takes them back to his mansion. He makes it clear that the sex was great and that the girls have his name on their ringtone.
The lyrics of the song promote R. Kelly's sexual prowess and his ability to seduce women. The song's chorus emphasizes this by stating that all of his "shawties" and "honeys" have his name as their ringtone. The song portrays him as a confident and successful man who is desired by women.
Overall, "Ringtone" is a song that celebrates R. Kelly's womanizing abilities and his success in attracting women. The song's lyrics promote a culture of sexualization and objectification of women, which has been a controversial issue surrounding R. Kelly throughout his career.
Line by Line Meaning
4'5 lookin fly, fla fla flasin in that white L.I
I am looking sharp in my car while driving around town
Shawty checkin fo a playa, like she wanna hop in wit a playa
There is a woman who seems interested in coming along for a ride
girlfriend on some hatin shyt, she like, shit dats kells bitch
The woman's friend is jealous and disapproving of me
and then i stop like, real nice
I take no offense and remain polite despite the girlfriend's attitude
scoop them up like, hitch hike
I invite them to join me in the car
then i let them come wit me, step up in club wit one on each sleeve
We go to the club and I have one woman on each arm
duggy fresh kid bout to spend dat cheese
I am ready to spend money and have a good time
and after dat you know they gon leave wit me
I expect that the women will go home with me later
we out of here, get them to the crib
We leave the club and head back to my house
straight to the manchin, show em how i live
I take them straight to my mansion and show off my wealth
and you can tell that the sex is major, cuz only one day later
The sex is so good that the women stay over for a day
dey got kells on they ringtone
The women are fans of me and have my songs as their ringtone
ALL MY SHAWTYS GOT kells on dey ringtone
All of my female fans have my songs as their ringtone
hold up ya phone if you got me on ya ringtone
If you are a fan and have one of my songs as your ringtone, show me your phone
Contributed by Blake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Don Perfecto Manfinini
on when a man loves a women
beautiful song