Kelly is sick of all the scrutiny that has accompanied his success, especially the avalanche of publicity involving his relationship with Aaliyah.Īlthough Kelly, through management statements, has repeatedly denied rumors that he married the singer, Vibe magazine last January reported finding an Illinois marriage license filed in September 1994 for Robert S. So why does he tend to shy away from the media? 1 last month and is expected to be a major seller through the holidays.īut he’s equally known in the industry for producing hits for other artists, notably Michael Jackson’s recent chart-topping single “You Are Not Alone.” Kelly has also produced million-selling singles for Changing Faces and teenage sensation Aaliyah. His first two albums, “Born Into the ‘90s” and “12-Play,” sold 1 million and 4 million copies, respectively, and his new collection, “R. Turn on any urban radio station and seven of 10 songs will sound as if Kelly produced them. His production style, which is heavily rhythmic with a strong nod to hip-hop but elegant and smooth enough to merit comparison to the classic Isley Brothers ballads of the late ‘70s, is a dominant force in contemporary R&B. Kelly-is a writer, producer and singer with the Midas touch. A thick drawl that doesn’t show up in his singing voice saturates his speech. “What’chu want to ask me about?” he asks with mild suspicion as he sits down, slightly winded from his workout.