Kelly Expands With Own Label
In addition to his success as a recording artist, R. Kelly has proved his mettle as a producer, working with artists like Puff Daddy and launching his own label, the Interscope-distributed Rockland Records.
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Although the single was never commercially released, it made an impact on listeners. Sparkle's self-titled album peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart and at No. 3 on The Billboard 200.
Other artists on Kelly's label will include the vocalists Lady, Frankie, and Secret Weapon and the rap act Vegas Cats. A Vegas Cats album is set for November release.
Sonya Askew, buyer for Camelot Music in North Canton, Ohio, says the material Kelly wrote for Sparkle "just whet the appetite for him and makes his fans more hungry for his new album."
Kelly is also working on songwriting for upcoming projects by Celine Dion and Michael Jackson.
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