R Kelly Comes To The Fox Theatre 12/8

Fox Concerts and AEG Live present the three-time Grammywinning king of R&B R. Kelly live at the Fox Theatre December 8 at 7:30 p.m. with special guests Pleasure P and K Michelle. Tickets are on sale now and prices are $68, $58, and $48 with a limitednumber of gold circle seats also available. All prices are subject to change. R. Kelly is set to release his tenth studio album named, Untitled (Jive Records) on December 1.

The release of Untitled coincides with the launch of Kelly's intimate "Ladies Make Some Noise!" tour whichkicked off in Mashantucket, CT on October 8 th . The album and tour are off to a great start with the launch of the lead single, "Number One" featuring Keri Hilson."R. Kelly's remarkably consistent career spans decades filled with accomplishments and achievements: he has sold over 34 millions records worldwide, released six No. 1 albums, twelve platinum-plus selling albums and had eleven No. 1 singles.

The Chicago native has released thirteen albums total including compilations and collaborations; and nine platinum-certified solo albums. He has collaborated and writtensongs for some of today's top musical icons from all genres including: Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Pussycat Dolls, Usher, Celine Dion and more. He most recently penned a song, "I Look To You" for Whitney Houston's highly anticipated album.The genius of R. Kelly rests in his willingness to break from traditional formula and constantly push the envelope. He flips the method of the moment with undeniable swagger and bold hip-hop sensibility. As a skilled collaborator, he pairs vocals with countless artists -- Snoop Dogg, T.I. and Usher among them.

With Usher, he performed "Same Girl," which was a Rolling Stone Best Song of the Year in 2007. Always willing to venture in new directions, his latest duet pairs him with the coquettish persona of Keri Hilson. As a songwriter, R. Kelly revisits simple, but profound aspects of the human experience - love, lust, desire, joy and pain that define classical art and drama. He applies his concept to rich, full vocals that exude his intended effect. This precise craftsmanship led to a 2006 Stevie Wonder Award for Outstanding Achievements in Song Writing at the Soul Train Awards. It is this uncanny ability to compose classics and deliver electrifying live performances that define everything that is essential R. Kelly.

It's why he is the recipient of multiple Billboard, BMI and American Music Awards. A prolific artist, he churns out albums on a yearly basis from his Chocolate Factorystudios in the heart of Chicago, drawing from the spirit of his musical forefathers Curtis Mayfield and Donnie Hathaway. While, R. Kelly proudly hails from the so-called Second City, with his boundless talent, he is second to none. Opening for Kelly are Pleasure P who experienced success as a member of the R&B super group PrettyRicky and K Michelle who is just hitting the music scene with her soulful voice.

Tickets for R. Kelly with special guests Pleasure P and K Michelle are on sale now at the Fox Theatrebox office and all MetroTix locations.

To charge by phone call MetroTix at 314/534-1111 or online at www.metrotix.com

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