Body Kiss
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Body Kiss is the twenty-ninth studio album by The Isley Brothers
on the DreamWorks
label. Almost solely written, arranged, composed and produced by longtime collaborator R. Kelly
, the album yielded the R&B hits "What Would You Do?" (which was also a Top 50 pop hit) and "Busted" (a duet with Kim Johnson of the sister group JS, who often backs up the Isleys on record and on tour) and made history again for the Isleys when it became the first album since the band's 1975 album The Heat Is On
to hit number one on the album charts. It also became the first Isley Brothers album to debut at number-one and has since been certified gold by the RIAA. Other hits were the radio-ready "Prize Possession".
, except where noted.
The Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers are a highly influential, successful and long-running American music group consisting of different line-ups of six brothers, and a brother-in-law, Chris Jasper...
on the DreamWorks
DreamWorks
DreamWorks Pictures, also known as DreamWorks, LLC, DreamWorks SKG, DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC, DreamWorks Studios or DW Studios, LLC, is an American film studio which develops, produces, and distributes films, video games and television programming...
label. Almost solely written, arranged, composed and produced by longtime collaborator R. Kelly
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, 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...
, the album yielded the R&B hits "What Would You Do?" (which was also a Top 50 pop hit) and "Busted" (a duet with Kim Johnson of the sister group JS, who often backs up the Isleys on record and on tour) and made history again for the Isleys when it became the first album since the band's 1975 album The Heat Is On
The Heat Is On (Isley Brothers album)
The Heat Is On is the twelfth studio album by American soul and funk group The Isley Brothers, released June 1975 on T-Neck Records and Epic Records. Written and produced entirely by the group, the album was recorded in 1975 at Kendum Recorders in Burbank, California...
to hit number one on the album charts. It also became the first Isley Brothers album to debut at number-one and has since been certified gold by the RIAA. Other hits were the radio-ready "Prize Possession".
Track listing
All songs written by R. KellyR. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, 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...
, except where noted.
- "Superstar" – 3:54
- "Lucky Charm" – 4:31
- "What Would You Do?" (featuring The Pied PiperR. KellyRobert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, 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...
) – 3:47 - "Body Kiss" (featuring Lil' KimLil' KimKimberly Denise Jones , better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and actress who was a member of the group Junior M.A.F.I.A.....
) (Kelly/Lil'Kim) – 4:02 - "Busted" (featuring JSJSJS or js may refer to:* Jonge Socialisten, Dutch political groupCompanies:* JS, Air Koryo of North Korea* JS, parent company of Sainsbury's Supermarkets* JS Food Plan, Korean pizza company* JS Group, Pakistani company...
) – 3:58 - "Showdown, Vol. 1" – 4:59
- "Keep It Flowin'" – 3:09
- "Prize Possession" – 3:58
- "Take a Ride" – 4:15
- "I Want That" (Kelley/RobinsonTim & BobTim & Bob aka Funktwons, are Grammy Award-winning songwriting musicians and a Hip-hop/R&B pop production duo. Tim & Bob have discovered and or worked on some of the biggest artists in the music industry and has helped develop the Atlanta music scene as it is widely known for today...
) – 4:16 - "I Like" (featuring The Pied Piper & Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
) (Kelly/Snoop Dogg) – 3:03 - "What Would You Do? Pt. 2" (featuring The Pied Piper) – 3:20
Personnel
- Steve Bearsley – Assistant
- Jacquie Carter – A&R
- Rodney East – Keyboards
- Tim Kelley - Mixing, Arranger, Producer, Keyboards, Drum Programming
- Bob Robinson - Arranger, Producer, Guitar
- Andy Gallas – Engineer
- Abel Garibaldi – Programming, Engineer, Mixing
- Serban Ghenea – Mixing
- Jason Groucott – Assistant
- Andy Heller – Assistant Engineer
- Ernie Isley – Guitar, Soloist
- Ronald Isley – Executive Producer
- Bernard Jacobs – Stylist
- Kandy Johnson – Vocals (bckgr)
- Kim Johnson – Vocals (bckgr)
- Jeff Jones – Make-Up
- R. Kelly – Arranger, Vocals (bckgr), Producer, Executive Producer, Mixing, Introduction
- Gregg Landfair – Guitar
- Donnie Lyle – Bass, Guitar
- John McClain – Executive Producer
- Ian Mereness – Programming, Engineer, Mixing
- Kendall D. Nesbitt – Keyboards
- Frances Pennington – Creative Director
- Michael Pickett – Assistant
- Herb Powers – Mastering
- Reisig – Photography
- Tim Roberts – Assistant
- Bob Robinson – Guitar, Producer, Mixing
- Jennifer Scott – A&R
Chart positions
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Billboard 200 | 1 |