It was strange to find this article today. In the past, I’ve argued R. Kelly’s vocal abilities compare to those of Marvin Gaye. I’ve always maintained that if it wasn’t for R. Kelly’s gangster image, his propensity for silly lyrics and the fact he’s been facing charges of child porn, he would be today’s Marvin Gaye. But all of these things are what makes following his career so fascinating and fun. This New York Magazine article does a fine job of summing up why so many people love Mr. Showbiz.
