12 Play has been certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), denoting sales of over 6 million copies in the United States alone. Worldwide, the album is estimated to have sold over 10 million copies.
Released on , by Jive Records, 12 Play is the debut solo studio album by R. Kelly and became a cornerstone of '90s R&B. Information Genre R&B, Soul, New Jack Swing Total Length Chart Peak #1 on Top R&B Albums (9 weeks), #2 on Billboard 200 Certification 6x Platinum Official Tracklist R Kelly 12 Play Album Rar
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Born Robert Sylvester Kelly on May 13, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, R. Kelly's musical journey began at a young age. He started singing in his church choir and later formed a group called Public Announcement. However, it was his solo career that brought him immense success. 12 Play, his second studio album, was recorded in 1993 at various studios in Chicago and Los Angeles. The album was produced by R. Kelly himself, along with other renowned producers like Mark "Spike" Stent and Poke & Cliff. 12 Play has been certified 6x Platinum by
: Tracks like "Your Body's Callin'" and "Homie's Girl" utilize atmospheric production to set a mood of anticipation. Kelly and became a cornerstone of '90s R&B
