Soulacoaster

R. Kelly

Aug 2012 · Hay House, Inc

About this ebook

Who is R. Kelly? Three-time Grammy winner, who has sold more than 35 million records worldwide. Legendary writer and producer, who collaborated with such music icons as Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Jay-Z, and Aretha Franklin. Visionary cultural messenger, who created the hip hopera phenomenon Trapped in the Closet. Creative genius. Sex symbol. The man who puts the "R" in R&B.

Through the iconic anthem "I Believe I Can Fly" and such sexy R&B mega-hits as "Bump N’ Grind," "Ignition," and "When a Woman’s Fed Up," R. Kelly has proven to be one of the greatest musical talents of his generation. Yet his rollercoaster ride to the top has been as perilous as it has been exhilarating. In Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me, Kelly shares his life story through episodic tales and exclusive color photographs, exploring his meteoric rises and sudden falls.

From the crippling learning disorder that rendered him unable to read or write, to the teacher/mentor who prophesized that his destiny was in music, not basketball, we follow his evolution from Chicago street performer to struggling L.A. musician and beyond. Kelly reveals his hard-won ascent to superstardom and his battle to move forward after legal and personal ordeals that threatened to destroy his life.

Now back at the top, Kelly recounts the surprising twists and turns that have taken him to new heights of maturity and artistry. Part memoir, part keepsake, Soulacoaster unlocks the door to R. Kelly’s story as only he can tell it, promising his fans an intimate and unforgettable ride.

Ratings and reviews

First and foremost, I will like to say: R. Kelly, "you believed in yourself." I would love to meet you someday and hangout with you. Of all the novels I read, This is one of my strongest novel ever. Not because you are R. Kelly, but because you are Robert Kelly. A person with pride, courage, and warming-heart that's full of love. "YES, funny but sad and still stepped out shadow of an angel. The part your mother passed away. I had to gained control of myself because it took me back when I lost my mother.

Very great read. I have been a fan of R.Kelly from 92" and this book has given more insight into his life and mine during his toughest struggles. I love how R.Kelly is so real and puts God at the head of his life and he let's it be known that without his real fans he wouldn't be anything.

I was so moved by this book I felted and heard his cry and determination to this book. I felted like I was reading about myself in some stories he told, it up lift me in so many ways. Beautiful well done

About the author

R. Kelly, the king of R&B, makes music of epic proportions. After 18 years of stardom, the prolific multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist continues to forge an artistic path that caters to fantasy and captures the hearts of adoring fans. This is, in essence, how an artist sells over 34 million records, and wears the crown of a king. It is this uncanny ability to compose countless classics and deliver electrifying live performances that defines everything that is essential R. Kelly. It’s why he is the recipient of multiple Grammy, Billboard, BMI, and American Music Awards. R. Kelly lives and produces music out of his Chocolate Factory Studio in the heart of Chicago.