R. Kelly "Ignition" #1 Most Played Urban Song in America; Chocolate Factory in Stores 2/18/03

Business Wire, Jan 23, 2003

Business & Entertainment Editors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2003

Jive Recording artist R. Kelly's "Ignition" is the #1 most played urban song on radio 2 weeks in a row according to Radio & Records.

R. Kelly's 7th album, Chocolate Factory will be released worldwide on February 18 with an added value CD titled Loveland. The entire album was written and produced by R. Kelly.

The video to the remix of "Ignition" was shot yesterday and today in Miami, FL. The video will make its television debut on BET's "Access Granted" on February 5.

In addition to his work as a recording artist, R. Kelly wrote, produced and arranged the #1 hit "Bump, Bump, Bump" performed by B2K and P. Diddy.

R. Kelly is the winner of 4 Grammy Awards, 4 Billboard Awards, 3 Soul Train Awards and 1 American Music Award. Each of his previous 6 albums has attained platinum or multi-platinum status, and his last album, TP2.com, has sold over 5 million copies.

For further information on R. Kelly please contact Sonia Muckle at 212.824.1370 or Roberta Magrini at 212.824.1240.