R. Kelly Already Taken vs Trey Songz Already Taken

Melinda | August 2, 2010 | 106 Comments

R. Kelly Already Taken vs Trey Songz Already Taken – Just when you thought the new R. Kelly/Trey Songz drama was over, this happens. A demo featuring none other than R. Kelly for Trey Songz’s new song called “Already Taken” has surfaced.
“Already Taken,” which is on the Step Up 3D Movie Soundtrack was originally done by Kelly one year ago but he passed on the record to Polow Da Don who later sold it to Trey.

These two are forever dissing each other publicly so it a bit surprising that they recorded the same song.

Trey is forever being compared to Kelz (even though they are nothing alike one is a legend who wrote for Celine Dion, MJ, Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson while the other is a beginner on the music scene), here is your opportunity to actually judge them on the same song (both versions are posted above).
So who sang it better?

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  1. Realness says:

    Trey Songz wishes he was R. Kelly! R.Kelly is a legend!

  2. OHMiGosH says:

    imma have to go with R.KELLY on this one. I like how his is more relaxed and chill. treys is good too

  3. OWow says:

    Trey did it much betta to me! It jus seems lik becuz Trey is sexier it makes him sound betta! dats wat i think.

  4. queenroyal says:

    I have to go with Trey on his version. There’s a reason why R Kelly sold this song. It wasn’t that strong lyrically by his standards I think. As a drummer I enjoy Trey’s production much better. The tempo is more driving and danceable. I like how Trey cut the verses and made them solid so that they work better with the chorus of “I’m Already Taken”. Songz hit a home-run with this one.

  5. Me says:

    Ha ha even though kelz version is demo it still sound beta than treys version that i heard

    • Troyjay10 says:

      Trey’s tempo is more convincing, Kells must stop goin this kid coz he actin immature when he does that. Trey is a better r&b singer than Kelly at the moment and comparing the two on this track, Trey burned our fellow legend. standard!!!

  6. Antranae says:

    well i love me some Robert Kelly..but i got to keep it real as bad as i dont want to admit….trey sounds little better cause it just sounds like his style of music.rkelly style is more slow and sexy

  7. Dan says:

    Kells raped trey with his version…..

    Hey Trey come back in 20 years when you have multiple number 1 songs/albums….

    Trey = Singer
    R.Kelly = Legend

  8. smexyt says:

    Trey Songz much better

  9. noblagada says:

    Kells version is not masterised , its why treys version seems to be better , but it is not

  10. MsBoszLadyy says:

    R. Kelly version sounds way better, Trey even sound like kellz in his version But how dear trey try to diss a legend then wanna be like him/sound like him

  11. cowsaidmoo says:

    generally, i would go with whatever kellz does..but I think this song is not r kelly’s style

  12. Diva_2008 says:

    I like Trey’s version better. Kellz did his thang but I believe the song is set for someone that is Trey’s age not Kellz age.

  13. trek says:

    @noblagada you hit it. Kellz wasn’t mastered and recorded as a DEMO. That’s what makes R. Kelly who he is. He can sign a song that people will say is not his “style” but someone else will still want to record it. The same thing happened when Brutha recorded “One Day on this Earth.” Kellz did two diffrent versions and passed it along to them.

  14. KD 4rm Wolves says:

    Those that are saying that Treyz “sounds” better – its because R Kelly’s is not mastered, of course the beat will sound cleaner.

    What you need to do is compare the lyrics. The bridges and Chorus are the same (as written by the producer i think) but the verses are different. R kelly’s lyrics are far more advanced and meaningful, and not a desperate attempt to rhyme and make things corny.

    any1 agree? or am i talking b.s :-(

    • queenroyal says:

      I wouldn’t say that you’re talking b.s but I disagree with your opinion. Trey’s version “sounds” better because he got rid of the elements of what was weak about the song (etc. the verses) wrote completely new ones and created a banging chorus on top of an infectious beat. The mastering process comes after you make your song as hot as you can make it. He did the same with “Say Ahh” and killed em dead with it. The verses are totally different. Trey has a much stronger hook that solidifies the song. There is no “I’m Already Taken” lyrical line in R.Kellys version. That’s the selling point of the whole song.

  15. strax says:

    R Kelly is a legend…. Simple.

    Trey is too new with little/no industry reputation or respect to even begin to understand what a musical monster R Kelly is!

  16. Mzprettyeyesh says:

    man RKELLY DONT SOUND RIGHT ……TREY SONGZ did it MUCH betta n it is his song…..TREY SONGZ voice sound betta smooth n kells not !!!! TREY Lego !!!!

  17. Reno Suave says:

    Trey Songz sucks!!! Kellz 4 lif3! On the real, Trey Songz is okay, I’m not a fan. He will NEVER be on the level of R. Kelly. Trey Songz better come with it on this next album or he’s done. Vocally he doesn’t stand out.

  18. noblagada says:

    no matter what treys upcomiming album gonna be a flop, look at the first single pffff so so so disapointed

  19. KingKelly says:

    R. Kelly is the King of R&B. His version is wayyyy better.

  20. Katongo says:

    Trey Songz version sounds better because its not a demo like R.Kelly’s version. Trey Can never be better than the maker. R.Kelly made that melody.R. is the KING period.

  21. Me says:

    Trez run kelz is coming to get u (musically)

  22. DJMOOKIE says:

    It iz clearly NO comparison 2 the two versions of “Already Taken”. Kelz demo iz sicker than Trey’s mastered version!!! Do u hear the extra added beats and synthesizers on R.Kelly’s demo!!! KELZ WINS THIS ROUND…

  23. I says:

    When I first heard Trey Songz version I could have sworn it was Kels’, I think they both did a great job but I’m gonna have to give it to R. Kelley. IMO, Trey Songz sounds like he’s jockin’ Kels’ style, he’s doing his rifts like him and everything… Get your own style Mr.Songz then maybe, JUST MAYBE, you can compete in the BIG BOY LEAGUE…

  24. kels says:

    It not about legends it about the song and who done it the best I. think trey sang it better. And to even compare someone that new to a legend sayes something

  25. Derez says:

    You gotta strip these people off they legendary titles. You telling me Kelly really did better? I doubt can really get anywhere w/ this joint. Trey is the new generation. As of recently, Trey Songz already wins by default. Big fan of Kelly, always but Songz bodied Kelly’s.

  26. Alexander says:

    Derez your joking right!

    R Kelly will be the man until he dies okay because there is no other superstar who creates! Producing hit after hit and writing grammy after grammy for some of the biggest stars out there. R Kelly even brings back the stars of yesterday back to make them relevant ok!

    Trey must write for himself and proof that he too can pull off a Grammy by writing for others! Let alone can he even win one on his own terms by writing for himself?

    R Kelly killed this demo and if he had mastered it, Trey still failed to sing smoothly due BAA Baa Baaing all the time with no vocal control.

    He dissed a true legend and get’s no respect until he earns it okay!

  27. Me says:

    Haha trey song ok let me see whose next album will be hotter and then can trey song sellout in africa? Peo r hatin on r kel because of child porn issue. Trey fans r just fraction of kelz fans that r angry. Watch 4 kelz coming back.

  28. trek says:

    man kellz’s hay hay hay makes you just want to bounce. he doesn’t have to force making his vocals smooth because it naturally his. that boy can SANG not sing. Kellz has the ability to bring out emotions with the way he sings certain songs.

  29. Smiley says:

    Trey Songz version sounds much better. He is young, fresh, and attractive. R. Kelly will always be known for putting out the good hits, but it’s time for the New Generation. People should not be so critical about people when they are working hard to achieve something in life.

  30. La says:

    well they almost sound similar but not congruent…
    you cant compare trey he’s he just getting poppin when kelley is still trying get baqq in game when he need go baqq to his roots and stopping singing like he eighteen or something like come on.. we not compare career status we comparing song… and trey song better the song sound more nature and vocals sound correct…then trey bought new favor to it… trey wasnt trying diss in DOA he just saying he need go baqq singing the way he came legend and stop singing like popular songs like now. Then R.kelley version have old favor anyways need be upgrade like was.

  31. Bennett Kofi says:

    @LA STFU, u don’t know anything, ohh yeah, and kellz version was a demo,so ofcourse it trey songz will be better, but vocally r kelly murdered dis track, dey hid, trey songz SHEEP LITTLE VOICE.LOLZ so clip up if u don’t know anything. FOOOL!!!!!!

  32. australia says:

    R KELLY WILL ALWAYS BE THE MAN HE DOESNT NEED AN EQUALIZER OR AUTO TUNE HE IS TALENETED VOCALLY HE IS A LEGEND TREYS IS JUST YOUNG HANDSOME AND ALL THE TEENS WILL GO FOR HIM JUST LIKE THE CRAZINESS THE GIRLS GO WHEN TWILIGHT GUYS REMOVE THEIR SHIRTS TO BE HONEST R KELLY IS THE MAN

  33. J2Songz says:

    Kells stuff was kinda weak, he should have came better if hes the king. First this is a up tempo track and the way he sang it was kinda slow. He makes good music doe but Trey is pushin him into retirement. You gotta sit down sumtime

  34. WEST C says:

    R.KELLY WROTE THE SONG-SO THAT SHOULD SHUT THE TREY SONGZ
    LOVERS UP-HE DONT EVEN WRITE HIS SONGS LOL-PLUS KELZ WAS
    A DEMO.

  35. ROC says:

    If Kellz’s track is a “demo” Trey’s version still kills it. I’m not even a fan on Trey Songz but it plain as day Trey Songz version MURDERS Robert Kelly’s version

  36. tee tee says:

    Trey’s version is much better….but I wish everybody would stop comparing Trey Songz to R. Kelly.
    R. Kelly has had his time in the spotlight…he’s a bad man and in my opinion a musical genius.
    Now it’s time for Trey to have his time. Trey can sing…Trey can rap…and Trey has sex appeal. And I also think that he has a creative mind (like R.Kelly) when it comes to lyrics.
    Why does there have to be so much competition. Why can’t they just both be great artist for the generation that they are in???

  37. Egap says:

    Huh, Actually i Like Trey Songz, But i Cherish and Love R.Kelly Right from the day i was born .. He’s a Legend and he will forever be .. I wrote the Song,I believe that should be enough for all Trey Songz Lovers that he’s the best … Cos he does it better no matter where or what he did .. He did Demo and yet it was Good Trey did Masters …Yet you can’t compare the qualities of both Musicians cos R.Kelly will always does it better .. I Love Ya Kellz

  38. raejayy says:

    ohkayy im tired of erbodyy talmbout Kellz beinq a qenius. This is true buht its also true that Trey is almost on that level. Trey has written plenty of his own sonqz that many people wont hear because there on his mixtapes. iqnorant ppl would think that hes just tryna be like r.kelly buht wonnt admit iht. hes admitted that Kellz is his idol soo whyy would he diss him. Trey is just sayyinq wuhtz on erbodyys mind, Kellz had his time in the spotliqht and he can continue that if he just qoes bak to his Bump’N'Grind Happy People tyype of music instead of for example this trak,ihts not even his styyle. ihts wayy to younq for him. yea nuff said.

  39. gemini68 says:

    I honestly love both versions I am an R Kelly fan to heart but we must give Trey his props his album is sick and he did a damn good job with this song . And there is enough out there for both of them no need to be enemies. I love them both

  40. t-main says:

    yo niggas der is noway dat trey reaches what kells reach…. he is track master.kellz still sexy

  41. temesgen says:

    f**k u trey-he keep on talkin’ but kelz is rockin more than 50 million people,we Ethiopians love u very much hope u will come one day…kellz version is da best, no question about dat…luv ya mr. thoia thoing…

  42. Hack says:

    I really find it funny that everybody is still talking about this R.Kelly/Trey Songz beef, He already stated that he thought R.Kelly was a musical Genius, He credited R.kelly as his inspiration, but yet he felt that R.Kelly was not doing what he supposed to do as a musical legend. Point blank, R.Kelly is a legend its just the fact that, I don’t wanna see R.Kelly making collaborations with the likes of the young artists anyway. I would much rather like to see him come out once a year and keep it moving but he tries to keep up with the young Kids. Well and Well, Trey songz is the next generation, Let him do him.

  43. DeAndria Elizabeth says:

    trey songz can never be better than r.kelly (he got 30 yrs) on that boy.

  44. Tearra says:

    Okay how you go compare songs when the same person is singing it LOL??? I can barely tell them apart…

    I’m always go side with Kels though…I think anybody over 21 would be for R Kelly.

    I just can’t get behind somebody that openly imitates everything about somebody else. If this was high school we’d be dogging Trey’s azz for that. Its just weird to see a grow man completely copying another and not being embarrassed by it???

    He should’ve been Kels’ protégé instead of dissing him and disrespecting him.

  45. Jo says:

    First of all, I agree that R. Kelly is a legend and he is a musical genius (he hasn’t quite demonstrated that as much lately, but I stil give it to him), however, Trey’s lyrics are better that Kell’s, hands down. They actually give the song life and create a cohesive message. The song is more fitting for Trey’s voice than Kell’s anyway. Trey’s version is so much better, regardless of what history and talent R. has and regardless of mastering (cause I’m not even rating it equally on the fullness of each version).

    But really, I wanna know why people are acting like all of Kell’s vocal stylings are original and all his own? Have you all never heard of Donny Hathaway, Teddy Pendergrass, and Aaron Hall? Get real. Just as Trey has been influenced by R. Kelly, R. was influenced by those that came before him. There’s nothing wrong with that. There are definitely some moments where Trey sounds like R. Kelly, but 98% of the time he sounds completely different. Give Trey the credit he deserves. R. can’t have a monopoly on sexy songs.

  46. Jo says:

    First of all, I agree that R. Kelly is a legend and he is a musical genius (he hasn’t quite demonstrated that as much lately, but I stil give it to him), however, Trey’s lyrics are better that Kell’s, hands down. They actually give the song life and create a cohesive message. The song is more fitting for Trey’s voice than Kell’s anyway. Trey’s version is so much better, regardless of what history and talent R. has and regardless of mastering (cause I’m not even rating it equally on the fullness of each version).

    But really, I wanna know why people are acting like all of Kell’s vocal stylings are original and all his own? Have you all never heard of Lenny Williams, Teddy Pendergrass, and Aaron Hall? Get real. Just as Trey has been influenced by R. Kelly, R. was influenced by those that came before him. There’s nothing wrong with that. There are definitely some moments where Trey sounds like R. Kelly, but 98% of the time he sounds completely different. Give Trey the credit he deserves. R. can’t have a monopoly on sexy songs.

  47. Latoya says:

    I wish they would stop the games. R. Kelly wrote bottoms up. It sounds too nuch like R. Kelly. when I first heard it.. I knew had his hand it in.. I go way back to the HONEY LOVE DAYS..
    the drama is for the people..

  48. JASMINE says:

    r.kelly’s is nice but i don’t really like it cuz it doesm’t really sound like his type of music

  49. Alexander says:

    Jo
    Trey lyrics was any better than why hasn’t he won a grammy?
    Who has he written for to have won a grammy?

    Stop lying to yourself cause you are a hater.

    R Kelly smashed this Goat songz kid, now Baa

  50. Efemena says:

    R kelly should not be compared with any musician on earth . he is the best and as such his songs are always the best.it’s an insult to compare him with trey.r kelly is a legend.truthfully speaking. kelly did it better.R kelly wrote this song.y should trey try to get away with someone else’s song

  51. badmalolo says:

    Trey is good….but Kelly is the best!!!

  52. Satty says:

    Trey’s is 10000 x better.

  53. miss thang says:

    i have to go with Trey….mwah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  54. Alycia N. says:

    I like them both. But i think this song fit Trey Songz a lot better. he sang it better.

  55. Saleesha says:

    I like Trey but all this he’s better than R. Kelly is hurting his fan base. Big R Kelly fans like me won’t support a new artist that is disrespecting him. Why is this even a topic of debate? You cannot compare a Maybach to a Kia. When Trey starts winning Grammy’s, is named Song Writer of the Year, writes hit songs for some of the most well known artists in nearly all genre’s, makes millions of dollars, and has been in the game for 20 straight years……then you can compare the two.

    What has Trey accomplished that’s even worth mentioning? He won a wack azz BET award. Yay! Has he even had an album crack a million in sales? Verify your answer before you respond please (cuz so far I can’t find where he has). When you have to release nearly every song on your album and it still doesn’t sell you aren’t catching on.

    YOU CANNOT COMPARE TWO PEOPLE WHEN THEY ARE NOT EQUALS. IT’S UNFAIR TO TREY SONGZ…

  56. Tonya says:

    Dnt get me wrong i do love me some R.Kelly but this song doesn’t fit him at all.. To me R.Kelly is doing too much to try and fit in with the new RnB artists..I love Trey Songz and i feel like he could be the next R.Kelly or could even surpass him..

    • Chris says:

      Trey Songz cannot surpass R. Kelly until he starts writing and producing his own work, as well as for other artists. R Kelly is the King of R&B. Trey can go, but he’s not in the same lane with Kels. And that’s not a bash. Just an apples and oranges comparison. They both do their thing, but they are in different lanes.

  57. Bryan says:

    Don’t get me wrong, kelz is definitely the s**t and i understand that he has a lot more accomplishments over trey, but at the same time he’s also had a lot more time than trey. Imagine if R.Kelly and Trey Songz started at the same time with the same styles they have today. I honestly believe trey would be over him right now. R.kelly has a lot more, because he had a lot more time, but stop thinking about quantity and start thinking of quality and lets see what you think.

  58. LIsa says:

    Trey studied R kelly like Colby studied M.J that’s it and that’s all but just as M.J is 2 colby kells is to Trey

  59. Saleesha says:

    To be fair let’s compare where Trey is now in his career versus where R Kelly was in his. If Trey is better then he’s album sales and accolades should reflect that right?

    R Kelly:
    1st album: 6x platinum (6 million copies sold)
    2nd: 4x platinum (4 million)
    3rd: 2x platinum (2 million)

    Trey:
    1st album: 300,000
    2nd: 400,000
    3rd: 700,000

    R Kelly is considered by critics to be a musical genius. He writes his own hit songs and hit songs for other people. Writing, composing, and producing. He is a triple threat.

    • Wade says:

      records sales are alot different now compared to then but i have to say trey keeps going up and kelz just spirals down

      • Saleesha says:

        Yeah, yeah, yeah. There is an excuse for it all. What should I use to compare besides only my opinon?How about I compare the awards and accolades that R Kelly had at the five year mark of his career compared to where Trey is five years into his career?

        Trey fans are all speaking hypothetically. “If Trey had more time”, “Trey ‘will’ top R Kelly”. If he is so much better than why is he still lukewarm after 5 years, several really decent songs and numerous collabo’s?

        I didn’t even think about that but yeah he should be compared to younger R&B singers.

    • Texas Democrat says:

      Enough Said

  60. Carrow says:

    I think it would be more fair to compare Trey to Chris Brown or Mario. Singers his age that have been around the same length of time (by the way both of them have even been more successful in terms of present day album sales/downloads. Each has had at least 1 album or single go platinum). Trey hasn’t even done that after a 5 year career. I think he tries too hard and should’ve stuck to his own style like he did with Just Gotta Make It.

    The only reason people are even comparing the two is because Trey is “borrowing” R Kelly’s formula for success and running his mouth to the media creating a stupid beef.

  61. wassup says:

    man they asking yall to compare the 2 songs, not they careers and acomplishments and album sales!!!

    just pick who did this song better, trey or R.kelly

    i pick trey songz

  62. chama says:

    …the song was written by kelz, so wat is every1 toking about. I will always love r.kelly. Trey is young he can’t handle big pipo, u wil simpy finish him wen he grows big headed!!!

  63. KING OF RNB says:

    i’ve never seen donkey people like trey songs fans!hahahahahaahhahaahahahahahahahhahaahahhaahahahahaha
    his songs stops in America, is never a hit worldwide!
    even the artists below who are R.kells’ children are better and have done more than him:
    Usher, neyo,chris brown, Mario…etc… Trey is Just a normal artist believe me… if he was humble maybe he could be successful, but he’s stupid…with 1 award u think u that now u can b compared to the OWNER of the music u make…

  64. KING OF RNB says:

    But please can someone explain to me who is Trey? R.KElLy is the R. in RNB and u wanna fight against the R. you r loser trey! R.KelLy is the second favourite artist and the second woldwide singer and most popular in all Africa… listen! the second! just behind M.J.
    Take care trey! dont try to fight with people blessed by God, u r wasting ya time!R.kelly is Alive to help you in the same manner he helped many of the greatest artists of all time(M.J, whitney houston, M.j blige,JZ,luther vandross.,Michael Bolton,joe, isley brothers, sharisha,sparkle,baby face, janet jackson…etc…etc),producing, writing…etc…The R. in RnB. Mr.Kells…………..

  65. KING OF RNB says:

    I dont know if u Paid attention to what is written Above in the topic:”Trey is forever being compared to Kelz (even though they are nothing alike, one is a legend(R.KELLY) who wrote for Celine Dion, MJ, Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson while the other is a beginner on the music scene)”
    Now, can u tell me something?

  66. OTHA WORLD says:

    Let me just sum this all up by expressing this trivial fact: Trey Songz is always being compared to R. Kelly. Has anyone ever seen an article anywhere that compares R. Kelly to Trey Songz. riddle me that…

  67. luciano says:

    Im an up-coming artist with luv for both Kellz n Trey. Howevr, i mus say the majoritys ryt. Trey is simply incomparable to Kellz! Hw dare u? Yes, he sounded better in the song, but, study music lyk i have n u’ll find that there’s alot more to delivering a gud piece to the fans than merely singing it. Its true artistry lies in many more qualities than the marvelous voice Trey’s been gifted with. Friends, Kelly posses’ these qualities! So pls dnt ‘belittle’ him by comparing him2Trey, he’s an icon even to his fellow legends for he has several talents many in the industry wud kill for.

  68. T.Redd says:

    You know I feel real bad for most of the Trey Songs fans. Most of you guys are probably young and really missed a that era of true R&B-not RNB. R.Kelly had become a true student in this game while Trey Songs as well as some of you readers was still wet in your pampers. He was a humble student of music under the guidence of Ms Lena Mclynn, counselor and Pastor. Studying the like of some of the greats like of Michael Jackson,Stevie Wonder,Charlie Wilson,Aaron Hall amongst many others, he took that knowledge of music and elevated his talent to become a trendsetter which is the results of what you are witnessing in todays R&B, such as Chris Brown, Avant, Mario and oh yea Trey Songs. One thing he never did was disrespect no one whom he know paived the way for his success. He gave back by giving homage to those who he admired, even wrote songs with or for most of them. Everything the man touched was platinum or better. Trey Songs got a lot of growing up to do. Sorry fans Trey Songs is just borrowing sumthing he can never claim. If any thing he betta get his weight up! Pay homage to da one he’d admired as a kid, then he might can get real nationwide exposure. Don’t mean to hurt you guys feeling but these are facts.

  69. T.Redd says:

    Oh Yea, Trey Songs sounds like a Wounded Sheep. No control in his vocals and you cant sound betta than the one who created it-Trey Songs didn’t change nothing in this song. he totally mimicked everything Kells did. What Trey should’ve did was change his adlib a bit, did something totally different from what Kells did then I would’ve felt different. R. Kelly sings songs like this in his sleep. Trey was trying a lil bit to hard. it was’nt working for him.

  70. Dimples says:

    i agree the song was better suited for Trey. R Kelly didnt give it any real flavor, however I also agree that to compare the two is ridiculous R has 20yrs behind him and Trey’s just getting started – albeit a good start – but he needs to be compared more to his peers and not R Kelly.

  71. Deelightful1974 says:

    I agree that the actual SONG is better for Trey, however Kelz sings it far better. R. Kelly’s voice is more skilled and seasoned which makes a better sound. Trey needs to bow down to R. Kelly. Its evident that he copies him, so that alone makes Kelly the reign supreme every time. Long live R. Kelly!

  72. ken says:

    little man might I remind u that r.kelly is the king of r&b he said that his self and can back it up as for trey he wants to be r.kelly the new generation.

  73. gdibusiness.$$m says:

    Did we forget that R. Kelly might have wrote the song for Trey……

  74. Belle says:

    Trey and R. Kelly shouldnt even be compared. I love R. Kelly but maybe this jus wasnt the rite song for him. It sounds alot better when Trey(I really love him) sung it. And as for their album sales being compared that shouldnt happen either its an unfair fight. Because when R. Kelly started off there wasnt a limewire or other ways of getting someones whole complete album plus bonus tracks and unreleased tracks absolutly free. Times change and im pretty sure R. Kelly replaced someone in his day now its time for someone to replace him. He doesnt appeal to the younger listeners and when Trey gets to be in R. Kellys age someone will replace him too. Thats how it goes.

    • ck says:

      uhmmm not completly true cuz i still hear a lot of young people trynna sing i believe i can fly or some other r kelly oldies. And trey songz might appeal to the younger generation in AMERICA but here in Europe he is not that famous and a lot of young people dont know him around here. And u are right about the sales of albums not being the same anymore but chris brown and even mario first album still sold waaaay more than him and appeals more to the younger generation. And these artists appeal to the younger generation worldwide. The main reason people (expecially girls) love trey is not becuase of his voice but because of his cute face…

  75. noblago says:

    where is trey on the billboard list? damnnnnnnnn he has been swatted by the number one. poor artist

  76. Musicologist says:

    R kelly version sounds more like a demo version…I feel if Trey Songz remake is better…They both should sing it live…I want pure talent not just vocal over a beat…When you speak about an artist like Kells, you both should have the same success, or more…Bring it meaning performing, singing live while dancing, and also cocky for a reason (talent)…He’s big right now since Chris Brown fell back from grace…Chris Brown can really sing and dance…That’s like Chris going after Usher…You gotta respect the game in order for you to get it handed to you…Especially w/ R kelly can write different genres and still come back…Artist have downfalls…R Kelly been in the game over 20 yrs…Trey was like 5 or 6 when kells first came out…R kelly has lived his life as a man and an artist….So he can sing and write about it…Trey is focused on empressing the females..Which is his main fan base…Hmmm this discussion can go on 4ever…Just know you can’t be crowned the king if you never was a prince…Which being humble is the start.

  77. Kalale says:

    “Times change and im pretty sure R. Kelly replaced someone in his day now its time for someone to replace him. He doesnt appeal to the younger listeners and when Trey gets to be in R. Kellys age someone will replace him too. Thats how it goes.”

    Sorry to bust your bubble but Trey will never get to Kell’s age misically,in the next few years ni one will know him and people will will still be singing Kells songs like I bliv i can fly that will leave forever

  78. K.O. says:

    It’s obvious that Trey is a “Better Singer” and has better range and vocals, but of course without a doubt R. Kelly is the better artist and has contributed a more 3 dimensional background to the game. Do I feel that Trey Songz can overcome R Kelly? Put it like this…Trey has alot of years to prove that he is the better artist overall, but for the moment, he’s not even close…PERIOD!!!!

  79. Mrs. Tremaine Aldon Neverson says:

    1st, Idk tht R. Kelly sung tha song, 2nd, I love tha song w/ Trey
    ofcourse cause I never heard Kellz sing it. Im a fan of the old R. Kelly,
    I mean I do like his new song When A Woman Loves, but I miss tha old
    R. Kelly. Also, I love Trey Songz foeva. Like Trey said, he as a fan of
    R. Kelly is disappointed n his wrk now, & I feel tha same way.
    2 me, its just not tha same when I hear his music, Kellz. But, fo
    tha song, Already Taken, since I only heard Trey sing it, I give him
    100%. Sorry Kellz, its cause I never heard u sing it, so I cant
    put actually a score fo u. so if I did I probably wouldnt change
    my mind though cause I dont feel tha same way or should I say
    feel ur music tha same way anymore . I kno ppl change
    but can we get tha Kellz bac who sung When A Woman`s Fed Up?
    Tht Kellz rite there tht we miss.

  80. me says:

    r kelly vocal is greater greater than trey u can see that in when a woman love stage performance…writes much more better

  81. Mrs. Tremaine Aldon Neverson says:

    KELLZ NEED 2 GO2H WITH HIS ARROGANT SELF. NOT A FAN NO
    MORE MR. DIDNT FINISH HIGHSCHOOL. TREY & I DID. :-) LOVE
    TREMAINE FOR LIFE. KELLZ BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DIE b$$$h
    BUT BEFORE YOU DO I WANT ALL OF MY MONEY BACK b$$$h.

  82. Mrs. Tremaine Aldon Neverson says:

    KELLZ NEED 2 GO2H WITH HIS ARROGANT SELF. NOT A FAN NO
    MORE MR. DIDNT FINISH HIGHSCHOOL. TREY & I DID. :-) LOVE
    TREMAINE FOR LIFE. KELLZ BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DIE
    BUT BEFORE YOU DO I WANT ALL OF MY MONEY BACK

  83. Phire says:

    There really isnt any comparing the two. When you can produce, write and sing your own songs and songs for others for 20 years straight and still be on top, there are very few people you can compare yourself to. We are comparing a song R Kelly wrote but someone else happen to come across and make a hit out of it, it still doesnt take away from the fact that R Kelly wrote the song! What are we comparing here? A song was written by R Kelly, whether trey, chris brown or even justin timberlake sings it. Theres no comparison and I do agree with what was said, alot of these comments were left by kids still in highschool who dont know the success of R Kelly and are just looking at a tight song, cute face and nice voice. Trey has used R Kellys style which is okay, like Chris Brown used MJ’s but difference is Chris is more humble to admit it, and trey is too into himself to.

  84. temu ethio says:

    hu da hell is trey?
    First wat we shud kno is dat trey always wanna copy kelly’s style,u can c da hair cut…wen lukin to da song trey simply copied da song i aint c no dif on z song…but pls trey n ur f$$$$n fanz,be respectful…trey looser u r even under j.timberlake,j.bieber,c.brown,ne-yo,mario… Shameful trey dont fuss wiz da king…R KELLY… GIFT OF GOD!

  85. Mrsz. McCoy says:

    I like both artist, but I feel that this is more of a Trey Songz kinda song. And just like some of the people say, R. Kelly passed it on because he knew this wasn’t the right song for him