Jun 11, 20 i give soulacoaster a 4 because of the honesty r kelly reveals about his personal life journey. The diary of me hit stores recently, and while the singer had to cancel his appearances to promote the book due to a medical issue complications from a. Threetime grammy winner, who has sold more than 35 million records worldwide. Written in his signature style of streamofconsciousness prose, r. He did a beautiful job taking the reader on an emotional roller coaster ride, and there were some parts that touched me deeply and brought me to tears because his pain was so heartfelt and truthful. Kelly wants his ex, drea kelly, to stop running her mouth about their marriage. Kelly was writing a tellall book, i had mixed feelings. Strangely, she vanishes from the book after kelly drops out of high school, and one cant help but wonder what this god. Before you go on this soulacoaster with me, though, there is one thing i have to say.
Youre invited to my new group vipteahive book club on groupme. Kelly agreed to speak about his whole life without restrictions. He is one of the bestselling music artists in the united states. From the crippling learning disorder that rendered him unable to read or write, to the teachermentor who prophesized that his destiny was in music, not basketball, we follow his evolution from chicago street performer to struggling l. Kelly kelly in december 2007 born robert sylvester kelly 19670108 january 8, 1967 age 53 chicago, illinois, u. Legendary writer and producer, who collaborated with such music icons as michael jackson, celine dion, jayz, and aretha franklin. Kellys 2012 autobiography, soulacoaster, there is another account of his mothers death, and while parts of it are. Ive seen him perform a couple times and will go to see his shows everytime they come my way. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The diary of me recounts the creative and family life of a onceinageneration performer and musician. Aug 12, 2012 now back at the top, kelly recounts the surprising twists and turns that have taken him to new heights of maturity and artistry.
Kelly discussed alleged abuse in his 2012 book soulacoaster and in this 2016 gq interview, though. The book is divided in three segments act 1 to act 3. Kellys memoir is an entertaining read, but too many skeletons stay in the closet. Legendary writer and producer, who collaborated with such music icons as michael. In the interview, he confirms excerpts from his 20 book, soulacoaster.
Threetime grammy winner, who has sold more than 35 m. The diary of me, kelly shares his life story through episodic tales and exclusive color photographs, exploring his meteoric rises and sudden falls. Whether you believe hes the worlds greatest living music artist or a twisted sexual deviant who eluded justice, theres much to be gleaned about r. No matter what speed it goes, how high it soars, or. Kellys story as only he can tell it, promising his fans an intimate and unforgettable ride. Soulacoaster is about rs musical journey, his pains, his struggles, his losses and his faith. Despite its guarded tone, the book is a vivid and entertaining journey that reveals much about the musical engine of a true artist. Jan 20, 2016 but when i watched him say this, something troubled me, and it was this. He says that until he mentioned it in his 2012 memoir, soulacoaster, he. I was afraid to tell her and i knew that my sister was the only one to watch us, carey said. Its time for fans to know me personally kellz opens up to mtv news about airing it all in his new memoir, soulacoaster. Kelly who want to learn more about the singers alleged misconduct.
The diary of me will already know that he has said he was sexually abused as a child by an older woman for several years i remember it. Now back at the top, kelly recounts the surprising twists and turns that have taken him to new heights of maturity and artistry. Kelly demands his exwife andrea go to jail rolling out. Kelly shares his life story through episodic tales and exclusive colour photographs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Kelly with permission from smileybooks, out june 28th. What i loved most about this book is how in depth r kelly explains his gift of music. Kelly s amusingly named memoir, which seems to anticipate the singers future. Kellys most recent album, write me back, is out today. The diary of me, where he describes a number of premature sexual experiences, including an approach by a trusted family friend, a man, who he says tried to persuade kelly to masturbate him for money, which kelly says he rebuffed. Visionary cultural messenger, who created the hip hopera phenomenon trapped in the closet. Kelly is an essential followup read for viewers of surviving r. Kelly dedicated this book to his mother, who died in the early 1990s, and his high school music teacher, lena mclin. This is, in essence, how an artist sells over 34 million records, and wears the crown of a king. But when i watched him say this, something troubled me, and it was this. Robert sylvester kelly born january 8, 1967 is an american singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actor and former semiprofessional basketball player from illinois. After reading the book, i respect kells even more because he was frank in his memoir. I have so many feelings about this book and i bounced between throwing my copy across the room and.
Part memoir, part keepsake, soulacoaster unlocks the door to r. After 18 years of stardom, the prolific multiinstrumentalist, producer, and vocalist continues to forge an artistic path that caters to fantasy and captures the hearts of adoring fans. Kelly returns with another bombastic, maximalist album full of sexaphors and surrealistic tales that blur the line between melodrama, delusion, and dogandpony show. In the book, he describes a number of premature sexual experiences. Yet his rollercoaster ride to the top has been as perilous as it has been exhilarating. I started to question what were his motives and intentions for writing this book. You should have never put me in your book, she said, addressing claims the singer made about her in his 20 memoir. I started to question what were his motives and intentions for w. Kelly shares candid details of his 12year marriage to hollywood exes star andrea kelly in his autobiography, soulacoaster, the diary of me, out thursday on smileybooks. Kellys diary to the world and he was able to reveal his true demeanor to the world. I was excited to read this book because i like his music so much and so i was looking forward to learning more about him. At a certain point in church, young kelly got a little. Kelly, 9781401928353, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The diary of me, has too many odd and random tidbits to list.