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Who sang Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy?

R. Kelly released the song Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy. Date of release: 1998.

Release date: 1998
Duration: 04:58
The story of the song ' Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy '

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The meaning of the song 'Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy ', based on the lyrics
What is Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy about?
🎶 Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy song analysis
The protagonist and his friends talk about how they used to be poor and now they are rich because of the money they earn in the music industry. They think that money is the most important thing in life and that it is the only thing that can make them happy. The protagonist also sings about the love he has for his girlfriend and how she is the only person he needs in his life.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
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R. Kelly - Short Biography

Robert Sylvester Kelly, better known as R. Kelly, is an American musician, convicted felon, racketeer and sex offender. He has sold over 75 million records worldwide and has won three Grammys for his song "I Believe I Can Fly". He was also nominated for his song "You Are Not Alone," recorded by Michael Jackson. Although critics have dubbed him the "King of Rhythm and Blues" and he has called himself the "Pied Piper of Rhythm and Blues," Kelly has a controversial past, marked by numerous allegations of abuse and sexual misconduct.
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"Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy" is a popular R&B song performed by musician R. Kelly and Poke & Tone of Trackmasters Entertainment. Written and produced by R. Kelly and the Trackmasters, the song is heavily inspired by Surface's 1987 song "Happy". Its title suggests that material wealth is what brings true happiness, a common theme in R. Kelly's music. The incorporation of "Happy" creates a sense of nostalgia and familiarity in the song, while adding a contemporary twist.

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