Chocolate Factory - R. Kelly
  • Band Name: R. Kelly
  • Record Label: Jive
  • Release Date: Feb 18, 2003
User Score
9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 111 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 7 out of 111

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  1. KrystalM
    Mar 6, 2003
    9
    Great vibe!
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  2. Eddie
    Feb 27, 2003
    9
    Regardless of how you feel about his personal/criminal issues, this album is incredible and his best work ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. latriceb
    Mar 14, 2003
    10
    I love everything about this album. He is very talented. R. Keep on doing what you are doing. Love always, LaTrice
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  4. ericc
    Mar 19, 2003
    10
    it is good
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. KandaceS
    Mar 19, 2003
    10
    I love it
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. RosalindW
    Mar 27, 2003
    10
    No one can fail to appreciate this CD w/o allowing their personal feelings about other issues to taint them. THIS IS THE BEST CD HE HAS EVER DONE! I can't skip any of the tracks. Traditionally, throughout history, all of our most talented artists and intellectuals have been troubled in one manner or another. I believe in Innocent until proven Guilty and until then...let the music play!
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  7. AnitaJ
    Mar 5, 2003
    10
    This cd is excellent. In my opinion, by far the best of his career. To ALL the haters and negative critics (E-ONLINE) - judge the music, not the man!! This is a classic R&B CD. A must have for any true R&B fan.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. JoshuaM
    Mar 5, 2003
    10
    This is his best work yet! He might have vices (like everybody else in this world including myself) but the man is the KING OF R & B for 2003! You can't deny the man his musical genious and can we just enjoy his music without passing judgment or conviction...
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  9. TanyaW
    Mar 6, 2003
    9
    I don't care how the press judges R. Kelly, he will always be one of the best artists around. This album is really nice. Anybody who can sing about a woman and relate them to a car has it going on!!!
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  10. JameliaR
    Apr 1, 2003
    10
    I love R.Kelly
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  11. marissat
    Apr 5, 2003
    10
    even thought what he did was verry wrong i still think that his newest song is off the hook i like ignition because the fact it is making a point to all you guys and girls out there and i am not going to say what the point it but you can listen and find out for your self....
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  12. sashaw
    May 10, 2003
    10
    eventhough the media think that my boy robert did that dont mean that his fans dont like him.if he did it then thats his bisniz and his personal life.so i think that we should mind our own bizniz and keep playin his music and also seperate bizniz from HIS OWN PERSONAL LIFE WITH HIM.
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  13. CALVIOLUPONDWANA
    May 2, 2003
    10
    MAN THIS IS ONE OF "R's best-ever cd, it rocks and i can't start a day without listening to it . The song "Forever" is one of my favourite songs on this album, Kelly has totaly out done himself on this one, i always thought that "TP2.COM was kelly"s best but chocolate factory is the ass-kickin album of all time.Even 50cent can agree with me on that one as it had knocked him out of the number one spot in then chats, it's high time people realise that R is the best this industry of RnR could ever have, thisis justified by chiocolate factory, i'm delighted that after all his been through he managed to come back and do this top class music album, R u're the best of all time, keep on playin player- CALVIO[your number one SOUTH AFRICAN FAN] Expand
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  14. TonyaC
    Jun 30, 2003
    10
    Get over it people " the has talent that only God can give and take away. when's the next album coming out?
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  15. loniakal-budkuzlik
    Oct 10, 2003
    10
    this cd is the shit ya... holla at your girl 1 westhill high ct
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  16. ChelseaP
    Mar 10, 2003
    10
    The Chocolate Factory is superb. It has an old school sound mix with todays R & B. It is great!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. [Anonymous]
    Mar 10, 2003
    10
    Excellent!!! R. Kelly is a musical genius.
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  18. DerekM
    Mar 13, 2003
    8
    Tp2, is still the best cd that he ever made.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. LORETTAJ
    Mar 24, 2003
    10
    I've always been a R. Kelly fan, but since he released "CHOCOLATE FACTORY" I have become an extreme R. Kelly fanatic. This CD rates up there with "THRILLER" or "PURPLE RAIN." THANKS R.KELLY FOR A TRULY EXATRORDINARY ALBUM
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  20. burtoncharles
    Mar 26, 2003
    10
    hot
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  21. VictoriaS
    Mar 28, 2003
    10
    I THINK THIS CD IS HOT AND I DON'T CARE WHAT NO BODY SAYS ABOUT R KELLY. AND FORTUNATELY HE DON'T EITHER. I JUST WANT HIM TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE A WHOLE LOT OF FAN BEHIND HIM. AND TO KEEP ON DOING HIS THANG.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. BrookeH
    Mar 31, 2003
    8
    it is a great cd to chill and listen to with the one your in a relationship with.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. ClaraP
    Mar 4, 2003
    10
    I love this c.d and I think that everyone will also>
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. VictoriaB
    Mar 7, 2003
    10
    I like R.Kelly and all ways will no matter what they say he did and I also love this album
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  25. robp
    Mar 7, 2003
    10
    the boy is very good...
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  26. deianaj
    Apr 1, 2003
    10
    This c.d is one of his best yet. It can only get better.
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  27. danielleh
    May 3, 2003
    10
    r.kelly is very sexy and anything he does i give him a ten!!!! he could pop my cherry anytime!!!! no really he has really great music and its a good song to listen to w/ your baby
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  28. davidh
    Jun 26, 2003
    2
    are you people on crack? if this were considered a comedy album, i would give it a 10. but it's supposed to be serious, right? "heart of a woman" has got to be the worst tribute to females i have ever heard -- "i love y'all so much, that's why i gotta spell it out.. w-o-m-a-n." what the hell is that? and why is it the "ignition remix?" it doesn't even have anything to do with the original "ignition." and it's obvious what the title of "forever" is, considering that he sings the word at least 362 times. this album is such a joke. it gets a 2 simply because it makes me laugh. Expand
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  29. Mrs.Hamilton
    Jul 2, 2003
    9
    This CD shows Kelly's Brillance. He doesn't need to curse or be vulgar to get his point across. Excellent
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  30. AlanH
    Jul 6, 2003
    10
    Phat.Kelly has always had my attention with his music.The brother always comes through with ideas that can be easily relative to experiences in my life.Its sad that his music is being rated through the notion of guilt in his private and legal affairs.ONE
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  31. NSheng
    Aug 30, 2004
    10
    This CD proves why R Kelly is THE greatest R&B artist ever lived. He masterfully recreates classic R&B along with his own original tracks and beats.
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  32. CourtneyR
    Feb 25, 2003
    7
    this album is very groovy and it gets you into the mood. It best expresses how a human feels.
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  33. LADEANM
    Mar 10, 2003
    10
    As always R. Kelly has done an excellent job on this cd!!!!
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  34. Rhonda
    Mar 10, 2003
    10
    The best CD of his career so far.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  35. ShamekaS
    Mar 12, 2003
    10
    I love R. Kelly and his music. Yall young ass kids need to stop trying to get this man's money by telling lies on him. That goes to show that I'm a true R. Kelly fan. Holla Back if you have any questions.
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  36. CIANOK
    Mar 13, 2003
    10
    Greatest of all he has released. I love it man.
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  37. KSeals
    Mar 14, 2003
    10
    it is the bomb! you all need to remeber that you are innocent until proven guilty.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  38. jenm
    Mar 17, 2003
    10
    no matter what people say kelly got it going on. im with the man all the way true fans should stand united through the tough times for one of the most talented men in the business.
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  39. CandiceR
    Mar 19, 2003
    10
    This album was great. I did not expect anything less from R. Kelly. He is a great artist despite the accusations. It was amazing how he touched different mediums with this album. Little soul, smooth, rough, love, party, and fun in one album. Not everyone can do that....Much respect R. Kelly and Keep ya head up....I know its hard but you got your REAL fans to support you! -C.Rose
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  40. ShanayS
    Mar 23, 2003
    10
    This album is one of R. Kelly's best to date. I give him 2 thumbs up. Despite what goes on in his personal life the boy HAS talent.
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  41. essencew
    Mar 26, 2003
    10
    It's his best EVER
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  42. michellew
    Mar 26, 2003
    10
    I don't intentionally listen to R&B because the quality has gone and there is so much garbage. The combination of nice lyrics and booming music are what song lovers have been looking for. Some artists either miss one of the two but Kelly has it all together!!! I'm not even a fan, but when I overheard this c.d., I was taken off my feet that this awesome c.d. could even be a sucess after all of his negative publicity. Expand
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  43. MariaG
    Mar 27, 2003
    10
    this albums hella good!!
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  44. PamelaW
    Mar 27, 2003
    10
    This is an excellent album. Every record is a hit. He is one talented brother.
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  45. sheveannab
    Mar 31, 2003
    10
    Do your thing do it all the way it is the best yet very hot cd .Keep up the good work
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  46. XochiltV
    Apr 10, 2003
    10
    I LOVE R.Kelly's song IGNITION!!!!!!
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  47. LydiaG
    Apr 21, 2003
    10
    This has to be his best work ever
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  48. Sukie175
    Apr 21, 2003
    10
    I love this album, one of his best yet, v laid back & funky, reminiscent of 70's soul & disco in parts
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  49. TamaraJ
    Apr 24, 2003
    10
    i only gave this album a 10 because there is no higher rating. kelly has done it again! this album is really "sweet".
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  50. RubriaM
    Apr 6, 2003
    10
    I love R.kelly and Chocalate Factory I'm his #1 Fan I love all the songs my favorite track numbers are 2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11,13,15,16 and that's why i rate this cd 10
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  51. RobertK
    Apr 7, 2003
    9
    I think that no matter what R. Kelly is a very talented artist. Even with all the stress and media on him all the time concerning the alligations he still was able to create a masterpiece.
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  52. TracyC
    May 22, 2003
    10
    This cd is just hot, almost every song is a bonafide hit. What a talented man. I was very impressed, way to bounce back R.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  53. NkosanaG
    May 27, 2003
    9
    I love the Cd i believe it's the best so far and i'm sure the next one will be even bigger. Kelly should focus on the music and ignore the haters just put on the dancing shoes and step the whole night through. Much Love.
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  54. TonyaM
    Jul 17, 2003
    10
    I loved this CD and I also agree that R. Kelly is a musical genius and I am very disappointed in the way people are juding him, when they probably have worst skeltons in their closet. R. Kelly keep your head up, because your fans love you are praying for you!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  55. patrices
    Aug 13, 2003
    9
    I love chocolate factory especially #4,I'll never leave, but he needs to lay off some of the sexual content.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  56. jamiek
    Jan 1, 2004
    9
    qUALITY
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  57. shaawntas
    Dec 2, 2004
    10
    this is the shit
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  58. TrayvonT
    Feb 7, 2005
    10
    R. Kellys the best R&B singer since he's came out and believe me when I say this he can rap better than most rappers.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  59. lakeciaf
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    i think that this new cd of r-kelly is the best cd he has made out of the other cd's no matter what people think of him
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  60. sheveannab
    Mar 13, 2003
    10
    I like it the CD it is real hot.To R.Kelly keep up the good work .
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  61. LoaidaR
    Mar 14, 2003
    10
    IS ALL THAT!!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  62. nford
    Mar 17, 2003
    10
    in my opinion r. kelly's best work since the double cd "r". just the right mix of old school with a new flava.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  63. REGINAW
    Mar 18, 2003
    10
    R. Kelly did an excellent job on this CD.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  64. CordellB
    Mar 22, 2003
    10
    His music speaks for itself.....This is a very needed album with all the one hit wonders you can always count on "R"...
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  65. TrinaR
    Mar 23, 2003
    10
    This shows the true versatility this man has as an artist. All songs are so heartfelt and overwhelming. His personal problems have not negatively affected his ability to put out quality music to his fans
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  66. RanqueshiaP
    Mar 25, 2003
    6
    My vote is for chocalate factary. I will love to get that cd. If I get that cd you better make sure I'm ok when I hear that cd.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  67. naomiw
    Mar 31, 2003
    9
    I find it the best on his work so far it has more deeper words to it and a kinda 70's feeling to some songs.. My favo one is far more. Robert Kelly is a work good done om proud of you!!!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  68. JanetC
    Apr 15, 2003
    10
    Superb!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  69. TINAI
    Jun 27, 2006
    10
    R. Kelly is the best.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Solid and pleasing, if somewhat predictable.
  2. It's largely a collection of the sort of steamy, silky slow jams at which Kelly has always excelled.
  3. 80
    Overlong, but Chocolate Factory is an impressively varied opus. [May 2003, p.100]