• Teddy Riley posted a snippet of R. Kelly singing Chris Brown’s “It Depends.”
  • The vocal clip was first shared by Rockland Records on Instagram; Chris Brown reacted with emojis.
  • Riley teased that more new music from R. Kelly will be released as “teaser missiles.”

Teddy Riley shares new R. Kelly clip

Producer Teddy Riley posted a short snippet of R. Kelly singing Chris Brown’s recent song “It Depends,” suggesting more music from the incarcerated singer is on the way. The rough recording sounds like it was captured over a phone call and includes Kelly announcing it’s him and sending a shoutout to Brown.

Instagram post and public reaction

The clip was first shared by Rockland Records on Instagram on Jan. 8. In the comments on that post, Chris Brown reacted with an eye and fire emoji, signaling approval. Riley reposted the snippet and added a caption hinting that fans should expect additional material.

Original Rockland Records Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTQfTNkiaOI/

Riley teases more releases

In Riley’s caption he wrote, “Still the King of R&B Bar None!!!! Can’t wait for yall to hear the new music!!! Til then teaser missiles will be dropping!!! It’s about that time for real music!!! #legendary #letsgo.” The message implies a series of previews or snippets will precede a larger release.

Kelly’s claims about writing while incarcerated

The suggestion that R. Kelly is preparing new material aligns with comments he made on the Inmate Tea with A&P podcast last year, when he said he has written about 25 albums since being imprisoned. Kelly said he continues to sing and write regardless of his circumstances.

Legal context

R. Kelly is currently serving a 30-year federal sentence after being convicted by a Brooklyn jury in 2022 on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. He also faces a separate 20-year sentence in a different federal case out of Chicago related to child pornography and enticement of a minor. Those sentences are part of the public record and have been widely reported.

What’s next

Riley’s post is the latest signal that music connected to R. Kelly may surface in the coming weeks or months. The clips are short and rough, but they have already drawn attention from fans and fellow artists online.

We’ll update this article if Teddy Riley or Rockland Records release further clips, full tracks, or an official statement about upcoming releases.

Image Referance: https://www.complex.com/music/a/treyalston/teddy-riley-r-kelly-new-music