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| "Echo" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by R. Kelly | ||||
| from the album Untitled | ||||
| Released | October 10, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, GA | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:58 | |||
| Label | Jive | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kelly • Jordan Suecof • Darhyl Camper • Claude Kelly | |||
| Producer(s) | Kelly • Infinity • Darhyl "DJ" Camper | |||
| R. Kelly singles chronology | ||||
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"Echo" is the third official single from American R&B singer R. Kelly's 2009 album, Untitled. The song is noted for its use of yodeling.
Chart History
[edit]| Chart (2009–10) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 52 |
Reception
[edit]Mother Jones gave a mixed review, calling the song a "typical R. Kelly hook" but stating that "R. Kelly is somehow endearing."[1] The Oregonian gave a positive review, praising the yodeling.[2] Pitchfork also gave a positive review, saying that the "track's atmosphere is a gorgeous blanket of appropriately airy beauty."[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Weinstein, Adam (2010-03-29). "Yodeling Echo of R. Kelly (VIDEO)". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Lang, Jeremy (2010-01-18). "Song of the Day: 'Echo' by R. Kelly". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
I don't know if it's the first R&B love jam to use yodeling, but it's definitely the best.
- ^ Drake, David (2010-01-04). "R. Kelly: "Echo"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-04-04.