Half on a Baby

"Half on a Baby"
"Half on a Baby"
Single by R. Kelly
from the album R.
Released	August 31, 1998
Length	4:55 (album version); 5:01 (radio version); 5:42 (extended version);
Label	Jive
Songwriter	Robert Kelly
Producer	R. Kelly
R. Kelly singles chronology

ReleasedAugust 31, 1998

Length

4:55 (album version)
5:01 (radio version)
5:42 (extended version)

LabelJive

SongwriterRobert Kelly

"Half on a Baby" is a song by American R&B singer R. Kelly from his third solo album, R..^[1] Written and produced by Kelly, it was released as the fourth single from the album in August 1998. The song reached the top 20 in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. A video was released for the song. The song was written and produced by Kelly. The song was originally written for singer Bobby Brown for his 1997 album, Forever, but Brown turned it down.^{[citation needed]}

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Chart (1998–1999)	Peak position
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)^[3]	15
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[4]	52
Germany (GfK)^[5]	38
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[6]	14
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[7]	19
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[8]	18
Scotland Singles (OCC)^[9]	56
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[10]	43
UK Singles (OCC)^[11]	16
UK Dance (OCC)^[12]	24
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[13]	5
UK Indie (OCC)^[14]	4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[15]	61
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)^[16]	32

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	August 31, 1998	Urban radio	Jive	^[18]
United States	September 1, 1998	Rhythmic contemporary radio		^[18]
United Kingdom	September 14, 1998	CD cassette		^[19]

v t e R. Kelly singles
Discography Production discography Videography Awards and nominations
Born into the 90's	"She's Got That Vibe" "Honey Love" "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" "Dedicated" "Hey Love (Can I Have a Word)"
12 Play	"Sex Me (Parts I and II)" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready"
R. Kelly	"You Remind Me of Something" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Thank God It's Friday" "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"
R.	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Half on a Baby" "Home Alone" "I'm Your Angel" "When a Woman's Fed Up" "Did You Ever Think" "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"
TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"
Chocolate Factory	"The World's Greatest" "Ignition (Remix)" "Snake" "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"
The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1	"Thoia Thoing"
Happy People/U Saved Me	"Happy People" "U Saved Me"
TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"
Double Up	"I'm a Flirt (Remix)" "Same Girl" "Double Up" "Rock Star"
Untitled	"Supaman High" "Number One" "Religious" "Echo"
Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves"
Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"
Black Panties	"My Story"
The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"
Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)"
Featured singles	"Down with the Clique" "Street Dreams (Remix)" "Be Careful" "Friend of Mine (Remix)" "Satisfy You" "Contagious" "We Thuggin'" "Gigolo" "Hotel" "Gangsta Girl" "Till the World Ends" "So Sexy" "So Sexy Chapter II (Like This)" "Wonderful" "That's That Shit" "Go Getta" "Speedin'" "Out of This Club" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "We Been On" "Do What U Want" "PYD" "It's Your World"
Soundtrack singles	"Gotham City" "Bad Man" "The World's Greatest" "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T." "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Platinum" "Shut Up" "Betcha Gon' Know" "To the World" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody" "I Admit"
Category:R. Kelly songs Category:Songs written by R. Kelly

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