"Sex Me" is the first solo single by American R&B singer and songwriter R. Kelly, released in August 6, 1993 by Jive Records as the first single from his solo debut album, '' 12 Play'' (1993). The song was both written and produced by Kelly, and became his first solo success, reaching number two on the US ''Billboard'' R&B chart and numbers twenty and nineteen on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and ''Cash Box'' Top 100. It was also certified Gold in the US.

Critical reception

Pan-European magazine ''

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'' wrote, "When he uses the word "freaky", you can bet he gets physical again. The ultra-slow 'Sex Me' and the pulsator 'Freak That Body' are perfect tunes for Radio Erotica."

Music video

The accompanying music video for part 1 and 2 of "Sex Me" was directed by Kim Watson.

Uses in popular culture

The song is used as the lyrics for

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's 2014 song "Songs on 12 Play" from his album '' X''.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

1993 singles R. Kelly songs Songs written by R. Kelly Song recordings produced by R. Kelly Contemporary R&B ballads 1993 songs Jive Records singles 1990s ballads {{1990s-R&B-song-stub