1 is the first compilation album released by American R&B singer R. Kelly.

1 "isn't the last word on Kelly's output; some major hits are missing, and the Vol.

But for the novice or casual listener who wants to have many of Kelly's hits in the same place, Vol.

"[2] In his review for Rolling Stone, Jon Caramanica wrote: "If only you could separate the music from the man.

In an era of hip-hop excess, Chicago's R. Kelly held a torch for vintage soul, updated for the streets [...] In light of Kelly's legal troubles, though, listening to his more provocative material – and most of it is just that – can be grueling.