"I Believe I Can Fly" is a 1996 song written and performed by American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former semi-professional basketball player R. Kelly, from the soundtrack to the 1996 film Space Jam. It was originally released on November 26, 1996, and was later included on Kelly's 1998 album R. In early 1997, "I Believe I Can Fly" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100; it was kept from the number one spot by Toni Braxton's "Un-Break My Heart". Although Kelly has had two number one songs on the pop chart, "I Believe I Can Fly" is his most successful single. It reached the number-one spot of the Billboard R&B Singles Chart and remained there for six non-consecutive weeks, keeping "Un-Break My Heart" from the top position of that chart for four of those weeks. Outside of the United States, "I Believe I Can Fly" topped the charts in eight countries, including the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
| Recorded | August 1996 |
| Genre | R&B, soul, gospel |
| Length | 5:20 (album version), 4:42 (radio edit) |
| Label | Atlantic, Jive |
| Writer(s) | Robert Kelly |
| Producer(s) | R. Kelly |
About I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly
Written, performed and produced by R. Kelly, the R&B and soul song won three Grammy Awards while reaching the top spot of the Billboard R&B Singles Chart where it remained for six non-consecutive weeks.
Achievement of I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly
It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, only trailing Toni Braxton's "Un-Break My Heart." Before it was released as part of R. Kelly's 1998 album, it was featured on the soundtrack of the movie Space Jam.
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Latest information about I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly updated on July 28 2021.
