Today I want to introduce a little special music to you that is “I Believe I Can Fly”, this song was written, produced and performed by the United States famous Singer Robert. Kelly or R. Kelly. It was originally released on Nov 26, 1996. I think someone who like basketball should know this song, because it is from a Hollywood film, which is Space Jam.
Since this song’s release, it has become commonly associated with the NBA, most notably with one basketball super star. This gentleman is Michael Jordan.
But this song is not only write for this film and is not for Michael Jordan. Regarding the reason, we should talk about from Kelly’s childhood dream and his story. Actually, Kelly’s childhood is some kind of misery. When Kelly was a baby, his father left this family and was absent throughout Kelly’s life. When Kelly was very young, he wanted to be a basketball player like other black boys in the United States. However, his basketball dream had been broken when he was shoot by some bad boys. These boys just wanted to rob Kelly’s new bicycle, and then they shot him on his arm and seriously hurt him. After some time, Kelly went through this nightmare, but he was never able to play his basketball. At that time, Kelly was only 11 years old. Even up to now, there are still some fragments of bullet in his body.
But he was also a luck child. After that accident, he turned to music, and achieved great success on music. So, I think this song, I believe I can fly, is not only written for Michael Jordan, also for Kelly himself, for his childhood dream. Because he realized another dream which is different from basketball.
This song has great beat, lyrics, melody, and Kelly’s unique voice, which deeply touch your soul. I’m totally into him.
Guys, I sincerely hope you love it!!!, let’s give it a listen.
