Sharissa featuring R. Kelly
"In Love with a Thug"

"Sometimes I hate being in love with a thug," laments Sharissa, her power croon quavering. Meanwhile, Kells is getting really good with Greek-worthy tragedy, and the heartbreaking dialogue on this ballad is upheld by a Wurlitzer melody and Sharissa's soul cry: She stands by her man, but she's terrified of...

By Julianne Shepherd

September 22, 2005

Audio By Carbonatix

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"Sometimes I hate being in love with a thug," laments Sharissa, her power croon quavering. Meanwhile, Kells is getting really good with Greek-worthy tragedy, and the heartbreaking dialogue on this ballad is upheld by a Wurlitzer melody and Sharissa's soul cry: She stands by her man, but she's terrified of the day when his hustle is busted. Kells levels his defense: "I been working Mickey Ds about four years now/And I just think it's time to get up off these burgers now." Besides, "baby, the streets have nothing to do with me and you." By the gospel-like outro, you're invested, but the outcome is unresolved.

Julianne Shepherd

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