''Epic'' is a compilation album by American R&B musician

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, released September 13, 2010, in Europe through Jive Records and

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. The album is a collection of hit ballads by Kelly such as " The World's Greatest", "

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". He also recorded five new ballads for the record including the official

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anthem and first single " Sign of a Victory".

Background

''Epic'' features four new and unreleased songs alongside a selection of "aspirational songs and timeless R. Kelly classics", ''Epic'' is the first to emerge from a trio of albums that R. Kelly plans to release in 2010 including ''

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'' and ''Zodiac''.

Singles

* " Sign of a Victory" is the album's only single and it peaked at number 81 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The single was the official

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Track listing

All songs written and produced by R. Kelly.

References

External links

''R-Kelly.com'' - official website
* {{R. Kelly 2010 compilation albums R. Kelly albums Albums produced by Polow da Don Albums produced by R. Kelly Jive Records compilation albums