"I Wish" is an R&B song recorded by American singer-songwriter

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, from the album ''

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''. It was released as the album's first single. It spent three weeks at number one on the U.S. R&B chart and peaked at number 14 on the U.S. Hot 100 chart. The song is dedicated to his mother as well as friends and other loved ones of his who have died. This song was originally going to feature rapper

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, but he died before recording his verse. The remix, which was titled "I Wish - Remix (To the Homies That We Lost) featured Hip Hop duo

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, who were then signed to his

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imprint.

Music video

The official

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for the song was directed by Kelly and Christopher Erskin. R. Kelly's daughter Joann Kelly is featured in the video.

Awards and nominations

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s **2001, Best R&B Vocal Performance - Male (nominated) *

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**2001, Best R&B Video (nominated) * NAACP Image Awards **2001, Outstanding Music Video (won) * Soul Train Music Award **2001, Best R&B/Soul Single, Male (won) *BMI Urban Awards **2001, Most-Performed Song (won)

Legacy

Sampling

*"Villuminati" by

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from the album '' Born Sinner'' (2013)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:I Wish (R. Kelly Song) 2000 singles Jive Records singles Music videos directed by Christopher Erskin Music videos directed by R. Kelly R. Kelly songs Song recordings produced by R. Kelly Songs written by R. Kelly 2000 songs