WHO SANG IT BETTER? NEPHU VS. R. KELLY & USHER
Wednesday, May 9, 2007

I’m not sure what the story is on this, but the internet is swarming about this “scandal.” Apparently, the ShoNuff-signed R&B group Nephu (myspace.com/nephumusic) recorded the new R. Kelly & Usher single “Same Girl” before the two R&B male sensations, and R. Kelly and Usher pulled a Beyonce, recorded the song, changed it up a little bit and released it. I don’t like the song anymore or any less, I just can’t believe that they really recorded this song, rumoredly without permission. That’s real dirty. More on this story later as more news comes out…
Nephu - Same Girl (full) - download
R. Kelly & Usher - Same Girl (full) - download








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76.
illumination
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 /
Of course, the Usher and Kelly version sounds better. However, Nephu obviously had the song originally (i.e. production by Jazzy Phe - Sho Nuff). They must have sold it to kelly or kells originally wrote it. Anywayz, it’s a good song…good single for radio.
77.
uhlexis
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 /
i don’t like the song too much anyways, a little too much like the whole boy is mine[ish]… but i still ain’t over the whole r.kelly just kicking bow wow off the imma flirt song, not saying it was a bad decision, but what was up w/that?
78.
Dangerouslyperri
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 /
I don’t like nann one em’! The song is tired & could’ve been written a lot better. R. Kelly should’ve hooked that one up on the real.
79.
Look at Me
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 /
Let’s get things straight. R. Kelly wrote Imma Flirt and the Same Girl song, so he could do whatever the hell he wants with both of them! Neph-who just demoed the song and R.Kelly remixed the Bow Wow’s version after the label didn’t want Bow Wow to put it out as a single.
–Usher and R.Kelly’s version is way better. No one knows who Neph-who is so who cares. Not part of the topic but Jazze Pha is a fat fake ass traitor!!!
80.
kmniles
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 /
I guess we have to see if the song was actually a demo recording or if it was actually written and sold to them to be released on an album. If it was a demo they cannot lay claim to it.
Example…Aaliyah vs Changing Faces “Come Over” or just about any “who did it best” post on this blog.
81.
taji
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 /
I don’t like the song and while I am surprised at Usher for being on that song after producing such a great album like Confessions, I am not as surprised about R. Kelly. I used to hold him in high regards musically however, lately I feel as though he has either lost his passion or creativity or maybe both. For some reason his new songs seem to have the same melody, themes and simple lyrics. For me it doesn’t matter who actually sings the song because it is weak and forgettable.
82.
Nikki
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 /
R. Kelly and Usher did.
83.
Yes!!!!!
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 /
Mark_My_Wordz!!!! they stole the song! Don’t sugar coat!
84.
imnotcrazy
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 /
the song is whack as all hell. they both sound terrible. uck!
85.
Tru Poet
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
wow its crazy that huge monumental stars like usher and r.kelly are biting from these new cats its a damn shame at least beyonce tried to change up desiree song damn these two used the same beat just with better production and the same words just some subtle differences damn the r & b game is gettin lame with all this biting i hope they take them to court get all this biting shit resolved get some paper from these big super stars that can’t just do there own songs so sad
peace
tru poet
86.
DC
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
STRAIGHT OFF NEPHU’S OFFICAL MYSPACE!
About Nephu
Hey guys r kelly and usher did not steal the song same girl from us we did record the songs almost a year ago but the label didnt didnt choose the songs for the album so the writer took the record else where. So please stop the rumors saying that they stole the song because they didnt thats just how the industry is some records u keep some u don’t. We are releasing our single entitled Weather Man Featuring DJ Unk next week so look out.
STOP THE RUMORS!
87.
Christina
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
The song to me sounds like 16 year old wrote it. After the whole “Hey Ush, what up dawg” line I was too through. Usher is damn near 30 and R.kelly is pushing…what…50? Juvenile lyrics plus mediocre production = bad song.
To me the song was better suited for Nephu simply because its more on their level. I cannot believe Usher and R Kelly recorded this shitty ass song.
88.
CONCETD
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
BRIAN, THEY CAME ON 107.9 TUESDAY MORNING AND NEPHU CLARIFIED THIS MATTER. THEY RECORDED THIS SONG 2 YEARS AGO AND THEIR RECORD LABEL DIDNT WANT TO PUT THIS PARTICULAR SONG ON THE ALBUM, SO THE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY WROTE AND PRODUCED THE SONG GAVE THE SONG TO R KELLY AND USHER. NEPHU DOESNT OWN THE RIGHT TO THIS SONG SO THEREFORE ANYONE CAN SING THIS SONG AND WHO BETTER THAN R KELLY AND USHER?
89.
Suzanne
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
Definitely Usher & R.Kelly
90.
Quietstorm
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
I believe the part about them stealing this song but it’s kind of silly to me. As great of a songwriter as Kells is, why did he have to steal someone elses track? I’ve heard the song and I like it but I don’t think its so great that these two, of all people needed to take it without handling it properly. Why couldn’t they write their own song about dating the same chick? Just goes to show when some people become sucessful, they think they can treat people any way that they want.
91.
Wonder Women aka Tam
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
Dang…I don’t know WTH happened to my comment but I won’t write it again becasue I basically said the same thing that #87 said.
92.
JstBReal
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
Oh ok #86 and 88. Since they set the record straight bout the whole situation, its no wrong doing then. Gossip and rumors don’t always mean the truth so its cool this one pretty much squashed since I’m a fan of Kellz and somewhat of Ursher..until he start actng like conceited ass Kanye.
93.
TeTe
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
the song sucks either way but i like nephu better. i love me some usher but he’s a mess on that song
94.
adorkable
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
Did anyone read their myspace page? The group let’s you know that this is just a rumor…. Nobody reads anymore… so sad : (
http://www.myspace.com/nephumusic
Hey guys r kelly and usher did not steal the song same girl from us we did record the songs almost a year ago but the label didnt didnt choose the songs for the album so the writer took the record else where. So please stop the rumors saying that they stole the song because they didnt thats just how the industry is some records u keep some u don’t. We are releasing our single entitled Weather Man Featuring DJ Unk next week so look out. As if there wasn’t enough talent coming from the south, here is a new upcoming group of young men bringing a more soulful tone to R&B. They were introduced to music at a young age and fell in the love. Every since, they have made it a point to make music a very important part of their lives. Each member brings their on style to the table. Each style makes the group very unique and incredible. Not only do they have such marvelous voices, but they are also lyricists. Being able to capture their emotions onto paper and express them through song comes very naturally to these young men and being able to share this is a pleasure. There are more things to come for this group in 2007!! >
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95.
tambra
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
I like the R Kelly and the Usher version. I just like their voices on it. No matter what ya’ll say about Kelly he still has been making hits since 1990. So say what you want. i am sure alot of ya’ll have made love to an R. kelly CD. Yes he is a child molester but you still can’t knock the man’s talent. Since the trial he has dropped at least 4 CD’s since then and they all went platium. So, stop hating. The man makes good music.
96.
tambra
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
R Kelly and Usher sang it better. I like their voice on it better. R kelly makes good music period. So, even though he is a child molester I still will buy his music. I don’t have to like the man to love his music.
97.
Tonia
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
Everybody need to stop hatin on R and Usher. People need to get their facts right before starting rumors. This came from Nephus myspace page:
Nephu’s Blurbs
About me:
Hey guys r kelly and usher did not steal the song same girl from us we did record the songs almost a year ago but the label didnt didnt choose the songs for the album so the writer took the record else where. So please stop the rumors saying that they stole the song because they didnt thats just how the industry is some records u keep some u don’t.
98.
hood_shit
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
Actually Kels and Usher are no better than Nephu but them dudes may be short because the Kings of R & B about to have a hit with that one.
99.
Debra
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
I like them both, but I got to go with R.
100.
neesh
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
I think Nephu’s version was not as good but if it’s a demo song and not an actual album song for Nephu, who cares!
101.
Debra
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
I like how they throw in the confession’s and body calling reference, that’s cute.
102.
MZ.Pretty
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
i hate this song!
103.
edjunior
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
i like both versions really but i think that this song is more like a career starter than something u do after ur name in out there, this would do Nephu good for them to keep the song cuz even doe yall dont like Kells, da man is a hell-of-a-good song writer and he does know how to entertain u even if he not singin on da track so dats wats up.
104.
BWLove02
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
Kells and Usher didn’t still their song, It’s just rumors. Read the About me section on their Myspace page, it explains everything.
105.
BWLove02
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
too late, damn.
106.
odessa
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
It says on their myspace that kels & usher didnt steal the song…That they didnt want it on the album so the writter went else where with it..
107.
MEmyselfNi
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
all i kno is that i kno all the niggas in that group nephu and i kno who wrote that song and it damn sure was not r kelly!!!! nephu sang it way better then them HasBeens!!!! if nephu had a better manager they could have made it big with this track!!!! fuck r kelly and usher!!!
108.
twintron4
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
this song is lame.
109.
CareerSweety
Thursday, May 10, 2007 /
NEPHU SANG IT BETTER. I’d rather listen to their version. It sounds mellow and non mainstream.
110.
Morgana
Friday, May 11, 2007 /
Heard the R.Kelly/Usher version on the radio yesterday. The more I hear it, the more I think they could have left it on the cutting room floor. Guess it’s gonna be on his new album.
111.
Da Oldest Daughter & Grand.........
Monday, May 21, 2007 /
I must say when I heard that R.Kelly and Usher had a song 2gether I was game……saying those are 2 hot male singers so I know this song is going to be kraz-ze…I must admit when I heard it I was like…WTH?…so disappointed
112.
K.95
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 /
Hey guys r kelly and usher did not steal the song same girl from us we did record the songs almost a year ago but the label didnt didnt choose the songs for the album so the writer took the record else where. So please stop the rumors saying that they stole the song because they didnt thats just how the industry is some records u keep some u don’t.
This is quoted from nephu’s myspace so i guess it’s the end of the story! ;o)
113.
Mecca
Thursday, July 26, 2007 /
I know people involved with Nephu and I just asked him about it and apparently the song writer dished it out to both parties when he wasn’t supposed to. Basically R.Kelly hopped on it quicker than they did. R. kelly didn’t write the song.
114.
nea06511
Thursday, August 2, 2007 /
I LIKE BOTH OF EM THEY BOTH HAV A UNIQUE FLAVOR
115.
Critic
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 /
Lmao @ Nephu’s one… Garbage.
116.
KELiCHiA
Thursday, September 6, 2007 /
NEPHU’S VERSION IS BETTER. THEIRS SOUND MORE REAL!
117.
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Thursday, November 29, 2007 /
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118.
dat chick
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
man kelly need to sit down !! He has stolen two tracks!! I Do
119.
dat chick
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 /
man kelly need to sit down !! He has stolen two tracks!! I Do not like the DOUBLE UP album at all. I only like the song with him and keisha cole and polo da don! kelz you have to be really desperate if you are taken songs from kids.
120.
SLM
Saturday, July 12, 2008 /
R.Kelly done it in a more respectful way. Nephu tried to turn it into a joke.
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