Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy

"Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"
"Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"
Single by R. Kelly featuring Tone
from the album R.
B-side	"When a Woman's Fed Up"; "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)";
Released	May 23, 2000 (UK)
Recorded	1997
Length	4:58 (album); 4:06 (edit)
Label	Jive
Songwriter(s)	Robert Kelly ; Jean-Claude Olivier ; Samuel Barnes ; Bernard Jackson ; David Conley ; David Townsend ;
Producer(s)	R. Kelly
R. Kelly singles chronology

Last updated April 09, 2025

"Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy" is a song performed by R&B musician R. Kelly and Poke & Tone from Trackmasters Entertainment. The song was written and produced by R. Kelly and the Trackmasters. The song heavily samples the 1987 Surface song "Happy".^[1]

It was released as a single in the UK on May 23, 2000, and peaked at number 24 in the UK Singles Chart.

Charts

Chart (1999)	Peak position
New Zealand Single Chart	14
German Single Chart	25
UK Singles Chart	24

References

↑ "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy - R. Kelly | User Reviews | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.

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v t e R. Kelly singles
Discography Production discography Videography Awards and nominations
Born into the 90's	"She's Got That Vibe" "Honey Love" "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" "Dedicated" "Hey Love (Can I Have a Word)"
12 Play	"Sex Me (Parts I and II)" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready"
R. Kelly	"You Remind Me of Something" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Thank God It's Friday" "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"
R.	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Half on a Baby" "Home Alone" "I'm Your Angel" "When a Woman's Fed Up" "Did You Ever Think" "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"
TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"
Chocolate Factory	"The World's Greatest" "Ignition (Remix)" "Snake" "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"
The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1	"Thoia Thoing"
Happy People/U Saved Me	"Happy People" "U Saved Me"
TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"
Double Up	"I'm a Flirt (Remix)" "Same Girl" "Double Up" "Rock Star"
Untitled	"Supaman High" "Number One" "Religious" "Echo"
Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves"
Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"
Black Panties	"My Story"
The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"
Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)"
Featured singles	"Down with the Clique" "Street Dreams (Remix)" "Be Careful" "Friend of Mine (Remix)" "Satisfy You" "Contagious" "We Thuggin'" "Gigolo" "Hotel" "Gangsta Girl" "Till the World Ends" "So Sexy" "So Sexy Chapter II (Like This)" "Wonderful" "That's That Shit" "Go Getta" "Speedin'" "Out of This Club" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "We Been On" "Do What U Want" "PYD" "It's Your World"
Soundtrack singles	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Bad Man" "The World's Greatest" "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T." "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Platinum" "Shut Up" "Betcha Gon' Know" "To the World" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody" "I Admit"
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