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
from the album R.
B-side	"When a Woman's Fed Up"; "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)";
Released	April 10, 2000
Length	4:58 (album version); 4:06 (edit);
Label	Jive
Songwriters	Robert Kelly; Jean-Claude Olivier; Samuel Barnes; David Townsend; David Conley; Bernard Jackson;
Producer	R. Kelly
R. Kelly singles chronology

"Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy" is a song co-written, produced, and performed by American R&B musician R. Kelly. The song heavily samples the 1987 Surface song "Happy".^[2] "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy" was released as a single in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2000, and peaked at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart.

Charts

Chart (2000)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[3]	166
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[4]	91
Scottish Singles Sales (Official Charts)^[5]	53
UK Singles (Official Charts)^[6]	24
UK Dance (Official Charts)^[7]	16
UK Hip Hop/R&B (Official Charts)^[8]	7
UK Indie (Official Charts)^[9]	5

References

↑ "New Releases – For Week Starting April 10, 2000: Singles". Music Week. April 8, 2000. p. 33.
↑ "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy - R. Kelly | User Reviews | AllMusic". AllMusic.
↑ "R Kelly ARIA Chart history (to August 2026)". ARIA. Retrieved August 29, 2026 – via Imgur.com. N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.
↑ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 18. April 29, 2000. p. 7.
↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 22/4/2000 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
↑ "Official Singles Chart on 22/4/2000 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
↑ "Official Dance Singles Chart on 22/4/2000 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
↑ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 22/4/2000 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
↑ "Official Independent Singles Chart on 22/4/2000 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 31, 2026.

[1] "New Releases – For Week Starting April 10, 2000: Singles". Music Week. April 8, 2000. p. 33.

[2] "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy - R. Kelly | User Reviews | AllMusic". AllMusic.

[ARIA_Chart-3] "R Kelly ARIA Chart history (to August 2026)". ARIA. Retrieved August 29, 2026 – via Imgur.com. N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.

[4] "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 18. April 29, 2000. p. 7.

[sc_Scotland_-5] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 22/4/2000 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 31, 2026.

[sc_UK_-6] "Official Singles Chart on 22/4/2000 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 31, 2026.

[sc_UKdance_-7] "Official Dance Singles Chart on 22/4/2000 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 31, 2026.

[sc_UKrandb_-8] "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 22/4/2000 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 31, 2026.

[sc_UKindie_-9] "Official Independent Singles Chart on 22/4/2000 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 31, 2026.

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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.	"Half on a Baby" "I'm Your Angel" "Home Alone" "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	"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"
Soundtrack singles	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Bad Man" "The World's Greatest" "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "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"
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"
Category:R. Kelly songs Category:Songs written by R. Kelly