R. Kelly Vs. Lily Allen

yes, yes, I know... R. Kelly would die if he read this post title - being compared side-by-side Ms. ... British, Myspace-wonder, white, feminist... Allen. But I'm sorry - I don't think it's JUST the common reggae influence that makes these two songs sound so similar to me. Can anyone back me up on this? Musically (obv. not lyrically), I think "Freaky in the Club":


is this summer's new "Smile":