"I Wish " is an R&B song recorded by American singer-songwriter R. Kelly , from the album TP-2.com . 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.[ 1] 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 2Pac , but he died before recording his verse.[ 2] The remix, which was titled "I Wish – Remix (To the Homies That We Lost) featured Hip Hop duo Boo & Gotti , who were then signed to his Rockland Records imprint.
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The official music video for the song was directed by Kelly and Christopher Erskin .[ 3] R. Kelly's daughter Joann Kelly is featured in the video.
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