R. Kelly And Bow Wow Will Have To Learn To Share

Billboard notes the quirky chart notation for “I’m A Flirt,” the R. Kelly-penned song that appeared on Bow Wow’s album before getting remixed, and de-Bowed, by Kelly. Because of the two versions’ common ground, they will be tracked as a single entity on the Billboard singles charts:

The song has been recorded by both Bow Wow and R. Kelly. Bow Wow’s version features Kelly, who co-penned the track, while Kelly’s version subs out Bow Wow for T.I. and T-Pain.

Due to the similar characteristics of each song, the plays for both versions will be totaled under one chart listing. This week, it debuts at No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the attribution Bow Wow or R. Kelly (featuring T.I. & T-Pain).

We’re not sure who the “winner” in this odd new-era chart battle could be; even though we’ve been listening to Kells’ remix more, Bow Wow seems to have the advantage, since he’s getting top billing without having to do much more than pick a different song for his second single. So we decided to put it to science, and wouldn’t you know: Googlefight would seem to agree.

Who’s That ‘Flirt?’: Bow Wow, And R. Kelly, Too [Billboard]