Dulcet tones? Maybe. A little creepy? Perhaps. Unexpected? Yes.

On US talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel', British actor Benedict Cumberbatch lent his English accent & diction to the R. Kelly song 'Genius'.

He recited the lyrics to delight of the audience and YouTube - with the video having been viewed over 1.5 million times.

Jimmy Kimmel has previously got actor Gary Oldman to recite a passage from R. Kelly's autobiography.

R. Kelly's latest album, entitled 'Black Panties' (yes, really), is released next week.