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Post by SHOOTER on Jan 14, 2011 2:29:21 GMT -5
Agreed. I think her 3rd and final album wouldn't have been as successful had she lived to continue working with Blackground. "We Need a Resolution" didn't even make top 50 of the Hot 100, and that was coming off "Try Again." Yeah, as terrific as the album was, it was falling down the charts before her death. And wasn't More Than a Woman supposed to be the 2nd single? Yeah, they didn't push Resolution at all and the album debuted at #2 but was in the low 20s right before she died. MTAW was the scheduled 2nd single and the video had been shot before the album dropped but because a few radio stations started playing RTB on their own and critics loved it, Blackground had the bright idea to switch gears.
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Post by George on Jan 17, 2011 1:14:38 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Aaliyah!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2011 9:50:40 GMT -5
It's been 10 years today since Aaliyah passed away. Rap-Up has done a 10 Essential Aaliyah songs feature in memory. 10 ESSENTIAL AALIYAH SONGSTen years ago today, music lost an angel when Aaliyah Dana Haughton was killed in an airplane crash en route from the Bahamas to Florida. After appearing in concerts with Gladys Knight at age 11, the R&B songstress signed to her uncle’s Blackground Records, who released the then 15-year-old’s debut album, Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number, in 1994. Written by mentor R. Kelly, the album’s mix of traditional R&B and New Jack Swing helped Aaliyah sell more than 3 million albums and make her an instant star. 1996’s One in a Million and 2001’s Aaliyah would follow, but despite leaving behind a scant catalog, the singer’s immutable grace and soulful vocals made her one of R&B’s most respected artists. While we’ll never know Aaliyah’s full potential, Rap-Up.com celebrates her legacy with 10 classic songs. “At Your Best (You Are Love)” (1994)The second single from Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number keeps the laidback tone of the original Isley Brothers’ 1976 soul classic. The song’s minimal instrumentation is an effective early showcase of Aaliyah’s voice, which would later be sampled by Drake and Young Jeezy on 2010’s “Unforgettable.” “Back & Forth” (1994)Age‘s lead single hit No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the first of five top 10 hits for Aaliyah. With its hip-hop beat and buoyant, bouncy vibe, the jam, penned by R. Kelly, exemplified the New Jack Swing influence that would define much of the singer’s debut album. “If Your Girl Only Knew” (1996)With 1996’s One in a Million, a then-17-year-old Aaliyah diversified her production squad—Timbaland and Missy Elliott co-wrote and produced half the album—and delivered a bolder, more mature sound. Produced by Timbaland, “If Your Girl Only Knew” was a tribute to Patti LaBelle’s “If Only You Knew” and spent two weeks atop the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. “One in a Million” (1996)The sultry ballad remains one of the singer’s signature tracks, with Timbaland’s jagged drums anchoring Baby Girl’s lush vocals. Jay-Z would go on to sample the singer for In My Lifetime, Vol. 1′s “A Million and One Questions,” with The-Dream releasing a polarizing cover of the track in 2010. “4 Page Letter” (1997)Written by Timbaland and Elliott (the latter providing background vocals), the fourth single from Million is a heartfelt ballad of anticipation and shyness. The iconic video, set in a forest and ending with the singer dancing in a ring of fire, remains a fan favorite. “Are You That Somebody?” (1998)Timbaland’s skittering drums and ingenious samples helped define late ’90s R&B, and on this song from the Dr. Doolittle soundtrack, the producer flips a baby’s coo from Prince’s “Delirious” into one of the biggest tracks of the decade. Co-written by Static Major, “Somebody” saw Aaliyah deftly bending her voice to match the idiosyncratic beat and creating a modern classic. “Come Back in One Piece” feat. DMX (2000)Producer Irv Gotti samples Parliament’s “Sir Nose D’Voidoffunk” for this single from the Romeo Must Die soundtrack. With verses from a barking DMX, the gritty duet’s atypical beat didn’t move much on the charts, yet showed that Aaliyah could hang with the boys while remaining cool with the girls. “Try Again” (2000)Written by Static Major and Timbaland, “Try Again,” Aaliyah’s biggest commercial hit, earned her two MTV Video Music Awards and a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Released as the lead single from the Romeo Must Die soundtrack, the song’s squelchy synths, breathy vocals, and self-affirming message ended up on numerous critics’ best-of-the-year lists. “Rock the Boat” (2001)Originally deemed too explicit for the traditionally chaste singer, the second single off 2001’s Aaliyah earned Baby Girl her third Grammy nomination. After filming the Hype Williams-directed video for “Rock the Boat” in the Bahamas, Aaliyah would board the plane that crashed seconds after takeoff, killing herself and eight others. “Miss You” (2002)This soft-spoken track, released posthumously on the compilation I Care 4 U, would later double as hip-hop and R&B’s musical tribute to the late singer. The video featured an earnest intro by DMX and cameos from famous friends including Missy Elliott, Jamie Foxx, Lil’ Kim, and Toni Braxton. www.rap-up.com/2011/08/25/10-essential-aaliyah-songs
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Post by elementd5 on Aug 25, 2011 9:57:44 GMT -5
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Post by Caviar on Aug 25, 2011 10:35:31 GMT -5
Still sad about this ten years later. I remember exactly where I was at. I just JUST PLAYED that album all weekend to my friends & family then the next day she was gone. :'(
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Post by hidizzyguy on Aug 25, 2011 11:40:36 GMT -5
They played At Your Best on my urban station this morning on my way to work and I was like WTF?.... Makes sense now! R.I.P.
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Aug 25, 2011 11:45:41 GMT -5
I'll never forget how I felt when I heard the news. Miss her still
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Post by Kishi KCM on Aug 25, 2011 12:09:57 GMT -5
The local stations play Aaliyah often, but today I've heard "Rock The Boat" twice, "If Your Girl", and "Try Again" so far today.
Can't wait for the BET special!
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Post by MikeCheck12 on Aug 25, 2011 12:45:28 GMT -5
Hard to believe it's been 10 years.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2011 13:08:23 GMT -5
Today is the 10 year anniversary of Aaliyah’s passing and I’m sitting here reminiscing and playing music, thinking of the times we spent together, working, laughing, singing, dancing, cutting up. But really, it’s not all that different from any other day because I do think about her every day.
Not on purpose, but she is my friend and that’s just how I do. I’ve told the same stories for 9 years—how we met, how me and Tim were scared but Aaliyah was so welcoming and had this smile and way about her that put us at ease, that she liked to take chances and we were able to just be who we were and make good records together.
She loved playing jokes and that’s another part of her personality that made it fun to be around her. As a talent, I think she’s missed because she was unique and a true triple threat. She could sing, dance, and her acting was starting to take off.
I’m glad for the memories I have and the time we got to spend together, but I miss my friend.
Rest In Peace and Power Baby Girl.
-- Missy Elliott
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Post by jazzyskye10² on Aug 25, 2011 13:47:22 GMT -5
Beautiful words by Missy. :'(
May Aaliyah continue to rest in peace. Time goes by so fast...
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Post by jamrock16 on Aug 25, 2011 15:48:26 GMT -5
Still missing you Aaliyah. So many of her songs are heavy recurrents for me ("Try Again" being my most played song ever), I just love listening to the music she made. RIP Baby Girl :)
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Post by d.t.m on Aug 25, 2011 17:41:09 GMT -5
So sad R.I.P. :'(
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2011 18:40:06 GMT -5
I cannot believe it's been 10 years since her passing. I still remember how I found out about it - I woke up and said good morning to my family and they had the news on. My Dad took my hand and asked me, "Do you know who Aaliyah is?" and I thought that was totally random of him to ask. I was just like, "Ummm, yeah." Then he told me she died and I was in complete shock.
R.I.P. Aaliyah. :'(
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Post by Sir Benji on Aug 25, 2011 19:18:22 GMT -5
BET is showing a special and they are playing her videos plus there are interviews with Ginuwine, Missy & Timbo, Damon Dash and others.
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Post by Rican@ on Aug 25, 2011 19:46:16 GMT -5
10 years now. Wow. It makes you wonder where would she be if she was still here, awful that we never had the chance to see her blossom. R.I.P. Babygirl
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Post by beyoncelover on Aug 25, 2011 19:52:11 GMT -5
I can't believe it's been 10 years since Aaliyah has passed. I still remember being so sad and devastated when I heard the tragic news. I still listen to her music and will always be a fan for life.
R.I.P. Aaliyah. :'(
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Aug 25, 2011 20:19:18 GMT -5
I can't believe it's been ten years. I was only seven then, but I was at a shock when I received the news. I remember that morning so vividly. I remember it even better than the 9/11 attacks. R.I.P. Baby Girl. :'(
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Post by johnm1120 on Aug 25, 2011 20:25:21 GMT -5
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Post by Active Aggressive on Aug 25, 2011 21:39:04 GMT -5
I, too, remember exactly where I was. It was around 3AM and I was on my family's computer and I was checking the news every now and then and I was like...this has to be a joke. When I went to bed and woke up, my mom told me and I realized it was for real. Played some of her best songs at work today. Will always jam to Baby Girl because she was iconic and cool and brought out the best in Timbaland.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2011 22:32:13 GMT -5
Creepy, as I read this thread I realize the time is only about 30 minutes away from being the exact moment when I found out she had died. My friends and I were getting ready to go out to celebrate my birthday when one of them received a phone call from a guy she knew to tell her. She thought the guy was joking but he insisted he was telling the truth. So we turned on the radio and the tv...MTV wasn't saying anything at the moment but the radio station was playing Rock the Boat. We were like, okay, that's a creepy coincidence. Then after that they played We Need a Resolution...and we freaked out a little bit at hearing two Aaliyah songs in a row but still didn't want to believe it so we were like, well those are her two latest singles, of course they'd be playing them. But then they went into One in a Millioin and that's when we knew. Even after all this time it is still hard to believe she is gone. I feel dorky saying that but for years afterward I would sometimes catch myself thinking of her as if she was still alive. It just didn't seem right that she was gone right as she was on the edge of trying to break through to huge mainstream success.
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Post by $uperb@tDuDe on Aug 25, 2011 23:32:09 GMT -5
I still remember that Saturday night 10 years ago when my friend called and said Aaliyah died. RIP babygirl
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Post by musicbuff78 on Aug 26, 2011 1:50:44 GMT -5
I listened to One in a Million on the way to and from work today because it has what I consider to be some of her best songs. That's how I played tribute to her today as well as making my pic on Facebook her Aaliyah album cover.
Honestly, for me it's hard to say where she would be. I'm sure she would certainly be a force to reckon with and still VERY popular, but with her just beginning to blossom in the acting world (she had already started to shoot for the Matrix movie) I have a hard time wondering if she would be bigger in the movie scene now, in the music scene, or both.
The One I Gave My Heart To still remains an instant classic fror me...as well as 4 Page Letter and If Your Girl Only Knew.
RIP Baby Girl. You are missed.
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Post by Verisimilitude on Aug 26, 2011 13:48:26 GMT -5
From this week's issue of Billboard Magazine:
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Post by Caviar on Aug 26, 2011 16:55:41 GMT -5
After listening to Aaliyah I really think that was her BEST album IMO. I think vocally she was at her best and it was a very mature album for her. I didn't realize until after I saw the BET special that Tim only did 3 songs on it. I really think her and Static were just as amazing as her and Tim because he brought out the sexy/aggressive side in her.
That album could be released tomorrow and it would STILL sound just as current. I would have LOVED to have "I Can Be" or "What If" as single releases. That R&B/Rock sound was absolutely nothing short of amazing.
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Post by B****BetterGetNOSL333P on Aug 26, 2011 22:37:12 GMT -5
To me, One In A Million is my favorite by babygirl. The tracks that Missy & Timbo created with babygirl are beyond amazing, especially ONE IN A MILLION. my other favorites are 4 page letter, Heartbroken, Ladies In da House, Hot Like Fire & A Girl Like You.
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Mar 6, 2012 13:19:48 GMT -5
youknowigotsoul.com/?p=18717 The news all Aaliyah fans have been waiting for since her passing in 2001 has finally become a reality; a new album is on the way. Jeffrey “J. Dub” Walker, a producer who worked on her posthumous self titled “Aaliyah” album (“I Refuse, “I Can Be”), today revealed on his Twitter account that this would indeed be the case. Some may have already heard the Static Major penned “Steady Ground”, as it’s made its rounds on the internet after her passing as an unreleased song. In fact, J. Dub revealed exclusively to YouKnowIGotSoul that the song was in fact intended to be a single on the “Aaliyah” album: “It was really the first single after “Rock The Boat”, but my engineer was mixing the record and somehow lost the vocals. So the vocals that you hear are really just the demo vocals”, said Walker. “The final vocals got erased, so yeah. So that’s why it didn’t make the album.” Even though it’s been a decade since Aaliyah’s passing, her fans have not wavered in their support of her artistry and should be excited about this news.
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Post by Caviar on Mar 6, 2012 14:56:19 GMT -5
I don't know how I feel about this.
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