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Post by af18c on Nov 2, 2003 15:24:42 GMT -5
That album produced AWESOME singles. "OIAM", "IYGOK"! Its a shame shes gone..she was so talented
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Post by strong4PMB! on Nov 2, 2003 16:06:53 GMT -5
I still haven't gotten it. But it's on my wishlist, above "Age Ain't Nothin' But A Number," since I think I would like this album more.
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Post by allow that on Nov 2, 2003 16:27:20 GMT -5
I loved this album. I also loved all the singles.
here's how I'd rank the singles
1. 4 Page Letter
2. One In A Million
3. The One I Gave My Heart To
4. Hot Like Fire
5. If Your Girl Only Knew (don't be fooled by its #5 placement.. I loved it then and still love it now).
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Post by Zander on Nov 2, 2003 17:50:35 GMT -5
Another R&B classic album, I think it should have done even better.
'If Your Girl Only Knew' was probably my favorite, and I loved the remix for 'Hot Like Fire'.
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Post by George Tropicana on Nov 2, 2003 19:01:25 GMT -5
I loved 4 Page Letter. I don't think I have this album anymore, I sold it on eBay to buy a Furby. The only reason I got it was because of the BMG Music Club.
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Post by strong4PMB! on Nov 2, 2003 19:07:19 GMT -5
Furbies.  I broke mine by dropping it to hear it do the weird jumbled noises. I guess I dropped it too hard that time. :'( I used to put my sister's beret on it and stick my finger in its mouth and call it the Monica Furby. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2003 19:47:01 GMT -5
I much prefer her self-titled album over this. It's better than her debut though. My favorite is "If Your Girl Only Knew".
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Post by jond7699 on Nov 2, 2003 20:54:16 GMT -5
I loved this cd but my favorite has to be her self titled. "If Your Girl Only Knew" was an awesome song but overall I'd have to say "The One I Gave My Heart Too"is my favorite song from OIAM. At the time it jumped like 9 spots on my personal chart to number one which doesn't happen very often. It was her only #1 on my chart.
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Post by Gorminako on Nov 2, 2003 23:12:55 GMT -5
It's good to hear these comments. I had wanted to buy a greatest hits album by Aaliyah. It had all her hits except "If Your Girl Only Knew", but that's my favorite. Now upon hearing these favorable comments about this CD, I'll try to get both.
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Post by George Tropicana on May 20, 2004 17:37:57 GMT -5
I used to put my sister's beret on it and stick my finger in its mouth and call it the Monica Furby. LOL! Naughty! |
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Post by strong4PMB! on May 20, 2004 23:24:43 GMT -5
I've heard the whole album since I last replied, and I didn't really love anything except the singles.
lol @ that Monica post I made. I forgot that I had posted that!
BTW, My Furby was resurrected! I replaced its batteries a few months ago, and it works like new again! Phew!
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on Dec 17, 2018 3:17:20 GMT -5
Absolutely my favorite Aaliyah record! Love all the tracks!!
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Post by B-Boy on Dec 17, 2018 11:27:00 GMT -5
This album feels sooo smooth and jazzy. I'm upset that it's not available on any platform. F**k!
"Beats 4 Da Streets" is one of my favorite intros in R&B music. The Missy & Timbo cuts are otherworldly and timeless, especially the title track. The other songs that I enjoy are "Giving You More", a quintessential mid 90s R&B song, "A Girl Like You" (with Treach), and "Never Giving Up".
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Post by Caviar on Dec 24, 2018 22:56:28 GMT -5
So many memories. I remember finally recording IYGOK on tape after school and crying that I finally caught that bitch. Then I rode around the neighborhood on my bike jamming tf out of it.
"Heartbroken" should've been released.
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on Sept 22, 2020 23:31:30 GMT -5
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Post by daneeis on Feb 26, 2021 21:20:04 GMT -5
I love this album!
My faves:
1. One in a Million
2. Never Giving Up
3. 4 Page Letter
4. Heartbroken
5. Never Comin Back
6. A Girl Like You (So 90's. It makes me think of New York Undercover for some reason)
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Post by bat1990 on Feb 26, 2021 23:34:33 GMT -5
I love the beat switch for the New School in "Choosey Lover"
Also, my favorite is the often overlooked early Darkchild production - "Everything's Gonna Be Alright"
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Post by Sir Benji on Jun 15, 2021 3:13:28 GMT -5
This album turns 25 in August. I have my fingers crossed for a re-release but considering how her post Jive/Sony material has been handled up until now I don't have my hopes up.
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Post by Zinc. on Jun 26, 2021 4:08:34 GMT -5
Can't believe this album is turning 25. It'd be nice if it was release to streaming services.
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Post by johnm1120 on Jun 28, 2021 23:56:04 GMT -5
My all time top 2 Aaliyah songs are The One I Gave My Heart To and 4 Page Letter. I also wish this would get on streaming. If it ever happens, that will surely be an event.
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 30, 2021 16:52:49 GMT -5
There are a few tracks that bring it down towards the end, but overall it's a very strong album that still holds up. Pretty much all of the singles are great.
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Post by Caviar on Aug 22, 2021 0:29:53 GMT -5
Can't believe this album is turning 25. It'd be nice if it was release to streaming services. |
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Post by back2blk on Aug 24, 2021 15:55:07 GMT -5
For years I depended on YouTube to access this album, and admittedly I only focused on the Timbaland songs.
Now that it's on streaming I have found a new appreciation for the rest of the album, and it's really given it new life.
I think this is her best album - not a single bad track!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2021 17:59:06 GMT -5
Looks like this will best its Billboard 200 peak with its re-entry. Originally peaked at #18 in 1997. Headed for a possible Top 10 re-entry. I tried looking for its Soundscan sales in September 2001 (back when catalog albums couldn't re-enter the Billboard 200) but couldn't find them. It probably would have bested its original peak in 2001 too.
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Post by bat1990 on Aug 24, 2021 18:25:36 GMT -5
Idk what was wrong with past me and why I thought this album was front-loaded.
Maybe my taste for good R&B wasn't fully developed yet...
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on Aug 27, 2021 15:13:42 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2021 16:48:14 GMT -5
Looks like this will best its Billboard 200 peak with its re-entry. Originally peaked at #18 in 1997. Headed for a possible Top 10 re-entry. I tried looking for its Soundscan sales in September 2001 (back when catalog albums couldn't re-enter the Billboard 200) but couldn't find them. It probably would have bested its original peak in 2001 too. Re-enters at #10, a new peak. |
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Post by ogletree8701 on Dec 10, 2023 23:07:31 GMT -5
This album is a classic and a favorite of mine. I will play this album until I am gone to heaven!
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