![]() ![]() This is an upbeat song, and it's the perfect way to get the party back started after the two previous ballads. This ballad is just beautiful, and it was also Aaliyah's favorite off the album. Alot of older people fall in love with this song and Aaliyah proves that her voice is far more stronger than that of Janet Jackson or Ciara. Aaliyah talks about caring for a man if he is heartbroken. This song has a classic feel, like the temptations or some other music band from the 50's. This is the only song Missy Elliot penned for the album, sadly. I love the beat, and the bridge is the best part. Aaliyah tackles physical abuse in relationships in this one. Aaliyah is telling her lover not to underestimate her. again, Timbaland samples some arabic beats. It's like the sequel to the 2000 hit "Try Again". It's her biggest hit off the album (overseas). If Aaliyah was going for high album sales, this should have been the first single. If there is ever a way talking about sex in a classy way, Aaliyah does it and does it well. "work the middle, change postiions." Aaliyah is telling her man how to work the bedroom. why wouldnt it be? It's smooth, sensual, and sexy as hell. This song is the biggest single off the album (in the states). Aaliyah plays it cool, telling her haters she's not worried about them in the least thought. In this song, Aaliyah and her songriter Static (who was also her temporary Boyfriend) adresses people that were hating on her and her music camp. ![]() This song is the most interesting, the beat sounds like something from TLC's "fanmail" album. Aaliyah never really followed trends and she always put her craft before her sales. I can see why it didnt fair well on the charts. While 2001 was an era of happy go lucky music full or r & b singers and rapper cameos, Aaliyah takes a different route and comes with a gothic arabic song. The songs talks about problems in a relationship. Lets break each song down.Īh, the first track and first single off the album. A bulk of this album was produced by underground, lesser known producers and songwriters. For one, she only has THREE tracks (four if you include Try Again) That has been produced by Timbaland and only one that was penned my Missy Elliot. On her 3rd Disc, Aaliyah takes a more mature sound, and also a more mature and sexier image.Īaliyah was a risk taker. I loved all of her work since her last album, One In A Million. It netted her multiple posthumous Grammy nominations, including Best R&B Album and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for “Rock the Boat” and “More Than a Woman.Let me start this off by saying, Im a huge Aaliyah fan. 2 on the Billboard 200 and was poised to bring the burgeoning superstar’s music career to new heights after she had stepped away to pursue an acting career. Sign up for Vinyl Me, Please’s monthly Essentials subscription service here, and check out images of the package below.Īaliyah debuted at No. The vinyl was half-speed mastered by storied recording engineer Barry Grint (Madonna, Sean Combs, The Beatles). ![]() The package also comes with a listening notes booklet and an art print. Originally released in July 2001, Aaliyah will be Vinyl Me, Please’s Essentials Record of the Month for April 2022, and will be released on two red and gold galaxy colored LPs. The world rejoiced last year when Aaliyah’s music hit streaming services for the first time, and now, analog junkies get their own exciting news: Thanks to Vinyl Me, Please, the late R&B singer’s third and final album is getting its first-ever vinyl pressing. ![]()
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