Album Spotlight: Aaliyah - Aaliyah

-
In honor of Aaliyah's 30th birthday(January 16), I bring to you a special album spotlight on Aaliyah's last full-length album, "Aaliyah". The summer of 2001 was a year that was full of awesome albums. "Aaliyah" was one of them! It took a minute before the album actually grew on me. The album was so different from anything Aaliyah did. It also didn't sound like anything that was out at the time. Singer/songwriter the late Static Major was responsible for writing the bulk of the album's material. His unique and poetic style of songwriting is what truly makes this album a gem. The album was led off by the Timbaland-assisted single, "We Need A Resolution". The video found Aaliyah cozying up rather comfortable to a huge snake. The album's second single, "Rock The Boat" was a Caribbean-flavored mid tempo groove. The song exhibited a side of Aaliyah we never heard or saw. "More Than A Woman" followed as did "I Care 4 U" which led a greatest hits-esque album, "I Care 4 U" that celebrated Aaliyah's legacy.

I remember a lot of people not liking the "Aaliyah" album right away. When she passed, the album shot to the top of the charts and later became an instant favorite. It was funny how the album was pretty much tanking on the charts. Once she died, her album shot up the charts. People failed to realize how great an album was until Aaliyah's untimely death.

Some of my personal favorites include:
"Loose Rap"
"It's Whatever"
"Read Between The Lines"
"Extra Smooth"
"Rock The Boat"
"I Can Be"
"Never No More"

Comments

A.D.A.M said…
Um...Aaliyah's album wasn't "pretty much tanking" before she died. The album debuted at #2 on the charts right under Alicia Keys "Songs In A Minor". It went gold BEFORE she died in August and the album was released in July. It irritates me how people like to act like nobody bought her record before she died because it was not the case. Check your facts.
1:24 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Wyclef Jean Responds To Scam Accusations!

-
I just caught wind of this story yesterday and if your not familiar with it Wyclef Jean is being accused of allegedly raising money for the Haiti Relief but having ulterior motives to make a long story short. Matter of fact you can peep this video to get the full scoop. ---------------- Now playing: Trey Songz - Holla If Ya Need Me via FoxyTunes
Read more

*UPDATED* Music Feed: Janet Jackson's Most Sexualized Songs: REVISITED

-
Image
You all, my readers, my visitors; my supporters; you have made this post one of the most successful posts on my blog. I kept wondering what it was about this post, that made it so successful; one word: JANET! The fact that Janet has new music on the way makes this post even more of a hot topic. As its been said before, no one sings about sex quite like Janet Jackson. Her songs, ooze with the right amount of sexuality perfect for a night of steamy sex. Take a look back at a number of songs Janet is responsible for delivering her in trademark breathy delivery. I took the liberty of adding a few other songs that didn't make the list before.  "Warmth" This song begins with echos of Janet saying "...in my mouth". By then you should already know what this song is about. Janet sings about the "warmth" of her mouth and how she pleases her lover; Jermaine Dupri at the time. This is a very sensual song and it is one of the most explicit Janet has ever record
Read more

Music Feed: The 2015 Billboard Music Awards

-
The 2015 Billboard Music Awards went down tonight and they were okay but if you missed it I have a recap below, check it out!  Hosts: Chrissy Teigen and Ludacris Where: Las Vegas, MGM Grand Winners: Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea, Charli XCX, John Legend, J. Cole Performers: Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson, Tori Kelly, Chris Brown, Pitbull, cast of "Empire", Estelle, Britney Spears Appearances/Presenters: J-Lo, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Celine Dion, Tariji P. Henson,  The big winners were Taylor Swift and Iggy Azalea and this is all on the top of my head. For a complete list of winners, check Billboard.com Thank you and have a good night! 
Read more