![]() ![]() However, her first two albums were just too infectious to deny. I wanted that to be my girl when I was younger. Her whole aura was just all around dope to me. Something few people get to be apart of or witness in their young True was in love with Aaliyah. We got to see a sassy young lady with an Attitude from AANBAN turn into a sultry diva with a voice on One in a Million and be among the privileged see her change the game forever. Aaliyah proved that she could do that and then some. Few artists can completely change their "sound" and remain on top and relevant. You could really see the maturation of Aaliyah throughout the course of both albums. Then you had the smoother quiet storm sounds from One in a Million produced by Timbaland which really introduced that age in my opinion. You had a few uptempo pseudo New Jack Swing sounds on AANBAN and other "grown up" tunes and chords produced by R. Age Ain't Nothin But A Number, and One in a Million are two albums that take me back to two different distinct eras in R&B with the former really serving as a bridge of sorts. It was amazing to just watch her transform throughout the years. It was actually Aaliyah that really made got me into listening to a lot more R&B to begin with. I'll always choose that Aaliyah project over her all have that one R&B artist that no matter what, will resonate with you forever. From 4 Page Letter to If Your Girl Only Knew to The One I Gave My Heart To, the album was on point. ![]() One in a Million triggers memories for every song. It was the perfect blend of production, musicality, and story telling.Īge Ain't Nothing But a Number didn't really tickle my Aaliyah fancy as much as it brought about an R. One in a Million was Aaliyah's staple album, in my opinion. ![]() When Aaliyah teamed up with this upcoming talent, they made magic. In short, One in a Million is, quite possibly, her best in a Million has a special place in my heart for two reasons: Timbaland and Missy Elliott. You have the ballads, the funky songs, the sassy (kind of hate that word, but it fits) teenager on the cusp of womanhood finally understanding herself and her wants/needs, and a Marvin Gaye cover. But, Aaliyah was an artist who all but needed different vibes and sounds to get her message across. With One in a Million, there's more of a growth. There are some moments on Age that feel too much like R. Kelly-tinged music, without actually hearing Kelly (except on the "Back and Forth" remix), its greatest strength-that this is a 14 year old singing this maturely about love through an album that has Kells written all over it-is also its biggest flaw. While Age Ain't Nothing But A Number is smooth and is great R. I'd have to go with One in a Million, without question. But which of the two albums in question was better? Let's see. Without further adieu, let's get into it and discuss the woman who many feel is a legend and her first two the '90s, you pretty much couldn't go anywhere without hearing a song from the Detroit native. The Detroit native burst onto the scene and showcased her knack for anthems and girl next door appeal. For DAR Midwest Week, we arrive at the songstress who left us much too early, Aaliyah. ![]()
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