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Homegirl Has Grown !!!!


Aaliyah's Voice, Powerful Ballads, Good Production.
Aaliyah was a Gr8 singer.
I her originality, and how she sticks out from today's R&B female singers.
It's been a couple of years since her album (One in A Million ) came out, but I still listen to it.
There's some really gr8 beats including "One in A Million ", "Four Page Letter ", and "If your girl only knew ".
In addition, she's featured in alot of other albums and soundtracks, one of the them was the recent "Dr.Doolittle " soundtrack.
I cant wait for another album from Aaliyah.

This CD does have a Timberland/Missy Elliot sound -- mostly because they produced some of the tracks and Missy is featured on a few songs, such as the intro "Beats 4 da Streets " and was also in the "Hot Like Fire " video.
At the time it premiered, I didn't like that video mainly because there was so much "Missy " everywhere (video and radio-wise ) and this video had Missy written all over it.
And although Missy made a cameo in the "If You're Girl Only Knew " video, I really like that one (and the song) because it had more of Aaliyah's energy mixed with a hint of everyone else.

Whereas, "Hot Like Fire " had more of everyone else's energy and very little Aaliyah.
"If You're Girl Only Knew " had such a strong beat that always makes me remember the group of girls dancing with Aaliyah in the video; they looked like they were having so much fun
There is a variety of moods mixed in this album, some that make you wanna get up and dance, and others that really make you ponder.
She is one of my favorites.
And if you have thumping speakers, the BASS is Great.

【Aaliyah】 One In A Million
Soul Music Like You've Never Heard Before...
This album is Everything a Young Brokenhearted Girl Needs.
I bought it when it first came out.
I listened to it everyday.
Her songs were like describing my feelings toward someone I loved.
Besides loving her album, I her because I knew she had went through heartbreak also.
Her life with R. Kelly had just ended.
Her album featured other talented artist like Missy and Timberland.
If you see this album in the store, buy it.
Your money is not going to waste.

One day, I came home to listen to her songs.
As it went along, it started sounding scratched and weird.
It was destroyed.
I almost cried.
Its been almost two years now and I still miss hearing all my favorite songs.
For some reason, I can not find AALIYAH's album anywhere.
I guess mine got worn out.
If I do find it, I'll spend my last dime on it.
It's just that good.
It's one in a million.　


【 Track Listings 】
It's Aaliyah, so Everything is a pro.
1. Beats 4 Da Street (intro): i like it. Missy's simple introduction of the new mature Aaliyah was classic. GRADE:A

2. Hot Like Fire: this song is confusing. first i like it and then I dont in the same breath. I much rather listen to the remix. GRADE: C

3. One In A Million: THIS IS IT YA'LL !! If they ever make a compilation album of the best R&B/SOUL songs of all time, this song needs to be right up there. From her haunting vocals to the shadowy beats to the meaningful lyrics; this song has it all. GRADE: A+++++

4. A Girl Like You: this song is very out of place. it should have been placed farther down the album. It's not a bad song just not one of her best. GRADE: C

5. If your Girl Only Knew: one of the only true "fast" dance songs on the album, I LUV the whole concept of the song. The mistress speaks out, voicing her opinions and not feeling so sure of herself in the affair. So original and not to mention a classic Timbaland song. GRADE:A+

6. Choosey Lover: this song should NOT have been included on the album. It sounds forced, which is something Aaliyah cannot pull off convincingly. GRADE:D-

7. Got to Give It UP: see #4 GRADE: C

8. 4 Page Letter: this is the point of the album that makes it alll worth while!! She sounds so convincing and honest in how she sings her heart out to the boy of her dreams. I luv the beat... so fresh.. so echo-y. GRADE:A+

9. Everything's Gonna Be Alright: my favorite unreleased song on the album. Fast paced and grooving. It's also my favorite non-Timbaland song of hers. I can just imagine rolling downtown with my friends with this song. GRADE: A+

10. Giving You More: a good mid tempo song that fits right in with the flow of the album. Soothing beats, sweet Aaliyah vocals, a very vesatile song in terms of dancing or just chilling. GRADE: B

11. I Gotcha Back: a too short song on the lines of Giving You More except more up tempo. Very positive, but a little out dated. GRADE: B-

12. Never Givin' Up: Calms down a bit.. LUV the background music..simple intro..sorta sounds like TLC'S Red Light Special..simple lyrics...not really challenging in terms of lyrics and vocals. GRADE: B-

13. Heartbroken: sounds semi-autobiographical and honest. lyrics are so very modern.. a gr8 slow jam and a great break up song in contrast to all the "in-your-face" songs out there. GRADE: B+

14.Never Comin' Back: I LUV the Aaliyah intro..prerequisit "scorned woman song" sung in a traditional Aaliyah slow jam style. GRADE: B

15. Ladies In Da House: Girlpower is exuded in this song.. I LUV the Timbaland "fellas" cameo. Not really unique in terms of beats this far into the album: GRADE:B-

16: The One I Gave My Heart To: another classic Aaliyah ballad. this one, especially, stresses her vocals. I LUV the lyrics to it as well. GRADE: A+

17. Came To Give Love (outro): one of the best outro's Ive ever heard. Aaliyah gives back.. GRADE:A-
Best Song(s) : "One In A Million", "If Your Girl Only Knew", "4 Page Letter", "Everything's Gonna Be Alright", "One I Gave My Heart To".


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