Monday, August 24, 2009

I Miss You : Aaliyah | Janurary 16, 1979 - August 25th, 2001

Her name said it all; the best; exalted. In her 22 years on this earth, Aaliyah Haughton mastered the art of a potential triple threat; singer, actress, entertainer. Her albums remain R&B classics, with her 2001 Aaliyah showcasing true artistry. There will never be another one like the A-a-l-i-y...a-h. In honor of the 8th anniversary of her death, I present my all-time Aaliyah songs. This was definitely not an easy task sighting she has several classics. I managed to edge the list to ten - five today and five tomorrow.

10. At Your Best (You Are Love) - A cover of the Isley Brothers slow jam, Aaliyah, with the help of then producer R. Kelly, remixed the album version strictly for the jeeps.




9. It's Whatever - A beautiful song on her self-titled album, Aaliyah always managed to perfect being sexy without being raunchy.




8. Street Thing - Another off her debut. Towards the end she exercises her vocal abilities. The bridge always sends me in.




7. I Can Be - Probably one of Aaliyah's most darker toned songs from her third album, this rock ballad tells of a woman's love for an other woman's man.



6. One In A Million - Her sophomore album's titled track, Million is the epitome of the Timbaland/Missy production that made Aaliyah's sound unique. Poorly imitated, never duplicated.

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