Here are, as I promised, my top five songs by Aaliyah. Thank you for sharing this stroll down memory lane to pay tribute to such an unforgettable talent.
5. Rock the Boat - Aaliyah's final video shoot captured one of her best tracks. Hype Williams directed this sultry yet tasteful visual on location at the Bahamas. Who knew it would capture some of her last moments.
4. Never Givin' Up - Though Aaliyah may not have had powerful vocals, she knew how to control her own to present the best, never seeming to try too hard. This ballad from One In A Million is an incredible showcase of her talent.
3. Are You That Somebody - Again Aaliyah & Timbaland create another hip-hop/R&B classic, which became one of the hottest tracks of the year. In addition to the killer production and sassy lyrics, the bomb was dropped with a killer cool video. The choreography was too sick. I still remember basically the entire routine.
2. Come Over - One of her posthumously released tracks featured on the compilation I Care 4 U album. The Tank-penned song eases like a Sunday morning, as Aaliyah describes finding the love she's missed. Subtle sexy sounds.
1. I Care 4 U - This is to Aaliyah as "Diary" is to Alicia Keys. The emotion and intimacy evoked in her voice are cemented in the listener's mind. Probably one of her finest moments. sidebar: I remember this song being featured in an episode of All My Children that year, when Dixie left Tad.
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