Released 31 years ago this August
The Thing I Like
Aaliyah · 1995
28 min · 5 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · hip-hop
Aaliyah's smooth, sultry vocals glide over lush electronic beats and funk-infused grooves.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for dancing
- sultry vibes for intimate moments
- mixes that encourage replay
- short sessions with smooth transitions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 3, 1995, 'The Thing I Like' was Aaliyah's first single from her self-titled second album. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a promising debut with 'Age Ain't Nothing but a Number' to becoming a defining voice in R&B. The single showcased her evolving sound as she began to embrace more experimental production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tinashe· SZA· Jhené Aiko
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Thing I Like (LP version edit) 3:23
- 2 The Thing I Like (Paul Gotel's radio mix) 3:58
- 3 The Thing I Like (Paul Gotel's Classic Anthem mix) 6:50
- 4 The Thing I Like (PG Tips Satellite mix) 7:22
- 5 The Thing I Like (Paul Gotel's Deep & Dubby mix) 6:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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