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Ultimate Aaliyah

Aaliyah · 2005

110 min · 25 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · hip-hop

Aaliyah's signature blend of sultry R&B grooves and ethereal melodies creates an intoxicating atmosphere throughout this compilation.

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Why this album works

"Ultimate Aaliyah" serves as a crucial retrospective of Aaliyah's work, celebrating her influence on contemporary R&B artists and the genre at large. The album features several chart-topping singles, such as 'Try Again' and 'One in a Million,' which cemented her legacy and were pivotal in shaping the sound of early 2000s R&B.
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Context
Released posthumously in 2005, "Ultimate Aaliyah" showcases the evolution of Aaliyah's sound from her debut in 1994 to her untimely death in 2001. This compilation collects hits from her three studio albums, highlighting her impact on the R&B genre during a pivotal moment in her career as she transitioned from a rising star to a cultural icon.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 One in a Million Standout 4:33
  • 2 If Your Girl Only Knew 4:52
  • 3 Hot Like Fire 4:24
  • 4 The One I Gave My Heart To 4:31
  • 5 Got to Give It Up 4:42
  • 6 4 Page Letter 4:53
  • 7 We Need a Resolution 4:03
  • 8 Rock the Boat Standout 4:35
  • 9 More Than a Woman 3:50
  • 10 I Care 4 U 4:36
  • 11 Try Again Standout 4:46
  • 12 Back & Forth 3:51
  • 13 Are You That Somebody 4:27
  • 14 Don’t Know What to Tell Ya 5:03
  • 15 Miss You 4:07
  • 16 At Your Best 4:50

Disc 2

  • 1 Are You Feelin’ Me 3:11
  • 2 Messed Up 3:36
  • 3 Come Back in One Piece 4:20
  • 4 I Don’t Wanna 4:17
  • 5 Man Undercover 4:43
  • 6 John Blaze 4:02
  • 7 I Am Music 4:01
  • 8 More Than a Woman (Bump ’n’ Flex club mix) 5:30
  • 9 Hold On 5:04

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