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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for relaxed evenings
  • sultry grooves for intimate moments
  • headphone detail hunting experience
  • catchy sing-along favorites
  • intoxicating atmosphere for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer instant gratification songs

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Tinashe· SZA· Jhené Aiko

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 One in a Million 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 4:35
  • 9 More Than a Woman 3:50
  • 10 I Care 4 U 4:36
  • 11 Try Again 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

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata