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Aaliyah — "One In A Million" (1996)
A Visual Album Sampler
Aaliyah's Gems is back with another tribute to an iconic Aaliyah album, "One In A Million" (released: August 27, 1996). I take you on a track-by-track journey of the album with music videos and rare footage to keep you entertained.
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"One In A Million" Achievements:
- Certified 2x Platinum on June 16, 1997
- Sold over three million copies in the US and eight million copies worldwide (as of 2013)
- Helped launch Aaliyah and her frequent collaborators Missy Elliot and Timbaland into superstardom
- Ranked #90 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Albums of the 90s list and #314 on the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list
- Serves as a blueprint for pop and R&B music today
19th Anniversary of "Aaliyah" — Album Singles Tribute (JUL. 17, 2020)
I created this tribute to the singles from the album to celebrate their impact on pop culture, beauty, dance, and more. My favourite single from the album is "More Than A Woman," a beautiful song that signifies her growth as an artist and as a woman.
"Aaliyah" (2001) Singles (in order of appearance):
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"We Need A Resolution"
"More Than A Woman"
"Rock the Boat"
"Try Again"
18th Anniversary of "Aaliyah" — Album Sampler (JUL. 17, 2019)
I created this album sampler in celebration of the 18th year anniversary of the release of “Aaliyah” (2001). It explores her album track-by-track and through the album booklet.
Aaliyah on her third, self-titled album: “I decided to self-title this album ‘Aaliyah’ and I wanted to do that because my name is Arabic and it has a beautiful meaning it means ‘the highest, most exalted one, the best’ and I wanted for the name to really carry the project […] I’m older, I’m more mature and I think that’s very evident on the album. So it really showcases Aaliyah and who she is right now”.