Aaliyah album Ultimate Aaliyah
Tuesday 10 May 2005
Aaliyah
Album: Ultimate Aaliyah
Release Date: May 10, 2005
Label: Believe Music
Review :
"Ultimate Aaliyah" (2005) is an impressive two disc release (+ Bonus dvd) consisting of twenty-five tracks from Aaliyah (Aaliyah Dana Haughton, January 16th 1979-August 25th 2001). Aaliyah’s death at 22 years old sent shocks through the music world, a real tragedy - may she rest in peace.
In her short lifetime Aaliyah was a prolific grammy winning artist, model & actress. This release opens with the exceptional "One In A Million", Aaliyah shines like the sun on this memorable love ballad. Next to this sweet cut, my favourite Aaliyah track is the outstanding slow jam "I Care 4 U", Aaliyah comforts a man who’s women left him.
I remember when "We Need A Resoultion" was blowing up on the radio, its a commercially friendly track which is relevant to the everyday relationship issue’s real life people deal with. Another hit collaboration with Timbaland is "Try Again" made for "Romeo Must Die" a movie starring Jet Li and Aaliyah. "Rock The Boat" & "More Then A Woman" are to more memorable joints from her self-titled album.
The "I Miss You" (Remix) is a moving and powerful track, Aaliyah sings soulfully about a lost love - Aaliyah really captured the feeling of a breakup and the longing people have on this premium joint. Disc two features bonus, soundtrack, and guest appearance/collaboration material. Timbaland & Magoo team up with Wyclef and provide a heartfelt tribute to Aaliyah on "Hold On" . "Ultimate Aaliyah" is a release for any R & B collection.
Track Listing :
Disc: 1
1. One in a Million
2. If Your Girl Only Knew
3. Hot Like Fire
4. One I Gave My Heart To
5. Got to Give It Up
6. 4 Page Letter
7. We Need a Resolution - Aaliyah, Timbaland
8. Rock the Boat
9. More Than a Woman
10. I Care 4 U
11. Try Again
12. Back and Forth
13. Are You That Somebody
14. Don’t Know What to Tell Ya
15. Miss You
16. At Your Best
Disc: 2
1. Are You Feelin’ Me
2. Messed Up
3. Come Back in One Piece - Aaliyah, DMX
4. I Don’t Wanna
5. Man Undercover - Aaliyah, Timbaland
6. John Blaze - Aaliyah, Missy Elliott
7. I Am Music - Aaliyah, Static, Timbaland
8. More Than a Woman [Bump N Flex Club Mix]
9. Hold On - Wyclef Jean, Timbaland
Disc: 3
1. Aaliyah Story [DVD]
