R.I.P. Aaliyah circa 1996

August 27, 1996: Aaliyah’s sophomore album, the aptly titled ‘One In A Million’, is released. The album quickly became an instant hit due to Aaliyah’s signature breathy vocals that were delicately laced over some hard hitting, infectious beats. Now 23 years later, this groundbreaking album stands as a testament of Aaliyah’s undeniable artistry; taking a chance on then relatively unknown figures in the entertainment industry (like @timbaland and @missymisdemeanorelliott) and ultimately making her mark on music with an innovative, futuristic genre-bending sound that was completely different to anything anyone had ever heard before. Cementing her status as a force to be reckoned with, and a legacy that will forever stand the test of time 🙌🏻

That enunciation

Aaliyah

Aaliyah on set for “One In A Million” (1996)

Aaliyah performing “If Your Girl Only Knew” on Showtime at the Apollo.

Timbaland’s Grrove Mix from single which came out in 1997.

#oneinamillion #Aaliyah

The cassette tape! today’s kids will never know lol

Aaliyah | ‘One In A Million’ Album Commercial