Aaliyah - Rock The Boat (Instrumental)

Audio of Rock The Boat (Instrumental) produced by Rapture and Eric Seats from the promotional single Rock The Boat. The original version appears on the album Aaliyah.
℗ 2001 Blackground Records, LLC.
Credits & Info:
Formats: CD
Catalog #: DPRO 16461
Label: Blackground
Written by: Stephen Garrett, Eric Seats, Rapture Stewart
Produced by: Eric Seats, Rapture

[@KaiBreezy]

This beat was more that a beat it was an experience it was like you were actually on an island 🌴 or a beautiful beach 🏖 Aaliyahs voice was the universe speaking you into existence in that moment

[@Peachices]

that encapsulates the feeling of the song so beautifully.

[@kembaI.]

I always felt like this whenever I listened to this song.

[@candicemahryawoodland7274]

This was a beautiful comment❤️

[@KaiBreezy]

@@candicemahryawoodland7274 thank you 💋

[@candicemahryawoodland7274]

@@KaiBreezy you should do poetry if you already don't😊

[@DJMistaXclusive]

Keysbeats killed this beat

[@gholammahbub5277]

2021🎵🎵🎵🙏💙✊✌

[@Kandijefferson4733]

Mmm, yeah, hmm Huh-uh, hmm Mmm, yeah Boy, you know you make me float Boy, you really get me high Ooh, I feel like I'm on dope 'Cause you, you serve me on a regular (you serve me on a regular) Boy, you need to tie this rope Oh, before we drift any deeper (before we drift any deeper) Baby, now hold me close Let's take this overboard now I want you to rock the boat, rock the boat (mm) Rock the boat, rock the boat (yeah) Work it in the middle, work the middle Work the middle, work the middle Change positions on me New position (oh), new position Now stroke it, baby, stroke it for me (yeah) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Ooh, baby, I love your stroke 'Cause you, 'cause you get me where I'm going 'Cause you get me where I'm going, yeah And truly, you'll get my vote 'Cause I believe, I believe you know just what you're doing now Baby, now we can coast (let's coast, let's coast) Let's don't get in a hurry Oh, no, that's too slow Hey, go 'head and put that thing in overdrive I want you to rock the boat, rock the boat (ooh) Rock the boat, rock the boat (hey) Work it in the middle, work the middle Work it, babe, work it, baby (work the middle, work the middle) Change positions on me New position (oh), new position Now stroke it, baby, stroke it for me Stroke it for me, stroke it for me I want you to rock the boat, rock the boat Rock the boat, rock the boat (hey) Work it in the middle, work the middle Work the middle (ooh), work the middle (hey) Change positions on me New position (ooh), new position Now stroke it, baby, stroke it for me (yeah) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Stroke it for me Mmm, stroke it, baby, stroke it, baby Mmm, work it, baby, work it, baby Ooh, stroke it There is something I want you to do for me I want you to use yourself (hey) Like you've never, ever used to do before (never) To explore my body (explore it, baby) Until you reach the shore (yeah) I'll be calling, calling for more (calling) Rock the boat, rock the boat (oh) Rock the boat, rock the boat Work it in the middle Mmm, work it, baby, work it, baby (work the middle, work the middle) Change positions on me (mmm, change) New position, new position (hey) Now stroke it for me, stroke it for me (baby) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me I want you to rock the boat, rock the boat (ooh) Rock the boat, rock the boat Work it in the middle, work the middle (mmm, work it, yeah) Work the middle, work the middle Change positions on me New position, new position (change) Now stroke it for me, stroke it for me (yeah) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Rock the boat, rock the boat Rock the boat, rock the boat Work the middle, work the middle Work the middle, work the middle Change positions on me New position, new position Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Rock the boat, rock the boat Rock the boat, rock the boat

[@acruz92]

The guitar at the end is incredible.

[@LeeDfined]

My favorite part... Almost like a "Swan Song."

[@Jay-gr5wq]

This has to be one of the best instrumentals ever created !!! I say that with my chest out 💪🏽

[@Zoerapss]

AGREED

[@jkgrquwujfmcnnm]

facts on facts. most perfect piece of music.

[@zionricks4410]

Mmmmmmm agreed

[@tj-fu8cp]

Agreed! I get so emotional listening to this!

[@eman0828]

Most of the sounds comes from Roland's JV/SRX Expansion boards. The Roland JV-1080, 2080 and XV-5080 was the stable sound module of 90s and early 2000s R&B.

[@eduardoJesus1992]

Oh How I wish Aaliyah was still here. Her iconic influence. Her talent and sweet voice. The timeless princess of R&B

[@emilopucci8962]

Queen Beyoncé payee homage on the “break my soul “ remix 🥰

[@amandapollard3447]

@@emilopucci8962 Beyoncé never cared about Aaliyah..She was so jealous of her..If Aaliyah was still living Beyoncé wouldn't be as famous as her..Aaliyah prayed to God, Beyoncé prays to Oshun which is a demonic God..I used to love Beyoncé until I started researching her but even still Aaliyah always been the better artist to me

[@jasonkennedyhernandez4652]

I love that pic of Aaliyah

[@toniedemare]

2020 and this beat still go HARDDD!!! Rest is peace babygirl

[@nikkiallen9629]

2022

[@noname_.1]

2023

[@MsBerryVeryMuch]

2024 💚

[@shaggydog3901]

The ending is everything bru ! Those last few breaks downs are times less RIP BBABYGIRL !

[@jon9126]

That Guitar at the end, the break downs! I can’t even put my finger on the other sounds. Incredible production

[@Ilovechicago100]

Gives me chills still to this day 🥺🥺😢

[@tashineaanderson]

Same goosebumps

[@jordan4591]

Same here

[@nardoszg]

Lyrics: Boy you know you make me float Boy you really get me high I feel like I'm on dope 'Cause you serve me on a regular Boy you gotta stroke Before drifting me deeper Your there now hold me close Boy let's take this overboard now I want you to (rock the boat) Rock the boat, rock the boat Rock the boat, rock the boat (work it in the middle) Work the middle, work the middle Work the middle, work the middle (change positions for me) Change positions, new positions New positions, new positions (now stroke it baby) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Ooooh baby I love your stroke Cause you, cause you get me to where I'm going In a jury you'll get my vote 'Cause I believe, I believe you know just what you doing now Baby now we can coast Let's…

[@riichwell]

& to think this beat was going to be scrapped? Smh this is timeless!

[@madzgville]

Beat is synthetic, sounds like water waves🤩✨💖

[@funny.onix_ar]

BEST INSTRUMENTAL EVER!

[@destiny9967]

It’s a close 2nd the first gotta be Human Nature imo

[@standforluv]

There is not ONE new producer out today that could even REMOTELY come close to this level of precision of AMAZING sound quality. Not ONE. But then there’s my guy Pat at Kontact Music who’ll bust this wide open

[@briannaw716]

This always remind me of access granted on bet

[@original.ling_]

listening in 2020!❤️

[@カスミソウ-q3v]

今も、きいてます✨大好きなアーティストだからです✨

[@laquanzaclayton3459]

2023

[@briannaw716]

Beach island vibes...🌴☀🏖🏝

[@canelara]

Fact: Aaliyah recorded this in 1997

[@thenameisali1567]

I thought it was 1999

[@anjelheaven]

*1999

[@cosmicgirl9]

Futuristic queen.

[@MarcAnthem]

That flam conga hit on the off beat is so incredibly powerful

[@nicokings5180]

I always listen to this when summer starts and I go to the pool. IS A COMPLETE MOOD ❤

[@LeeDfined]

From 4:12 on is where the MAGIC starts. Those guitars do something to my soul. Its almost like a Swan Song.

[@christopherlewis2194]

RIP STATIC MAJOR 🙏🕊️

[@SuperWill1959]

This beat will make you just chill.

[@britt-knee.]

make me wanna rock the boat

[@thomasshampton]

Man, that double clutch on the conga’s 🪘does it for me ❣

[@VoicelessBeats]

timeless beat

[@Frutigirl2000]

The twisty sound effect, I dunno how to explain, just the common one used in this song weirdly makes you want to swing your hips slowly.

[@Nazim909]

It’s a guitar with a wah pedal or a flanger effect/pedal

[@GCULTVIDA]

this beat reminds me of Tekken 4.

[@marski8757]

Yess 2019 still rock’n this beat😎

[@doomguy7372]

2024 still rock'n this beat😎

[@hbdhbd6611]

*aging like wine* 🌹 #973

[@jaycinematistix9102]

The way the song ending is so cool but so sad 🥺 I miss my honey babe so much 😭

[@SoDope29]

I can’t believe this beat almost got destroyed

[@tracythomas1833]

WOW! THIS SOUND VERY GOOD!!

[@graffiti9145]

Where are beats like this nowadays??? Every beat nowadays sounds boring and stripped

[@laquanzaclayton3459]

If you listen carefully, it sounds like a boat in the background of this song! I like it very much, the instrumental! I like the boat bass sound

[@wesker1739]

It’s the instrumental that always have me remember this banger. I was a kid when I heard this. Early 2000s music was truly a thing a beauty. everywhere I go with my mom I hear this in the radio. I didn’t understand it obviously, but I loved the instrumental.

[@tonyamccray4111]

This is that very😇🎼🌴🌺🌊🌄🥰 Beautiful 🎶💓🎶 Instrumental version🔥🔥🔥💯...that I've been looking for😃 Thank You😊ps. Remembering Aaliyah's interview, during the making of #RockTheBoat ❤ & this is the Instrumental version, playing in the back ground..😢R.I.P.🕊️ Aaliyah 😇⭐❤️

[@oluwadoe]

Boy you know you make me float Boy you really get me high I feel like I'm on dope 'Cause you serve me on a regular Boy you gotta stroke Before drifting me deeper Your there now hold me close Boy let's take this overboard now I want you to (rock the boat) Rock the boat, rock the boat Rock the boat, rock the boat (work it in the middle) Work the middle, work the middle Work the middle, work the middle (change positions for me) Change positions, new positions New positions, new positions (now stroke it baby) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Ooooh baby I love your stroke Cause you, cause you get me to where I'm going In a jury you'll get my vote 'Cause I believe, I believe you know just what you doing now Baby now we can coast Let's do it in a hurry That's too slow Go ahead and put that thing in over drive I want you to (rock the boat) Rock the boat, rock the boat Rock the boat, rock the boat (work it in the middle) Work the middle, work the middle Work the middle, work the middle (change positions for me) Change positions, new positions New positions, new positions (now stroke it baby) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Stroke it for me, stroke it for me I want you to (rock the boat) Rock the boat, rock the boat Rock the boat, rock the boat (work it in the middle) Work the middle, work the middle Work the middle, work the middle (change positions for me) Change positions, new positions New positions, new positions (now stroke it baby) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Stroke it for me, stroke it for me I need you to use yourself Like you never ever used it before To explore my body Until you reach the shore You'll be calling, calling for more Rock the boat, rock the boat Rock the boat, rock the boat (work it in the middle) Work the middle, work the middle Work the middle, work the middle (change positions for me) Change positions, new positions New positions, new positions (now stroke it baby) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Stroke it for me, stroke it for me I want you to (rock the boat) Rock the boat, rock the boat Rock the boat, rock the boat (work it in the middle) Work the middle, work the middle Work the middle, work the middle (change positions for me) Change positions, new positions New positions, new positions (now stroke it baby) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Rock the boat, rock the boat Rock the boat, rock the boat Work the middle, work the middle Work the middle, work the middle (change positions for me) Change positions, new positions New positions, new positions Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Rock the boat, rock the boat Rock the boat, rock the boat

[@sammyUknow]

we need the other instrumentals on here please

[@jazsminp1362]

Rip aaliyah 😔😔😔😔🙏🙏🙏💔💔💔, I've always loved that song and instrumental!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SuperPsychic101]

Anyone feel like falling asleep to this because it’s soo soft and smooth and ethereal and relaxing ❤

[@mrscaldwellbaby]

yessss😩❤and her voice is still pretty til this very day on it damn i sit and just smdh why df they killed that damn girl makes me mad asf

[@user-ks8kn4hx8q]

This should be sampled along with Drake's song Find Your Love. It would be a banger 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Entertainer145]

💫You Have Great Ears Yo ❕❗️💫

[@jamaicakiss1325]

wow, true

[@Tokiili]

Listening to this elevated af made it 100000000000x better 🤣especially when it came to that guitar part at the end

[@franklinculbreth7496]

I rocked this instrumental on my Polk Audio bookshelf speakers and a Polk PSW 505 sub. The house vibrated off its foundation.

[@jordan4591]

3:06 is my favorite part

[@kekemola1475]

Queeen🥺, wish I could have met you babygirl 💖your legacy lives on💯

[@sbghetto7155]

I wish I could go back in time and prevent Major from hearing that beat

[@danaharry6573]

Boy, you know you make me float Boy, you really get me high (ooh) I feel like I'm on dope 'Cause you, you serve me on a regular (you serve me on a regular) Boy, we need to tie this rope Before we drift any deeper (before we drift any deeper) There now hold me close Boy, let's take this overboard now I want you to rock the boat (rock the boat) Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat (yeah) Work it in the middle Work the middle, work the middle, work the middle Change positions for me (change positions) New positions, new position, new position Now stroke it, baby (stroke it for me) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me, stroke it for me Ooh, baby, I love your stroke 'Cause you, 'cause you get me where I'm going ('Cause you get me where I'm going, yeah) And truly you'll get my vote 'Cause I believe I believe you know just what you're doing now Baby, now we can coast (let's coast, let's coast) Let's don't get in a hurry (no, no) That's too slow (hey, yeah, yeah, yeah) Go ahead and put that thing in overdrive I want you to rock the boat (rock the boat) Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat (hey) Work it in the middle (work it, baby, work it, baby) Work the middle, work the middle, work the middle Change positions for me (change positions) New position, new position, new position Now stroke it, baby (stroke it for me) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me, stroke it for me I want you to rock the boat (rock the boat) Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat (hey) Work it in the middle Work the middle, work the middle, work the middle (hey, hey) Change positions for me (change positions) New position, new position, new position Now stroke it, baby (stroke it for me) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me, stroke it for me (yeah) Stroke it for me Hmm, stroke it, baby, stroke it, baby Hmm, work it it, baby, work it, baby Ooh, stroke it There is something I want you to do for me I want you to use yourself (hey) Like you never ever used it before (never) To explore my body (explore it, baby) Until you reach the shore (yeah) You'll be calling, calling for more (callin') Rock the boat (rock the boat) Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat Work it in the middle Work the middle, work the middle, work the middle (Work it, baby, work it, baby) Change positions for me (change positions) New position, new position, new position Now stroke it, baby (stroke it for me) Stroke it for me, stroke it for me, stroke it for me (baby) I want you to rock the boat (rock the boat) Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat Work it in the middle Work the middle, work the middle, work the middle (work it, yeah) Change positions for me (change positions) New position, new position, new position (change) Now stroke it, baby (stroke it for me) Stroke it for me (yeah), stroke it for me, stroke it for me Rock the boat (rock the boat) Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat Work the middle, work the middle Work the middle, work the middle Change positions for me (change positions) New position, new position, new position Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Stroke it for me, stroke it for me Rock the boat (rock the boat) Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat

[@dwainesworld1019]

Sad to hear this

[@briannaw716]

Beautiful instrumental..makes me want to go to the beach or a island

[@ryguy173]

Ye, I gotta girl But in the meanwhile, I seen her on the streets/ So you know I had to talk to her She caught me, From the corner of my eye/ So if I didn't talk, Then you somethings wrong with ma/ So I'm taking, Words going by/ I compliment her hair,style and her smile Damn girl, I'll probably put ya ass on trial/ Lock you in for awhile, If looking good was a crime

[@rdadi1870]

One of the best instrumentals ever this there is some much good things for the ears going on❤

[@tawilliamson83]

Yo, Timbaland put his foot all up in this one.

[@CleanRadioPromo]

He didn’t make this beat. Eric Seats and Rapture Stewart

[@tawilliamson83]

@@CleanRadioPromo Daing. Shouldve checked before I spoke ignorantly. Thanks for clearing that up. Track still smashing, though.

[@BORISSBORISSBORISS]

#aaliyah i told you to never fly "over there" yet you #aaliyah didn't listen .. iapilogize BUT i ain't sorry

[@Cerdafide_00]

This mf right here sumn you feel not hear..

[@Aaliyah_shihot]

So I'd like to know where, you got the notion Said I'd like to know where, you got the notion (To rock the boat), don't rock the boat baby , don't tip the boat over (Rock the boat), don't rock the boat baby (Rock the boat) Ever since our voyage of love began Your touch has thrilled me like the rush of the wind And your arms have held me safe from a rolling sea There's always been a quiet place to harbor you and me Our love is like a ship on the ocean We've been sailing with a cargo full of love and devotion So I'd like to know where, you got the notion Said I'd like to know where, you got the notion , don't rock the boat baby (Rock the boat), don't tip the boat over (Rock the boat), don't rock the boat baby (Rock the boat) Up to now we sailed through every storm

[@honeyboo7549]

Thank you! 2023

[@tashineaanderson]

Yess a mind easier 😉😉😉

[@MikeBagassien]

Aaliya lui morales 3

[@mikalg.7562]

Wow this instrumental is giving “smooth jazz and rnb from yesterday and to today” vibes so hard lol I never realized before. Aaliyah’s vocals really give a sultriness to the instrumental. Without her voice on the track this is another song you’d hear playing on an evening out at jazz fest.

[@williejackson7941]

Acruz92, that guitar part at the end is tight

[@vonamel_music]

This beat is everything

[@DonaldCooke-sc2sp]

Come and take a ride with me Holiday doing baby the whip won't look as good untill you're posted up in it lady was thinking maybe we could rondavue see the city sadity on a horse and carriage sippin on Crissy no you can't miss me with sophistication I turned some corners Texas living is what helped to get this GQ personna....(snippet).👑

[@paulamaloney1898]

Plus no more Russell brand videos I don't care about what he says his opinions from Marcus in australia no comment needed or like.

[@williejackson7941]

This instrumental version is so smooth, it makes you want to sway n rock🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@williejackson7941]

And the of this beautiful angel Aaliyah,miss you ❤️

[@ericg-yu1qg]

MRS THE GOATTTESTTT E VIN AZ A ANGELLYYYY GHOSHT ALYAH❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😮

[@ScorpioSoundz]

Just Cruisin ........ @kid Flash -> Right.

[@letylove]

…always anticipating the tom on the & 😍💗🥁

[@DonaldCooke-sc2sp]

Supreme Court Music 🎶

[@ikura87]

Great instrumental!!!!

[@mikesolisr]

💔💔💔💔 aaliyah >beyonce

[@stew4k980]

Rip Static Major

[@SuperWill1959]

Bad OMG BAD BEAT

[@laurynscott5405]

Hater. And disrespectful

[@lesjones7818]

U mean bad as in good? or….

[@isaiasgoncs]

01:03 aaa

[@darrellmason8791]

Nice work

[@Jacqueline-mz9fj]

😝😝

[@DreamCatchAah]

Can this be used or is it copyrighted?