FIRST TIME LISTEN! | Aaliyah - AALIYAH (Self-Titled) ALBUM REACTION

[@ZMOOVEY]

Time Stamps 2:39 - We Need. A Resolution 4:45 - Loose Rap 9:00 - Rock The Boat 10:39 - More Than A Woman 12:25 - Never No More 18:10 - I Care 4 U 24:24 - Extra Smooth 29:12 - Read Between The Lines 33:11 - U Got Nerve 36:30 - I Refuse 44:17 - It’s Whatever 48:15 - I Can Be 51:18 - Those Were The Days 54:35 - What If 59:04 - Try Again 1:00:33 - Thoughts/Favs

[@jasminewebster6907]

RIP to static major …. RIP Aaliyah

[@ADIDASleo06]

Aye fellas, I need to get into Prince. Videos and lives.

[@princess20131]

it's been a while since I listened to the full album. "I Refuse" had me in my feelings!

[@preciousbabyy]

It amazes me that people have never heard a entire Aaliyah album, growing up listening to her was a blessing 🥲

[@jaymckinney5289]

Yes it was

[@mattm3123]

Great reaction , she was so ahead of her time with this. It still sounds fresh all these years later. Perfect timing to upload this. Since the anniversary of her death just passed. She passed on the 25th of August 2001. R.I.P. Babygirl.

[@ZMOOVEY]

💜

[@pearl3g877]

Erika Erika Erika Erika caneeeeeeee

[@ciavasquesholder4108]

Aww look at the 2000s babies coming around ❤ gotta love it

[@ZMOOVEY]

😂💜

[@kensongillis9249]

I was 1 when she died a whole baby🥺😭 I still feel sad about it😭 knowing that she is not here to have a great career a empire for herself😭❤️

[@flowblow-cv4zp]

Timbaland produced only 3 songs on this album (We Need A Resolution, More Than A Woman, I Care 4 U) and Missy writted only I Care 4 U. The majority of the songs are written by Static Major and he had the artistic direction of the album. You can also hear the voice of static on a lot of songs like Never No More, Extra Smooth, More Than a Woman, Read Between The Lines on the harmonies.. etc

[@ebonystar6915]

Thissss 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Rest In Peace Static 🪽

[@Jalafian]

And loose wrap

[@Tylan0l]

​@@Jalafian Timb didn't do Loose Rap

[@aaliyonce]

RIP Static

[@detonmcelroy-davidson1721]

Absolutely right about static but the beats are timb. Static did write the songs tho. He came up under them and Devonte swing

[@j.kanui1441]

Aaliyah, we miss you, we didn't deserve you. You'll always be a Queen 👑 to us

[@l.boogie9291]

Definitely should react to Aaliyah ‘One in a Million’ album

[@officialmaurice1]

She, Tim & Static created a MASTERPIECE with this one. Even tho this wasn’t SUPPOSED to be her last album, she def went out with a bang & the project still holds up to this day!

[@EyezPeepinIsh]

I’m so happy to see you mention Static Major. He’s so underrated and deserves his flowers

[@SuzieeBeActinUp96]

FACTS

[@zyehvi]

Uh.. Timbaland was barely even on production for this album. Timbaland only produced like 3 songs on the album 🤣 anyways. Shoutout Static and the ACTUAL producers on the album who had time for Aaliyah.

[@0003-t6x]

@@zyehvi clock. Timberland didn’t want to travel to Australia to record this album knowing Aaliyah had to stay there because she was shooting a film.

[@Makavelidoll]

I love when more people start getting into Aaliyah❤❤ I’m a huge fan of hers so it warms my heart to see y’all fall in love with her music

[@ebonystar6915]

this came at a perfect time😢. The Anniversary of her passing was yesterday 8.25.2001🪽. its been 23 whole years😢. Still feels like yesterday.

[@iisummeriii]

Your reactions is a 10/10, do it again. Aaliyah was intergalactic vocal beauty. This is my favourite album of hers ♥️

[@datleoishot84]

Bro when Loose rap came on ..instant feels.. I remember this in 01 I was 17.

[@girl.thatsdorian]

LOOSE RAP is and will always be my favorite track on the project, even with then album being a classic NO-SKIP album.

[@jaymckinney5289]

She wanted that to be the first single 😢

[@ADIDASleo06]

Give static major his flowers for this album too.. rest in peace static and Aaliyah and Magoo, and also tavarius polk who was on the 2ND album , track NEVER GIVING UP

[@Enchantingspree]

You guys should react to a Brandy album... Never Say Never, Full Moon, or Afrodisiac

[@bigtongo5654]

Great reaction! Tank wrote I Can Be and What If. He doesn’t get enough credit for his pen game. Both tracks are fire! Also, her streams are arguably low because the album wasn’t available on streaming services until 2021. RIP Baby Girl.

[@Stellik1x]

Was not expecting this but I’m here for it 😂🔥

[@ZMOOVEY]

Expect the unexpected 😂

[@Stellik1x]

@@ZMOOVEY Just paid for your content on patreon and I see that I been missing out on so much 😭😭

[@datleoishot84]

She was apart of the Holy trinity Brandy, Monica, and Aaliyah. This Album had to contend with Brandy's Full moon the album when she got the title Vocal Bible and Monica 's All Eyes on me. I am a Brandy fan but if Aaliyah would have lived. This album would have out done both of them.

[@steev7343]

Used to have Loose Rap on repeat it’s such an underrated song. Not on the Album but Death of a playa, Man undercover, and John Blaze are underrated as well.

[@girl.thatsdorian]

‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ Man what!!! LOOSE RAP had me in a chokehold too. It’s my favorite song on the album.

[@steev7343]

@@girl.thatsdorian A serious chokehold I still randomly sing “ I know you can come better; come better than that” whenever I’m doing something and it’s not good enough 😂😂

[@sikay6340]

This album came out the summer I turned 21 and when she passed it was 4 days after my bday, that tragic sadness still resonates. For those who grew up in this era and with Aaliyah her music and her beautiful spirit will always be present. ❤

[@jaymckinney5289]

Yes the best feeling

[@samelasantos9603]

Rest in peace Baby Girl ❤❤❤

[@louiswilliamson7391]

Fun fact : “I Care For You” was actually 5 years old from when she did her final project! It was originally suppose to be on “One & Million” but that project was already mastered and done..so she kept it & waited to put it on the self-titled album. She was only 16-17 when she recorded that song, which made it even more amazing knowing she was so young and singing like that and capturing that emotion 😮‍💨💕 Baby girl was special 🙌🏾🫶🏾🕊️

[@LNR.3]

I am 14 and absolutely adore Aaliyah, she has been my favourite female artist since I was 6. This album only reminds me of my mum and shows what a great impact Aaliyah had on the r&b culture, aswell as, what a legend she was. So unappreciated!

[@marthashepherd935]

Love Aliyah very much still 2024💙

[@BlakRTist]

Appreciate the reaction to one of the best albums ever! One thing though, Aaliyah, Missy and Timbaland were not speaking around the time this album was made. It had to do with the making of this album and her really getting into her film career, having recorded the bulk of the album in Australia. The only record Missy is on is I Care 4 U which was initially supposed to be on OIAM but it didn't make the album and Aaliyah rerecorded the record for this album. Timbaland produced only three records, Resolution, MTAW and IC4U. Despite them not speaking, her uncle choose Resolution as the first single because of the familiarity of Timbaland and Aaliyah to the masses.

[@GeDiction223]

Yeah, Timbaland wanted to finally jump on board after he realized they were gonna go on without him.

[@jaymckinney5289]

That explains why they fell out

[@EKing91]

What If snatches my wig EVERY time!!! I love the sonics of this album! The whole album is immaculate, no skips, no crumbs left.

[@EKing91]

Also… What If is gonna sneak up on you… mark my words.

[@malcomchance]

this is one of my top five favorite albums of all time. the blueprint for every record that i make. aaliyah was and still is ahead of her time. like no artist has matched her energy and unique “street but sweet” sound. she’s 1 of 1. loved this reaction. to me, there’s no skips. “what if” is a grower for some. she was really interested in the uk garage scene when she made this song and i believe she was in talks to work with trent reznor from nine inch nails. i firmly believe aaliyah’s next project would have blended so many genres. she was truly a gift.

[@GiggsFromTheSouth]

I will forever appreciate this album. "I Care 4 U" been one of my all time fave since release. Enjoyed this reaction so much 💙

[@Plat_Matt]

One of my fave albums of all-time, her best body of work. RIP Aaliyah 🌹

[@SOLEHOME]

So glad y’all did this, please keep doing Aaliyah reactions she deserves all the recognition. This album was named the most innovative experimental r&b album because of its industrial yet soulful sound! Also the numbers aren’t what they could be because sadly her music wasn’t put on streaming in until 2021.

[@metzbishop]

Rest in peace Babygirl 🙏🏽

[@ladiieivorymedia]

Aaliyah Always 🕊️

[@_Alimm]

The reason why Aaliyah has a small amount of plays is because her uncle owns the rights to all her music and to make a long story short he's not a great guy so people don't want to put money in his pockets.

[@JJacobs803]

Cant believe its people out there that hasnt heard aaliyah self titled album. But good to know shes gaining new fans ❤ Btw i was lile 10yo when this album came out i remember it like yesterday. Videos was fire everything was fire

[@jitteryjason3179]

That reaction to I Refuse is exactly what I looked like too! That buildup into the breakdown before it ended had me jumping all around my apartment

[@Mark.mp3]

WHATTTTT, WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE

[@kxngsmooth]

My first female celebrity crush was Aaliyah and I was like 2 when she passed….She is the reason I love natural women RIP

[@blakecameronent.3779]

Static had a huge hand in this album.. its so heartwarming to see someone hear this album for the time. Now yall see she was really the blueprint 🅿️🅿️🅿️🅿️🅿️ /•\

[@sadesongbird135]

Fantastic and super nostalgic reaction for us 90s babies here. One of the best from yall....like top 3 tbh! It was soooo real and wonderful seeing yall appreciate Aaliyah. She was ones of THE truest rnb artists of her time with a style that was uniquely her own. And the lyrics were deep, not one nonsense track on any of her albums. Truly enjoyed yall react to this and missed y'all alotttt. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Well done.

[@carriel9954]

Love Aaliyah and this album. It’s whatever and I care 4 you are amongst my favorites from her 🔥🔥.

[@arthustle8176]

The guy singing with her on most of the songs is static major, he wrote a lot of the songs. he’s mostly known for his song with Lil Wayne lollipop.. a lot ppl don’t know but Aaliyah put Timberland, missy and static on the map! Aaliyah was so ahead of her time! Who would’ve known the writers, & producers she was the first to work with, would go on to produce and write most of the hits of 2000s and it’s thanks to her they’re even there. Everyone wanted the Aaliyah sound.

[@stephaniecurrie2286]

R. Kelly was the first to work with her.

[@arthustle8176]

@@stephaniecurrie2286 ok da. Your point? He had nothing to do with her 2nd or 3rd album weirdo.

[@angeluvsvid]

Tank sang background on her I care 4 U

[@MsSkinLive]

The Jazzy version of her will always get to me deeply 😢❤

[@trgg5065]

Go to her “I CARE 4 U” album and react to the songs that never made it onto an album.

[@louiswilliamson7391]

Y’all sleeping on “What If” lol from a dancer prospective and what I could visually see what could’ve been as a video 😮‍💨❤️‍🔥 Would’ve been crazy ! But “Never No More , I Care For You, & I Refuse” will always be my top 3 from this album ! She was and still is my fav ! & to see y’all authentically react to her music had a tear in my eye 😢 because it just shows how much my girl music is still so loved !!! Baby girl lives on through her art! As a major fan its beautiful to see 🥹❤️‍🔥 RIP beautiful 🕊️

[@msanglin27]

Aaliyah was truly one of my favorite solo artists 🥹🥹🥹🥹❤️💔 played this album so much. When you could get free cds outta the magazines😭😭😭

[@notes4170]

I Refuse is crazy!!!! a frikkn rollercoaster!!!

[@tanikaevans007]

This song is so good to me

[@2damecuteUK]

I know there are some people who think Aaliyah is beloved because she pass away before her time but it’s honestly because of the music. The sounds on her albums were ahead of the time. When she put a album out you just knew it was gonna last 3-4 years. If you think about the progression of her first album to her last and imagine if she was still making music today.

[@tffy2004]

I was 17 when this album came out. I knew EVERY SINGLE song. "What If" was MY SHIIIIIIIIIIT ❤ Havent listened to the album in YEARS. She was gonna give Beyonce a run for her money had she not got on that damn plane. RIP 🌹 Also have to keep in mind this was BEFORE the streaming era, we had to go to the store and buy the CDs.

[@viviangreen6529]

React to Brandy's Full Moon and Afrodisiac

[@Michael-ls4zc]

This album I used to wear this one out R.I.P.❤️

[@ZMOOVEY]

I’m pretty sure it’s my most played album this month, since the reaction 😂

[@Michael-ls4zc]

@@ZMOOVEY I got to listen to this album today yall got me💯

[@shonnn9320]

@@ZMOOVEYwell take a break from this one and get into her sophomore album “One In A Million” 😅

[@jaymckinney5289]

Thank you for doing this. That album was ahead of its time. It’s sad that no one bring up this album as her best one. She was definitely heading to somewhere big!!!!❤❤❤

[@LeVonngaKiara]

Omggg I love y'all❤❤❤. I remember when y'all asked the followers on a previous video what should your next 3 vinyls be on the wall... And I automatically said: Aaliyah Red album😭🙌🏽. Jay-Z Blueprint album and Lil Kim Notorious K.I.M album. So the fact that you just confirmed "Aaliyah" will be on the vinyls wall makes my heart smile so big💟...

[@fondafriday8131]

I care for you and it’s whatever are hands down the best tracks on this album RIP Aaliyah ❤

[@KayReads__]

Great Reaction! Never No More & I Refuse are all-time favorite songs from her!!

[@tjgip1929]

It’s a reason why this album was hailed as the best R&B album of that year. What If? Was Aaliyah being Aaliyah- taking a chance and experimenting with music - her love for Rock. 1 - Read Between the Lines 2 - I Refuse 3 - We Need A Resolution

[@jameshayes7937]

Yall had to understand Aaliyah was that girl!!!!!

[@annieschmannie8962]

One of the best R&B albums of the 21st century. I remember playing this CD so much the end of loose rap skipped and so did extra smooth🤣

[@reedolla3079]

Everytime I go back to this album it always makes me tear up because she was so ahead of her time and I still feel like she should be here. I had this cd on repeat until it started skipping lol. Glad ya'll are enjoying! REST IN PARADISE BABYGIRL.

[@jessicaadams1479]

She was so talented! I will never forget when she passed, I was at club and the dj announced her plane crashed and there were no survivors. It was so sad!

[@esther589]

Yes keep these album reactions coming! Such a good classic album! Loose Rap is one of my fav songs by her other than those classics most of us know. Although one in a million is my favorite album by her this album has such a great evolution of her sound. My favorite favorite aaliyah feature is Best friend by Missy Elliot feat Aaliyah 😭❤️ Gone too soon forever loved and remembered.

[@TheAngiehubbard]

That's static Major you hear in the back of U got nerve. He did majority of the album. Tim only produced a few songs this album.

[@SuzieeBeActinUp96]

✍🏾🔥

[@donetajful]

Thank u guys... damn can't believe I'd forgotten some songs on this album

[@nicoleobrien5987]

So glad y'all let 'Never No More' go! That song is PERFECTION to me!😘 Someone in the comments said losing her felt like losing a cousin. That's the truth! Her passing STILL hurts ALL these years later. I STILL can't listen to 'Rock The Boat' to this day.😢

[@shonnn9320]

I agree. I can’t listen to the song or watch the video 😢

[@alysiajackson596]

Aaliyah is my favorite artist and this is my favorite album from her. I love your reaction to this. Please review her 2nd album "One In a Million" and also Brandy "Never Say Never" (she was a peer of hers along with Monica).

[@ijahstaywavy598]

Yo 🔥 reaction son. Cant front I was vibing wit you guys 😅. Alot of gems on this album. "I refuse" & "I could be" were mad dope, the intro suprises you, & then she just bodies it lol. It's good to see the younger generation getting into aaliyah. I know it would've made her happy. Stay blessed, R.I.P. Aaliyah 🕊💐🙏

[@teresasykes91]

Love this album! I was almost 10 when she passed; I'll never forget my mom was getting the CD the day she we learned about her passing and it was almost sold out. The prominent producer of this album was actually Static Major (RIP) she wanted to go for a different and mature sound at the time; Timbaland did a few song as well. After it came out on streaming, listening to it makes me sad and happy; because she made such a timeless album and she passed away before she could fully soldify herself as an artist!

[@deshawncrumbry4360]

I truly looove your appreciation for music , it’s refreshing to see ✨

[@maqaai]

I LOVE HER SO MUCH IM SO GLAD YALL LISTENING HER WE MISS YOU BABY GIRL

[@sweetjuly6246]

Her passing still breaks my heart 💔 first time i truly cried and grieved a celebrity's death. Felt like losing a cousin. It's like we grew up together. RIP BABYGIRL

[@ambamb310]

I was entering my junior year of h.s. when this came out. Omg!!! I played it out!! Lol but I'm so grateful we were left with this art before her death.

[@amberm4624]

Aaliyah is a 👑. Definitely missed her music and style is timeless. She was incredibly beautiful. Her story is sad AF 😢. I'm glad she is still appreciated. Do a video review for Up Jumps The Boogie- Missy, Timbaland and Magoo, Ginuwine and Aaliyah. Actually look up the Super Friends. They were legit a vibe. Man I miss these days. Music, visuals, fashion everything. ❤ It's Whatever and I Care For You are in my top 3 but I can't tell you the rest! 🥴🫠! Next Album React to Michael Jackson Thriller or Bad

[@lonnylonso]

Aaliyah's play count on streaming services are 20 something years behind everyone elses. The majority of her music JUST became available to stream a couple years ago. Who knows what her numbers would look like.

[@justtrent_5111]

Bro I had an Aaliyah phase in 2016 and her live performances albums all of that were so timeless. Every listen even after all these years is so fresh. Born in 2000 but this Aaliyah album is goated

[@Makavelidoll]

Timbaland only produced 3 songs Static major her mane songwriter is one of the background vocals you here along with Aaliyah

[@0003-t6x]

One of the most influential female R&B albums. It’s timeless 🥰

[@tiffanimoore4343]

I always believed that there should've been a gunshot at the end of Never No More, just so he gets the point 😂

[@kathrynharris7589]

Love to see this! As an elder millennial who has this on her all time fave albums list (probably somewhat trauma bonded with her death which I think is something that those of us who were fans at the time experience because of the timing of its release, but I digress)... 💯 Agree with the comments on Loose Rap having lower numbers, it's always been one of my fave tracks on the album!

[@lonnylonso]

YO dude in the black shirt is TUNED in to the NUANCE of AALIYAH.

[@krystalrose4186]

Imagine being a HUGE Aaliyah fan since day damn 1, being 16 yrs old the summer of 2001, Aaliyah releases this masterpiece and on the exact day that you getting ready to go buy the album, your mom gives you the news about her tragic passing. I was CRUSHED 💔. This album is ICONIC & we love Aaliyah forever! (Then 9/11 happened like 2 or 3 weeks later! Crazy time!)

[@krysis7]

Same except I was 14. And went to Target the day she died and was listening to the album when my Dad called me and let me know. I was a dumb kid thinking I would grow up and Marry her. Her death was one of the events that shaped the rest of my life honestly.

[@ArielMorris]

“I Refuse” has always been my JAM boyyy!! 😩🙏🏼💯 Song I wish I wrote man. The staccatos and crescendos in that one. Stank face allll daaayy!

[@notes4170]

I was 20 when this came out and i am 43 now and this is still in heavy rotation. Love this album. Whatever is Whatever is🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@marcelt1726]

I’m a little annoyed y’all didn’t look at the credits of this masterpiece. Her best album is from STATIC MAJOR! Static did majority of this album. Tim did 2 songs maybe 3 and Missy did 1 song. Give Static his flowers!

[@Noturavg82]

This CD didn’t leave my changer for a year…

[@TheKittsPajamas]

Your reaction to this album is beautiful. ♥️

[@kennysaulter633]

Loved this. React to Aaliyah One In A Million album next

[@LewisGirls]

AALIYAH.... was THAT girl. Resolution, More Than A Woman and I Care for You are my favourites.

[@cbtube1677]

Those Christmas bells on It’s whatever 😍

[@steadyyground]

FINALLLYYYYYY. i am #TUNED: IN! babygirl is eternally loved and missed. theyll never be another like her. thank you for doing this reaction 🥺♥️

[@SuzieeBeActinUp96]

RIP Aaliyah ‼️ and RIP Stephen Garrett AKA Static Major 502 Louisville Ky’s own‼️

[@miguelitovolkova6244]

❤Beautiful reaction, thanks for remembering the princess of R&B.

[@LeVonngaKiara]

Fun fact: she actually recorded "I care for you" back in 1996 for the One In A Million but decided not to add it❤

[@lolonavy]

Babygirl we miss you ❤❤❤ rip 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@stanleytoussaint6051]

This album.... OMG !!!! MASTERPIECE !!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@terriemarie8836]

Timberland didn't produce that much on that album he just produce 3 songs Missy just wrote on one song. While she was working on her final album Tim and Missy had to much going on also Aaliyah was not that much in contact with them because Aaliyahs uncle had business issues with Tim and Missy. She was working with Tank,Static and many other new producers for this Album.

[@Chocolate_Curry88]

R.I.P Baby Girl it feels like just yesterday when we got the sad news of her passing on 106 & Park 👸🏽🖤🕊🤍 🇹🇹💜🇯🇲

[@jay4bravo1]

I remember messed up was hidden track you had to wait for it lol

[@RobLives4Love]

The rockesque songs always make me sad - shortly before her passing, she expressed wanting to work with Trent Reznor, known for his industrial rock style production from Nine Inch Nails. That would have been very interesting to hear a 2000s R&B/rock hybrid

[@2damecuteUK]

Aaliyah had ‘I care for you’ recorded for her second album ‘one in a million’ but it didn’t make the cut for the final track list. So Aaliyah personally held onto to the song because she loved it so much and wanted it on her next album.

[@BeautifullyBeige708]

I forgot how much I loved this album, I played "It's Whatever" OUT you hear me??? Lol

[@marklouis1890]

Never No More was one of my favorite album track ever since it came out