Name: Aaliyah
Brand: Aaliyah

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ERE674

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Gatefold Sleeve.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

194690544262

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Total Cap

Black LPx2

ERE673

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2021-09-10

194690430756

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Aaliyah

Genre GB

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label GB

Empire

Aaliyah was an American artist and entertainer, known for her talents as a singer, actress, choreographer, designer, and whistle vocalist. Born on January 16, 1979 in Brooklyn, New York, she tragically lost her life at the age of 22 in a plane crash in The Bahamas while filming the music video for her single "Rock The Boat".

With the release of her debut album in 1994, Aaliyah quickly became recognized for her contributions to contemporary R&B, pop and hip hop. She earned nicknames such as the "Empress of R&B" and "Edutainer of Pop" due to her ability to redefine these genres. Her second album was released in 1996 and shortly before her untimely passing in 2001, she released her final album.

Despite her tragic death at such a young age, Aaliyah's music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Her discography has sold an estimated 32 billion copies globally. A true icon in the industry, Aaliyah's legacy lives on through her groundbreaking work and undeniable talent.

Empire is a US distributor, label, and publisher that was founded in 2010. With a strong presence in the music industry, Empire has established itself as a reputable platform for artists and performers to showcase their talent and reach a wider audience.

As a label, Empire provides support and resources to artists across various genres, helping them navigate the complex world of music production and distribution. Their extensive network allows them to connect artists with industry professionals, ensuring they receive the guidance they need to succeed.

With their expertise in publishing, Empire helps artists protect their intellectual property rights and maximize their earnings from royalties. By working closely with songwriters and composers, Empire ensures that their creative work is properly recognized and compensated.

Aaliyah waited nearly five years to deliver her third album, but considering that she was essentially growing up -- it was the equivalent of spending time in college -- when she came back with an eponymous record in the summer of 2001, she came back strong. Aaliyah isn't just a statement of maturity and a stunning artistic leap forward, it's one of the strongest urban soul records of its time. Where such peers as Macy Gray and Jill Scott work too hard to establish their ties with classic soul, Aaliyah revels in the present, turning out a pan-cultural array of sounds, styles, and emotions. This sound is entirely unfamiliar -- part of the pleasure is how contemporary it sounds -- but she sounds just as comfortable within the sonicscapes of Timbaland as Missy Misdemeanor Elliott and, possibly, less self-conscious. Aaliyah never oversings, never oversells the songs -- this comes on easy and sultry, and there's a lot of substance here, in terms of the songwriting and the songs themselves. Urban albums rarely come any better than this, and there haven't been many records better than this in 2001, period.

Music GB