Aaliyah Delivered Timelessness On "One In A Million"

In honor of what would've been Aaliyah's 42nd birthday, revisit her classic record, "One In A Million."

BYAron A.Jan 16, 20214.2K Views

The legacy that Aaliyah left within a short amount of time is still clear among the new wave of talent that emerges. She was an icon that was taken away from us too soon. Today marks what would've been Aaliyah's 42nd birthday. Twitter and Instagram pages were flooded with tributes of the late star as they reflect on her catalog and influence. In honor of her legacy, we're bringing back the iconic title track off of her second studio album, One In A Million. Written by Timbaland and Missy Elliott, the song's mirage of influences marked a shift in her style that ultimately helped define her career while also showcasing her maturity at the time.

Ahead of what would've been her 42nd birthday, Aaliyah's estate revealed that they're still working on getting the late singer's music to streaming services. Unfortunately, they said that it's currently outside of their control, meaning that it still seems like it'll be a while until we see her catalog on DSPs.

Check out "One In A Million" below and sound off with your favorite Aaliyah track in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics
I won't let no one come and take your place
'Cause the love you give, it can't be replaced
See, no one else love me like you do
That's why I don't mind to spend my life with you

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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.