Happy Birthday, Aaliyah. Before Aaliyah’s untimely death on August 25, 2001, the world absolutely adored her. She was revered as the charismatic “girl next door” who was extremely talented, but when she unexpectedly died at the tender age of 22, the world was crushed. Aaliyah’s voice was angelic, her beauty was remarkable, but most importantly, […]
Noah “40” Shebib is not only one of Drake’s best friends, he’s also the mastermind behind Drake’s sonic musicality. It’s no secret that Drake and his producer 40 were immersed in a firestorm when it was announced they would be producing Aaliyah’s posthumous album in 2012. The fans weren’t happy, Aaliyah’s longtime friend/producer Timbaland wasn’t […]
It’s been over a decade since music lost the incredible Aaliyah Haughton, but as many of you know, the music world is still mourning her death. Earlier today, Toronto rapper Drake released a 15-second preview of a new Aaliyah-centric record. Back in 2012, the “Worst Behaviour” rapper teamed up with his longtime friend/producer Noah “40” […]
“Enough Said” wasn’t enough. Despite the backlash he faced back in 2012, Drake decided to share a preview of a possible new Aaliyah collaboration on his Instagram. In August 2012, Drake released “Enough Said,” which featured unreleased vocals from the late great singer, but both he and his best friend Noah “40” Shebib were slammed […]
So what ever happened to that Aaliyah album Drake was reportedly working on? During part 3 of the interview with Elliott Wilson for his CRWN series it seems like things might now be out of his hands when it comes to the production of the album. Drake said of a new Aaliyah project: “I don’t know. I […]
With only two months until the release of his sixth studio album, X, Chris Brown has been busy shooting back-to-back videos for his latest singles. Earlier this month, Chris Brown announced he recorded a new song with the late great singer Aaliyah. Now, fans have the chance to hear what Chris Brown has cooked up with […]
Drake won’t be the only artist bringing Aaliyah’s music back to life. Chris Brown announced he has a new single titled “They Don’t Know” featuring the late great Aaliyah. The new song features never-before-heard vocals from the “One In A Million” singer. Chris Brown has wasted no time on this collaboration, and he even shot the […]
Just when we thought it was quiet for Aaliyah’s posthumous album, “Quit Hatin” leaks. NEW MUSIC: Aaliyah & Drake “Enough Said” On the heels of what would have been Aaliyah’s 34th birthday, Blackground Records drops a previously unreleased track that’s rumored to be featured on Aaliyah’s forthcoming posthumous album. On a hypnotic, seductive ballad, Aaliyah […]
We would like to send a special birthday shout out to one of the most talented, beautiful, R&B singers of all time: Aaliyah! VIDEO: CHURCH! Kim Speaks The Truth On Kanye, Beyonce, Kris Humphries, & More Aaliyah’s untimely death shook the core of hip-hop and R&B, as well as many, many people who respected her work […]
Aaliyah may very much be hip-hop’s Marilyn Monroe, minus all the bad stuff, of course. It’s been more than 10 years since Aaliyah’s tragic death, and hip-hop continues to keep her legend alive by reviving her music (read: Drake), tattooing her face on their body (read: Drake), and most normally, recreating her style in high […]
The idea of a posthumous Aaliyah album featuring Drake and his producer Noah “40” Shebib has been criticized time and time again, especially by those who knew the fallen angel. AUDIO: SOUND OFF! Missy Elliott & Timbaland Speak Their Minds On Drake-Aaliyah Project! And Blackground Records CEO Barry Hankerson is one of those people. Not […]
