One Million Smiles - Mr. Exe

Advantages: Lots of big tunes
Disadvantages: Nothing specific

...The late R&B singer Aaliyah (Haughton) was seen to make great progression as she moved on with her second album as after the troubles which involved her relationship with R. Kelly, Kells no longer worked with her musically, and so on ?One In A Million?, the 1996 album found her on this occasion finding the Virginia producer Timbaland to help her out and advance from her past as a Post-New Jack Swinger. 1. ?Beats 4 Da Streets? (Intro) 2. ?Hot Like Fire? After having Timbo lay down some freaky beats to give some sort of indication of what he could possibly bring with this album (as he would soon after with the release of Ginuwine?s debut album) you get that here she s guided right into a smooth R&B tune where she is able to show off the new sound of her material and how she had been able to advance without Kells on her side. It is... Read review

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Advantages: GREAT MUSIC
Disadvantages: NOTHING MUCH!

...I recently wrote on Aaliyahs latest self-titled album, the one she released just before she was tragically taken from us. Well now I'm going to write on another of her great albums, she has released 3 in total, 'Age Ain't Nothing But A Number' 'One In A Million' and 'Aaliyah' I love Aaliyahs latest album, I think it has a few weak links but the good tracks are just the best which is why I tend to listen to that CD more than the other one I own, 'One In A Million'. However 'One In A Million' has less weak tracks and more consistent quality which I like. One In A Million was Aaliyah Haughtons second album and I'm quite confused about when it was released. Some say it was released last year, but I thought it was sometime back in 94-96?! I thought she was only 16 when she released this album, if anyone knows, please let me know if you... Read review

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Advantages: An Album for All Moods
Disadvantages: Can be slightly dated now

...** Most of this Op has bee re-wrote and structured 24/01/03** After first hearing Aaliyah and buying her previous album 'Age Ain't Nothing But A Number' I rushed out to by 'One in a Million' as soon as I heard it was released and wasn't disappointed. It’s a sultry album but shows at the same time pain, revelation and makes you feel each song and it’s meaning. Album Details The album as 17 tracks including intro’s and outro’s (See track listing). It was made in 1996 under the record company Blackground Records – www.blackground.com (Part of the Virgin Group). The album has various producers (Please see track listing for producers). I personally feel the album suit all moods. It’s not too up beat but still can get you in the mood to go out and have a good time. It has it’s sad moment, it’s sexy moments and it’s quite chilled... Read review

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