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Title: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Lazarus on July 07, 2026, 04:06:59 PM
https://x.com/billboard/status/2074511702352175386?s=20
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: ATLien on July 07, 2026, 04:27:12 PM
this ranking mess has me shivering

but they tried it by ranking "I Refuse" last
and saying it was the "misstep" of the alber :uhh:

easily one of the most unique/special "feels" on the alber

Lonz bitch...what say u?

Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: ReVon on July 07, 2026, 05:09:54 PM
 :flamebroiled:  :gorlonfire:  :flamebroiled:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Marilyn on July 07, 2026, 09:26:24 PM
I remember walking thru the park

SHOOT-ing the breeze

Kissing in the shade

Those were the dayyyyys
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: ATLien on July 07, 2026, 09:33:22 PM
Quote from: Marilyn on July 07, 2026, 09:26:24 PMI remember walking thru the park

SHOOT-ing the breeze

Kissing in the shade

Those were the dayyyyys

:stressed:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: klappa. on July 08, 2026, 06:10:05 AM
this ranking is absolute shit. i wish white people would just stay away sometimes. lord
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Gilgamesh. on July 08, 2026, 06:52:48 AM
Y'all don't like Resolution? That's like top 10 Tim productions for me 
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Marilyn on July 08, 2026, 04:36:31 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on July 08, 2026, 06:52:48 AMY'all don't like Resolution? That's like top 10 Tim productions for me 
It's not a bad or great song. I wouldn't instantly turn it off but certainly wouldn't have it on repeat either. And it gives 3rd or 4th single not lead.
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 04:40:40 PM
AYE-AYE-EL-AH-WHY-AYE-AICH!

:caseoftheherp:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: L0NZ. on July 08, 2026, 04:44:04 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 07, 2026, 04:27:12 PMthis ranking mess has me shivering

but they tried it by ranking "I Refuse" last
and saying it was the "misstep" of the alber :uhh:

easily one of the most unique/special "feels" on the alber

Lonz bitch...what say u?



I can tell this person listens deeply to music, I don't agree with the ranking. What If doesn't need to be that high
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Gilgamesh. on July 08, 2026, 04:45:32 PM
Quote from: Marilyn on July 08, 2026, 04:36:31 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on July 08, 2026, 06:52:48 AMY'all don't like Resolution? That's like top 10 Tim productions for me 
It's not a bad or great song. I wouldn't instantly turn it off but certainly wouldn't have it on repeat either. And it gives 3rd or 4th single not lead.

WTF  :plzstop:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 05:12:56 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 08, 2026, 04:44:04 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 07, 2026, 04:27:12 PMthis ranking mess has me shivering

but they tried it by ranking "I Refuse" last
and saying it was the "misstep" of the alber :uhh:

easily one of the most unique/special "feels" on the alber

Lonz bitch...what say u?



I can tell this person listens deeply to music, I don't agree with the ranking. What If doesn't need to be that high
yeah im not mad at their descriptions at all and the ranking was cute overall

as much as i love "What If" and kept it on repeat, I do agree it does actually sound like it belonged at the end of the alber / bonus track teas

something about doesn't seem as solid/"full" as a lot of the other tracks. even tho it still slays on its own
i can see why he listed it that high though.....it was one of the riskier/much more left field moments on the alber and GODliyah actually pulled it off :blessed:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Harlem on July 09, 2026, 12:49:03 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on July 08, 2026, 06:52:48 AMY'all don't like Resolution? That's like top 10 Tim productions for me 

LOVE Resolution, probably in my top 5 fav Aaliyah songs and one of my fav Tim productions as well. Just didn't like it as a 1st single
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: FUCK Bey on July 09, 2026, 12:56:37 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on July 08, 2026, 06:52:48 AMY'all don't like Resolution? That's like top 10 Tim productions for me 
!!!! The production ALONE... but that damn MELODY...

R&B chicks just weren't that CUNT yet!

More than a GOD is one my favorite songs next to KITTY Kat, but I wasnt mad at Resolution sitting at the top.
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: FUCK Bey on July 09, 2026, 12:57:44 AM
"And it's CONTAGIOUS. What's the LATEST?"

 :omf:  :omf:  :omf:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: klappa. on July 09, 2026, 02:01:58 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on July 08, 2026, 06:52:48 AMY'all don't like Resolution? That's like top 10 Tim productions for me 

absolute gem. it's not about that, it's the overall ranking in general that's absolute shit
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Gilgamesh. on July 09, 2026, 08:03:13 AM
Vvvv

Well for me it's Resolution > Rock The Boat > TWTD/MTAW > IC4U > What If > the rest




Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: L0NZ. on July 09, 2026, 08:15:45 AM
I have something to say about MTAW.
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: klappa. on July 09, 2026, 08:18:15 AM
loose rap is hands down the number one for me, tbqfh
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: JCJ on July 09, 2026, 11:43:16 AM
Quote from: klappa. on July 09, 2026, 08:18:15 AMloose rap is hands down the number one for me, tbqfh
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: FUCK Bey on July 09, 2026, 12:18:49 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 09, 2026, 08:15:45 AMI have something to say about MTAW.
choose your words WISELY.
 :nowgorl:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Harlem on July 09, 2026, 06:06:30 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on July 09, 2026, 12:18:49 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 09, 2026, 08:15:45 AMI have something to say about MTAW.
choose your words WISELY.
 :nowgorl:

!!!
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 09, 2026, 06:23:53 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 09, 2026, 08:15:45 AMI have something to say about MTAW.

 :everythingok:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Justaway_ on July 09, 2026, 08:26:01 PM
Loose Rap is so boring. Easily my least favorite track on an otherwise perfect album :hmph:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 09, 2026, 08:55:54 PM
Quote from: Justaway_ on July 09, 2026, 08:26:01 PMLoose Rap is so boring. Easily my least favorite track on an otherwise perfect album :hmph:
Oh girl check urself in
 :omf:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Dee on July 09, 2026, 09:06:43 PM
I love the first half of this alb'

The way gorls go up for this reminds me of the pandemonium ppl create for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: ReVon on July 09, 2026, 09:09:57 PM
Quote from: Justaway_ on July 09, 2026, 08:26:01 PMLoose Rap is so boring. Easily my least favorite track on an otherwise perfect album :hmph:

WOW, coming from you???? I am rethinking all of your other great taste in music bruh!!!!

You put me on to so much great music. I think you really need to go back with a clean palate and listen again!

 :dead:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: klappa. on July 09, 2026, 09:53:35 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 09, 2026, 08:55:54 PM
Quote from: Justaway_ on July 09, 2026, 08:26:01 PMLoose Rap is so boring. Easily my least favorite track on an otherwise perfect album :hmph:
Oh girl check urself in
 :omf:

immediately

:disgusted:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 09, 2026, 10:03:32 PM
Quote from: Justaway_ on July 09, 2026, 08:26:01 PMLoose Rap is so boring. Easily my least favorite track on an otherwise perfect album :hmph:

I know you can come better...can come better than THAT

 :watchit:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: The definition on July 10, 2026, 04:03:16 AM
I care 4 U
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Lazarus on July 10, 2026, 08:48:49 AM
Resolution deserves No.1

Probably my least favorite or I barely listen to/revisit is Read Between The Lines. Dope track though.

U Got Nerve>
Never No More>
Extra Smooth>

I think those 3 are my holy trinity.
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: L0NZ. on July 10, 2026, 09:08:57 AM
Extra smooth is a ki. This cartoon ass pink panther beat. I can see a thirsty nigga in a trench coat pulled up to the top of his head tryina creep on the girls. Boy! Gone!
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: L0NZ. on July 10, 2026, 09:09:23 AM
Nothing rude!

But u Way too sure hun.
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Scott. on July 10, 2026, 01:47:22 PM
I Refuse should've been higher
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Harlem on July 10, 2026, 08:14:16 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 10, 2026, 09:08:57 AMExtra smooth is a ki. This cartoon ass pink panther beat. I can see a thirsty nigga in a trench coat pulled up to the top of his head tryina creep on the girls. Boy! Gone!

Why I was listening to Extra Smooth the other day and it made me think about Independent Women, Pt 2 with that cartoon ass beat and then noticed Keybeats produced both  :plzstop:
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: RAY7 on July 10, 2026, 09:15:36 PM
I was listening to Never No More
The music is very cinematic I can visualize a music video for it kind of like Ashanti Rain on Me
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Harlem on July 10, 2026, 11:02:12 PM
I hate how Messed Up gets disregarded b/c it was a hidden track, they better praise that shit too and put it on the track list for streaming and remove Try Again
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Ulysses on July 11, 2026, 10:39:58 AM
"What If" is the only song I can say I hate on the album. "Loose Rap" and "Read Between the Lines" I usually skip, but the rest of the album is pretty damn great.
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: Cartierline on July 12, 2026, 09:33:21 AM
What If is probably my fave mess on the album.

I always lived for the lite rock tea it gave.
Title: Re: Aaliyah's Self-Titled Album Turns 25
Post by: ATLien on July 12, 2026, 09:38:17 AM
Quote from: Cartierline on July 12, 2026, 09:33:21 AMWhat If is probably my fave mess on the album.

I always lived for the lite rock tea it gave.
easily one of my favs