There are those who will swear by the Isley Brothers version (that's perfectly fine) and there are those who will say Aaliyah revitalized the song, giving it the same mainstream, crossover appeal that Whitney Houston gave to Dolly Parton's, I Will Always Love You. It's like a ripple effect where people become dope by the most distant association to Aaliyah as part of her fandom.Īt Your Best (You are Love), depending on your age is another enduring hit. Whenever this song comes on in the club, everyone looks effortlessly cooler, because they are vibing to Aaliyah. Back and Forth, the third single from her debut album, has that house party quality, that has made it not only a 90s party anthem, but a classic "It's Friday, let's get turnt kind" of jam. To be undefinable and capable of wearing many hats.
Kelly became part of the scrutiny around her sexuality back then but we aren't interested in giving him anymore impact on her life than he deserves.
She boldly told the world that sometimes she was a goody, goody and sometimes she was naughty, naughty, and through it all SHE was the one that had the final say on what her body would and wouldn't do. She didn't shy away from singing about sexuality delivering lyrics on relationships, casual hookups, and shameless flirting. The Aaliyah tunes have never lost their power for me and judging from the social media posts I've seen this week Vibe Magazine declared August 22 Aaliyah week, and there are countless Tumblr pages dedicated to her music and impact, I'm hardly the only one who is still madly in love with her jazz personality and G mentality.Īs a black female singer, it's more than likely that she endured the scrutiny and misconceptions that are part of the package when you choose a career that is not only dependent on your talent but also your looks and sex appeal. I felt her music at 12, at 16, and I feel it still at 22. Age really was just a number because at 15 baby girl was singing about love, heartbreak, and loss as if she had lived a thousand years. That it that's able to captivate an audience and make them stop and listen. She always seemed so sure of herself, and for many young girls struggling through tumultuous teen years and transitioning into their 20s, that was all kinds of goals. But now as I find myself the same age she was at the time of her passing, I'm revisiting her songs and realizing that Aaliyah was one of the original carefree black girls.Īaliyah had effortless swag and self-confidence that you saw through her interviews and pictures. The clothing brand has collaborated with other artists this year including GloRilla and Shawn Mendes and recently announced Stray Kids as ambassadors.Maybe it's because my eight-year-old self didn't fully understand her songs but really appreciated the beats that made car rides go by so much faster. tour (get tickets here), co-hosted a New York Fashion Week brunch with Hilfiger at Tk. On Monday, the “Shirt” singer, who is currently on her S.O.S. SZA is also featured in the campaign with family her family and friends. Jones is featured in the campaign alongside 21 of his family members including his children Rashida, Kidada, Kenya Kinski-Jones, Jolie, Rachel, Quincy Jones III and Tina. We came from different worlds, but we immediately connected as two optimistic, and hardworking dreamers with a shared vision to combine music and fashion in a way that had not been done before.” Tommy and I first met in the ‘90s during a revolutionary time in music. “It’s a philosophy I share with my family and one I hope to pass on to the next generation. “I believe in the power of music to shape and guide us, and that creativity is a vital part of who we are as human beings,” said the legendary music producer.
Quincy Jones and Family for Tommy Hilfiger
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