Aaliyah (album)
Aaliyah (stylized as ΛΛLIYΛH) is the eponymous third and final studio album by American R&B singer Aaliyah, released by Blackground and Virgin Records on July 17, 2001, in the United States. The album has sometimes been referred to as "The Red Album". It was primarily produced by Keybeats, with additional production by Timbaland, Bud'da, Jeffrey "J-Dub" Walker and Static Major, with lyrics by Static Major and Missy Elliott. Aaliyah features soul, pop, and neo soul styles in its sound, as well as elements of funk, hip hop and electronica.
It was nominated for a 2002 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, among other honors. In April 2001, Aaliyah spoke highly of the album saying, "It is my version of Control." Recent reception has also been positive. The album was ranked at number 72 on Slant Magazine's 'Best albums of the 2000s.
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