'80s '90s '00s Featured News Music The Spotlight Which Aaliyah Album Is the Soundtrack to Your Love Life? Share on Facebook Featured | January 16, 2019 Of her three studio albums — Age Ain’t Nothin’ But A Number, One in a Million and Aaliyah — which one suits you best? Blackground, Virgin On January 16 we celebrate the beautiful Aaliyah on what would have been her 40th birthday. She was a talent gone too soon, with a voice and vibe that changed the sound of R&B music. Many artists, including Drake, Frank Ocean, Rihanna, J. Cole and Ciara, list her as a huge influence. During her career, Aaliyah worked with many talented producers (such as Static Major, Missy Elliott and Timbaland) to create the songs we know and love today. These songs still hold up, which is no easy feat. And even though much of Aaliyah’s catalog is under lock and key thanks to her uncle and manager Barry Hankerson, fans search their MP3 archives, dusty CD cases and shoeboxes of cassettes to reminisce on the magic of Aaliyah. [playbuzz-item item=”152774e2-bf49-40c8-847d-4bd49811b68c” format=”story”] Share On Facebook Privacy Policy Cookies Policy Do Not Sell My Personal Information © 2021 MP3.com We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how you use our services, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising as described in our Cookies Policy and Privacy Policy. Accept All Reject All Manage Cookies

'80s '90s '00s Featured News Music The Spotlight Every Song on the Purple Rain Soundtrack, Ranked Share on Facebook Featured | April 19, 2019 Prince fans: We promise U will go crazy 4 our list Warner Bros. Prince reigned with Purple Rain. Already known for “1999” and “Little Red Corvette,” the 26-year-old pop prodigy made his feature-film debut in the pulsating 1984 rock drama. His line-reading might not have been as expert as his guitar-playing, but he achieved box-office success and made soundtrack history. The Purple Rain soundtrack, featuring nine songs by Prince and his then newly-formed backing band, the Revolution, won an Oscar, two Grammys and a whole lot of fans. The collection spawned five hit singles, including “When Doves Cry,” and, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, sold 13 million copies. That’s more than any other 1980s soundtrack. Then as now, it’s easy to see –– and hear –– why Purple Rain made it rain. [playbuzz-item item=”680d4930-68ac-4988-98dc-174be7837192″ format=”story”] Share On Facebook Privacy Policy Cookies Policy Do Not Sell My Personal Information © 2021 MP3.com We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how you use our services, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising as described in our Cookies Policy and Privacy Policy. Accept All Reject All Manage Cookies