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Aaliyah is the third and final studio album by American singer Aaliyah.It was released on July 7, 2001, by Blackground Records and Virgin Records. [nb 1] Because of its packaging design, it is also known as "The Red Album".
Hankerson formed Blackground in 1993, as a result of unsuccessful efforts to sign his niece, Aaliyah, to big record labels. Using his connection with singer R. Kelly, whom he managed at the time, Hankerson obtained a contract with Jive to distribute the release of Aaliyah's debut album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. Initially named Blackground ...
Blackground Records 2.0 (legal name Blackground Records, LLC, formerly known as Blackground Records, also known as Blackground Entertainment) is an American record label founded and owned by Jomo and Barry Hankerson. Initially named Blackground Enterprises, the label switched its name to Blackground Entertainment then later Blackground Records ...
Aaliyah was born in Brooklyn, New York City and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. [1] [2] [3] At age 10, she appeared on Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. [1] [4] At age 12, Aaliyah signed a deal with Jive Records and Blackground Records.
[3] [25] Aaliyah's debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number, was released under her mononym "Aaliyah", by Jive and Blackground Records on May 24, 1994; it debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 38,000 copies in its first week. [26] It peaked at number 18 on the Billboard 200 and it was certified two times Platinum by the RIAA.
One in a Million is the second studio album by American singer Aaliyah.It was released on August 13, 1996, by Blackground Records and Atlantic Records.After facing allegations of an illegal marriage with her mentor R. Kelly following the success of her debut studio album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number (1994), Aaliyah severed all ties with him as Blackground ended its partnership with Jive ...
"Poison" is a song by American singer Aaliyah featuring Canadian singer the Weeknd. It was released on December 17, 2021, through Blackground Records 2.0, as the lead single from Aaliyah's upcoming posthumous album, Unstoppable.
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number is the debut studio album by American singer Aaliyah.It was released on May 24, 1994, by Blackground Records and Jive Records.After being signed by her uncle Barry Hankerson, Aaliyah was introduced to recording artist and producer R. Kelly.