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One in a Million
Studio albumby
Aaliyah
ReleasedAugust 13, 1996(1996-08-13)
RecordedAugust 1995–1996
Studio
  • Battery (New York City)
  • Blue Light (New York City)
  • Brimstone (Inglewood)
  • Full Spectrum (Greensboro)
  • House of Sound (New York City)
  • Krosswire (Atlanta)
  • Larrabee(Los Angeles)
  • Manhattan Center(New York City)
  • Mystic (New York City)
  • Pyramid (Ithaca)
  • Silent Sound (Atlanta)
  • Vanguard (Detroit)
Genre
Length73:18
Label
Producer
Aaliyahchronology
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number
(1994) 		One in a Million
(1996) 		Aaliyah
(2001)
SinglesfromOne in a Million
  1. "If Your Girl Only Knew"
    Released: July 15, 1996
  2. "Got to Give It Up"
    Released: November 4, 1996
  3. "One in a Million"
    Released: November 12, 1996
  4. "4 Page Letter"
    Released: April 8, 1997
  5. "The One I Gave My Heart To"
    Released: August 25, 1997
  6. "Hot Like Fire"
    Released: September 16, 1997

One in a Millionis the second studio album by American singerAaliyah.It was released on August 13, 1996, byBlackground RecordsandAtlantic Records.After facing allegations of anillegal marriagewith her mentorR. Kellyfollowing 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 withJive Recordsand signed a new distribution deal with Atlantic. Throughout that period of turmoil, Aaliyah began recording her second studio album withSean Combs,who soon abandoned the project, prompting Aaliyah and her management to seek new collaborators. She subsequently began recording with producers such asJermaine Dupri,Vincent Herbert,and Craig King, before meeting the previously unknownTimbalandandMissy Elliott,who quickly became the album's primary contributors.

One in a Millionis anR&B,pop,andhip hoprecord experimenting with genres such astrip-hop,electronica,funk,andjungle music.Its lyrical themes predominantly address relationship circumstances, such as commitment, abstinence, and heartbreak. Upon its release, the album garnered generally positive reviews frommusic critics,mostly directed towards the innovative production and Aaliyah's progressed vocal performance. It debuted at number 20 on the USBillboard200with first-week sales of 40,500 copies, before reaching number 18. Internationally,One in a Millionpeaked within the top 40 in Canada, Japan, and the UK. In June 1997, the album was certifieddouble platinumin the US by theRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA). By 2011, it had sold over three million copies domestically and eight million worldwide.

One in a Millionwas heavily and extensively promoted with media appearances and live performances. It produced six singles— "If Your Girl Only Knew","Got to Give It Up","One in a Million","4 Page Letter","The One I Gave My Heart To"and"Hot Like Fire"—with" The One I Gave My Heart To "becoming the highest-peaking single at number nine on the USBillboardHot 100.Following its 2021 reissue, the album peaked at number 10 on the USBillboard200. Retrospectively, it has been listed among the best albums of its era and genre by numerous publications and has been credited for re-establishing Aaliyah's image, elevating careers of Timbaland and Elliott, and influencing mainstream music trends of the decades since release.

Background and development

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After Aaliyah's uncleBarry Hankersonobtained a distribution deal withJive Records,he signed her to his labelBlackground Recordswhen she was 12 years old.[1][2]He introduced her toR. Kelly,who became her mentor, as well as the sole producer for her debut studio albumAge Ain't Nothing but a Number(1994).[2][3][4]A commercial success, the album was certifieddouble platinumby theRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA),[5]selling three million copies in the United States and six million worldwide.[6][7]To promote the album, Aaliyah embarked on a 1994–1995 world tour throughout the US, Europe, Japan, and South Africa.[8][9][10]She soon faced allegations of anillegal marriagewith Kelly, consequently ending her partnership with Jive and severing ties with Kelly.[3][11]According to Aaliyah's cousin and Blackground executive Jomo Hankerson, the music industry "villainized" Aaliyah for the scandal, which caused difficulty with enlisting producers forOne in a Million"except for a couple of relationships withJermaine DupriandPuffy".[12]Aaliyah reflected on the situation, saying she faced the adversity by refusing to give up singing as it was her passion, and that she used the support from her fans as inspiration for recordingOne in a Million.[13]

Following her departure from Jive, Aaliyah transferred toAtlantic Recordsin June 1996, as Blackground signed a new distribution deal with the label.[14][15]In a press release surroundingOne in a Million,Aaliyah admitted to being "a little anxious" over transitioning from Jive to Atlantic and reformulating her musical style.[12]However, considering the label switch and a new team of collaborators, the album was intended to re-establish Aaliyah's fanbase and broaden her mainstream appeal, as it featured contributions from a wider range of producers–unlikeAge Ain't Nothing but a Number,which was produced solely by Kelly.[16]While speaking with theAssociated Press,Aaliyah claimedOne in a Millionshowcased her growth over the prior two years, especially in her vocal range.[17]She also noted that she took artistic risks by experimenting with different styles, and felt the record showcased divergent sides of her personality.[17]

Recording and production

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To createOne in a Million,Aaliyah principally collaborated withTimbaland(left) andMissy Elliott.

Production forOne in a Milliondates back to August 1995, whenBillboardreported Aaliyah was starting work on a new album; initially, it was slated for an early 1996 release and was to be produced bySean Combs,J. Dibbs, andDave Hall.[18]The album was executive produced by Atlantic Records' then-executive vice presidentCraig Kallman,[a]Hankerson, and Aaliyah's father and manager Michael Haughton.[21]While speaking withBillboardabout its development, Atlantic Records' product development director Eddie Santiago mentioned: "We wanted Aaliyah to keep growing, so we didn't want to have the same suspects on her new project".[16]In the same interview, Aaliyah discussed the record's direction: "I wanted to maintain my smooth street musical image but wanted to be funky and hot yet sophisticated".[16]WithOne in a Million,Aaliyah became more involved with crafting the material by taking co-writing credits and assisting in the creative direction.[16]Of the original producers enlisted for the album, Dibbs' songwriting and production effort "Giving You More" was included on the final track listing.[21]contributions from the likes of Hall never materialized, and she recorded songs with Combs at his studio inTrinidadfor a week but their collaborative material was never finished as Aaliyah abandoned her session with Combs in favor of recording with Dupri in Atlanta.[13]"I Gotcha' Back" was the sole track created during sessions with Dupri to be included onOne in a Million;it was written and produced by Dupri and Carl-So-Lowe within "three to four days".[22]

Vincent Herbertand Craig King were also approached to work onOne in a Million;being among the earliest collaborators, they were allowed to "build a sound" for the record.[22]Aaliyah recorded approximately eight songs with the pair at the Vanguard Studios in Detroit, two of which– "Choosey Lover (Old School/New School)"and" Never Givin' Up "–made the final track listing.[22]"Never Givin' Up" was written by King and Monica Payne on the floor of the house he had just moved in, which inspired the first line "Sitting here in this empty room". King wrote the song to show appreciation tothe Isley Brothersandthe Clark Sisters.[22]Tavarius Polk's earlier demo impressed Aaliyah and the producers so much he was kept on the track, which was originally conceived as Aaliyah's solo song. She recorded the song in a single session, with the lights completely turned off in the recording booth so her face could not be seen.[22]The Herbert–King sessions also produced a cover ofMarvin Gaye's 1977 song "Got to Give It Up"and" No Days Go By ".[13]Aaliyah elaborated on covering "Got to Give It Up" saying: "I wanted some real party songs, so when my uncle played me that [original track], I thought of how I could make it different.Slick Rick[who had been incarcerated] was on work release at the time, so Vincent "got him on the song."[13]She co-wrote and did vocal arrangements on "No Days Go By", along with King andRheji Burrell.The song is the album's sole track for which Aaliyah received writing credits, and was included only on the Japanese edition ofOne in a Million.[22][23][24]Diane Warrenbecame a part of the album's production as well, after reaching out to Kallman and expressing her desire to collaborate with Aaliyah. Warren's intention in working with Aaliyah was to have her perform a song she would not have usually performed, in order to showcase another side of her artistry, which included displays of a wider vocal range.[22]She wrote "The One I Gave My Heart To",which was originally set to be produced byBabyface.However, he was unable to finalize the work due to unforeseen circumstances, so he enlistedDaryl Simmonsas his replacement.[22]

Aaliyah and Kallman promptly concluded it was important to find innovative producers who were not widely known to produceOne in a Million,as the ultimate goal was to find Aaliyah her individual, artistry-defining sound. Kallman therefore started meeting with numerous obscure songwriters and producers includingTimbaland.Kallman said that the point of their meeting became obvious when Timbaland first played beats: "This doesn't sound like anything that's out there and really had its own super exciting and electric, 'just dynamic properties.'"[22]Previously, Atlantic had received a demo from him andMissy Elliott,titled "Sugar and Spice". The label felt the track was too juvenile lyrically but enjoyed its structure and melody, hence it was sent to Aaliyah, who was impressed. Consequently, Timbaland and Elliott were flown to Detroit to work with her.[25]Prior to Aaliyah meeting Timbaland and Elliot, she spoke with them over the phone and explained the musical direction that she wanted to pursue.[13]During her initial meeting with the duo, Aaliyah said they were skeptical about if she would like their work, ultimately she did as she thought it was "different" and "unique".[13]Thereupon, the trio spent a week recording at the Vanguard Studios, with the first songs recorded beingthe title trackand "If Your Girl Only Knew",before flying toIthaca, New Yorkto record at the Pyramid Studios.[13]As primary collaborators onOne in a Million,Timbaland and Elliott contributed to nine out of 17 tracks on the final track listing, providing ad-libs and rap vocals on their tracks in addition to songwriting and production.[21]

Music and lyrics

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In critical commentaries,One in a Millionis classified as predominantly anR&B,pop,andhip hoprecord.[26][27]According to Micha Frazer-Carroll fromThe Independent,it "had a bold, expansive vision, with tracks effortlessly bouncing fromtrip-hopto sensual slow jams tojunglebeats ".[28]BETdescribed the album as "a unique fusion of R&B, hip-hop, andelectronicbeats that was light-years ahead of its time ".[29]The album opens with the jungle-inspired intro "Beats 4 Da Streets", on which Elliott invites Aaliyah and the listeners into "the new world offunk",as echoing amid bells, blippysynths,and heavybassare heard in the background.[30][31][12] The trip hop track "Hot Like Fire" was described as a suggestive-themed "panting, minimalist controlled-blaze baby-maker".[32][12][33]On "Hot Like Fire", Aaliyah makes a promise to her new lover "that his patience will be rewarded".[34]The album's title track is an etherealclubballad with "seductive" trip hop, funk,electronica,anddrum and bassinfluences.[35][36][31]It incorporates "shimmering" synths andcricketnoises within its instrumentation.[37]Lyrically, the song sees Aaliyah expressing affection and devotion to her partner.[38]

"If Your Girl Only Knew"
Against anorgan-driven instrumentation, Aaliyah lambasts a man for attempting to seduce her despite already being involved in a relationship.[39][40]
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"A Girl Like You" has a "standard 90sboom bapbeat ", on which Aaliyah" holds her own "against featured rapperTreachfromNaughty by Nature.[35][12]During the chorus, Aaliyah and Treach engage in a "cute back-and-forth".[34]The fifth track "If Your Girl Only Knew" is a funk, pop, and hip hop song described by Connie Johnson from theLos Angeles Timesas "teasingly witchy".[40][41][42][43]On the track, Aaliyah "chide[s] a man for hitting on her when he already has a girlfriend",[40]against heavykeyboardandorganinstrumentation interspersed with livedrumsand a thumpingbassline.[16]The sixth and seventh tracks "Choosey Lover (Old School/New School)" and "Got to Give It Up" are both covers, of songs originally performed by the Isley Brothers and Gaye, respectively.[16]The former "mimics the 1983 original faithfully" for the first four minutes before transitioning into a contemporary-styled remix outro.[35]On the latter, Aaliyah places herfalsetto"toe to toe against the liquid overlapping rhyme scheme of hip hop's ultimate storyteller Slick Rick".[44]On "4 Page Letter", Aaliyah tells her "crush to keep an eye out for the mailman" because she has sent him alove letter,while recalling and following her parents' advice.[12][38]

Dean Van Nguyen fromThe Independentdescribed the ninth track "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" as a "carefree anthem for the summertime block party".[30]Subsequent tracks "Giving You More" and the Tavarius Polk-assisted duet "Never Givin' Up" lyrically see Aaliyah portraying a "reassuring lover".[12]"I Gotcha' Back" is a "jeep-friendly" mid-tempoG-funksong containing aninterpolationof "Lean on Me"byBill Withers.[12][33][34]The track showcases Aaliyah promising devotion to her potential boyfriend: "When no one else is there / With me you can chill".[33][34]The jungle-inspired ballad "Heartbroken" features drums that fill out space in between the low, shifting two-tone synth hums.[31][33][34]Like its successor "Never Comin' Back", it depicts Aaliyah opposing a negligent lover.[34][38]The latter features Timbaland "aping the sound of a live band vamping on a laid back groove" as Aaliyah performs a "call-and-responseharmony routine with an imaginary concert audience over canned crowd noise ".[35]"The One I Gave My Heart To" is a pop-R&Bpower balladhighlighting the protagonist's vulnerability over heartbreak and betrayal.[45][34]

Marketing

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Imagery

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Thecover artworkand overall packaging forOne in a Millionwere photographed by Marc Baptiste, who had previously photographed Aaliyah's cover shoot forSeventeen.After theSeventeenshoot, the two crossed paths again, after mutual friendKidada Jonesintroduced them atThe Mercer Hotel.[22]A month later, they met to discuss possible concepts for the artwork and after hearing his ideas, Aaliyah decided that she wanted to work with him.[22]The 14-hour photo shoot forOne in a Millionoccurred at various locations throughout New York City, with the cover itself being photographed at theCanal Street stationlate into the session.[22]Baptiste wanted the concept for the artwork to have a "street-chic vibe", as he wanted Aaliyah to have realism and be "more approachable to an audience".[22]The finished product saw Aaliyah staring down the camera, while wearing a power jacket and silver-rimmed glasses.[46]

Throughout the promotional cycle forOne in a Million,Aaliyah adapted a more mature and feminine image as opposed to her previoustomboystyle, a switch quickly noticed by the public.[47][48]She incorporated slimmer garments, such as bra tops, into her style alongside her signature "sweeping deep-parted bang" hairstyle, which heavily contrasted the loose-fitting, baggy and masculine clothing she sported while promotingAge Ain't Nothing but a Number.[48]Furthermore, she became the face ofTommy Hilfiger's Tommy Jeans advertising campaign upon the release ofOne in a Million,and frequently wore the label's clothing items while promoting the album.[49]In an April 1997 article discussing themusic videofor "One in a Million",MTVstaff felt that Aaliyah was getting "all grown up and steamy in the video", to which Aaliyah responded by stating: "[As] far as it being sexy, I would prefer to say sensual. Sensual is being in tune with your sensual self. Sexy, I mean that's in the eye of the beholder, such as beauty is in the eye of the beholder."[47]

Release

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In an effort to generate visual awareness forOne in a Million,Blackground Records ran advertisements on cable channels such as BET andThe Boxfrom June 24 to August 6, 1996.[16]The music video for "If Your Girl Only Knew", the lead single of the album, was serviced to both local and national video shows on July 8.[16]Immediately after the video's premiere, the label launched a vigorous print advertisement campaign, featuring Aaliyah in publications such asHits,Seventeen,The Source,Sister 2 Sister,andYSB.[16]Due to Aaliyah's outstanding academic performance in high school, Blackground planned to run advertisements inReact,an educational teen publication inserted in various daily and weekly papers across the US.[16]Since Aaliyah was an advocate forbreast cancerscreenings and crusades againstAlzheimer's disease,Blackground also planned for her to do a series ofpublic service announcementson those topics.[16]

One in a Millionwas first released in France on August 13, 1996,[50]before being released in the US two weeks later, by Blackground and Atlantic Records.[51]In order to support it, Aaliyah embarked on an international promotional tour from August to September, touring the US, the United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, and Japan.[16]Years after its release and Aaliyah's death, the album was reissued across Europe alongside its2001 eponymous successor,starting February 2004 in Germany and including the bonus track "Come Over".[52]In August 2021, it was reported that Aaliyah's post-Jive recordings would be re-released on physical and digital formats–and be made available onstreaming servicesfor the first time–in a deal between Blackground (since rebranded as Blackground Records 2.0) andEmpire Distribution.One in a Millionwas reissued on August 20,[53]despite Aaliyah's estate issuing a statement in response to Blackground's announcement, denouncing the "unscrupulous endeavor to release Aaliyah's music without any transparency or full accounting to the estate".[54]In addition, the album was reissued onvinylon August 5, 2022.[55]

Live performances

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On September 14, 1996, Aaliyah made an appearance at MTV's sixth annualRock N' Jockevent, which aired on October 26.[56]During the event, she participated in a celebrity basketball game and performed "If Your Girl Only Knew" during the halftime show.[56][57]On October 11, she performed the song onSoul Train.[58][59]To promoteOne in a Millionin the UK, Aaliyah made an appearance onThe O-Zoneon October 24,[60]and onSky One's "The Hit Mix" on November 2, 1996.[61]Aaliyah made an appearance on theFoxtelevision seriesNew York Undercover's as a musical guest, performing "Choosey Lover (Old School/New School)".[62][63]She performed "One in a Million"onLive with Regis and Kathie Leeon February 14,[64]and onThe Tonight Show with Jay Lenoon February 18.[65][66]Three days later, Aaliyah performed "If Your Girl Only Knew" and "One in a Million" onShowtime at the Apollo.[67]In March, Aaliyah made an appearance at the annualMTV Spring Breakevent inPanama City, Florida;during the event, she performed "One in a Million".[68][69]Aaliyah had also planned a 1997 tour co-headlined withAz YetandFoxy Brown.[47]

On July 25, 1997, it was announced that Aaliyah was performing atKUBE 93 FM's Summer Jam '97 concert atThe Gorge AmphitheatreinGrant County, Washington.[70][71]In August,MTV Newsreported that she was going on a nationwide tour withDru Hill,Ginuwine,Bone Thugs-n-Harmony,andMary J. Blige;the tour commenced on August 28 inBuffalo, New York,and ended on October 5 inPhoenix, Arizona.[72]Also in August, Aaliyah made a televised appearance on the short-lived talk showVibe,where she performed "Hot Like Fire" and gave the show's host a gift basket filled with promotional items.[73][74]She also performed atKKBT's annual Summer Jam concert at theIrvine Meadows Amphitheatrethe same month.[75]In September 1997, Aaliyah performed "One in a Million" on theNickelodeonsketch comedy showAll That.[76][77]She performed "The One I Gave My Heart To" onThe Keenen Ivory Wayans Showon October 6,[78]and at Nickelodeon's fourth annualThe Big Helpevent inSanta Monica, Californiaon October 19.[79][80]Aaliyah additionally performed the song on the BET showPlanet Grooveon November 26, 1997.[81]In December, she performed at theUNICEFGift of Song benefit gala, which aired live onTNTon December 10.[82][83]Also in December, she performed on the annualChristmas in Washingtontelevision special.[84]

Singles

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"If Your Girl Only Knew" was released as thelead singlefromOne in a Millionon July 15, 1996.[16]It received critical acclaim both upon its release and in retrospective commentaries, mostly directed towards the production and Aaliyah's matured vocal performance.[41][85]A commercial success, the song peaked at number 11 on the USBillboardHot 100and atop the USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs,selling over 600,000 copies in the US by the end of the year.[86][87][88]Internationally, it reached the top 20 in New Zealand and the UK.[89][90]The accompanyingmusic videowas directed byJoseph Kahn,and depicts Aaliyah and her entourage arriving to a party on motorcycles, wearing dark leather outfits, and subsequent events at the party.[91]Following the 2021 reissue ofOne in a Million,"If Your Girl Only Knew" debuted and peaked at number 15 on the USDigital Song Sales.[92][93]

"Got to Give It Up" was released as the second international single fromOne in a Millionon November 4, 1996,[94]reaching the top 40 in New Zealand and the UK.[95][90]Its music video, directed by,Paul Hunter,shows Aaliyah performing the song alongside a hologram of its original performer Gaye.[96]Simultaneously, "One in a Million" was released as the second US single on November 12, 1996.[97]It peaked at number 25 on the USRadio Songsand atop the USR&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.[b][99][100]Internationally, the song reached the top 20 in New Zealand and the UK.[90][101]Its Hunter-directed music video was credited with establishing Aaliyah's signature image through a progressively provocative styling, as compared to her previous visuals.[102]Following the 2021 reissue of its parent album, "One in a Million" debuted and peaked at number seven on the US Digital Song Sales,[92][93]and was certified gold by the RIAA.[5]

"4 Page Letter" was released as the fourth single fromOne in a Millionon April 8, 1997,[103]peaking at number 59 on the US Radio Songs and at number 12 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.[b][104][105]Its music video was directed byDaniel Pearland follows the song's lyrical theme in a forest setting.[106]A reworked, Guy Roche-produced version of "The One I Gave My Heart To" was released as the fifth single on August 25, 1997.[107]It peaked at number nine on the USBillboardHot 100, becoming the highest-peaking single fromOne in a Million,and at number seven on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[86][87]The single was certified gold by the RIAA on October 21, and had sold 900,000 copies in the US by the end of 1997.[5][108]"Hot Like Fire" was released as adouble A-side singlewith "The One I Gave My Heart To" on September 16, peaking at number 31 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.[109][b][105]TheDarren Grant-directed music video for the former sees Aaliyah emotionally perform the song in different settings, including a rain shower,[110]which heavily contrasts her energetically performing on apyrotechnics-infused stage in the Lance Rivera-directed music video for the latter.[111]

Critical reception

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One in a Millionratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[51]
Christgau's Consumer Guide(choice cut)[112]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[113]
Los Angeles Times[114]
Muzik[115]
Q[116]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[117]
Slant Magazine[39]

One in a Millionwas met with generally favorable reviews frommusic critics.Writing forAllMusic,Leo Stanley viewed the album as a significant improvement overAge Ain't Nothing but a Number,noting a larger variety of material and producers, and described Aaliyah's vocal performance as "smoother, more seductive, and stronger than before".[51]Her vocal progression was also met with acclaim from MTV, whose editor noted she "glides easily between vocal ranges".[118]Peter Miro fromCash Boxpraised Aaliyah for her equal ability in executing different musical styles, listing "A Girl Like You", "If Your Girl Only Knew", and the title track as highlights.[27]Connie Johnson of theLos Angeles Timesshared Miro's sentiments, commending the range "from the teasingly witchy 'If Your Girl Only Knew' to the gently poignant '4 Page Letter'", further praising Aaliyah's self-assurance and the record's diverse production.[43]An editor ofPeoplealso exalted the album's sonic heterogeneity and Aaliyah's vocal performance, ultimately declaring she managed to live up to the album's title.[31]Dream Hamptonagreed, writing in her review forVibethat Aaliyah's "deliciously feline" voice had the same "pop appeal" asJanet Jackson's and is complemented by the "solid and supportive" production.[33]

Bob Waliszewski fromPlugged IngaveOne in a Milliona mixed review, as he felt its lyrical messages of loyalty and commitment got overshadowed by sexually suggestive content.[38]J.D. Considine fromThe Baltimore Sunfelt the tracks rarely gave Aaliyah a chance to exhibit her vocal strengths, but praised her performance on "Choosey Lover (Old School/New School)", which she "handles with precisely the sort of suave assurance the song demands."[119]A reviewer forQwrote: "With her smooth, sweetly seductive vocal firmly to the fore, [Aaliyah] works through a set of predominantly slow and steamy swingbeat numbers, all clipped beats, luxurious melodies and dreamy harmonies".[116]A staff member fromThe Sourcepraised the album for being different than on sophomore album attempts.[116]Writing forThe Village Voice,Robert Christgauwas less enthusiastic and cited only "Got to Give It Up" as a "choice cut", calling it "a good song on an album that isn't worth your time or money".[120][121]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations

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In 1997,One in a Millionwas nominated for Favorite Female R&B Album at theBlockbuster Entertainment Awards.[122]In addition, it was nominated forBest R&B/Soul Album – Femaleat theSoul Train Music Awards.[123]The following year, the album's title track was nominated forBest R&B/Soul Single – Femaleat the Soul Train Music Awards.[124]

Listings

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One in a Millionhas been listed among the best recordings of its era and genre by numerous publications. In 2007,Vibeincluded the album on its commemorative listing "The 150 Albums That Define theVibeEra ".[125]Rolling Stoneranked it at number 90 on its 2011 list "100 Best Albums of the '90s".[126]In 2015,One in a Millionwas ranked at number 211 onSpin's "The 300 Best Albums of the Past 30 Years".[127]Complexplaced the album at number seven on "The 50 Best R&B Albums of the '90s" in 2017.[128]In 2019,Okayplayerincluded it on their listing "The 19 Most Influential R&B Albums of '90s".[129]Rolling Stonelisted the album at number 314 on the 2020 edition of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time".[130]In 2022,PitchforkrankedOne in a Millionat number 15 on "The 150 Best Albums of the 1990s".[131]

Commercial performance

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In the United States,One in a Milliondebuted at number 20 on theBillboard200chart dated September 14, 1996, selling 40,500 copies during its first week.[132][133]The record's highest single-week sales were during the Christmas week of 1996, when it sold 71,000 copies,[133]before reaching its original peak of number 18 on February 1, 1997.[134]The album debuted at number four on theTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,[135]peaking at number two in its 22nd week and spending a total of 72 weeks on the chart.[136][137]One in a Millioneventually went on to be certified double platinum by the RIAA on June 16,[5]selling 1,100,000 copies that year alone.[138]According toNielsen SoundScan,the album had sold over three million copies by July 2001;[6]it also sold 756,000 units viaBMG Music Club,which were not counted by Nielsen SoundScan.[139]AfterAaliyah's deathon August 25, 2001,One in a Milliondebuted atop the USTop Catalog Albums,spending four weeks at the summit.[140][c]Following its 2021 reissue, the album reached the top ten on theBillboard200 for the first time ever, peaking at number 10 with 26,000album-equivalent units;[d]it has spent a total of 68 weeks on the chart.[143]

In Canada,One in a Milliondebuted at number 35 onRPMTop Albums/CDschart on September 9, 1996, reaching its peak at number 33 the following week.[144][145]In total, the album spent nine consecutive weeks on the chart.[146]On May 28, 1997, it was certified gold byMusic Canadafor shipments of 50,000 copies in the country.[147]In the UK,One in a Milliondebuted and peaked at numbers 33 and three on theUK Albums Chartand theUK R&B Albums Chart,respectively, on September 7, 1996.[148][149]It was eventually certified gold by theBritish Phonographic Industry(BPI) for 100,000 copies shipped in the UK.[150]Following its 2021 reissue,One in a Millionre-entered the UK R&B Albums Chart at number eight.[151]In Japan, the album peaked at number 36 on theOricon Albums Chartand received a gold certification from theRecording Industry Association of Japan(RIAJ).[24][152]As of August 2011,One in a Millionhas sold over eight million copies worldwide.[153][154]

Impact and legacy

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"Aside from its clever combination of electronica and R&B, [One in a Million] also heralded the arrival of Aaliyah [the] Music Video Star. Similar toMadonnaandJanet,Aaliyah's brand of masculine appeal laced with feminine sensuality came to life in a deluge ofMTV[visuals] that played out likesci-fiepics. "

—Idolatorwriter Jordan Simon discussing the multifaceted impact ofOne in a Million.[155]

Music journalists have creditedOne in a Millionfor continuously influencing R&B and pop music decades after its release.[156][30][157]Sal Cinquemani fromSlant Magazinecalled it "undoubtedly one of the most influential R&B albums of the '90s".[39]Tom Breihan fromStereogumstated that "it helped introduce a whole new herky-jerk electronic take on R&B that marked a near-complete break from everything that had come before".[158]Briefly discussing the album, Kelefa Sanneh ofThe New York Timessaid Timbaland's "computer-programmed beats fitted perfectly with her cool, breathy voice to create a new kind of electronic music". "[159]In 2016, Jordan Simon fromIdolatorwrote: "It's clear the album's deft combination of electronic and R&B set a precedent for the music of this decade, sitting comfortably on a shelf alongside recent releases fromKelela,FKA TwigsandNao".[155]Simon also considered "the foresight and risk-taking" on the album as a precursor to the experimentation found onAaliyah(2001).[155]Refinery29's Kenneth Partridge saidOne in a Millionhad "a spacey, sexy vibe that influenced a generation ofsoulsingers andindie rockersalike ".[160]Ross Scarano fromComplexnoted that its influence can be found in modern R&B, hip hop, andelectronic dance music.[128]Slatewriter Dee Lockett stated the album "was unlike anything on the radio at the time, and it inspired a major redirection throughout R&B, helping to bring the genre into the spotlight once again"; she further credited the album for introducingexperimental R&B,thus influencing artists such asDrake,Frank Ocean,SZA,andJhené Aiko.[161]

In retrospective commentaries, critics have emphasized the impactOne in a Millionhad on Aaliyah's artistry and career. Brandon Caldwell fromEntertainment Weeklywrote that she managed to create a singular identity detached from past controversies and become "the face of a new generation of effortlessly cool performers" with the album.[162]Writing for the music website Albumism, Steven E. Flemming Jr. assertedOne in a Millioncemented Aaliyah's status as a viable recording artist alongside peersBrandyandMonica,and called it "a transitional effort that marked a move toward artistic independence and a renewed, worldly purview". "[163]Flemming, like some other critics, also compared Aaliyah's trajectory surroundingOne in a Millionto that of Jackson.[163][33][156]The album has also been credited with elevating Elliott and Timbaland's respective careers, as they both enjoyed immense commercial success, as well as influencing mainstream music trends, in the years following the release.[157][158]Cinquemani stated it established "Aaliyah and the Timbo family as undeniable hip-hop forces".[39]

Track listing

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One in a Million– Standard edition[21]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Beats 4 da Streets" (Intro) (featuringMissy Elliott)
Timbaland2:10
2."Hot Like Fire"
  • Elliott
  • Mosley
Timbaland4:23
3."One in a Million"
  • Elliott
  • Mosley
Timbaland4:30
4."A Girl Like You" (featuringTreach)
  • KayGee
  • Lighty
4:23
5."If Your Girl Only Knew"
  • Elliott
  • Mosley
Timbaland4:50
6."Choosey Lover (Old School/New School)"
7:07
7."Got to Give It Up"(featuringSlick Rick)
  • Herbert
  • Craig King
4:41
8."4 Page Letter"
  • Elliott
  • Mosley
Timbaland4:52
9."Everything's Gonna Be Alright"
Jerkins4:50
10."Giving You More"J. DibbsDibbs4:26
11."I Gotcha' Back"
  • Dupri
  • Carl-So-Lowe
2:54
12."Never Givin' Up" (featuring Tavarius Polk)
  • Monica Payne
  • King
  • Herbert
  • King
5:11
13."Heartbroken"
  • Elliott
  • Mosley
Timbaland4:17
14."Never Comin' Back"
  • Elliott
  • Mosley
Timbaland4:06
15."Ladies in da House" (featuring Missy Elliott and Timbaland)
  • Elliott
  • Mosley
Timbaland4:20
16."The One I Gave My Heart To"Diane WarrenDaryl Simmons4:30
17."Came to Give Love" (Outro) (featuring Timbaland)Timbaland1:40
Total length:73:10
One in a Million– Japanese edition (bonus track)[23]
No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
18."No Days Go By"
  • King
  • Rheji Burrell
  • Aaliyah
  • Herbert
  • Burrell
  • King
4:41
Total length:77:51
One in a Million– European limited edition (bonus track)[164]
No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
18."Come Over"(featuringTank)Johntá Austin
3:55
Total length:77:05
One in a Million– 2021 digital edition (bonus track)[165]
No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
18."Hot Like Fire" (Timbaland's Groove Mix)
  • Elliott
  • Mosley
Timbaland4:38
Total length:77:48

Notes

  • ^aalso an additional and remix producer
  • ^bsignifies an additional and remix producer

Sample credits

Personnel

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Credits are adapted from the liner notes ofOne in a Million.[21]

  • Aaliyah– backing vocals (all tracks), lead vocals (all tracks), vocal arrangement (track 7)
  • Marc Baptiste – photography
  • Carlton Batts – mastering
  • Thomas Bricker – art direction
  • Ricky Brown – mixing (track 10)
  • Carl-So-Lowe – production (track 11), songwriting (track 11)
  • Al Carter – project coordination
  • Paulinho da Costa– percussion (track 7)
  • David de la Cruz – styling
  • J. Dibbs – mixing (track 10), production (track 10), songwriting (track 10), vocal arrangement (track 10)
  • Pat Dillett– engineering (track 4)
  • Jimmy Douglas– engineering (tracks 2, 3, 5, 8, 14 and 15), mixing (tracks 2, 3, 5, 8 and 13–15)
  • Jermaine Dupri– mixing (track 11), production (track 11), songwriting (track 11)
  • Missy Elliott– backing vocals (tracks 1–3, 5, 8, 13 and 15), lead vocals (tracks 1 and 15), songwriting (tracks 1–3, 5, 8 and 13–15), vocal arrangement (tracks 2, 3, 5, 8, 13 and 15)
  • Ronnie Garrett – bass (track 16)
  • Ben Garrison – engineering (tracks 6, 7 and 12), mixing (tracks 6, 7 and 12)
  • Marvin Gaye– songwriting (track 7)
  • Mark Goodman – remix engineering (track 6)
  • Franklyn Grant – mixing (track 9)
  • Barry Hankerson– creative consultation, management consultation
  • Dianne Hankerson – hair styling
  • Jomo Hankerson – executive production
  • Shanga Hankerson – project coordination
  • Melanie Harris – make-up
  • Xavier Harris – backing vocals (track 12)
  • Demetrius Hart – backing vocals (track 12)
  • Michael Haughton – executive production
  • Pierre Heath – backing vocals (track 12)
  • Vincent Herbert– additional production (track 6), mixing (tracks 7 and 12), production (tracks 6, 7 and 12), remix production (track 6)
  • Ernie Isley– songwriting (track 6)
  • Marvin Isley– songwriting (track 6)
  • O'Kelly Isley Jr.– songwriting (track 6)
  • Ronald Isley– songwriting (track 6)
  • Rudolph Isley– songwriting (track 6)
  • Chris Jasper– songwriting (track 6)
  • Rodney Jerkins– backing vocals (track 9), instrumentation (track 9), mixing (track 9), production (track 9), songwriting (track 9)
  • Craig Kallman– executive production
  • KayGee– mixing (track 4), production (track 4), songwriting (track 4)
  • Thom "TK" Kidd – engineering (track 16), mixing (track 16)
  • Carol Kim – project coordination
  • Craig King – engineering (track 12), production (tracks 6, 7 and 12), remix vocal arrangement (track 6), songwriting (track 12), vocal arrangement (tracks 6, 7 and 12)
  • Darren Lighty– mixing (track 4), production (track 4), songwriting (track 4)
  • Renee A. Neufville– songwriting (track 4)
  • Chuck Nice – engineering (track 7)
  • Monica Payne – songwriting (track 12)
  • Tavarius Polk – backing vocals (track 12), lead vocals (track 12)
  • Michael J. Powell– guitar (track 6)
  • Mike Rew – engineering (track 9)
  • Daryl Simmons– acoustic guitar (track 16), drum programming (track 16), keyboards (track 16), production (track 16)
  • Ivy Skoff – production coordination (track 16)
  • Slick Rick– backing vocals (track 7), lead vocals (track 7)
  • Rashad Smith– production (track 6), remix production (track 6)
  • Sound Boy – engineering (track 13)
  • Sebrina Swaby – project coordination
  • Phil Tan– engineering (track 11), mixing (track 11)
  • Tann – backing vocals (track 16)
  • Japhe Tejeda– songwriting (track 9)
  • Timbaland– backing vocals (tracks 2, 3, 5, 8 and 13), lead vocals (tracks 15 and 17), mixing (tracks 2, 3, 5, 8, 13 and 14), production (tracks 1–3, 5, 8, 13–15 and 17), songwriting (tracks 1–3, 5, 8 and 13–15)
  • Treach– backing vocals (track 4), lead vocals (track 4)
  • Diane Warren– songwriting (track 16)
  • Freddie Washington– bass (track 7)

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications and sales forOne in a Million
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[185] Gold 50,000^
Japan (RIAJ)[152] Gold 160,000[186]
United Kingdom (BPI)[150] Gold 100,000*
United States (RIAA)[187] 2× Platinum 3,756,000[e]
Summaries
Worldwide — 8,000,000[153][188][189]

*Sales figures based on certification alone.
^Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates and formats forOne in a Million
Region Date Edition(s) Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
France August 13, 1996(1996-08-13) Standard CD East West [50]
United Kingdom August 26, 1996(1996-08-26)
[190]
United States August 27, 1996(1996-08-27) CD [191]
Japan September 10, 1996(1996-09-10) CD East West [24]
Germany February 23, 2004(2004-02-23) Limited Edel [52]
France October 16, 2007(2007-10-16) Geffen [192]
Various August 20, 2021(2021-08-20) Reissue
[193][194][55][53]
August 5, 2022(2022-08-05) Vinyl [55][195]

See also

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References

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Notes

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  1. ^During the time Aaliyah was signed to Atlantic Records, Kallman was the label's executive vice president, overseeing itsartists and repertoire(A&R) division.[19]In 2005, he was named chairman andchief executive officer(CEO) of Atlantic.[20]
  2. ^abcPrior toBillboard's issue dated December 5, 1998, singles were not eligible to enter theBillboardHot 100and theHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songsunless they were released on a commercially available format.[98]"One in a Million" and "4 Page Letter" were both radio-only singles, thus were eligible to enter only airplay charts. "Hot Like Fire" was also ineligible to enter theBillboardHot 100 and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs due to being inferior to its counterpart "The One I Gave My Heart To" airplay-wise, which helped determine which song from adouble A-side singlewould be eligible to chart at the time.
  3. ^Billboard's rules at the time forbade albums older than 18 months, such asOne in a Million,to re-enter theBillboard200, hence it was eligible to enter only the Top Catalog Albums.[141]
  4. ^The album-equivalent units included pure album sales of 13,000 units, streaming-equivalent albums (SEA) of 11,000 units (equaling 14.29 million on-demand streams of the album's tracks), and track-equivalent albums (TEA) of 2,000 units.[142]
  5. ^One in a Millionhad sold three million copies in the United States by July 2001, according toNielsen SoundScan.[6]However, Nielsen SoundScan does not count sales through clubs such asBMG Music Service,through which the album sold additional 756,000 units.[139]

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