🔁 via @andersonballantyne:“@lilkimthequeenbee @lilcease Happy to have taken the time to capture this image of the iconic dance squad responsible for backing up the Queen 👑 and Baby Girl Aaliyah. Blue Lil’ Kim and dancers photographed on set of the iconic Crush On You video shoot.”
Such an iconic pic!! Thank you so much for sharing and thanks @weloveaaliyahhaughton and @favouritethingsbyazzizz for the tag! 😘❤
🔁 via @realestatedynamo_nyc:“#RIP to this beautiful soul Aaliyah🙏🏾💥Throwback photo from my Junior Mafia days🎤🎼 Photoshoot 📸 for our single “ I Need You Tonight” featuring myself, Aaliyah, Lil Kim and Trife!✨.”
What a gem! Loving the facial expression! 😂😂 Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏🏽💚
🔁 via @realestatedynamo_nyc:“Throwback photo from my Junior Mafia days🎤🎼 Photoshoot 📸 for our single “Need You Tonight” featuring myself, Aaliyah, Lil Kim and Trife! #ripaaliyah #juniormafia #notoriousbig #lilkim #aaliyah #90shiphop #90sfashion #nike #polo #ralphlauren #superfly#kleptisadopeemcee #needyoutonight #rap #hiphop| Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏💚
🔁 via @wendyactingcoach:“I’VE WORK WITH MANY PEOPLE DURING MY CAREER AS A CASTING DIRECTOR AND #AALIYAH WAS ONE OF THE SWEETEST ARTIST I’VE EVER MET. . .#FBF ##FlashBackFriday #FBFriday ❤️” | Lawd……now this is my NEW fave! 😩😭😄❤ Her expression though! Ayeee! 🙌💕 lol Looks like this is also Aaliyah on the set of Junior Mafia’s ‘I Need You Tonight’ video! 😄❤ Thank you for sharing!
🔁 via @lilkimisbeautiful (Photo Credit 📷: @tylanol_nchill ) “I think it would be dope if the whole Bad Boy crew were to show love to #Aaliyah, a #BROOKLYN native for at least 2 shows from the tour. Not asking for much, just maybe have clips of her and BIG, of course, on the big screen behind them while they are all singing "I’ll Be Missing You” -the Ohio, August 25th show because that is the day she passed -the Detroit show since she was raised in Detroit. -the New York, NY show because she’s from NY. #classic #timeless #aaliyahformac #newyork #ohio#detroit #babygirl #LilKim #badboyreunion#queenbee #legend #icon #iconic #trendsetter#ORIGINAL #legendary #QueenofRap#femalerapper #rnb #rapper #rap #hiphop #music#pop #diddy #diva #badboy | I honestly think that this would be such a dope idea if it were to happen! 🙌💕 It definitely makes sense since Aaliyah was cool with all of those from the bad boy crew! I'm very curious to see other peoples opinions on this. What do YOU think? Please write your thoughts and comments below!
Hey guys! I'm back! :o) Since it's 'Friday High day' as I like to call it lol, I'm gonna be posting some throwbacks for you all. Now you're probably wondering, why am I posting Biggie's - One More Chance video for? Well...for those who do know, Aaliyah features as a guest/cameo, alongside with others such as Mary J.Blige, Faith Evans, and many more artists. Now, for the younger folks out there, you'll probably recognise the tune, as it has also been used in Ashanti's – Foolish. Anyhoo,I'll shall be posting more videos where Aaliyah has been featured in certain music videos so stay tuned for those, and try to see if you can spot where she is at, which shouldn't be a problem for someone who was beautiful and flawless like her. It's not surprising that Aaliyah was featured in this, since she was very close with the whole Junior M.A.F.I.A. crew as a whole, showing her loyalty at all times. Overall, an all time classic 90's joint! Enjoy everyone! :o)
I Need You Tonight was one of Babygirls early 'as featured performer' tracks. It was the second single from Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s debut album Conspiracy, where Faith Evans originally sang the chorus on the album, however on the single version Aaliyah was singing instead. Production wise, DJ Clark Kent (nice name!) was responsible for this track sampling Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam's – I Wonder If I Take You Home (clearly used for the chorus part) and Patrice Rushen's – Remind Me. You can peep these versions down below to have a listen.
I always think it is important to educate people and get to the true roots of an original song/version, as you can see how the sample was used both lyrically and musically, but also listening to the difference in the vibe of the track itself. A lot of people may encounter a jam they like, but 9 times out of 10, most samples have been taken from the late 70's and 80's, so the next time you listen to something always think to yourself hmm...can this track date back even further? or am I listening to the original?
Personally, I feel the sampling has been done very well, and marry together nicely. Babygirl's voice alone just hooks you onto that chorus and makes you forget about the original version entirely. I also love the 90's vibe of the video as you can see the humor side to it. It's amazing to see how people didn't take life so seriously back then, and worry about their looks in comparison to now. Definitely a time where it was all about being carefree and having kindred spirits. Ironically, you'll find Lil' Kim in this video, rapping some killer lines I must say. It's a shame she had to go under so much plastic surgery because she actually looked quite pretty in this video. I guess she was one person who did pay attention to her looks but hey! With that being said... sit back, relax and enjoy this summer, jamming track.
