Boot Camp Clik ft. Aaliyah: Night Riders (9th Wonder Remix)

Released: 1997

Recorded: October 1996 – March 1997

Label: Duck Down Records/Priority Records

Here we have a not so familiar, but classic track. There are many versions for this Night Riders track, including one which features another woman named LaVoice singing the hook, (this version is more explicit) which you will find on their album titled For The People, but these are the main two featuring Aaliyah. Personally I prefer the 9th Wonder remix version, as 9th Wonder never fails to disappoint. Production wise, he brings Hip-hop music to life. In comparison to the the radio mix version it sounds very eerie, dark and mysterious with that dirty bass guitar.

Essentially, when you listen to the remix version it just oozes magic. So smooth, and the contrast between the masculinity of the rapping, and the feminine charm Aaliyah brings, definitely marries as one. Apparantly whilst they were recording the remix version, Aaliyah requested that the lights should be turned off, almost pitch black in order to capture the full essence of the track. (No wonder I feel that magical vibe! She truly was a professional and dedicated to what she loved doing). The track itself samples Barry White's – Playing Your Game, Baby which you can listen to down below. Again this is a nice old but gold track showing sultry, melting smoothness. Enjoy everyone! :o)

Romeo Must Die Soundtrack

Here are the main singles from the soundtrack Romeo Must Die. Firstly we have the iconic, Grammy nominated single Try Again, where Aaliyah was most recognised in terms of the public audience. The song is also on her third studio album, self titled Aaliyah. It was written by Static Major and Steve Garrett, whereas the production side was in the hands of Timbaland. (Although he did help with the lyrical content too) Try Again was released on February 22nd 2000 as the lead single for the soundtrack, it also features an intro in which Timbo himself pays his respect and homage to Eric B. and Rakim, sampling and rapping the duo's opening verse from their track titled – I Know You Got Soul. You can check out the classic Hip-Hop sample above here to compare and contrast the different styles and use of the verse.

The other two tracks that are also featured on the album are Are You Feelin' Me? and Back In One Piece ft. DMX. I love the Hip-Hop vibe of both of these tracks. This is just something you can just bounce to and dance to from hearing the beats alone. What's really amazing is (You've probably seen me say this countless of times in other posts, but I'm going to still mention it anyways! lol) how fresh these tracks sound! Not one of them sounds outdated. Just goes to show, that all of Babygirls enthusiasm for wanting something different and unusual, has left her legacy to live on for many years with the likes of legends such as Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. That's definitely something which is rare, and not a lot of people can do.

Another track which was actually featured on two soundtracks was I Don't Wanna. Personally one of my favorite Aaliyah songs lyrically. Not only was it featured on Romeo Must Die, it was also featured on the soundtrack of Next Friday, a comedy which was released in 1999 under Priority Records. Again...you can peep the song above to listen. :o)