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Hey guys! Hope everyone is all good! :o) So, it has come to my attention that Drizzy is yet planning another 'duet' using Aaliyah's vocals from one of her many unreleased tracks which we have yet to come by. Now, we all know how much Drake appreciates Aaliyah. We've even encountered speculations and rumors with him and producer Noah 40 Shebib who planned awhile ago to release another Aaliyah album. Since that's been put on hold, Drizzy shows us from his above Instagram video, a little snippet from his single featuring Aaliyah's never before heard vocals. What a tease! Drizzy posted this with the caption "24 HOURS ON THIS BUS" . From what I have researched, Young Money have also stated that the track playing in the background is in fact a new release, confirming that Drake will be releasing an additional 4 new tracks before the end of the year. I shall no doubt keep tabs on this for you all, for when the full version comes to surface, but until then, watch the video above to listen.

Drake ft. Young Jeezy: Unforgettable

Released: June 15th 2010

Recorded: 2009 – 2010

Label: Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Motown

Hey guys! Apologies for the late post, hope all of you are doing well! :o) Now, when it comes to Drake, no introductions are needed for the man behind bringing back Aaliyah's memory and legacy in the music industry. Here's one of Drake's very first compilations, using Babygirls voice from her track At Your Best (You Are Love) which was originally a song from The Isley Brothers, dedicated to their mother (check below to listen). The track itself titled Unforgettable certainly has a lot of meaning in terms of its clever lyrical content. Drizzy puts a lot of emphasis on how great songs are being re-made, never losing its touch from fans and the fellow public.

This in toll shows us that they are 'unforgettable' memories, which can most certainly be said of Aaliyah, since even today, when I listen to her music, her sound STILL sounds fresh and relevant within the music industry of today. If you listen carefully, Drake shows props to a few on the track for example Nat King Cole who's greatest hit was titled Unforgettable, and was also later covered by his daughter Natalie Cole. Other references besides Babygirl are Brian McKnight where Drake spits the verse Do I ever cross your mind? and TLC's Chilli.

On a deeper level, Drake expresses how he too, would like for his songs to have the same impact, just like how Babygirl's music has impacted us, where by other artists/musicians can freely do their own interpreted versions/samples. Interestingly enough, I just so happened to come across another version using the same riff from unforgettable by a rapper named Logic. He has a lot of great mixtapes out, so if you're one for discovering new music then check him out! If you peep the video below you can listen to his version titled I Just Wanna which for me hits very close to my heart, since I've been through a lot this year. Lyrically, it's very deep and on a level where you can truly relate. And just to show how talented he really is, I'm going to add another track for you guys to enjoy, since I love his flow! Enjoy guys! :o)