"If you're going to release a "new" song from Aaliyah, it should at least be audible. That not only meets the bare minimum for any musical release in 2021, but when it comes to Aaliyah specifically, it's a sign of reverence for someone who managed to become one of the most influential artists of her generation by the time she passed at 22. Anything else is not only disrespectful to her, but to her fans who've been put through enough over the years simply trying to obtain digital access to her discography."
"Earlier this month, Blackground Records suddenly (and randomly) released the single "Poison," which features The Weeknd. It marks the first release of new Aaliyah music since the 2012 single "Enough Said," with Drake."
"How can I explain myself to you? Questions keep lurking through my mind. Is it the lover for the..."
Posthumous Aaliyah releases that are inaudible or subpar disrespect her legacy and alienate fans. Releasing a new Aaliyah song should meet basic audio standards as a sign of reverence for an artist who became highly influential before dying at 22. Fans have struggled for years to obtain proper digital access to her discography, making careless releases particularly harmful. Blackground Records recently released the single "Poison," featuring The Weeknd, marking the first new Aaliyah music since 2012's "Enough Said" with Drake. The new track includes lyrics that question self-explanation and internal uncertainty.
Read at Medium
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]