Aaliyah – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number

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Artist: Aaliyah

Title: Age Ain't Nothing but a Number

Year: 1994

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1. Intro (1:30)
2. Throw Your Hands Up (3:34)
3. Back & Forth (3:51)
4. Age Ain't Nothing But a Number (4:13)
5. Down with the Clique (3:24)
6. At Your Best (You Are Love) (4:51)
7. No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do (4:07)
8. I'm So into You (3:25)
9. Street Thing (4:58)
10. Young Nation (4:40)
11. Old School (3:17)
12. I'm Down (3:16)
13. Back & Forth - Mr. Lee & R. Kelly's Remix (3:47)

Review

Aaliyah's debut album, “Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number,” bursts onto the scene in 1994, making a everlasting imprint on '90s R&B. With R. Kelly steering the production ship, Aaliyah's ethereal voice rides the waves of the new jack swing sound like pure silk. Critics eagerly sang the praises of this album, showing mad love for her vocal prowess and the well-crafted lyrics.

Packed with 13 tracks, this album is a buffet of Aaliyah’s emotional depth. Hits like “Back & Forth” and “At Your Best (You Are Love)” take you straight to the heart of young, tangled love. And let's not forget the title track—“Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number” is a soulful ballad exploring the highs and lows of romantic expectations. Balancing nostalgia with a bouncy spirit, it's no wonder this album remains an era-defining classic.

Chart triumph is a given, as "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number" perched at #18 on the Billboard 200. This Ivy League of records also somehow nabbed a double platinum certification from the RIAA. It didn't stop there either—it clocked in over three million sales stateside and more than six million worldwide. Even with its controversial association with R. Kelly, Aaliyah's debut is an undeniable ode to her artistry and a gem in R&B history. - Cohen