Hot Like Fire

Aaliyah

About Hot Like Fire

"Hot Like Fire" is a song by American singer Aaliyah from her second studio album One in a Million. The song was written by both Missy Elliot and Timbaland with the latter producing the song. Musically the song has a "jeep-friendly" bouncing beat and it also features ad-lib's from Timbaland. Lyrically the song is very suggestive with Aaliyah promising that she is worth the wait and that it will be worth it if her potential lover waits until she's ready. The song was released as the album's fifth single by Blackground and Atlantic records on September 16, 1997. Upon its release the song was met with generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising both Aaliyah's delivery and the song's production. In the US "Hot Like Fire" barely charted on any of the major billboard charts with the exception of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. On the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart the song within the top 40 at number 31. Internationally the song performed better in the UK where it peaked within the top 40 at number 30 on the official charts. On the UK official dance charts the song also peaked within the top 40 at number 25 on November 16, 1997. 


Year:
1996
4:23
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I'ma make it hot like fire
I'ma make it hot like fire  
I'ma make it hot like fire

Your hotter than summer day, in California 
You got me melting like a sundae, and I want ya 
I know you've been wait-you've been waiting a long time for me (for me) 
But if you wait a little while longer this is how it'll be

Oh it's gonna be 
Hot like fire 
I'm gonna take you, take you higher 
You can't resist, 
Kiss, kiss, and kiss and kiss and kiss

You shouldn't rush it, take our time 
I'll let you know when I'm ready (if that's alright) 
I won't keep you, I won't keep you, I won't keep you holding on 
But if you wait on me, I promise you it won't be long 

(Oh it's gonna be) 
Hot like fire 
I'm gonna take you, take you higher 
You can't resist
Kiss, kiss, and kiss and kiss and kiss 
I'm gonna make it
Hot like fire 
And I'm gonna take you
Take you higher(no you won't resist oh) 
You can't resist, 
Kiss, kiss, and kiss, and kiss, and kiss

Baby take your time 
Take your time, don't move too fast (no no no) 
Take your time, there's no rushing babe, no no no 
Take your time (whoa take your time) 
Take your time 
I'm gonna make it all good for you, baby

Hot like fire
And I'm gonna take you, take you higher 
No no no, you won't resist
You can't resist, (when I taste your lips) 
Kiss, kiss, and kiss and kiss and kiss

Hot like fire (no no no no) 
Take you higher (no no no no)   
You can't resist (no no no no) 
Kiss, kiss, and kiss and kiss and kiss (no no no no) 

Ba-Baby
Ba-Baby
Ba-Baby
Ba-Baby
Ba-Baby

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Aaliyah

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), who performed under the mononym Aaliyah ( /ɑːˈliːə/), was an American recording artist, dancer, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After f… more »

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Written by: Melissa A Elliott, Timothy Z Mosley

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13 facts about this song

Release Information
"Hot Like Fire" was released on September 16, 1997, as part of Aaliyah's second studio album "One in a Million".
Song Producers
The song was produced by hip hop production duo Timbaland and Missy Elliott, who were key figures in defining the sound of late 90s and early 2000s R&B.
Record Label
It was released under the record label Blackground Records, which is owned by Aaliyah's uncle Barry Hankerson.
Songwriters
Apart from Aaliyah, Timbaland and Missy Elliott also contributed to the songwriting process of "Hot Like Fire".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 31 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Remix Version
"Hot Like Fire" is known for its successful remix version more than the original. The remix was also produced by Timbaland and features a rap verse by him.
Music Video
Hype Williams, an influential music video director, directed the music video of "Hot Like Fire". The music video features prominent figures such as Lil' Kim, Timbaland, and Missy Elliott.
Single Release
It was released as the fifth single from the album, "One in a Million".
Song Genre
This song features a mix of R&B (Rhythm and Blues) and hip hop, which was a unique and distinctive sound during that time.
Posthumous Recognition
Following Aaliyah's untimely death in 2001, the song and its parent album gained posthumous appreciation and is considered as a classic.
Cover Versions
Since its release, the song has been covered by several other artists, emphasizing its influence in the music industry.
Legacy
Complex magazine ranked "Hot Like Fire" at number 18 on their "Best Aaliyah Songs" list. The remix version especially is often considered a classic 90s R&B anthem.
Unique Sound
With its use of crinkly beats and funky melody, "Hot Like Fire", like the rest of "One in a Million", helped pioneer a new sound that blended electronic, hip hop, and soul, which became a signature style for other artists as well.

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