One in a Million

Aaliyah

About One in a Million

"One in a Million" is a song by American singer Aaliyah from her second studio album of the same name. It was written by both Missy Elliot and Timbaland with the latter producing the song. Musically, the song is an R&B club ballad with trip hop and drum and bass influences. Lyrically, it is about Aaliyah professing her love for a guy that she identifies as being her "one in a million." The song was released as the albums third single by Blackground and Atlantic Records on December 10, 1996. Upon its release, it was met with generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the song's innovative production. In 1998, "One in a Million" was nominated for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female at the twelfth annual Soul Train Music Awards. In the United States, "One in a Million" performed moderately well, peaking at number 25 on Billboards's Radio Songs chart on the week ending on March 22, 1997. It performed even better on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, peaking at number one on the week ending on January 4, 1997. On Billboards dance club song charts the song peaked within the top 5 at number 2 on the week ending on March 1, 1997. Internationally the song was released as a double single with "If Your Girl Only Knew" in the UK and the song peaked within the top twenty at number 15 on the UK official charts. Also in the UK the song peaked within the top 5 on the Official UK Dance singles chart at number 5 on May 25, 1997. According to the official charts company "One In A Million" is Aaliyah's sixth best selling single in that region. 


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Love it baby, love it baby, love it baby
Love it baby, love it baby, love it baby
Love it baby, love it baby, love it baby

Baby, you don't know (know) what you do to me (me)
Between me and you (you) I feel a chemistry
I won't let no one (one)
Come and take your place (place)
'Cause the love you give, it can't be replaced

So, no one else can do me like you do
That's why I want to spend my life with you (with you)
I want to please you in any way I can
I want to show you my world, don't you understand?

Your love is one in a million
It goes on and on and on
You give me a really good feeling, all day long

Your love is one in a million
It goes on and on and on
You give me a really good feeling, all day long

Turn me inside out, you make my heart speak
Need no one else, you're all I need
Personality (ty) Everything you do (do)
Makes me love everything about you
Your smile, your style is so fly
I can't deny I got a crush on you
And that is true indeed and I'm diggin' you
You make me believe that

Your love is one in a million
It goes on and on and on
You give me a really good feeling, all day long

I'll give you, oh
Anything you want from me
You give me a really good feeling, all day long (I'll give you)

I'll give you, oh
Anything you want from me
Anything you want, anything you need
Anything your soul desires (ooh)

(I'll give you, ho, oh)
Anything you want from me

Anything you want, anything you need
Anything you still desire
Anything oh

Your love is one in a million
It goes on and on and on
You give me a really good feeling
You give me baby (all day long)

Your love is one in a million
It goes on and on and on
You give me a really good feeling, all day long

Your love is one in a million
It goes on and on and on
You give me a really good feeling, all day long

Your love is one in a million
It goes on and on and on
You give me a really good feeling (oh) all day long

Baby
Love it baby
Love it baby, love it baby, love it baby
Love it baby, love it baby, love it baby
Love it baby, love it baby, love it baby
Love it baby, love it baby, love it baby
Love it baby, love it baby, love it baby
Love it baby, love it baby, love it baby
Love it baby, love it baby, love it baby
Love it 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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11 facts about this song

Release
"One in a Million" was released on December 10, 1996, as the second single from Aaliyah's second studio album of the same name.
Production
Grammy-winning producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott were closely associated with the production process of "One in a Million." This was one of their earliest successful collaborations.
Charts
It peaked at number 25 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100, number 8 on the R&B charts, and was certified Gold by the RIAA for shipping over 500,000 copies.
Influence
"One in a Million" has been noted for its futuristic production style, influencing many artists and producers in contemporary R&B and electronic music genres.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Paul Hunter and featured cameo appearances from Ginuwine and Missy Elliott.
Lyrics
"One in a Million" describes Aaliyah's love for a guy who is truly unique, something that is comparable to finding a 'one in a million' person.
Awards
The song won an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Award for Top R&B/Hip Hop Song in 1997.
Live Performances
Aaliyah performed "One in a Million" live on several television shows including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, and the Rosie O'Donnell Show.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered or sampled "One in a Million" over the years, including Omarion, Ne-Yo, and The-Dream.
Short Film
The song was also materialised into a short film, featuring Aaliyah in a romantic plotline with a co-star played by actor/model, Shemar Moore.
Legacy
Two decades after its release, "One in a Million" by Aaliyah continues to leave an indelible mark on the R&B genre and is still praised for its innovative production and Aaliyah's soulful vocal delivery.

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