AALIYAH ""GOT NERVE " REEL TAPE DATE 3/2/2001
Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model who left a lasting impact on R&B, pop, and hip hop. Known as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop", she was a trendsetter and role model for young women. Aaliyah's distinctive style and vocals helped redefine contemporary music. She made her film debut in Romeo Must Die, co-starring Jet Li, and executive produced the movie's hit soundtrack, which included her hit song “Try Again”.
1/2 X 2500
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The song “U Got Nerve” by Aaliyah was a minor but meaningful track in her career. It was not a single or major commercial hit, but it helps illustrate where she was artistically on her final album. “U Got Nerve” appeared on her third and final studio album Aaliyah, released in July 2001.
The song expresses frustration with a cheating partner and a refusal to tolerate manipulation. Critics often noted it as one of several songs on the album dealing with relationship tension and self-assertion.
The album came out just weeks before Aaliyah’s death in August 2001, which turned the record into a kind of artistic statement of where she was headed musically.
If this were offered in a pop-music-centric auction, I'm confident this would sell for between $2,000 and $3,000.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An AALIYAH "Got Nerve" Reel Tape
Produced by Key Beats for Virgin Records, on 3/2/2001, with engineer Ben Garrison and assisted by Chandler Bridges; recorded at Pacifique Studios in Los Angeles.
Quantegy GP9 reel
CONDITION: This reel is presumed to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired in an online auction
$2,000-3,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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