Aaliyah Dana Haughton (/ɑːˈliːə/ ⓘ; January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. Known as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop", she is credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop.[2] Aaliyah's accolades include three American Music Awards and two MTV VMAs, along with five Grammy Award nominations.
1/2 X 2500
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“Those Were the Days” showed Aaliyah in an unusually candid, nostalgic, and almost domestic light, which was rare for a major R&B star at the time—and especially rare for Aaliyah, who was famously private and carefully styled. This reel lets the guard down, presenting her as a real person among friends, not a constructed icon.
Critics noted that the song felt like a home-movie montage rather than a commercial release—casual footage, behind-the-scenes moments, laughter, downtime. This contrasted sharply with the highly controlled, stylized visuals typical of late-1990s/early-2000s R&B.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Aaliyah " Those Were The Days" Reel tape Quantity 499
Recorded for Virgin Records, Los Angeles, dated December 12, 2000
Produced by Key Beats, with engineer Dino and Assistant Engineer A. Kilhoffer
Including acapella, instrumental, and both all vocals up and down tracks
CONDITION: This reel appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired in an online auction
$ 4,000-6,000*
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