Aaliyah‘s music is timeless. Not only is Aaliyah’s music timeless but, her voice is timeless. As such, musicians have always done posthumous collaborations with her. Every time they do so, it sounds like she’s still alive. Even teenagers in 2021 are familiar with her sound and aesthetic.
Thanks to Aaliyah’s uncle, Barry Hankerson, fans have access to her albums on all music platforms. That comes after only having access to most of her music through YouTube. He also promised that there will be a new album coming featuring artists such as Drake, Chris Brown, and Future.
While fans await Aaliyah’s upcoming album, The Weeknd dropped a new song with her called “Poison.”
Click here to hear “Poison”:
“I’m so excited to share this new song by Aaliyah and the very talented The Weeknd,” said Barry Hankerson. “I wanted her adoring fans to get a special gift before the holidays and felt it was the perfect time to release a never-before-heard offering.”
It’s also worth mentioning that Hankerson is the founder of the legendary Blackground Records. Aaliyah, among other iconic singers, was signed to the label.
Naturally, Aaliyah fans have a lot to say about “Poison.” Here is what they are saying on Twitter, for example:
May everyone involved in the release of “Poison” with Aaliyah and The Weeknd never know peace! I hope she haunts y’all asses in your sleep with her swoop bang!
The Weeknd sampled Aaliyah’s “Rock The Boat” earlier in his career on “What You Need.” The song appeared on his 2012 album Trilogy. Nine years later, he comes back with a legit collaboration that might just hit the billboard charts.
Amber Nofetari Alexander is an Associate Editor and Social Media Editor for FM Hip Hop. She's originally from Brooklyn, NYC with a knack for Black culture, music, women's issues, and fashion. She's also a social media junkie and avid jewelry collector.
Amber's work has also been published on The Fader, Sister 2 Sister, and News Onyx.
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