I've posted some information on the blog exclusive joint "Crazy" by Aura already, but I figured it would make more sense if we heard it straight from her, because she was actually there. So here is the very talented Aura talking about the history of the track: I was signed to Atlantic at the time. Gee Roberson was my A&R and he manages Kanye. Kanye came to the studio and had forgotten his records, but I'm an avid Joni Mitchell fan and had some of her records there. It was like magic watching Kanye work. He crafted that beat like it was a priceless sculpture. When it started to come together Gee, who managed Static at that time too said "What do you think about Static co-writing with you?" Well, I was ecstatic, pun fully intended. Within an hour or so, Static came over. I was fully aware and familiar with his work with Playa, Aaliyah, Genuine and he had also written my girl Truth Hurts super sick single "Addicted", so I was excited. He came in...
Looks like Christmas came early for you guys. All this material..... I found an old Beta movie in my aunts attic once.
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AHHH! I have to hear Aaliyah's rough mixes.
ReplyDeleteOMG, Aaliyah rough mixes sounds very interesting!
ReplyDeleteMan, I GOTTA know what's on that "Timbaland Track (Strings)" cassette!!!...from nearly 11 years ago, wow...
ReplyDeleteWow TSM, u keep blessin us!!!
ReplyDeleteMan I cannot wait til you put all that material on here. I guess Static is looking down on this blog because ya'll are getting stuff left and right.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how you guys found the tapes close to the actual dates on it.
ReplyDeleteOMG, Aaliyah rough mixes!!! *faint* B.
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