Blackground records store9/2/2023 ‘One In A Million’, Aaliyah’s 1996 album, will arrive on August 20, ahead of its 25th anniversary, while third LP ‘ΛΛLIYΛH’ will debut on September 10.Ĭompilation albums ‘I Care 4 U’ and ‘Ultimate Aaliyah’ will be added on October 8, while each LP will get a physical CD and Vinyl release, including standard and limited editions. From day one, we set out to shake up the music industry and partnering with a company like EMPIRE continues that legacy. “Blackground Records has always been about independence and ownership,” he said in a statement. However, it’s been announced the singer’s former label Blackground Records, which was founded by her uncle Barry Hankerson, will re-release its entire catalogue digitally after securing a new partnership with independent label EMPIRE. Though the releases are against the wishes of her family, the estate said that Blackground’s poor communication ‘compels our heart to express a word - forgiveness.Late singer Aaliyah’s musical catalogue is set to hit digital platforms for the first time later this year.Ĭurrently, only the star’s debut LP ‘Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number’ is live on download and streaming platforms, alongside cuts from the ‘Romeo Must Die’ soundtrack and compilation albums. The Estate has demanded that Blackground provide a full account of its past earnings, and full disclosure of the terms of its new deal to distribute Aaliyah’s long embargoed music.” In addition, the Estate was not made aware of the impending release of the catalog until after the deal was complete and plans were in place. “For almost 20 years, Blackground has failed to account to the Estate with any regularity in accordance with recording contracts. Licalsi pointed towards a ‘gross lack of transparency' from the label, saying: Read this next: Dance music should be wary of posthumous releases He continued: ”Other than that first album, virtually the entire remainder of her catalogue, including many never released tracks, has been inexplicably withheld from the public by Blackground Records.”īlackground Records are planning to release Aaliyah’s music beginning this month with ‘One in a Million’ making its way to streaming platforms on August 20, with other projects to follow alongside compilations throughout September and October. “Since the early 2000s, only Aaliyah’s first album Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number has been available on streaming platforms because the right to distribute that record has been held by major record companies under contract with Aaliyah’s record label, Blackground Records,” The estate’s lawyer, Paul LiCalsi, said. There was no mention of Blackground Records, Aaliyah’s label, or her uncle Barry Hankerson - who founded and ran the label, and has control over the late singer's music - though more clarity was provided by a lawyer for the estate. Read this next: Classic cover story: when Aaliyah reigned supreme We have always been confused as to why there is such tenacity in causing more pain alongside what we already have to cope with for the rest of our lives.’ "For 20 years we have battled behind the scenes, enduring shadowy tactics of deception with unauthorised projects targeted to tarnish. In a statement about the situation, her estate said: "Protecting Aaliyah’s legacy is, and always will be, our focus." Aaliyah’s discography is to be made available on streaming services from this month, against the wishes of her estate.
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