One In A Million

With this 1996 project, Timbaland and Missy Elliott changed the sound of R&B by turning futuristic, stuttering beats into a significant cultural force. The collaboration between the producers and Aaliyah created a sleek, minimalist aesthetic.

Mid-nineties production methods are prominent here, mixing unconventional percussion with smooth, soulful vocals. The album serves as a framework for the polished, bass-heavy style that eventually dominated the airwaves at the turn of the millennium.