Beats 4 Da Streets
Aaliyah Haughton · One In A Million
Beats 4 Da Streets (intro)
Aaliyah
(One In A Million)
Intro:
[Missy Elliott]
Aaliyah... Aaliyah
Wake up...
You've just now entered, into the next level
The new world of funk (ahhha)
As we do it one time...
Chorus:
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
(A-A-L-I-Y-A-H)
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
(A-A-L-I-Y-A-H)
[Aaliyah]
I've got the beats for da streets
(A-A-L-I-Y-A-H)
Everything I make is so unique (heyy)
(A-A-L-I-Y-A-H)
Say hey if you down with me
(Hey L-I-Y-A-H)
If you step to me there's no need
(A-A-L-I-Y-A-H)
Chorus:
[Missy Elliott]
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
Damn she be the bomb, damn (say what?)
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
Dang, damn she be da bomb...
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
Outro:
Wake up...
Goodnight...
Aaliyah
(One In A Million)
Intro:
[Missy Elliott]
Aaliyah... Aaliyah
Wake up...
You've just now entered, into the next level
The new world of funk (ahhha)
As we do it one time...
Chorus:
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
(A-A-L-I-Y-A-H)
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
(A-A-L-I-Y-A-H)
[Aaliyah]
I've got the beats for da streets
(A-A-L-I-Y-A-H)
Everything I make is so unique (heyy)
(A-A-L-I-Y-A-H)
Say hey if you down with me
(Hey L-I-Y-A-H)
If you step to me there's no need
(A-A-L-I-Y-A-H)
Chorus:
[Missy Elliott]
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
Damn she be the bomb, damn (say what?)
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
Dang, damn she be da bomb...
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
Outro:
Wake up...
Goodnight...
Beats 4 Da Streets
Aaliyah Haughton's 'Beats 4 Da Streets' serves as a dynamic track on her 1994 album 'One In A Million,' showcasing her evolution from R&B to hip-hop influenced pop. The recording features a distinct rhythmic foundation that aligns with the emerging sound of the mid-90s, reflecting her ability to blend smooth vocal delivery with urban beats. As part of her discography during this pivotal era, the song demonstrates her versatility and the collaborative spirit of her work with producers of the time. It stands as a notable example of her catalog that bridges the gap between her earlier R&B roots and the more experimental direction she would take in subsequent releases.