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I Care 4 U (with Bonus DVD)
Aaliyah
I Care 4 U (with Bonus DVD)
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Blues, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, R&B
 
  •  Track Listings (14) - Disc #1

Pop history teaches that posthumous releases generally fall into one of two categories. There's the creep-out, with eerie lyrics that appear to foreshadow the artist's demise (see Michael Hutchence's solo disc). And there'...  more »

     
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All Artists: Aaliyah
Title: I Care 4 U (with Bonus DVD)
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Umvd Labels
Release Date: 12/10/2002
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Blues, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, R&B
Styles: Electronica, Contemporary Blues, Dance Pop, Vocal Pop, Contemporary R&B, Soul
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 044006008226

Synopsis

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Pop history teaches that posthumous releases generally fall into one of two categories. There's the creep-out, with eerie lyrics that appear to foreshadow the artist's demise (see Michael Hutchence's solo disc). And there's the cash-in: the label or management scrapes the barrel to turn a buck. Luckily, Aaliyah's I Care 4 U is neither. Serving as both a greatest hits collection and a summary of stuff she'd been working on before her death in August 2001, the disc is a keen reminder of just how talented the 22-year-old was as a singer and song stylist. Sure, it's easy to have rhythm aplenty when R. Kelly and Timbaland are guiding you, but Aaliyah's silken phrasings are her own, and her ability to unearth tenderness in even the funkiest jam is a testament to her vision of R&B as musical comfort food. Songs from her three studio albums are well represented. Among them are "I Care 4 U" and "More Than a Woman" from Aaliyah; the title track and "Got to Give It Up" from One in a Million; and "Back and Forth" and "At Your Best" from Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. Of course, the universally praiseworthy brand-new tracks--"Come Over," "All I Need," "Miss You," and "Don't Worry"--are the real goods. An accompanying DVD featuring a handful of videos and behind-the-scenes footage makes I Care 4 U crucial for fans. --Kim Hughes

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CD Reviews

I am very pleased!!!
Kiran Rajagopalan | Boston, USA | 12/10/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am extremely satisfied with Aaliyah's posthumous album. First of all, the CD art, color scheme, and booklet are just beautiful. There are a few gliches in the booklet however. For example, it says in the booklet "Rock Da Boat" not "Rock The Boat" for the DVD listing. Also, notable hits are neglected from the audio part of the album such as: "If Your Girl Only Knew," "Hot Like Fire (Remix)," and "Rock The Boat." The quality of the DVD and the wonderful songs more than make up for these minor errors. I love the unreleased tracks on the album, and I am thrilled that they are on there. Now, the DVD is the best feature! It contains more videos and extras than the Aaliyah (Limited Edition Album) from 2001! The DVD contains the hard-to-find "Got To Give It Up (Remix)" video, and a good number of other videos, as well as a wonderful behind the scenes and Japanamation commercial for her last album. I will give you a track-to-track critique of the album. ...P>CRITIQUE OF TRACKS1. Back & Forth (feat. R. Kelly & Mr. Lee): Aaliyah's very first single released back in 1994. Excellent old school song from her first album "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number!"2. Are You That Somebody (feat. Timbaland & Playa): Aaliyah's single from the "Dr. Dolittle" Soundtrack is one of her most popular songs.3. One In A Million (feat. Missy Elliott): This classic song is the second single from Aaliyah's sophomore album "One In A Million." 4. I Care 4 U: The last single released from Aaliyah's third album "Aaliyah." This beautiful and moving song was released after her unfortunate death in August 2001. An interesting note about this song is that it was recorded back in 1996, but could not be put on "One In A Million."5. More Than A Woman: This edgy song is the third single from "Aaliyah."6. Don't Know What To Tell Ya: This is one of the unreleased songs on "I Care 4 U." It is a great song!! It has great beats and lyrics, and is a typical song of Aaliyah.7. Try Again: Everyone knows this song!! This song is from the "Romeo Must Die" soundtrack and went to number one just on airplay alone.8. All I Need: Another unreleased track, but I am not feeling this song too much. It is a little boring.9. Miss You: This beautiful song is the first single from "I Care 4 U." The video for this song features many artists paying tribute to Aaliyah.10. Don't Worry: A good unreleased track with great vocals and good beats. 11. Come Over (feat. Tank): A very good unreleased track featuring Tank! I'm not a big fan of Tank, but he sings in the chorus and ad-libs towards the end. Aaliyah sings great on this song!12. Erica Kane: A very catchy unreleased track with good vocals and good beats, though some may find it annoying.13. At Your Best (You Are Love): Aaliyah's classic remake of the Isley brothers' hit. This extremely beautiful song is the third single from "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number."14. Got To Give It Up (Remix): This remix of the third single from "One In A Million" is the version on the "Got To Give It Up" video featured on "I Care 4 U." It is somewhat catchy and weird, but I like it!DVD LISTING
1. One In A Million (video)
2. Are You That Somebody (video)
3. Try Again (video)
4. We Need A Resolution (video)
5. More Than A Woman (video)
6. Come Back In One Piece (video)
7. 4 Page Letter (video)
8. Got To Give It Up -Remix- (video)
9. Rock The Boat (video)
10. Japanamation Commercial
11. Aaliyah Behind The Scenes"
An Album All AALIYAH Fans Should have.
Hikki | CA USA | 12/10/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is an album that includes some of Aaliyah songs from Age Ain't Nothing But A Number, One In A Million and Aaliyah. Also included is some previously unreleased track done by her before her death.My favs song on the album includes Don't Know What To Tell Ya, All I Need, Miss You & Don't Worry. Come Over and Erica Kane is average. Some of my old favs are Back and Forth, Are You That Somebody, One In A Million, I Care 4 U, More Than A Woman, Try Again & At Your Best. Also included is a remix of Got To Give It Up. The Remix of Got To Give It Up is kinda betta than the original version featuring Slick Rick.As you can see, almost all the songs on I Care 4 U are great. This is definitely the last album that we hear from Aaliyah. Aaliyah is gone forever and she will be remembered forever by her fans. If you are not a fans of her, I recommend you all of her past album, "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number", "One In A Million" and the last original album by her "AALIYAH". We Care 4 U... AALIYAH, RIP."
EVERYTHING AN AALIYAH FAN WOULD WANT!!!
Aaron | 12/20/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Aaliyah,I care 4 U is def. the best album ive heard all year. and will probally be the best throughout 2003.The DVD is also great. This is everything an aaliyah fan could ask for. This CD is amazing,the music the pictures the packaging. Simply beautiful. This album is already a HUGE hit. Number 3 album in the country (debut) selling over 280,000 albums in her first week,and is the number 1 hiphop and r&b album according to soundscan. There are 7 greatest hits and im sure you guys know them all. SO im gonna review the 6 AMAZING new songs and remix.
1.Dont know what to tell ya- AMAZING! a wicked track. shouldve been on"aaliyah) this will most likely be the second single,a great beat. 10/10 stars.
2.All i need- My personal favorite. an amazng midtempo song has a classy accoustic feel. Puts me in a zone.she sounds very smooth here. 10./10
3.Miss you-IM sure you have heard this song,the first single to this album. amazing! and is a hit single. A beautful ballad. and she sounds amazing on here. and the birds in the backround really complete the song. 10/10
4.Dont worry- Another great song. upbeat and a very dancable track.9/10
5.come over(feat tank)-Another great accoustic ballad. this song will def. grow on you. its really good,another group "changing faces" also did it,but alot of people perfer Liyahs version. This song is amazing. Aaliyahs good freind and labelmate tank sings backround here and does some adlibs. 9/10
6.Erica kane- WOW! can i say second fav. song. OMG this is too hot this song.this would be a hit single. the song has a good message. And ofcourse LiLi sounds explosive. this song really makes you think 10/10 7. got to give it up (remix)- a great new remix. brand new beat,they changed her voice a lil added her talking. good remix. 8/10i wanna know,why didnt these songs make the last album!?!?
The dvd is great also. Ofcourse there are some great hits missing but im sure universal will release a complete greatest hits album has a final release of aaliyah. :(
this talented artist is missed soo much! She has the voice of an angel.
I will suggest this CD to you,its amazing. Aaliyah can really touch ur heart.-13 year old Aaliyah fan(im not 12 i have to use kids reviews coz i dont have a amzn account)RIP AALIYAH WE MISS YOU!"