Album · 1994

Age Ain't Nothing but a Number

Age Ain't Nothing but a Number is a 1994 contemporary r&b album by Aaliyah. It runs 14 tracks across 52 minutes on Blackground Records.

Contemporary R&B · Pop · New Jack Swing

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Tracks: 52 min
Runtime: 101 bpm
Tempo: A minor
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Age Ain't Nothing but a Number is the debut album by American recording artist Aaliyah, released under Jive and Blackground Records on June 13, 1994, in the United States. After being signed by her uncle Barry Hankerson, Aaliyah was introduced to recording artist and producer R. Kelly. He became her mentor, as well as the lead songwriter and producer of the album. The duo recorded the album at the Chicago Recording Company in Chicago, Illinois. The album featured two hit singles, including the top ten-charting "Back & Forth" and "At Your Best (You Are Love)"; both singles were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Two additional singles followed: "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number" and "No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do".

Age Ain't Nothing But a Number received generally favorable reviews from critics. Many noted Aaliyah's vocal ability and praised the lyrical content. Aaliyah was credited for redefining R&B by blending her voice with Kelly's new jack swing. The album peaked at number 18 on the Billboard 200 and sold over three million copies in the United States, where it was certified double platinum by the RIAA. The album was certified Gold in Canada by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) and Silver in the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) to date. The album has sold over five million copies worldwide.

In brief

When was Age Ain't Nothing but a Number released?: Age Ain't Nothing but a Number was released in 1994 on Blackground Records.
How many tracks are on Age Ain't Nothing but a Number?: Age Ain't Nothing but a Number has 14 tracks, with a runtime of 52 minutes.
What genre is Age Ain't Nothing but a Number?: Age Ain't Nothing but a Number is catalogued under Contemporary R&B, Pop, New Jack Swing.
What BPM is Age Ain't Nothing but a Number?: Age Ain't Nothing but a Number runs at a median tempo of 101 BPM across its tracks, most often in A minor, measured from audio analysis.
What albums are similar to Age Ain't Nothing but a Number?: Listeners of Age Ain't Nothing but a Number also rate Merry Christmas by Mariah Carey, Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson, CrazySexyCool by TLC.

Age Ain't Nothing but a Number at a glance

Label: Bertelsmann Music Group
Produced by: R. Kelly

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