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==Music video==
==Music video==
The [[music video]] for "One in a Million" was directed by [[Paul Hunter (director)|Paul Hunter]]. This was Hunter's debut as a music video director. An extended version of the video was used for the remix which features Ginuwine, Timbaland, and Missy Elliott ([[1997 in music|1997]]).
The [[music video]] for "One in a Million" was directed by [[Paul Hunter (director)|Paul Hunter]]. This was Hunter's debut as a music video director. An extended version of the video was used for the remix which features Ginuwine, Timbaland, and Missy Elliott in [[1997 in music|1997]].


The video starts with Aaliyah lying on top of a black [[Ford Mustang]] with Missy Elliott and Timbaland sitting inside of it. Soon, several reporters and fans rush to the car. Then the scene switches to a dark room where Aaliyah is sitting as [[Ginuwine]] approaches her. In another scene she is watching him in an off white-colored room via security camera. The scene shifts to a completely white room where Aaliyah is dancing with another male and then to the scene where Ginuwine is looking at the security camera. In the latter scene, Aaliyah enters the room and reveals a tattoo of her name on Ginuwine's arm. Once again, the scene goes back to the dark room, but this time Aaliyah is standing up and performing in a white bodysuit. The video ends with Aaliyah riding on a motorcycle. The male riding the motorcycle with Aaliyah at the end of the video is Michael Jackson's nephew Dealz. He is Jackie Jackson's son.
The video starts with Aaliyah lying on top of a black [[Ford Mustang]] with Missy Elliott and Timbaland sitting inside of it. Soon, several reporters and fans rush to the car. Then the scene switches to a dark room where Aaliyah is sitting as [[Ginuwine]] approaches her. In another scene she is watching him in an off white-colored room via security camera. The scene shifts to a completely white room where Aaliyah is dancing with another male and then to the scene where Ginuwine is looking at the security camera. In the latter scene, Aaliyah enters the room and reveals a tattoo of her name on Ginuwine's arm. Once again, the scene goes back to the dark room, but this time Aaliyah is standing up and performing in a white bodysuit. The video ends with Aaliyah riding on a motorcycle. The male riding the motorcycle with Aaliyah at the end of the video is Michael Jackson's nephew Dealz. He is Jackie Jackson's son.

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"One in a Million"
Song

"One in a Million" is a song by American R&B singer Aaliyah from her second studio album, One in a Million (1996). The song was the third main single from One in a Million following "Got to Give It Up", but in North America the song was the second single, because "Got to Give It Up" was not released until 1997 in the U.S..

Song information

"One in a Million" is a soul-influenced R&B song. It was written by Missy Elliott and Timbaland, who also produced the song. In the song, Aaliyah tells her lover that his love is unique or "one in a million". She says that his love never ends and it makes her feel good 24/7.

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Aaliyah in the music video for "One In A Million".

The song became a U.S. hit on the Billboard R&B charts, reaching number one on the R&B Airplay Chart for six weeks; it also became a US Airplay hit based on its R&B & Rhythmic Airplay, propelling the song to peak within the top ten of the Hot 100 Airplay Chart at seven. It was also a top twenty hit in the UK, reaching number fifteen as part of a double A-side with the re-release of "If Your Girl Only Knew".

Music video

The music video for "One in a Million" was directed by Paul Hunter. This was Hunter's debut as a music video director. An extended version of the video was used for the remix which features Ginuwine, Timbaland, and Missy Elliott in 1997.

The video starts with Aaliyah lying on top of a black Ford Mustang with Missy Elliott and Timbaland sitting inside of it. Soon, several reporters and fans rush to the car. Then the scene switches to a dark room where Aaliyah is sitting as Ginuwine approaches her. In another scene she is watching him in an off white-colored room via security camera. The scene shifts to a completely white room where Aaliyah is dancing with another male and then to the scene where Ginuwine is looking at the security camera. In the latter scene, Aaliyah enters the room and reveals a tattoo of her name on Ginuwine's arm. Once again, the scene goes back to the dark room, but this time Aaliyah is standing up and performing in a white bodysuit. The video ends with Aaliyah riding on a motorcycle. The male riding the motorcycle with Aaliyah at the end of the video is Michael Jackson's nephew Dealz. He is Jackie Jackson's son.

Charts

Chart (1997) Peak
position
Australia ARIA Top 100 Singles 27
New Zealand RIANZ Top 50 Singles 5
UK Top 75 Singles 15
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay [1] 9
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play[2] 6
U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 [2] 1
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay [1] 1(6)

Track listing

UK Promo 12" Remixes single

  1. One In A Million (Dark Child Remix) – 4:40
  2. One In A Million (Dark Child Remix Instrumental) – 4:13
  3. One In A Million (Timbaland Remix) featuring Ginuwine – 5:06
  4. One In A Million (Wolf-D'd Big Bass Mix) – 4:26
  5. One In A Million (Armand's Drum 'N' Bass Mix) – 7:12

U.S. Promo 12" Remixes single

  1. One In A Million (Timbaland Remix instrumental) – 5:07
  2. One In A Million (Dark Child Remix instrumental)– 4:40
  3. One In A Million (Timbaland Remix) featuring Ginuwine – 5:07
  4. One In A Million (Dark Child Remix) – 4:40

U.S. Promo CD single

  1. One In A Million (album version) – 4:30
  2. One In A Million (instrumental) – 4:30
  3. One In A Million (acapella) – 4:30

References

  1. ^ a b "Chart Data". Billboard. Retrieved 2007-09-12. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |= ignored (help) Cite error: The named reference "billboard" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b "AMG: Billboard Singles". All Music Guide. Retrieved 2007-04-29. Cite error: The named reference "amg" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
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