R&B crooner, Tank, showed some serious love and gratitude to two people who jumpstarted his career- his former TGT group member, Ginuwine, and the beloved Aaliyah.
Most of us didn’t know who Tank was until 2001, when he dropped his hit single, “Baby I Deserve.” What many also didn’t know, is that he was in the music game well before that, thanks to Aaliyah and Ginuwine. Before Tank became a solo artist, Ginuwine first put him on by adding him as a background singer for his tour. This was when Ginuwine was at the height of his career and was damn near like the ‘second coming’ in the world of R&B.
Aaliyah also helped Tank’s career. While on tour with Ginuwine, Tank said that Ginuwine let Aaliyah (who was also on that tour) hear Tank and the other background singers. Aaliyah was instantly like ‘Oh y’all gotta be my background singers for the tour too.’ She also featured Tank on her 1996 hit, “Come Over.” Those opportunities gave Tank’s music career a much needed boost at that time. That’s why he expressed his eternal grateful to them on social media…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU69Df0mIfM
We’re a lil’ tardy for the party with this one, but it’s better late than never. On August 25, 2017 -the 16th anniversary of Aaliyah’s untimely passing- Tank posted a touching tribute to Aaliyah and also paid homage to Ginuwine for all they’ve done for him:
@therealtank: Without these two I don’t know where I’d be or even who I’d be.. I wished we could all see forever but God had other plans. She had to leave but she didn’t leave me by myself. She left me with an OG that’s been the Same Ol G from day 1! I love you two with all my heart and that love will live on forever!.. #aaliyah #ginuwine #oneinamillion #thebachelor
In addition to paying homage to Ginuwine and our beloved Aaliyah, Tank is staying on top of the grind they helped to spark. He’s currently on tour promoting his new album, “Savage,” and included a few updates about it below…
Tank’s message for fans who haven’t bought his album:
The look I give all my followers who haven't purchased my album..🤔 What is you doin baby? What is you here fo?..😂😂… https://t.co/cP3XCAaapW pic.twitter.com/mO48w3kbFB
— BUY OR STREAM “R&B MONEY: The Vault” NOW! (@TheRealTank) October 1, 2017
“Savage” album release party with his fiancee and Keith Sweat:
My OG @keithsweat showed up to bless this r&b release! Longevity is all I'm after! #SAVAGEALBUM OUT NOW!!#SAVAGET… https://t.co/AgBQy6Ioag pic.twitter.com/zgeGIx0t0u
— BUY OR STREAM “R&B MONEY: The Vault” NOW! (@TheRealTank) October 1, 2017
Details on new album:
Grown so that you won't fit in their box! 📸 @twelvepastseven #SAVAGEALBUM OUT NOW!!!!! #SAVAGETOUR #Tank #TankSav… https://t.co/qTvIXOJIu8 pic.twitter.com/dUw2qpQxqe
— BUY OR STREAM “R&B MONEY: The Vault” NOW! (@TheRealTank) October 2, 2017
By the way, here’s a message for Tank: You’re welcome for this free publicity…even though you once tried to throw shade at ILoveOldSchoolMusic on Twitter, LOL… #petty …
Anywho, ILOSM fam,’ go cop Tank’s new album, “Savage”…available now.
