| "4 Page Letter" | ||||
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| Single by Aaliyah | ||||
| from the album One in a Million | ||||
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| Released | April 8, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1996 | |||
| Studio | Pyramid (Ithaca) | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:52 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Timbaland | |||
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"4 Page Letter" is a song recorded by American singer Aaliyah for her second studio album, One in a Million (1996). Released as the album's fourth single by Blackground Records and Atlantic Records on April 8, 1997, it was written by both Missy Elliott and Timbaland with the latter producing it. Musically, it is an R&B ballad in which the protagonist is expressing feelings for her crush in the form of a letter.
Upon release, the song was met with generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising both Aaliyah's delivery and the song's production. In the United States, "4 Page Letter" peaked at number 12 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and at number 26 on the Rhythmic chart. Internationally, the song peaked at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 49 in New Zealand.
An accompanying video for "4 Page Letter" was directed by Daniel Pearl, while its storyline was created by her brother Rashad Haughton. The video depicts Aaliyah in a village-like setting as she secretly watches her crush. It received critical acclaim, with many critics comparing the video to several survival films and television shows.