At the heart of "Rock the Boat" was a rumba-like beat and light-reggae bass line—an unusual combination that the song's arranger first heard on a Caribbean vacation.

*Forty-eight years ago today (July 6), “Rock the Boat” by The Hues Corporation became the first disco song to top the Hot 100. Or was it? Written by trumpeter/songwriter Wally Holmes, “Rock ...

On the “Rock the Boat” video’s 20th anniversary, Aaliyah’s stylist, choreographer, and dancer look back on three days spent shooting what would become the musician’s last performance.

The scenes in the "Rock the Boat" music video where Aaliyah’s eyes are coated with red sparkly jewelry as she swims majestically in what seems to be an ocean were shot at FIU BBC's diving well.