Aaliyah - Back — & Forth

Directed by , the music video was filmed at Detroit's High School for the Fine and Performing Arts , the school Aaliyah was attending at the time.

During filming in Los Angeles, the Northridge earthquake struck, forcing a temporary halt to production until the "coast was clear". Aaliyah - Back & Forth

The video famously showcased her tomboyish aesthetic—baggy jeans, bandanas, and sunglasses—which immediately turned her into a trendsetter for teenage girls. Directed by , the music video was filmed

Written and produced by , "Back & Forth" blends elements of New Jack Swing , dance-pop, and R&B. Unlike many powerful R&B vocalists of the era, Aaliyah utilized a subtle, controlled delivery. Lyrically, the song captures the simple excitement of a teenager partying with friends on the weekend. Recorded At: Battery Studios and Chicago Recording Co.. Written and produced by , "Back & Forth"