In honor of what would've been Aaliyah's 46th birthday, we take a look at ten of her songs that highlight her versatility, innovation, and emotional depth.
An R&B star taken from the world too soon. Ever since Aaliyah came on to the scene in 1994 with her debut album, she joined a number of young R&B singers who were ready to put their mark on the ...
After the success of her first album, Aaliyah collaborated with record producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott, who contributed to her second album “One in a Million.” The album, which generated ...
Music producer Timbaland — who collaborated with Aaliyah on songs like “Are You That Somebody?” — spoke about the singer on MTV’s Total Request Live. “Me and her together had this ...
Aaliyah had shifted direction to work with a then little-known writing and producing team: Timbaland and Missy Elliott. “I remember getting the demo for that, and this was before we had even ...
which symbolized a pivotal moment in Aaliyah's career. “It was such an important and iconic song in her career. It sort of changed R&B music with the track by Timbaland and Missy on the ...
She also was associated with the careers of Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and, controversially, R. Kelly. “Aaliyah's smooth vocals and innovative sound helped shape ’90s R&B, and her influence on ...