Today's pop stars have several pioneers to thank, including arguably the '90's most famous R&B singer, Aaliyah. She will forever be ingrained into pop culture's memory after her accidental death in 2001. And on what would have been her 34th birthday, HNHH decided to honor the pop star with some of her greatest tracks. Check them out below.
Age Ain't Nothing But A Number
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Age Ain't Nothing But A Number (1995)
Age Ain't Nothing But A Number
Only 15 when she released the song, it raised a few eyebrows as Aaliyah sang about dating someone older but ever the risk-taker, she cast a deaf ear to the criticism.
One In A Million
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The One I Give My Heart To (1997)
One In A Million
The final single off of her album, the song is a tad bit more poppy than her others but it was gobbled up by her numerous fans, allowing the single to go certified gold.
One In A Million
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4 Page Letter (1996)
One In A Million
The perfect song to show that celebrities are also human, Aaliyah used a letter she sang to talk about her affections for a dude that caught her eye.
Age Ain't Nothing But A Number
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Back And Forth (1994)
Age Ain't Nothing But A Number
Her first hit single (when she was only 15!), this song has Aaliyah just looking forward to the weekend but has some strong, strong sexual innuendo in it.
One In A Million
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If Your Girl Only Knew (1996)
One In A Million
The dynamic trio of Aaliyah, Missy Elliot, and Timbaland wrote this song and it showcases their talent well.
Aaliyah
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We Need A Resolution (2001)
Aaliyah
Detailing a relationship with difficulties, Aaliyah's lyricism is at the forefront here but Timbaland's complex production is not to be overseen as it's well-done.
Aaliyah
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More Than A Woman (2001)
Aaliyah
She was 22. She was long past her angsty teenage life and she wanted her listeners to comprehend that. Embracing her womanhood, Aaliyah talks about her corporal desires for her man.
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One In A Million (1996)
One In A Million
Another example of the tour de force that was the trio of Missy Elliot, Timbaland, and Aaliyah as they wrote, produced, and sang this respectively.
Dr.Doolittle OST
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Are You That Somebody? (1998)
Dr.Doolittle OST
Created for the Dr.Doolittle soundtrack in the late '90's, this track has won numerous awards and was even nominated for a Grammy.
Romeo Must Die: The Album
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Try Again (2000)
Romeo Must Die: The Album
Created for the Romeo Must Die movie, Aaliyah specifically catered it for her character as she starred in the movie. The song was released to critical acclaim as it was nominated for a Grammy and hit #1 on the Billboard charts instantly.