Aaliyah

Aaliyah Dana Haughton, known mononymously as Aaliyah, was an American singer, actress, and model who became a cultural icon with her innovative music and unique style. Born on January 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York, she was raised in Detroit, Michigan. A prodigious talent, Aaliyah landed a recording contract at the age of 12 and soared to fame in the mid-1990s with her debut album, "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number," produced by R. Kelly. Her smooth voice and fusion of R&B with hip-hop beats cemented her position as a rising star in the music industry.

Aaliyah's success continued with her second album, "One In A Million," which showcased her maturing artistry and yielded hit singles like the title track and "If Your Girl Only Knew." Her eponymous third album, "Aaliyah," released in July 2001, demonstrated her growth as an artist, featuring hits like "More Than a Woman" and "Rock the Boat." Tragically, Aaliyah's life and burgeoning career were cut short when she died in a plane crash on August 25, 2001, at just 22 years old. Despite her untimely death, Aaliyah's influence endures. Her posthumous compilation album "I Care 4 U" and continued releases, including the posthumous single "Poison" featuring The Weeknd, keeps her legacy alive, introducing her smooth, sultry voice and timeless music to new generations of fans.