RIP Aaliyah: One In A Million

The year was 2001 when the R&B world stood still to hear the tragic loss of one of it most iconic and influential artists, Aaliyah. Fans worldwide mourned her untimely death as she lost her life just as her career was expected to solidify her as one of the urban greats of all time.

The talented singer was signed at the age of 12 and went on to record three chart-topping albums, "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number", "One In A Million" and "Aaliyah". She also released two compilation albums and twenty six singles.

When the world heard of Aaliyah Haughton's tragic death in a horrific plane accident at the tender age of 22, loyal fans were shocked and left in disbelief. Before her passing, she starred in successful films "Romeo Must Die" and "The Queen Of The Damned". She was the trend setter to her fans and her lyrics spoke to millions. Ten years on, her music has proven timeless and still inspires her many fans.

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As a child, I remember listening to her tracks and she is one of the artists that made my love for R&B music even greater. I had trouble coming to terms with her death at the time because her death was so untimely. She was in the prime of her career, and in my mind, was re-defining R&B music.


Take a moment to remember the life of the talented and beautiful star who was taken too soon. Listen to her music and remember how she impacted the music industry forever.