13 catalog entries, grouped by year.
Begin with the rhythmic signatures and ballads, then explore the quieter phrasing across the three original albums.
15 selections with release evidence; 6 beyond the yearly lists.
Aaliyah was an American singer and actress born in Brooklyn and raised between Detroit and New York. Her debut, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number, introduced Back & Forth and her version of At Your Best (You Are Love). One in a Million developed a rhythmic R&B sound with collaborators including Timbaland and Missy Elliott. Her screen work included Romeo Must Die, whose soundtrack she executive produced. Her final studio album, Aaliyah, includes We Need a Resolution, More Than a Woman and Rock the Boat.
Aaliyah: official estate biography
Supports upbringing, named albums and collaborators, Romeo Must Die and soundtrack role; inconsistent ages and film dates in the archived account are not repeated. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
Aaliyah was an American singer and actress born in Brooklyn and raised between Detroit and New York. Her debut, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number, introduced Back & Forth and her version of At Your Best (You Are Love)....
View background statusR. Kelly's vision for introducing Aaliyah as a new R&B star.
View background statusThe song was inspired by the concept of infidelity and its consequences.
View background statusThe ballad explores the vulnerability and pain of heartbreak.
View background statusThe song, featuring a baby's coo sample, was created for the "Dr. Dolittle" soundtrack.
View background statusReported release: 1997Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #86The ballad explores the vulnerability and pain of heartbreak.
View background statusAaliyah wrote the song about the reluctance to end a relationship despite its problems.
View background statusThe song was inspired by the theme of perseverance in love and was featured in the film "Romeo Must Die."
View background statusPosthumous release about longing for a lost love.
View background statusAaliyah was an American singer and actress born in Brooklyn and raised between Detroit and New York. Her debut, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number, introduced Back & Forth and her version of At Your Best (You Are Love)....
View background statusAaliyah was an American singer and actress born in Brooklyn and raised between Detroit and New York. Her debut, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number, introduced Back & Forth and her version of At Your Best (You Are Love)....
View background statusAaliyah was an American singer and actress born in Brooklyn and raised between Detroit and New York. Her debut, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number, introduced Back & Forth and her version of At Your Best (You Are Love)....
View background statusThe track was released posthumously and inspired by Aaliyah's personal relationships.
View background status1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.