spinsource
Log in Sign up
My Music Log in Sign up
Aaliyah

Aaliyah

alternative R&B, contemporary R&B, electronica, funk, hip-hop, hip-hop soul, neo soul, pop music, progressive soul, rhythm and blues, rock music, soul, urban contemporary

United States

Listen

Apple Music Deezer SoundCloud Spotify YouTube

About

Sound in a sentence: "Aaliyah's music pulses with a minimalist groove, where rhythm and melody intertwine seamlessly, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive."
Aaliyah's impact on the music landscape transcends her era, establishing her as a defining figure in the evolution of R&B. She brought a fresh allure to the genre, blending smooth vocals with confident, often seductive themes that resonated with a generation seeking authenticity and emotional depth in their soundscape.
Aaliyah's impact on the music landscape transcends her era, establishing her as a defining figure in the evolution of R&B. She brought a fresh allure to the genre, blending smooth vocals with confident, often seductive themes that resonated with a generation seeking authenticity and emotional depth in their soundscape. Her work not only shaped pop culture aesthetics but also influenced how female artists approached storytelling and self-expression in their music. Her artistic approach was marked by a distinctive balance between sophistication and raw emotion, often utilizing innovative production techniques that intertwined elements of hip-hop and soul. Aaliyah's collaborations with forward-thinking producers created a sound that felt both immediate and timeless, allowing her to traverse musical boundaries while maintaining an unmistakable identity. This sonic experimentation paved the way for future artists to explore more complex emotional narratives within popular music. In her songwriting, Aaliyah frequently explored themes of love, heartbreak, and empowerment with a voice that exuded both vulnerability and strength. Her narrative style oscillated between impressionistic imagery and sincere storytelling, making her songs relatable yet enigmatic. This duality allowed listeners to connect deeply with her lyrics while also leaving space for personal interpretation.

Connect

Website Facebook Instagram X

Discography

36 releases • 5 studio • 1994–2021
Type: |

Singles ()

Poison

Poison

2021

Enough Said

Enough Said

2012

Are You Feelin' Me?

Are You Feelin' Me?

2005

Don't Know What to Tell Ya

Don't Know What to Tell Ya

2003

Come Over

Come Over

2003

Miss You

Miss You

2002

I Care 4 U

I Care 4 U

2002

Rock the Boat

Rock the Boat

2002

Come Back in One Piece

Come Back in One Piece

2001

More Than a Woman

More Than a Woman

2001

We Need a Resolution

We Need a Resolution

2001

I Refuse

I Refuse

2001

Try Again

Try Again

2000

I Don't Wanna

I Don't Wanna

2000

Are You That Somebody?

Are You That Somebody?

1998

Journey to the Past

Journey to the Past

1997

Hot Like Fire

Hot Like Fire

1997

The One I Gave My Heart To

The One I Gave My Heart To

1997

Up Jumps da Boogie

Up Jumps da Boogie

1997

4 Page Letter

4 Page Letter

1997

One in a Million

One in a Million

1996

If Your Girl Only Knew

If Your Girl Only Knew

1996

Live and Die for Hip Hop

Live and Die for Hip Hop

1996

Are You Ready

Are You Ready

1996

The Thing I Like

The Thing I Like

1995

No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do

No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do

1995

Down with the Clique

Down with the Clique

1995

I Need You Tonight

I Need You Tonight

1995

Age Ain't Nothing but a Number

Age Ain't Nothing but a Number

1994

At Your Best (You Are Love)

At Your Best (You Are Love)

1994

Back & Forth

Back & Forth

1994

No releases match the current filters.

Similar Artists

The Roots Following

The Roots

Shared genres: funk, hip-hop, neo soul

Jhené Aiko Following

Jhené Aiko

Shared genres: alternative R&B, contemporary R&B, hip-hop

Frank Ocean Following

Frank Ocean

Shared genres: alternative R&B, contemporary R&B, hip-hop

King Gordy Following

King Gordy

Shared genres: contemporary R&B, funk, hip-hop soul

Roxette Following

Roxette

Shared genres: pop music, rock music

Miley Cyrus Following

Miley Cyrus

Shared genres: hip-hop, pop music, rock music

Demi Lovato Following

Demi Lovato

Shared genres: contemporary R&B, pop music, soul

Mylène Farmer Following

Mylène Farmer

Shared genres: pop music

Katy Perry Following

Katy Perry

Shared genres: pop music, rock music

Kesha Following

Kesha

Shared genres: rock music

Lana Del Rey Following

Lana Del Rey

Shared genres: rhythm and blues, rock music

Lady Gaga Following

Lady Gaga

Shared genres: pop music

Learn More

Wikipedia Discogs MusicBrainz Wikidata