It was five years ago that Aaliyah Dana Haughton, whose name is Arabic for “the highest, most exalted one,” died in a tragic plane crash along with nine others. But before Aaliyah’s passing, the Brooklyn-born, Detroit-raised singer left a legacy that will never be rivaled....

It's this simple: Aaliyah isn't gone. How could she be? She's everywhere.You can see her in the "Rock the Boat" video, the last work of art she ever made. When Aaliyah is dancing on that beach in the burnt orange sunset-all smiles, wet lips, and...

Brandy and Timberland both had an empty space to fill. She split with her producer (Rodney Jerkins), and he lost his unforgettable muse (Aaliyah). After building an esteemed catalog of catchy ear candy with Jerkins, Brandy turned to Timbaland, who creates a seductive, sonic amusement...

Crowned the “Princess of the Roc” by Jay-Z, Teairra Marí is on the verge of making Detroit’s 8 Mile stretch famous for something other than Eminem. Lounging in Atlanta’s swank Silent Sound Studios, the petite starlet knows the weight of the responsibility she carries: to...

The life and work of Aaliyah made a huge impact on the work of all musicians. Her tragic and untimely death effected many read about her life and the life of others affected by her.

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