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11 unusual facts about Aaliyah


Airplay

Aaliyah's "Try Again" was the first song ever to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 based solely on the strength of its radio airplay.

Blackhawk International Airways

Nine people, including American R&B singer Aaliyah, the pilot and seven others, including make up artists and record label executives, were killed in a Cessna 402B (N8097W) crash on August 25, 2001 at Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, The Bahamas.

Down with the Clique

"Down with the Clique" is a song written and produced by R. Kelly for R&B singer Aaliyah's debut album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number.

Françoise Yip

She did two movies with Jet Li, the first as a lead romantic interest in Black Mask and the second in Romeo Must Die, but this time she played a Chinese gangster motorcycle assassin killed by Jet Li and Aaliyah.

Marsh Harbour

On 25 August 2001, American R&B singer Aaliyah was among nine people killed in a fatal plane crash after departing Marsh Harbour Airport after filming the music video for her single "Rock the Boat."

No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do

"No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do" is a R&B/hip-hop song performed by Aaliyah and Tia Hawkins.

Pamela Clauss

Her funeral Mass was held at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, where funeral services for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Aaliyah, among many others, were also held.

Ramiro Torres

In 1999 R&B singer R. Kelly threw a dollhouse table at Ramiro during an interview after Torres asked him about his alleged marriage to Aaliyah.

Ray V. Smith

1999 also brought about an expansion to the series and "The Women of Hip Hop was born. Artists such as Da Brat, Lauryn Hill, MC Lyte, Yo-Yo and Lisa Lopes (aka Left Eye) were featured. 2000 saw another version of "The Men of Hip Hop" and a "Woman of Music" co produced by Sebastian Charlton with artists such as Monica, Mýa, Eve and Aaliyah.

Ronnie Blake

Afterwards, he performed alongside numerous artists such as Aaliyah, Ben Harper, Dr. Dre, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

Traci Hale

She began her career as a back up singer for R&B superstars Keith Sweat and Aaliyah before becoming a songwriter for artists including Rihanna, Blu Cantrell, Mýa and Brandy.


Bud'da

He went on to work with a wide range of artists including Xzibit, Nas, Timbaland, Shanice, Lenny Kravitz, Tank, Dawn Robinson of En Vogue, King T, Dr. Dre, Aaliyah, and Ice Cube.

I Care for You

I Care 4 U, a compilation album by American singer Aaliyah.

Kidada Jones

She was recruited by designer Tommy Hilfiger, who launched a successful ad campaign centered on Jones and a group of her friends (including Aaliyah, Tamia, Kate Hudson, Nicole Richie and Oliver Hudson).

Suboi

Asked about her style, she states "I can't pinpoint a particular style or artist but I'm a fan of Mos Def, Da Brat, Snoop Dogg, Aaliyah, Foxy Brown and the newest one Azealia Banks. I also enjoy everything nice from Norah Jones, Bob Marley, Erykah Badu, to German artist Kool Savas, Xavier Naidoo ... all of these artists' music have played a very important role in my personal life."

The HBK Gang

Iamsu! was born Sudan Ahmeer Williams in Richmond, California, on November 17, 1989, and was an early fan of artists such as Kanye West, R. Kelly, Aaliyah, Marching Band, and reggae music.

The Thing I Like

It was released on the soundtrack for the action-comedy film A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) and the international version of Aaliyah's debut studio album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number (1994).

Westlake Recording Studios

A number of well-known artists have recorded at the studio, including: Michael Jackson, Haley Reinhart, Slayer, Men at Work, Frank Ocean, Josh Groban, Quincy Jones, Alanis Morissette, Dave Matthews, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, Shakira, Nas, Keyshia Cole, Rihanna, Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Nine Inch Nails and Justin Bieber.

Your Body's Callin'

The song was a Top 20 pop hit and went to #2 on the R&B charts, being held back one position on that chart by Aaliyah's Back and Forth and Janet Jackson's Any Time, Any Place.