It’s been 20 years since R&B singer/dancer/actress Aaliyah sadly died in an aircraft crash at the age of 22. Today is a very sad day in the world of music. Fans have filled social media with recollections of her brief but extremely influential career to commemorate her life and work. On the 20th anniversary of her death, one of the most noteworthy ways that Aaliyah’s memory is being honored is the announcement that her entire musical repertoire would be published.
On August 20th, her groundbreaking second album “One In A Million” was released for the first time on streaming sites, with her final album “Aaliyah,” the soundtrack to her 2000 feature film debut “Romeo Must Die,” and more to follow in the coming weeks. Despite only releasing three studio albums, Aaliyah continues to have a significant musical influence on today’s artists, who frequently identify her music, style, and image as major influences. Despite the fact that she died unexpectedly two decades ago, the fan desire and interest in her has never faded.
Her name is frequently mentioned and praised on social media, with fans and celebrity friends going out of their way to honor her memory. As we previously reported, “One In A Million” went straight to number one on iTunes and was trending on Twitter for several hours after its release. The album is also accessible to listen to on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, and other streaming services. Although Aaliyah is no longer physically present, her legacy will continue on thanks to the great body of work she left behind, which is the majority of her legacy. Babygirl, may you rest in peace.
