The Greatest Aaliyah Moments in History

15 years later, Aaliyah lives on.

When we met her. - The video for “Back & Forth” was a revelation. Watching a girl baring her midriff and hanging out with the guys on the basketball court was a sight for sore eyes. Plus, that voice.(Photo: Blackground/Jive) 
 Aaliyah, Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number - With this boisterous title, a 15-year-old Aaliyah arrived in the music world with a mature, sultry sound, which was way ahead of her time — mainly due to her mentor (and then-hubby) R. Kelly. The album successfully captured Kellz' sexual prowess while maintaining the purity and innocence of the Detroit teenager. Her falsetto voice carefully wrapped with the perfect balance of rough beats and smooth melodies thrust Aaliyah into international stardom with the certified gold singles "At Your Best" and "Back & Forth" and with the title track, "Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number."
Early interview at BET on Video Soul Gold. - One of her first interviews with BET was alongside R. Kelly in matching outfits. Her cool and relaxed demeanor would become her trademark over the years.(Photo: BET) 
799542One in a Million is released. - The album was a seminal moment for Aaliyah’s musical career, proving that she could change things up from her debut project. The change-up worked. Title track “One in a Million” topped the charts for two whole months.(Photo: Blackground/Atlantic Records)

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Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number is released. - The whole album turned into a classic that peaked at No. 3 on the charts, went double platinum and spawned six solid singles.(Photo: Jive) 

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