Jimmy Jam can’t remember the executive’s name. But he definitely recalls the panic in his voice. It was 1998, and the veteran songwriter and producer was at work with his longtime creative partner, ...

Today, Aaliyah’s influence is everywhere, especially in the music of women who prioritize vibe, vulnerability, and authenticity over vocal excess. You can hear her DNA in modern R&B’s moody ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When people talk about Aaliyah, the conversation often centers on the songs that shaped the sound of a generation — “Try Again,” ...

Sometimes, we’re blessed with talents that feel like they were sent directly from God—the kind of gifts that don’t need to be forced because greatness just lives in them naturally. What makes it hurt ...

Aaliyah — who died in a plane crash nearly 20 years ago, on August 25, 2001 — was one of the most popular and influential young R&B singers of her era. A former R. Kelly protégé who was briefly ...