Complete List Of Aaliyah Songs From A to Z

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Aaliyah Dana Haughton was a once-in-a-generation talent whose artistry helped redefine contemporary R&B in the 1990s and early 2000s. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Aaliyah’s connection to music began early in life. She studied voice and dance, developing a stage presence that far exceeded her age. Her first major breakthrough came at the age of ten when she appeared on the television program Star Search, and she soon began performing alongside her aunt, the renowned singer Gladys Knight. This early exposure to the professional music world shaped her discipline and confidence, qualities that would carry through the rest of her short but powerful career.

Aaliyah signed her first record deal with Jive Records at the age of twelve and was introduced to producer R. Kelly, who became her mentor and produced her debut album Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number in 1994. Recorded when she was only fourteen, the album was released under the Blackground Records and Jive labels. It sold over three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album produced hit singles such as “Back & Forth,” which reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100, and her soulful rendition of “At Your Best (You Are Love).” The combination of youthful charm and mature delivery gave Aaliyah a distinctive voice that resonated with both teen audiences and adult listeners.

Following her debut success, Aaliyah separated from Jive Records and began collaborating with producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott, forming one of the most influential creative partnerships in modern R&B. Her second album, One in a Million, was released in 1996 through Atlantic Records and Blackground Records. The album represented a dramatic artistic evolution, featuring the futuristic production style of Timbaland and the innovative songwriting of Missy Elliott. It included several major hits, including “If Your Girl Only Knew,” “Four Page Letter,” and “One in a Million.” The album achieved triple platinum certification in the United States and sold over eight million copies worldwide. This period solidified Aaliyah as one of the most forward-thinking artists in R&B, combining smooth vocal restraint with edgy rhythmic experimentation that helped shape the sound of late-1990s music.

Aaliyah’s growing popularity extended beyond music into film and fashion. She made her acting debut in 2000 in Romeo Must Die, opposite Jet Li, a film that became a commercial success. She also recorded the hit single “Try Again” for the soundtrack, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 solely through airplay, a historic first at the time. The song earned her two MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Female Video, and became one of her defining moments as a performer. Her acting career continued to expand with a lead role in the 2002 film Queen of the Damned, released posthumously.

Her third and final studio album, Aaliyah, was released on July 7, 2001. Recorded between 2000 and 2001, the album featured production from Timbaland and Key Beats and showcased a more mature and introspective side of her artistry. Songs such as “We Need a Resolution,” “More Than a Woman,” and “Rock the Boat” displayed her evolving sound, merging electronic textures with soul and pop influences. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and was praised for its depth and innovation. Tragically, just over a month after its release, Aaliyah was killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas on August 25, 2001, after filming the music video for “Rock the Boat.” She was only twenty-two years old.

In the years following her death, Aaliyah’s influence has only deepened. Her music continues to inspire a new generation of artists across R&B, hip-hop, and pop. She has sold an estimated thirty-two million albums worldwide, and her catalog has been reintroduced to streaming platforms, reestablishing her presence among modern audiences. Critics and musicians alike continue to credit her for blending elegance with innovation, as her sound bridged classic soul sensibilities with futuristic production.

Outside of music and film, Aaliyah was known for her philanthropy and humility. She supported causes that benefited underprivileged youth and often spoke about the importance of education and self-discipline. Her sense of style, characterized by minimalism and confidence, also left a lasting mark on fashion, influencing countless performers who followed.

Complete List Of Aaliyah Songs From A to Z

4 Page Letter – One in a Million – 1996
A Girl Like You – One in a Million – 1996
Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
Ain’t Never – Unreleased album – 2000
All I Need – I Care 4 U – 2002
Are You Feelin’ Me? – Romeo Must Die: The Album – 2000
Are You Ready – Sunset Park: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – 1996
Are You That Somebody? – Dr. Dolittle soundtrack – 1998
At Your Best (You Are Love) – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
Back & Forth – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
Beats 4 da Streets (Intro) – One in a Million – 1996
Best Friends – Supa Dupa Fly – 1997
Came to Give Love (Outro) – One in a Million – 1996
Charge It to the Game – Unreleased album – —
Choosey Lover (Old School/New School) – One in a Million – 1996
Come Back in One Piece – Romeo Must Die: The Album – 2000
Come Over – I Care 4 U – 2002
Danc’n – Unreleased album – —
Death of a Playa – N/A – 1997
Don’t Know What to Tell Ya – I Care 4 U – 2002
Don’t Think They Know – Memoirs of a R&B Thug – 2005
Don’t Think They Know – X – 2014
Don’t Worry – I Care 4 U – 2002
Down with the Clique – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
Enough Said – Non-album single – 2012
Erica Kane – I Care 4 U – 2002
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright – One in a Million – 1996
Extra Smooth – Aaliyah – 2001
Final Warning – 100% Ginuwine – 1999
Freedom – Panther: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – 1995
Girlfriends – Unreleased album – 2006
Giving Up – Unreleased album – 2005
Giving You More – One in a Million – 1996
Gone – Unstoppable – 2025
Got to Give It Up – One in a Million – 1996
Heartbroken – One in a Million – 1996
Hot Like Fire – One in a Million – 1996
I Am Music – Indecent Proposal – 2001
I Can Be – Aaliyah – 2001
I Care 4 U – Aaliyah – 2001
I Don’t Wanna – Next Friday: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – 1999
I Gotcha’ Back – One in a Million – 1996
I Need You Tonight – Conspiracy – 1995
I Refuse – Aaliyah – 2001
I’m Down – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
I’m So into You – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
If Your Girl Only Knew – One in a Million – 1996
Intro – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
It’s Whatever – Aaliyah – 2001
John Blaze – Tim’s Bio: Life from da Bassment – 1998
Journey to the Past – Anastasia: Music from the Motion Picture – 1997
Ladies in da House – One in a Million – 1996
Live and Die for Hip Hop – Young, Rich & Dangerous – 1996
Loose Rap – Aaliyah – 2001
Man Undercover – Welcome to Our World – 1997
Messed Up – Aaliyah – 2001
Miss You – I Care 4 U – 2002
More Than a Woman – Aaliyah – 2001
Never Comin’ Back – One in a Million – 1996
Never Givin’ Up – One in a Million – 1996
Never No More – Aaliyah – 2001
Night Riders (Remix) – For the People – 1997
No Days Go By – One in a Million (Japan Bonus Track) – 1996
No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
Old School – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
One in a Million – One in a Million – 1996
One Man Woman – Cheers 2 U – 1998
Poison – Non-album single – 2021
Quit Hatin’ – Unreleased album – 2013
Read Between the Lines – Aaliyah – 2001
Rock the Boat – Aaliyah – 2001
Shakin’ – King Stays King – 2015
Steady Ground – Unreleased album – 2012
Stickin’ Chickens – Da Real World – 1999
Street Thing – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
Summer Bunnies (Contest Extended Remix) – N/A – 1994
Talk Is Cheap – Unreleased album – —
The One I Gave My Heart To – One in a Million – 1996
The Thing I Like – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
Those Were the Days – Aaliyah – 2001
Throw Your Hands Up – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
Try Again – Romeo Must Die: The Album – 2000
Turn the Page – Music of the Heart: The Album – 1999
U Got Nerve – Aaliyah – 2001
Up Jumps da Boogie – Welcome to Our World – 1997
We Need a Resolution – Aaliyah – 2001
What If – Aaliyah – 2001
Where Could He Be – Unreleased album – 2005
You Never Do A Thing For Me – Unreleased album – 2025
You Won’t See Me Tonight – I Am… – 1999
Young Nation – Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number – 1994
Your Body’s Callin’ (His and Hers Remix) – N/A – 1994

Albums

Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number (1994): 13 songs

One in a Million (1996): 18 songs

Aaliyah (2001): 15 songs

I Care 4 U (2002): 6 songs

Romeo Must Die: The Album (2000): 3 songs

Various Soundtracks & Guest Appearances: 30 songs

Unreleased/Non-album singles: 7 songs

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