Aaliyah’s legacy lives on.
Twenty years after her death, the R&B icon’s catalog continues to roll out across streaming services. Following her second studio album One in a Million last month, her third and final self-titled album also known as “The Red Album” has been released digitally for the first time.
Upon its initial release on July 7, 2001, Aaliyah debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and spawned singles including the Timbaland-produced “We Need a Resolution,” “More Than a Woman,” and “Rock the Boat.” Aaliyah was returning from shooting a video for the latter in the Bahamas when she died in a plane crash on Aug. 25, 2001. Following her death, the 14-track album went on to sell more than 13 million copies worldwide.
Even more music is headed to streaming platforms. Two Aaliyah compilations, I Care 4 U and Ultimate Aaliyah, are set for release on Oct. 8.
According to Aaliyah’s uncle, Blackground founder Barry Hankerson, a posthumous Aaliyah album featuring new music is also in the works with appearances from Drake, Future, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg, and Timbaland.
Chad is an Atlanta-based music journalist with a deep passion for hip-hop culture and the stories behind the music. Inspired by the city’s influential sound and creative community, he brings an authentic perspective to artist interviews, music coverage, and cultural commentary. Through his work, Chad champions emerging talent, honors hip-hop’s legacy, and documents the artists shaping its future.
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