Aaliyah, born Алия Дана Хотон on January 16, 1979, in the United States, was an American R&B, pop, and soul singer, actress, and model. She began her career performing on Star Search and singing with Gladys Knight. At 12, she signed with Jive Records and Blackground Records, supported by her uncle Barry Hankerson. Her debut album, "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number", produced by R. Kelly, sold three million copies and was certified double platinum in the U.S. After legal issues with R. Kelly, she moved to Atlantic Records, solidifying her influence in R&B. Aaliyah remains a pivotal figure in modern R&B.

• Genres: R&B, Поп, Соул
• Country: USA
• Language: English
• Official website: aaliyah.com