Aaliyah News and Photos

Chris Brown: Healthcare Should Be Free

Tue, June 18 2013 3:30pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Chris Brown seems to be in a pretty good mood lately, buoyed by the release of "Don't Think They Know," a track which features vocals from the late, great Aaliyah.

Chris Brown Brings Aaliyah Back for 'Don't Think They Know' Video

Mon, June 17 2013 10:19pm - Source: The BoomBox

For several weeks now, there has been talk regarding Chris Brown recording a song using vocals of the late singer Aaliyah.

stwo x Fitzroy “BOAT”

Sun, June 16 2013 5:35pm - Source: Mixtape Maestro

Considering all the still-amazing black pop innovations brought forth by Aaliyah seemingly every time she entered a studio, it comes as little surprise–especially in these days of endless remixes and nu-R&B creativity–that for DJ's and producers, the late, great R&B icon's catalog has proven to be such an attractive source material to showcase their skills, whether that involves deconstructing and re-building her production's alien-soul sonic architectures or utilizing the singer's creamy, cool vocals to conjure up new fascinating hard/ soft dynamics.

Ciara Debuts New Song “Turnt Up”: Listen

Sat, June 08 2013 4:52pm - Source: Idolator

"They get turnt up," Ciara said at 106 & Park , as she attempted to speak over the cheering studio audience.

Whatcha Say: Fifth Harmony, ‘The Voice’ And Lady Gaga Got Our Readers Talking

Sat, June 01 2013 1:05am - Source: Idolator

Judith Hill 's unexpected departure on The Voice shocked viewers, as well as Hill's mentor Adam Levine, who found himself in hot water after saying a bit too much in his moment of frustration.

The 10 women who made Beyoncé

Fri, May 31 2013 3:20pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Bessie Smith was the highest paid black entertainer of the Jazz Age, but her New York Times obituary was barely a paragraph long.

Follow Me Releases Debut Single, “Somethin’ Bout You”

Thu, May 30 2013 4:01pm - Source: MuuMuse

Meet Follow Me , the newest addition to the HeavyRoc Music roster.

You Be The Judge: Sevyn Streeter, “It Won’t Stop”

Tue, May 28 2013 3:55pm - Source: Idolator

We come across new artists each and every day, but are all acts worth making a fuss over?

Dungeonesse - Dungeonesse

Fri, May 24 2013 12:23am - Source: The Four Oh Five

It's a match made in the stars - longtime pals Jon Ehrens (White Life) and Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak) have conjoined to spew R&B-splashed indie-pop under the moniker Dungeonesse.

Chris Brown’s “They Don’t Know”: Preview The Aaliyah-Sampling Single

Sun, May 19 2013 6:46pm - Source: Idolator

Chris Brown has released a snippet to "They Don't Know," the X single that samples previously unreleased vocals from the late Aaliyah .

2013 Billboard Music Awards: A Viewer’s Guide

Fri, May 17 2013 12:41pm - Source: Idolator

The Billboard Music Awards are doled out based on chart success, sales and touring performance, so you have to respect that they're the one awards show that's at least up front about this whole spectacle being about money and not art.

Exclusive Interview: Black Tooth

Wed, May 15 2013 4:35pm - Source: Death + Taxes

Black Tooth are a Canadian band shrouded in mystery.

'They Don't Know' includes unheard vocals from the late singer

Wed, May 15 2013 3:18pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Chris Brown has said his upcoming album combines the "classic essence of R&B and soul with the new age of music now," and the singer has dipped into the past for a collaborative track featuring Aaliyah.

Dungeonesse - Dungeonesse

Tue, May 14 2013 8:11am - Source: Drowned In Sound

'Alt' R'n'B has boomed lately, with Frank Ocean, the Weeknd, and Justin Timberlake, amongst others, establishing themselves as cross-over successes, as beloved by traditionally indie kids as pop and R'n'B fans alike.

Popping Up: Ginny Blackmore

Fri, May 10 2013 8:53pm - Source: Idolator

Popping Up is our recurring look at new artists making noise on the music landscape.

Inc. – ‘The Place’

Wed, May 08 2013 7:03am - Source: One A Day

We're all waiting for the new R.Kelly video series and the new D'Angelo album.

Kris Kross: What happened next?

Thu, May 02 2013 11:13am - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly's death at 34 has brought back memories of Kris Kross for millions.

Jessie Ware Has Some VERY Famous Friends

Mon, April 29 2013 3:13pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

When Jessie Ware worked as a journalist, she watched friends like Adele and Florence Welch rise to the top of the music charts in the U.S. and Europe, where all three singers grew up.

Troy Ave – Love Me or Not

Tue, April 23 2013 4:52pm - Source: Nah Right

"Since the freestyle came out so close to the time of Aaliyah's death, DJ's who played the record on mixshows edited much of Jada's verse as it was deemed too offensive. Although it was common in hip hop battles for one to disrespect another's friends & family, mentioning one of R&B's most beloved recently deceased stars to diss Jay-Z & Damon Dash had crossed the line. Somehow with all the edits in the Jigga My Nigga Freestyle, many hip hop fans have come to believe that Styles P also threw shots at Aaliyah. In what may be the rarest piece of music in the history of hip hop, it is believed that Styles P rapped some of the most vicious and disrespectful bars ever committed to wax.

Cassie ft. Wiz Khalifa – ‘Paradise’

Mon, April 22 2013 6:19am - Source: One A Day

My knowledge of Cassie before she dropped a mixtape last week called RockaByeBaby was practically naught.

Mixtape Of The Week: Cassie RockaByeBaby

Wed, April 17 2013 9:03pm - Source: Stereogum

In 2006, she was a 19-year-old model-turned-singer whose big single, " Me & U ," may or may not have been about blowjobs.

Japan, Rina Sawayama: Rising Japanese London-based Artist Rina Sawayma Discusses Her Song Writing Influences

Tue, April 16 2013 6:59pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

As of late, there have been a handful of soul singers coming out of the United Kingdom.

Phoenix Bring Out R. Kelly for Coachella Headlining Set

Mon, April 15 2013 3:11pm - Source: Rolling Stone

About three-quarters of the way through the band's joyous, two-years-in-the-making headlining set, R. Kelly – the Chicago R&B star who shares little if anything in common with the French rockers – belted one of his best known lyrics from offstage, shocking virtually everyone: "My mind's telling me no! But my body . . . my body's telling me yes!"

Dame Dash: “My Quality Of Living Has Never Been Compromised”

Wed, April 10 2013 4:59pm - Source: The Smocking Section

2013′s Dame Dash is definitely not like 1999′s Dame Dash. In a rare interview with Combat Jack , the 41-year-old entrepreneur chops it up for two hours with his former lawyer, touching on topics ranging from Aaliyah, the old Roc-A-Fella days, his ego, past insecurities, being "broke," family life, what he has going on today, and where he sees himself in 10 years.

Breakbot 'By Your Side': French Disco Producer 'Eats' New Album, Doesn't Want to Be Famous

Tue, April 09 2013 10:40pm - Source: Spinner

Parisian producer Breakbot , born Thibaut Berland, specializes in '70s and '80's-inspired disco jams which owe as much to Quincy Jones -era Michael Jackson and Daft Punk 's Discovery as they do to soft rock bands like Chicago and Player.

Jessie Ware On Finally Arriving Stateside, Her Beloved Gay Fanbase, And Why It’s Important To Live In The Moment

Mon, April 08 2013 6:17pm - Source: Stereogum

Given the amount of press that Jessie Ware has garnered over the past few months, it seems kind of insane that her breakthrough debut album, Devotion , is only just now seeing a U.S release.

Jessica 6′s Nomi Ruiz Flaunts for Galore Magazine

Wed, March 27 2013 3:14pm - Source: MuuMuse

Nomi Ruiz , the ferocious frontwoman of NYC alt-disco dance troupe Jessica 6 , spoke to Galore Magazine for their "Women Who Rock" issue, released this week.

Against The Grain: Dawn Richard Discusses Her "Sci-Fi" R&B

Thu, March 14 2013 12:42pm - Source: The Quietus

It seems unlikely for a pop star to describe their first major solo album as "seeming a bit monotonous, just a bit redundant", but that's how Dawn Richard refers to GoldenHeart , the startlingly good LP she released in January.

Update: Katy B

Tue, March 12 2013 6:05pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

If there's a single dominant archetype in media and art right now, it's the flailing, recession-era millennial.

Album Review: Autre Ne Veut – Anxiety

Thu, February 28 2013 5:22am - Source: Consequence of Sound

In 2012, neo-soul artists like Frank Ocean, Miguel, and The Weeknd emerged as if from an electric storm cloud.

Katy B - 'My Love' (Kele Le Roc cover) [Listen]

Wed, February 27 2013 6:52am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Stopping at BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge earlier today, South London pop-R&B soul singer Katy B brought over a few tracks from her 2012 Danger EP.

The Gossip – Are You That Somebody? (Aaliyah Cover)

Sun, February 03 2013 7:38pm - Source: Et Musique Pour Tous

I felt like some Aaliyah today and this remix is does a lot of justice.

Turntable Interview: Robyn Hitchcock

Fri, February 01 2013 3:36pm - Source: Stereogum

Robyn Hitchcock turns 60 in March, but in the words of Aaliyah, age ain't nothing but a number to the former Soft Boys lead singer and longtime fixture of the indie rock scene.

Aaliyah: Listen To Leaked Aaliyah Track, "Quit Hatin"

Fri, January 18 2013 9:29pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Aaliyah would have turned 34 last Wednesday (add that to the list "You Know You're F-ing Old When..."). While the bulk of her legacy consists of three studio albums, a handful of high-profile collaborations, and many an "Aaliyah 90s Dance Night," the young R&B singer probably never reached her full potential.

Listen: Mysterious Aaliyah Song Surfaces

Fri, January 18 2013 9:29pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

The track has been removed from YouTube for copyright issues.

Live Review: Jessie Ware at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom (1/17)

Fri, January 18 2013 4:13pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

By all accounts, UK singer de jour Jessie Ware has just cause to be riding high.

Happy Birthday Aaliyah!

Wed, January 16 2013 9:44pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

The singer would have celebrated her 34th birthday today.

Swing & a Missy: Can Missy Ellliott & Timbaland Recapture Their Old Magic?

Tue, January 15 2013 2:12pm - Source: Passion of the Weiss

The Brown Noise dislikes suit and tie raps that are cleaner than a bar of soap.

Welcome to... the Internet

Mon, January 14 2013 4:22pm - Source: XLR8R

Although XLR8R makes an effort to regularly cover numerous strains of electronic music from around the globe, occasionally we recognize the need to take a closer look at a specific scene or musical phenomenon.

One Hit Wonders: Bobby Caldwell

Sun, January 13 2013 2:26pm - Source: Fusion 45

One of the most sampled songs in the pop repertoire, "What You Won't Do for Love" was the lone Top-40 hit for New York-born singer Bobby Caldwell.

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