Have we all forgot that Aaliyah was eclipsed by Monica and Brandy throughout the 90s and Aaliyah the album was flopping until she died? Why do ppl put her on some pedestal. Oh yeah because she overflowed her plane.

aaliyah’s album aaliyah, which was released on july 17, 2001 debuted at #2 with sales of 190,000 and was certified gold with sales of 514,000 in 5 weeks. In the album’s 7th week (the week of her death) the album then jumped to #1 with sales of 337,000. how is going gold in 5 weeks flopping? some of u people are so stuck on certain artists that u dont know what a flop album is.

@Ugh you are very ignorant Aaliyah’s album was not flopping it had already gone platinum worldwide and Gold in america and it was only out for a month before she died check your facts during the 90′s success wise it’s Brandy, Aaliyah then Monica. Billboard had a list of the most successful r&b artists and Aaliyah was listed higher than Brandy and Monica wasn’t even included. Brandy and Monica even said Aaliyah was their inspiration when they were releasing their debut albums because young artists back in the day were not taken seriously. Pathetic of you to hate on a deceased person

Do you see the truths he spoke about the state of the industry & Aaliyah’s voice. People always wanna speak so idealistically about the deceased. Lets be real. She could sing but her voice was simply light. Nothing bad, just no powerhouse. Beyonce has a stronger voice (& she came a long way too). Its funny to me how unrealistic people can be. & Tim who knows and stans for Aaliyah more than anybody can step back & still speak truth!

I think people forget the fact that Aaliyah died in 2001 aged 22. She was 19 when she was the youngest black female EVER to sing at an Oscars ceremony. Youtube that video. The beginning is shaky (nerves?) but she sure belts in the second half and is greeted with a standing ovation. When Beyonce was Aaliyah’s age when she died she released Crazy In Love. The vocals in that song arent as powerful as they are today by a mile. It’s all about growth. Through Aaliyah’s three studio albums you can hear a big improvement in terms of power. You’ve heard I Care 4 U and I Refuse right? Beyonce is how old now. 30? Had Aaliyah lived a further eight years how can anyone guess or judge what her voice would be like, but I can guarantee it would have continued to improve. Everyone needs to stop with the Aaliyah/Beyonce comparisons. They are comparing a singer who was 15-22 when she had a career to a woman who, yes, is a global phenomenon, but she is 31 now. Stop with the comparisons. They are totally different singers with totally different abilities. Compare Beyonce to a singer that is alive maybe?? Who would win Beyonce or Ciara, or Beyonce or Rihanna. How can people compare Beyonce to a woman who died over 10 years ago. Their voices are totally different. I’m totally rambling now but you get the point. Oh,

Aaliyah could belt out when she needed to. Listen to “Street Thing”, “The One I Gave My Heart To”, “I Care 4 U”, “Journey To The Past” and “I Refuse” and tell me she couldnt sing. Heck, listen to the album version of “At Your Best You Are Love” from her first album. So beautiful.WTF. A talent greatly missed and SO beautiful. Oh and by the way, you dont have to be able to belt out songs just to be a good singer. Beyonce belts ALL. THE. TIME. I think she even SCREECHES through every one of her songs. I dont recall any of Aaliyah’s performances on her albums sounding annoying. There is enough room in this world for more than one opinion and certainly enough room for more than one singer. We dont have to like just one right? I like: Aaliyah, Brandy, Ciara, Missy, Melanie C, Dido for example. All TOTALLY different singers. Deal with it! #RIPAaliyah