History for Busy People - Today in Music History - Aaliya

On June 11, 2000, American singer Aaliya went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Try Again'.

It became the first "airplay-only" song to reach No.1 on the US singles chart (no points from a commercial single release).

Aaliyah Dana Haughton, known mononymously as Aaliyah, was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model.

She has been credited for helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop and hip hop, earning her the nicknames the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop".

Aaliyah died on August 25, 2001 in a plane crash.

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