Aaliyah's angelic falsetto left an indelible mark on R&B with blockbuster hits that epitomised the genre's pop crossover in the ‘90s. Born in Brooklyn in 1979, the singer’s career took off at age 10 after an appearance on TV show Star Search landed her a record deal two years later. Her classic debut, Age Ain't Nothing But a Number, arrived in 1994, and on subsequent records, Missy Elliot and Timbaland guided her to more robust beats and tongue-twisting melodies. Beloved singles “Try Again” and “One In A Million” explored the duality of teenage rebelliousness and emotional vulnerability that has immortalised Aaliyah as a cultural icon.