Yes we all know and remember Aaliyah for her arsenal of hits. From 1994’s “Back & Forth” to 2001’s “Rock The Boat”, her catalog of bangers still is able to spark a serious groove, rock radio waves and attract a newer generation of music lovers who were not privy to experience her musical movement in real time.

But, there were a slew of songs that never went beyond her albums, were housed on soundtracks to a long forgotten 90’s movie, or on the albums of other artists—many of which are probably collecting dust or at a half price bookstore.

As her fans celebrate the 10 year anniversary of her death (August 25), we are counting down the top 5 best Aaliyah songs you probably never heard.

5. Timbaland ft. Aaliyah and Missy Elliott “John Blaze” (Tim’s Bio: Life from da Bassment, 1998)

“John Blaze”

4. Missy Elliott ft. Aaliyah “Best Friends” (Supa Dupa Fly, 1997)

“Best Friends”

3. Aaliyah “No Days Go By” (One In A Million-Japanese Release, 1996)

“No Days Go By”

2. Aaliyah “I Can Be” (Aaliyah, 2001)

“I Can Be”

1. Junior Mafia ft. Aaliyah “I Need You Tonight (Extended Remix)” (Conspiracy, 1995)

“I Need You Tonight (Extended Remix)”

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