In short
The artists most similar to Aaliyah are Destiny’s Child, Mariah Carey, TLC, Alicia Keys and JAŸ-Z, from the same pop, contemporary r&b and r&b circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Aaliyah?
The artists most similar to Aaliyah are Destiny’s Child, Mariah Carey, TLC, Alicia Keys and JAŸ-Z, from the same pop, contemporary r&b and r&b circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Aaliyah?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Nas and Toni Braxton have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Aaliyah" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Aaliyah?
Aaliyah is usually associated with pop, contemporary r&b, r&b and pop soul (artist · US · born 1979), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 22 October 2026.