: An experimental fusion of synthesized beats and echoes that declared her sound was more than just "rhythm and blues". A Bittersweet Legacy

The Evolution of an Icon: Aaliyah’s 2001 Self-Titled Masterpiece

: The production features off-kilter rhythms, heavy use of negative space, and "European classical sounding orchestration". Vocal Delivery

You are likely referring to her self-titled third and final studio album, .

For nearly 20 years, the album was out of print and unavailable on streaming services due to legal disputes with Blackground Records. It was finally re-released on streaming platforms in August 2021 (the 20th anniversary of Aaliyah’s death).