It’s been 20 years since Aaliyah’s passing, and for most of those years, her music has been largely inaccessible. Kept off streaming platforms, hidden from the internet. That is, until now. With nearly all of Aaliyah’s catalog freshly released into the world, we’re celebrating by devoting our full show in praise of Aaliyah. With a deep dive into her influence on fashion, music and culture and a playlist of tracks that feel like the summer of 2001... And still hit today. Joining Hanif are journalists Kathy Iandoli and Kiana Fitzgerald to rejoice in the (re)discovery of her work. For the playlist of songs curated for this episode head over to https://bit.ly/oos-aaliyah.

/ Music In This Week’s Episode: /

Aaliyah, If Your Girl Only Knew

Aaliyah, I Can Be

Aaliyah, Loose Rap (ft. Static Major)

Aaliyah, Hot Like Fire (Timbaland Groove Mix feat. Missy Elliott & Timbaland)

Aaliyah, 4 Page Letter

Timbaland & Magoo, We At It Again

Aaliyah, U Got Nerve

Aaliyah, Rock the Boat