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Women’s History Month: 25 Historic No. 1 Songs By Black Women

On March 21, 2000, Aaliyah released her only number one song, 'Try Again,' which topped the Billboard charts solely based on airplay without sales.
The song won two MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, including 'Best Female Video.'
Aaliyah's legacy continues to thrive, as her songs keep her memory alive more than two decades after her passing.
Highlights of Black women in music include Aaliyah's achievements and other record-breaking moments that reflect their significant contributions to music history.

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Women’s History Month: 25 Historic No. 1 Songs By Black Women

Evan Agostini “Not everybody has that to their credit — it’s difficult to get,” once said by Mariah Carey to her American Idol co-judge Nicki Minaj. The comment was mostly made in shade — what a feud that was! — but also in reference to a common goal of all musicians: achieving a number one song on the Billboard Hot 100. Thankfully both of those hit-making divas have made it to the top of the chart since then, even breaking records with their re…

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'She Works Hard For The Money': The Story Behind Donna Summer’s Hit

By 1983, Donna Summer was a bona fide global star. She’d followed up the success of her 1975 gold-selling single “Love You Love You Baby” with Grammy wins and record-breaking chart action. And, at the start of the following decade, Summer had teamed up with renowned producer Quincy Jones on an album that earned her two more Grammy nominations. Nonetheless, the singer was always on the hunt for inspiration. Even in the unlikeliest of places. That…

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Tina Knowles Named Billboard’s First-Ever Mother of the Year

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty When you think about grace, strength, and unwavering love, one name instantly comes to mind—Tina Knowles who has been named Billboard’s first Mother of the year. A woman who has not only shaped music royalty but has also built an empire of her own. And now, she’s getting the flowers she so richly deserves. On March 29, at the Billboard Women in Music event, Tina Knowles will make history as the first-ever Mother of th…

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Beyoncé Ranked No. 3 On Billboard’s ‘Top Women Artists Of The 21st Century’ List

Queen Bey strikes again. On Sunday (Mar.23), Billboard dropped off its “Top Women of The 21st Century” list. Beyoncé, whose iconography proceeds her, landed at No.3 on the list. Slightly ahead of her were two other industry heavyweights: Rihanna (No.2) and Taylor Swift (No.1). Behind her sit, Adele at No.4 and Katy Perry at No.5. Per the outlet, the ranking is based on “weekly performance on the Billboard 200 albums chart and Billboard Hot 100 …

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Women’s History Month: 25 Historic No. 1 Songs By OG Black Baddies

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty “Not everybody has that to their credit — it’s difficult to get,” once said by Mariah Carey to her American Idol co-judge Nicki Minaj. The comment was mostly made in shade — what a feud that was! — but also in reference to a common goal of all musicians: achieving a No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100. Thankfully, both of those hit-making divas have made it to the top of the chart since then, even breaking records w…

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