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 January
16, 1979 - August 25, 2001
Hip-Hop
historians accredit Aaliyah's debut album, Age Ain't Nothing
But A Number, for paving the way for Brandy, Monica, and the
plethora of other teen stars who go by one name. Aaliyah Dani
Haughton (legal name) was born January 16,1979 in Bedford
Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York.
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| Name
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Aaliyah
Dani Haughton |
| Profession
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Singer |
| Date
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Jan.16,1979 |
| Place
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Brooklyn,
New York |
| Died
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August
25th, 2001 |
| Fan
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Aaliyah
250 W. 57th St. #821
New York NY 10107 |
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Aaliyah
Dani Haughton Picture Gallery
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January
16, 1979 - August 25, 2001
Hip-Hop
historians accredit Aaliyah's debut album, Age Ain't Nothing
But A Number, for paving the way for Brandy, Monica, and
the plethora of other teen stars who go by one name. Aaliyah
Dani Haughton (legal name) was born January 16,1979 in
Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York.
Aaliyah's break is credited to her Uncle Barry Hankerson,
CEO and owner of her management company, Blackground Enterprises.
Barry Hankerson was/is Aaliyah's manager as well as her
ex-mentor's manager R. Kelly. It was Barry who introduced
the two and shortly after their acquaintance, production
on Age Ain't Nothing But A Number ensued.
Aaliyah acquired the world's attention at the tender age
of 15 when her first single "Back and Forth" landed #1
on the Hot 100 singles chart; dethroning her then svengali,
R.Kelly and his track "Your Body's Callin". Shortly afterwards,
her album was released under Jive records and another
top five gold single was spawned. Not only was this single
a remake of an Isley Brothers classic, but it also flexed
Aaliyah's octave range and vocal versatility. Her rendition
of "At Your Best (You Are Love)" ripped the airwaves and
its listeners with its tumultuous and sensuous harmonies.
A few other hit singles followed including the light hip-pop
jam "Down With The Clique" and the adulterated title track.
The provocative nature of the album's title and lyrics,
as well as the mystery of her true age sparked a media
frenzy about an alleged union between Aaliyah and her
then mentor. This frenzy blossomed into a barrage of media
rumors threatening to thwart a prosperous career.
Till this day no one is certain if there was ever a union
between the two parties, but those two parties involved.
However, Aaliyah denies ever being married to R. Kelly
and R. Kelly refuses to comment. In addition, Aaliyah
states that the reason she kept her age on the low was
because she wanted the world to accept her for her music
and not based solely on her age. Despite the rumors, critics
gushed and Entertainment Weekly had this to say (6/17/94)
...Imagine En Vogue packed into one teenage body and backed
by hip-hop svengali R. Kelly, and you have Aaliyah...a
promising start...
The setting, 1996 and Aaliyah was gearing up for the release
of her new album tentatively titled One In A Million.
One In A Million proved that Aaliyah would make her mark
on the ever-changing music industry by emphasizing the
strength and maturity in her voice. Along with this maturity,
Aaliyah carried the once underground hit-makers Missy/Timbaland
to new heights.
This sound they would concoct on One In A Million, would
take the music industry by storm. Hit after heart-pounding
hit would follow, ultimately making her 1st sophomore
single, the sexy, seductive, and taunt, "If Your girl
Only Knew" the #1 spot on the hot 100 singles chart and
the other singles radio heavy as well.
Before the close of '97, One In A Million (a #1 radio
play single also) would go double platinum+ with the success
of 4 Page Letter, Hot Like Fire, & The One I Gave My Heart
To; shaking away any worries of a sophomore slump.
With so much potential and tenacity shown by the 8x's
platinum sales (totaling all singles, albums, and contributions
to soundtracks in U.S.)[i.e "Try Again", "I Don't Wanna",
and "Are You That Somebody"] the singer, dancer, actress,
and ENTERTAINER, that we've grown to love is just beginning
to live up to the true meaning of her name; "The Most
Exalted One" |
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Trivia
Enjoyed
reading novels by Stephen King
Auditioned for the Elton John Broadway Show AIDA
Audtioned for a role on the television sitcom "Family
Matters" (1989)
(1999) chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "21 Hottest
Stars Under 21"
Aaliyah is Arabic for "highest, most exalted one"
Had 3 tattoos: her initial and a star on her hand, a
music symbol on her ankle and a dove on her lower back
(2000) Voted First Place by the readers of Black Men
Magazine for "The 10 Sexiest Women of the Year."
Performed with Gladys Knight at age eleven in Las Vegas.
Personal
Quotes
On
her image:
"Well, I think that the image is a part of me. I wear
the baggy pants , the hats, the whole nine. And you
know, I may add a little for the excitement and the
intrigue in the videos, but my family has told me that
little air of mystery that surrounds me is for real."
On her career:
"I think it's important to take a break, you know, from
the public eye for a while, and give people a chance
to miss you. I want longevity. I don't want to get out
there and run myself ragged and spread myself thin."
In 2001:
"I've always been myseterious. There are times when
I don't understand myself...I think I'm a bit of a vampire
in real life, and there are times when I just want to
be myself."
Advice for aspiring artists:
"Keep working hard and you can get anything that you
want. If God gave you the talent, you should go for
it. But don't think it's going to be easy. It's hard!"
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