Aaliyah Biography

Born asAaliyah Dana Haughton
Occup.Musician
FromUSA
BornJanuary 16, 1979
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 25, 2001
Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, Bahamas
CausePlane crash
Aged22 years
Aaliyah Dana Haughton, a gifted American singer, starlet, and model, was born upon January 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Known for her angelic voice and phenomenal dancing skills, Aaliyah promptly climbed to importance in the music sector during the 1990s. Tragically, her life was interrupted at the age of 22 when she died in an airplane crash on August 25, 2001, in the Bahamas.

Aaliyah's interest for songs and efficiency started at a young age. She was increased in a multitalented family members, with her mom being a vocalist as well as her uncle, Barry Hankerson, a music executive. The family members moved to Detroit, where Aaliyah participated in Gesu Elementary School and also later on signed up in the Detroit High School for the Fine and also Performing Arts. At the age of 11, Aaliyah took part in vocal singing competitions and also done together alongside her auntie, Gladys Knight.

In 1991, at just 12 years of ages, Aaliyah signed a recording agreement with Jive Records, and also her launching album "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number" was released in 1994. The album, generated by R. Kelly, was an immediate hit as well as offered over three million duplicates in the United States alone. The success of her launching solitary "Back as well as Forth" catapulted Aaliyah right into the limelight as well as strengthened her condition as an arising R&B star. She obtained even more success with songs like "At Your Best (You Are Love)" and also "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number."

Aaliyah's sophomore album, "One in a Million," was released in 1996, and also it additionally thrust her profession to brand-new heights. Produced by Timbaland and featuring cooperations with Missy Elliott as well as Slick Rick, the album showcased Aaliyah's development as a musician as well as her one-of-a-kind design. "One in a Million" generated a number of hit songs, including "If Your Girl Only Knew," "4 Page Letter," and "The One I Gave My Heart To." The cd saw both important and also commercial success, offering over 8 million duplicates worldwide.

In addition to her flourishing songs career, Aaliyah ventured right into showing her debut function in the 2000 film "Romeo Must Die" contrary Jet Li. The movie included the hit track "Try Again," which gained Aaliyah a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Aaliyah additionally starred in the 2001 film "Queen of the Damned" as the vampire queen Akasha.

Aaliyah's third cd, the self-titled "Aaliyah," was launched in July 2001, just a month prior to her unforeseen fatality. It debuted at second on the Billboard 200 chart as well as included hits such as "We Need a Resolution," "Rock the Boat," and "More Than a Woman."

Aaliyah's death in an airplane collision on August 25, 2001, surprised the globe as well as left a major gap in the songs as well as entertainment industry. Her distinct voice, unique design, and also undeniable talent continue to affect and also motivate brand-new generations of artists and also followers alike. Despite her short-term occupation, Aaliyah's impact and also legacy withstand as a testimony to her incredible virtuosity as well as classic allure.

Our collection contains 28 quotes who is written / told by Aaliyah.

Related authors: R. Kelly (Musician), Jet Li (Actor), Missy Elliot (Musician), Marguerite Moreau (Actress), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Slick Rick (Musician)

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28 Famous quotes by Aaliyah

Small: I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original
"I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original"
Small: I have the time needed to support the album and tour
"I have the time needed to support the album and tour"
Small: Because I came out as a singer, I took the time to get an acting coach
"Because I came out as a singer, I took the time to get an acting coach"
Small: There are times I cant even figure myself out
"There are times I can't even figure myself out"
Small: The Matrix is top secret. There isnt much that can be said right now
"The Matrix is top secret. There isn't much that can be said right now"
Small: Its really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every asp
"It's really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect"
Small: Im the interpreter. Im the one who takes your words and brings them to life. I was trained to sing and
"I'm the interpreter. I'm the one who takes your words and brings them to life. I was trained to sing and dance and laugh, and that's what I want to do"
Small: I think its important to take a break, you know, from the public eye for a while, and give people a cha
"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"
Small: Its hard to say what I want my legacy to be when Im long gone
"It's hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I'm long gone"
Small: In film, you are a totally different person than in the video
"In film, you are a totally different person than in the video"
Small: I want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person
"I want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person"
Small: I dont feel I made any sacrifices at all. Im doing my best to juggle
"I don't feel I made any sacrifices at all. I'm doing my best to juggle"
Small: You have to love what you do to want to do it everyday
"You have to love what you do to want to do it everyday"
Small: Im involved in some action scenes, so theyll train me for that. Ill be working with my acting coach to
"I'm involved in some action scenes, so they'll train me for that. I'll be working with my acting coach to prepare for my character"
Small: I dont want to abandon one work for the other, and I dont think I need to sacrifice anything to put my
"I don't want to abandon one work for the other, and I don't think I need to sacrifice anything to put my all into either one of them"
Small: All I can do is leave it in Gods hands and hope that my fans feel where Im coming from
"All I can do is leave it in God's hands and hope that my fans feel where I'm coming from"
Small: If I dont think about it, it wont drive me crazy
"If I don't think about it, it won't drive me crazy"
Small: I know that people think Im sexy and I am looked at as that. It is cool with me. Its wonderful to have
"I know that people think I'm sexy and I am looked at as that. It is cool with me. It's wonderful to have sexy appeal. If you embrace it, it can be a very beautiful thing"
Small: I dont think about my previous success. Im happy that the work Ive done has been very successful
"I don't think about my previous success. I'm happy that the work I've done has been very successful"
Small: Romeo Must Die came at the right time. It was the right vehicle for me
"Romeo Must Die came at the right time. It was the right vehicle for me"
Small: Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want
"Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want"
Small: It was always part of the plan to move into acting
"It was always part of the plan to move into acting"
Small: I see myself as sexy. If you are comfortable with it, it can be very classy and appealing
"I see myself as sexy. If you are comfortable with it, it can be very classy and appealing"
Small: There are times in my life when I just want to be by myself
"There are times in my life when I just want to be by myself"
Small: I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is
"I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget"
Small: There are certain things I want to keep to me. I dont discuss my private life
"There are certain things I want to keep to me. I don't discuss my private life"
Small: If you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But its always cool. The kids are amazing
"If you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But it's always cool. The kids are amazing"
Small: Im a total performer
"I'm a total performer"