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Aaliyah: Ten Years

2011-09-12T02:20:00.000-07:00

It's been 10 years since R&B singer Aaliyah's tragic death. When the news of her private jet going down in the Bahamas shortly after filming the "Rock the Boat" music video reached the states, it struck an irreparable blow to the music world. Some artists and and music industry insiders came together to discuss the singer's musical impact in this exclusive BET.com video.

Remembering Aaliyah Nine Years After

2010-08-25T22:28:00.000-07:00

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August 25, 2001 was a tragic day for music lovers and fans of Aaliyah Dana Haughton or simply the mononym Aaliyah. She started at a very young age appearing on Star Search with Gladys Night, and at the age of 12 Aaliyah already had her first deal through her uncle Barry Hankerson. She was a musical prodigy to which her debut album Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number sold nearly 3 million copies in United states as certified by Recording Industry Association of America to be a double platinum. Her future albums sold equally well and in the movie Romeo Must Die, her soundtrack “Try Again” topped the Billboard Hot 100 only because of airplays making it the first song ever and Aaliyah the first artist ever to have made the feat.

As an actress, she played her role to the hilt as the Queen of the Damned it was to be her last film and her last album self titled Aaliyah when on August 25, 2001 after filming Rock the Boat in the Bahamas, her plane crashed killing eight others. Allegedly, Luis Morales II the pilot was found out to have been intoxicated with amounts of cocaine and alcohol found during the autopsy. Additional reports showed that the pilot was not licensed to fly the plane, having lied about his experience and the plane itself was overloaded which caused the plane to crash shortly before take off.

When she died, fans were in disbelief, when it was confirmed, they mourned her passing at the young age of 22. The world missed Aaliyah, her music was phenomenal. Her style was often duplicated by contemporar artists and future artist but few could ever hope to achieve what Aaliyah achieved. She will always be the Princess of R & B.

Aaliyah, we are still missing you.

Remembering Aaliyah Nine Years Later

2010-08-25T22:26:00.000-07:00

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On this day nine years ago Aaliyah Dana Haughton's life was tragically cut short at the age of 22. Recording and performing under the singular name Aaliyah, she received her first contract from Jive and Blackground Records at the age of 12. Her uncle Barry Hankerson introduced the young Aaliyah to her future mentor R. Kelly, who would produce her first album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album is now looked upon as a true cornerstone of her legacy. In 1996 she began work with Missy Elliott and Timbaland for her second album, One in a Million. It was her self titled third album that truly showed the type of artist Aaliyah had become. A talented hardworking focused woman who was well on her way to an elite career.

Aaliyah inspired millions within a short time, something few artists achieve with an entire career. Her voice was amazingly soulful but also held a hip hop edge that made her music timeless. She arguably paved the way for female vocalists of today like Kerry Hilson, Ciara, and Rhianna. Her talent came in many forms wether she was dancing, acting, or singing; she did it all very well.

Close friend and fellow recording artist Missy Elliot opened up to MTV about Aaliyah. "When me and Tim first went to work with her, we were so nervous. She was such a big star, and I was scared she was gonna be some diva, sipping on tea, with people fixing her hair and nails, and she would say, “What is this music you got! It’s wack!” But when we walked in the studio, her smile made the whole room glow! She was like “Heyyyyy!” and gave us big hugs and made us feel like we were her cousins from down South. She was a very sweet spirit! Never seen her angry as long as I’ve known her, and in this business, that’s unheard of!"

She later went on to say "I think it's hard for Aaliyah to be duplicated, because she had her own lane. But Ciara is an R&B singer who loves to dance, and Aaliyah was that same kinda artist. We knew when she dropped a record, we couldn't wait for the video. I think Aaliyah has influenced artists like a Ciara...We've had so many memorable times. My most memorable is when me, her and [Timbaland] wore outfits alike! It was burgundy Pony outfits to the awards. Mind you, Aaliyah was petite so her Pony outfit looked so cute on her, but I kept looking at mine during the awards whispering to her saying, 'I feel like a big-a** pony for real!' And we laughed and laughed! Too many memories to state them all! If she was still with us, she would still be at the top. Because she always stayed pushing herself to be better.(MTV)"

Although it has been nine years and Aaliyah is still fresh in our minds her voice still remains worthy. Tracks like "One In a Million," "Are You That Somebody," and "Rock The Boat," show exactly why she continues to be relevant within the clutter of the Hip-Hop/R&B genres.

R.I.P Aaliyah Dana Haughton January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001

Missing Aaliyah for 9 years

2010-08-25T22:23:00.000-07:00

Aaliyah, the child prodigy-turned-pop-diva, died nine years ago on Aug. 25 in an airplane crash on her way back to the US from the Bahamas.

At age 14, the singer recorded her first album Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number released in 1994. She appeared on Star Search at the age of 9 and signed her first record deal at 12.

Her death still resonates within the hip-hop and R&B communities, as a recent MTV interview with Missy Elliott revealed.

“There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of [Aaliyah] or watch a video or play her music," Elliott told MTV in an interview published on Wednesday. “I miss her every day.”
Elliott, 39, was heavily involved in Aaliyah’s 1996 sophomore album One in a Million, which sold more than 2 million records.

“She was a very sweet spirit!” Elliott said of the 22-year-old singer. “Never seen her angry as long as I've known her, and in this business, that's unheard of!"

Singer Ciara tweeted: "RIP Aaliyah. U can NEVER be replaced!!" Also, Singer Ginuwine tweeted : "Rest in peace Aaliyah We miss you much "

Numerous figures in the hip-hop community, along with Ciara, reminisced over the singer's death, including Raekwon, Trina and Ne-Yo.

Rapper Talib Kweli tweeted: "RIP Aaliyah, who we lost exactly 9 years ago. We learned so much from you, you are forever missed."

Aaliyah, 9 Years Ago, Today Passed Away

2010-08-25T22:22:00.000-07:00

HTML clipboardIn a world where R&B singers seem to be getting busted for drug use, arrested on domestic abuse, and pulling guns on people, Aaliyah would certainly be a breath of fresh air right about now.

Nine years ago today, the R&B singer, who was only 22 years old, died in a plane crash as her, and 8 other passengers were coming back from the Bahamas where they were filming her latest music video. Her untimely death was certainly a tragedy. She had just released her best album to date in “Aaliyah” and was seemingly at the top of her game. Even though she was only 22 years old, she had the poise of a veteran musician, likely because she got her start in the industry at such a young age. She appeared on Star Search at age nine, and signed her first record deal at 12. She managed to obtain two Gold albums and a Platinum before she even turned 16.

Aaliyah’s death is still just as shocking as it was nine years ago when that plane went down. Not only was she a music star, but was on the verge of becoming just as big in Hollywood. She starred in the movie “Romeo Must Die,” with martial arts expert, Jet Li. The film grossed over $91 million worldwide on a $25 million budget.

Aaliyah truly was a great talent, and even greater person.

Nine Things We'll Never Forget About Aaliyah

2010-08-25T22:19:00.000-07:00

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Nine years ago today, Aaliyah was tragically killed in a plane crash, marking the too-soon end of one of the music industry's most unique voices. Here's our list of nine things we'll never forget about Aaliyah's too-brief time in the spotlight:

The Hotshot Debut
Aaliyah made an immediate impact on mainstream R&B music with 1994 debut album "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number," which peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard 200. The 15-year-old singer offered a catchy mix of street smarts and restrained vocals on first single "Back and Forth," which was written and produced by R. Kelly.

The R. Kelly Marriage Rumors
Rumors circulated of a relationship between Aaliyah and her producer/mentor, R. Kelly, and an underaged Aaliyah allegedly got married to the 27-year-old R&B star in Chicago in 1994. Reports said that the 15-year-old had misrepresented her age, and that the marriage was quickly and quietly annulled. Aaliyah became involved with Roc-A-Fella co-CEO Damon Dash later in her career.

The Timbaland Collaborations
Aaliyah's work with up-and-coming producer Timbaland reached a new height in 1998 with "Are You That Somebody?," the lead single from the "Dr. Doolittle" soundtrack which netted the singer her first Grammy nomination. The combination of Timbaland's crackling beats and Aaliyah's coy yet powerful vocals would lead the pair to future success on singles like "If Your Girl Only Knew" and "We Need a Resolution."

The Unique Style
With her outfits defined by baggy clothes, Aaliyah created an original sense of style while often covering her left eye to invoke the late actress Veronica Lake. The singer was tapped as a model for Tommy Hilfiger in 1996-1997, sporting a tube top, jeans and boxer shorts for the brand.

The Acting Career
The singer made a strong acting debut in 2000 with the Jet Li action flick "Romeo Must Die," while also serving as the executive producer of the film's soundtrack. Aaliyah then starred in the horror flick "Queen of the Damned," which was released posthumously in 2002, and had signed on to the sequels of "The Matrix" before her death.

The Biggest Hit
"Try Again," which was released as a single from the "Romeo Must Die" soundtrack, gave Aaliyah the biggest hit of her career and her only No. 1 on the Billboard 200. With Timbaland's futuristic beats providing a backdrop for the singer's vibrant vocals, the infectious hit earned two more Grammy nods and won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video in 2000.

The Tragic Turn of Events
The July 2001 release of "Aaliyah" signaled new growth for the singer, with the sexy R&B jam "Rock the Boat" serving as the second single. Tragically, Aaliyah and eight others were killed in a plane crash on Aug. 25, 2001 following the Hype Williams-directed music video shoot for the song in the Bahamas. Scenes from the video were filmed just hours before Aaliyah's death.

The Tribute
Less than two weeks after her death at age 22, Aaliyah was honored at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. Friends and collaborators like Timbaland, Missy Elliott and Ginuwine all paid tribute to the singer, while Aaliyah's brother, Rashad Haughton, concluded the audience by thanking her for her positive impact. "I am truly happy to have been given a gift like you, Aaliyah," said Haughton.

The Final Songs
In December 2002, Blackground/Universal released "I Care 4 U," a compilation of previous hits and unreleased tracks, and the disc debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. In the video for first single "Miss You," artists like Missy Elliott and Jamie Foxx can be seen singing along to Aaliyah's warm vocals, while rapper DMX introduces the video by sending a message to the departed singer: "I can understand why God would have wanted you close to him, because you truly were an angel on earth."

Aaliyah Remembered By Ten Celeb Tweets Nine Years After Death

2010-08-25T22:10:00.000-07:00

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It's been nine years since R&B singer Aaliyah died in a fatal plane crash, but her memory lives on. In remembering her passing, Billboard.com has gathered nine heartfelt tweets about Aaliyah from her famous friends. R.I.P. Aaliyah.

	@Ginuwine09 : Rest in peace Aaliyah We miss you much
	@MissyElliott : Aaliyah was the sweetest spirit I've ever met! She believed in me and tim and bought life to our music. U will always b a 1 N A MILLION!
	@NeYoCompound (Ne-Yo): Today is the day that the R&B Angel Aaliyah passed on. RT if you loved her the way I did!!WE MISS YOU BABYGIRL!!!!
	@ciara: RIP Aaliyah. U can NEVER be replaced!! #ripaaliyah
	@NICKIMINAJ: #RIPAaliyah We'll always love you Aaliyah
	@RealTalibKweli (Talib Kweli) : RIP Aaliyah, who we lost exactly 9 years ago. We learned so much from you, you are forever missed.
	@TRINArockstarr (Trina): R.I.P Aaliyah "We Will Always Love You"
	@Raekwon : RIP to the so talented aaliyah, I remember me n ghost was trying to a record with her. She definitely will be missed!
	@ItsAmeriie (Ameriie): Aaliyah will forever be missed. Her images are still fresh & timeless, & would be great even now. God bless her spirit...
	@LilCease: #RIPAaliyah this is the day she passed away yall !! She was like fam to the mafia!! We love Aaliyah "retweet" pay "respect " "we love u"

Remembering Aaliyah: 9 Years Later

2010-08-25T22:09:00.000-07:00

It’s been nine years since the world lost its angel, Aaliyah Dana Haughton. Though her life ended too soon, the promising young starlet left behind music to remind us of how special she was not just as a musician, but as a cultural figure. Her smooth, seductive voice, complemented by Timbaland’s sexiest beats, graced timeless tracks like “If Your Girl Only Knew,” “We Need a Resolution” and “More Than a Woman,” among many others. Aaliyah wasn’t just one in a million – she was one of a kind. R.I.P. Baby Girl.

Missy Elliott Remembers Aaliyah, Nine Years Later

2010-08-25T22:07:00.000-07:00

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It's been nine years since Aaliyah Dana Haughton died in a plane crash and left an immense void in the hearts of her family, friends and fans.

The singer's star was still rising when her life was cut short. She released multiplatinum albums and had just started her film career, but there was always a sense that her journey would be a long one, destined for greatness.

Traces of her style and influence are apparent in contemporary artists, but her legacy is most evident in her collaborators, including Timbaland, Ginuwine and Missy Elliot.

Missy spoke with MTV News via e-mail and shared some of her favorite Aaliyah memories.

MTV: When you look around today at some of the current R&B stars, who do you see traces of Aaliyah's influence in?

Missy Elliott: I think it's hard for Aaliyah to be duplicated, because she had her own lane. But Ciara is an R&B singer who loves to dance, and Aaliyah was that same kinda artist. We knew when she dropped a record, we couldn't wait for the video. I think Aaliyah has influenced artists like a Ciara.

MTV: How do you spend a day like this, where everyone is mourning the anniversary of your friend's passing?

Elliott: I plan to spend my day the same as any other day, because there's not a day that goes by that I don't think of [Aaliyah] or watch a video or play her music. I miss her every day.

MTV: Do you know of any update on the plans for an Aaliyah movie?

Elliott: As far as a movie for Aaliyah, I've been hearing some things but don't know how true they are, and out of respect for her family, I would wait until they announce it. That way we will know it's a fact.

MTV: I'm sure you have so many memories of Aaliyah. What was it like the first time you met her?

Elliott: When me and Tim first went to work with her, we were so nervous. She was such a big star, and I was scared she was gonna be some diva, sipping on tea, with people fixing her hair and nails, and she would say, "What is this music you got! It's wack!" But when we walked in the studio, her smile made the whole room glow! She was like "Heyyyyy!" and gave us big hugs and made us feel like we were her cousins from down South. She was a very sweet spirit! Never seen her angry as long as I've known her, and in this business, that's unheard of!

MTV: What memory do you revisit most when you think about Aaliyah?

Elliott: We've had so many memorable times. My most memorable is when me, her and Tim wore outfits alike! It was burgundy Pony outfits to the awards. Mind you, Aaliyah was petite so her Pony outfit looked so cute on her, but I kept looking at mine during the awards whispering to her saying, "I feel like a big-ass pony for real!" And we laughed and laughed! Too many memories to state them all! If she was still with us, she would still be at the top. Because she always stayed pushing herself to be better.

Drake Writes A Letter To Aaliyah, Nine Years After Her Death

2010-08-25T22:06:00.000-07:00

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Drake's appreciation for Aaliyah is well-known, from the way he's spoken of the late singer in interviews to sampling her voice for his "Unforgettable" track with Young Jeezy.

In honor of the nine-year anniversary of Aaliyah's death, Drake penned a letter to the "Rock the Boat" singer that was posted on RapRadar.com.

"Dear Dana," Drake begins, referring to the singer by her middle name. "I've never lost a parent, a friend, or a lover but I will never forget this day for the rest of my life. I remember getting the news that you had passed and it connected with my heart like a clean shot from Muhammad Ali. I was crushed."

The Thank Me Later rapper went on to explain that he was one of Aaliyah's biggest fans and that he was "truly in love" with her. He complimented the star's appearance, the way she carried herself, and the confidence she communicated in her music, be it about love or heartache.

Now that he's become a professional musician, he lamented that he and Aaliyah would never get the chance to collaborate.

"But you should know, we all listen to you every day and we remain inspired and moved by all that you've given the world," he finished. "I hope I make the right life choices so I can end up in heaven where I know you rest your head. I'll continue to make music in your honor until the day we finally meet."

Share your memories of Aaliyah in the comments.

Nine Years without Aaliyah

2010-08-25T21:49:00.000-07:00

Forever in our Memories

Aaliyah Video Caps!

2010-08-25T21:13:00.000-07:00

Aaliyah - Try Again (Like Mirrors Remix)

2010-02-17T17:42:00.000-08:00

View song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIG--4YTtTw

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http://soundcloud.com/likemirrors/aaliyah-try-again-like-mirrors-remix

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Random HQ Aaliyah Photos

2010-01-24T22:39:00.000-08:00

Unseen Rare Aaliyah Photos on "Fader TV"

2010-01-24T22:32:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Aaliyah Dana Haughton

2010-01-16T01:00:00.000-08:00

Aaliyah Dana Haughton would have been 31 years old today, January 16th. Rest Peacefully Baby Girl.

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2010-01-12T20:09:00.000-08:00

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Aaliyah Rare Interviews & Photoshoots

2010-01-10T17:55:00.000-08:00

Aaliyah - Rare Interview Clips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fLUs4nrOqY

Aaliyah - Rare Interview Clips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac-aIOkcsn4

Beautiful Airbrushed Aaliyah

2010-01-10T17:46:00.000-08:00

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Aaliyah Graffiti

2010-01-10T17:40:00.000-08:00

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Aaliyah - Interview on Hot 97 with Angie Martinez

2010-01-10T01:30:00.000-08:00

Aaliyah - Interview on Hot 97 with Angie Martinez (PART 1 OF 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKxxD898U3I

Aaliyah - Interview on Hot 97 with Angie Martinez (PART 2 OF 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPnVnHGYXQQ

Aaliyah - Interview on Hot 97 with Angie Martinez (PART 3 OF 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUjIdB32Luc

Aaliyah - Interview on Hot 97 with Angie Martinez (PART 4 OF 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxkOEIsFo8k

Aaliyah's Interview with Beyonce

2010-01-10T01:05:00.002-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY1Bn4pEyik&feature=player_embedded

Keisha Chante Trains for Aaliyah Movie

2010-01-05T13:59:00.000-08:00

Bill Condon, director of the Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson movie Dreamgirls and writer of the movie Chicago, has been linked to the film. We will all be enlightened with a big time flick.

Condon is known to attract big-time talent to his projects. According to Bossip, Condon has already secured Timbaland, Ginuwine, and Missy E. to appear in the film and play themselves. Even Hype Williams is on board to recreate Aaliyah’s final video shoot.

“We are going to great extremities to make this movie perfect. We have Chante in extensive……training studying, speaking with family members, watching personal footage and in choreography training with Aaliyah’s choreographer and dear friend Fatima Robinson. This movie will will be seamless the same way it was for Selena fans who enjoyed Jennifer Lopez.” Source

Unseen Aaliyah Photo

2009-12-07T14:02:00.000-08:00

Here is a unseen photo of Aaliyah. I'm not sure if its real or fake? It almost looks fake because her feet are darker then the rest of her body. What do you think? Thanks to Lekya for emailing me this photo!

New Aaliyah Web Wallpaper

2009-10-13T20:33:00.000-07:00

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The producer of "Queen of the Damned" writes about Aaliyah

2009-06-09T12:47:00.000-07:00

Aaliyah in "Queen of the Damned"

Aaliyah probably had the toughest part to play in our film, in that she was then a 21-year-old with one movie under her belt, asked to play a 4000-year-old Egyptian queen who was transformed into the most powerful vampire of all. I was most concerned as to whether Aaliyah would be able to command the respect that Akasha would certainly draw. Aaliyah arrived in Melbourne extremely well-prepared, and delivered a performance that will make everyone who loves her proud.

Aaliyah was obviously a woman of many talents, and very much in command of them, despite her youth. She was also a very giving person who made everyone around her feel comfortable. I believe much of the credit for this goes to her terrific family, which was always with her, giving her support and a sense of home even when abroad. It's much easier to be an exemplary person and spread one's creative wings in such a nurturing environment. Aaliyah's work speaks most eloquently for itself, and I can only hope that the rest of our film does her justice. We will address how we feel about her life and her passing at the end of the film.

I wouldn't say that Aaliyah had a difficult time, but rather that her role was a very difficult one to play well. That she did play it exceedingly well is one of the lasting tributes we will have of her. Aaliyah was a wonderful, giving person who never complained about anything, including how long it took to dress and make her up.

Aaliyah never had a chance to see the finished film. However, I watched some of her scenes with her in dailies (rushes), and she was very happy with her performance... as she should have been.

I was blown away by Aaliyah's acting in the movie. She showed promise in ROMEO MUST DIE, but in QUEEN she pushed her talent much, much further.

Thank you for supporting our choice of Aaliyah to portray Akasha. We did indeed go in the direction of someone with African ancestry because of the historical reality. However, I can't argue with Anne Rice's choice of a non-African character in what is clearly a mythical time.

We're doing our best to have an Aaliyah song in the movie. I don't think it's right to rank actors, but I can easily say that Aaliyah's talent and potential blew away everyone on the set.

I looked into the Rashad story a little. You will never "hear" Rashad in the movie. If we use his voice at all, it's to provide clarity in the two scenes that take place by the seashore. But the effect will be subliminal.

You're absolutely right about the advantages of her sensuality. Probably the most difficult specific aspect of her performance was the accent that she herself developed for the role. From my perspective, it was generating a sense of command that befitted Akasha, the most powerful vampire of all. To me, this was her (Aaliyah's) greatest success.

Aaliyah's death has affected our movie in many ways... but I don't think that it will keep people away.

I would just add that she was also a devotee of Egyptian history, and liked vampires, too. In effect, she had every base covered. That she was an actor who became famous as a singer puts her in the same company as, for example, Frank Sinatra and Cher, who delivered more than one critically lauded performance.

The only vampire who has an accent that sounds like their country of origin (an accent they may well have lost over the centuries, in my opinion, especially when speaking English) is Akasha.

On Producing a Movie about Aaliyah's Life

Please remember that I am not producing a movie of Aaliyah's life. This is something that I would imagine her family will do, when they are ready. They are doing as well as could be expected, and the support of her fans definitely makes them feel better.

This will definitely be discussed at the right time, with my support, regardless of whether or not I wind up being involved.

Aaliah Live at The Rosey O'Donnel Show

2009-06-04T11:44:00.000-07:00

Aaliah Live (Rosey O'Donnel Show)

Timbaland Beaterator Intermission. Aaliyah Tribute!

2009-06-04T11:38:00.001-07:00

Timbaland Beaterator Intermission. Aaliyah Tribute. Anaheim Honda Center 1-9-07. all the way from the nosebleed section!!

Aaliyah Web GuestBook back up!

2009-06-03T19:39:00.000-07:00

Click the image above to sign the GuestBook and leave your message in memory of Aaliyah. Remember, keep the messages respectful or they will be deleted and you will be banned from posting again!

Aaliyah - 4 Page Letter (Live)

2009-06-01T20:51:00.000-07:00

Aaliyah - 4 Page Letter (Live)

Beautiful Black & White Aaliyah Photo

2009-05-21T22:06:00.000-07:00

Ginuwine says It was a privilege working with Aaliyah

2009-04-28T22:32:00.001-07:00

What was it like working with Aaliyah: It was a privilege. The misconception is that people think we hung out everyday. Its not so. We talked on the pagers and stuff. We did a lot of shows together and we were both hot at the time but we didn’t really hang out, hang out.

How do you feel about everyone taking shots at R.Kelly? Taking shots at Kelly? I think he deserved it. I mean, you don’t do that. You don’t do that man. I just feel like if you’re going to mess with somebody, mess with somebody your age. Okay, they said it wasn’t him, so if it was true, you mess with somebody your age.

View the video here

New Aaliyah Album in 2010?

2009-04-22T02:53:00.000-07:00

Word is out that there will be a new Aaliyah album coming out in 2010. Im unsure if this is true but we would all love it! What are your comments about this?

Aaliyah Movie Out In 2010

2009-04-22T02:49:00.000-07:00

Canadian singer Keisha Chante is to play Aaliyah in the upcoming biopic movie that will release sometime next year.

A star in the R&B world before she was even out of her teens, Aaliyah’s promising career was tragically cut short by her shocking death in a plane crash at age 22. Aaliyah was on location in the Bahamas to film a video for ”Rock the Boat.”

On August 25, she and several members of the crew boarded a small twin-engine Cessna plane returning to the mainland. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, exploding on impact. Aaliyah and seven other passengers were killed instantly, and the ninth later died at a Nassau hospital. Investigations into the crash showed that the plane had been loaded far past its weight capacity and that pilot Luis Morales had recently been arrested for crack cocaine possession (traces of which, along with alcohol, were found in his system).

The charter company, Blackhawk International Airways, had not authorized him to pilot the craft in question. As details continued to emerge from the plane crash investigation, Aaliyah’s parents filed suit against Blackhawk Airways, Virgin Records, and several other companies.

While many fans are hatin’ on Keisha I think the casting director did a great job! I have been looking up various photos of Keisha & Aaliyah and it’s uncanny how similar they look alike. I love Aaliyah & remember exactly where I was & what I was doing when I heard about her untimely death. Personally I can’t wait to see this movie. Aaliyah was truly an inspiration & had much to offer the R&B scene & the big screen.

Aaliyah Movie Will Cover Intimate Details Of The Singer’s Life

2009-04-22T02:43:00.000-07:00

Production with start in March and Keshia Chante (right) will play the role of Aaliyah.

It has been reported that Warner Brother Films will be creating the motion picture of the late singer and actress Aaliyah who died in a plane crash in 2001. Aaliyah sold more than 32 million albums worldwide before her career was cut short. The film will be a biopic of the singers life. Bill Condon, director of “DreamGirls” will be directing the film.

“We are going to great extremities to make this movie perfect. We have Chante in extensive training studying, speaking with family members, watching personal footage and in choreography training with Aaliyah’s choreographer and dear friend Fatima Robinson. This movie will be seamless the same way it was for Selena fans who enjoyed Jennifer Lopez. I can promise Aaliyah fans that this movie will be ten notches higher.”

A source for the film reveals that they “will be going very deep into Aaliyah’s life” and will allow fans to see the “most intimate side of Aaliyah’s legacy.” Sources say the script for the film ‘holds no bars’ and will go as far as touching on the subject of Aaliyah’s highly debated and publicized marriage and annulment to producer R.Kelly.

It has also been confirmed Aaliyah’s colleagues will be featured in the film. Her choreographer Fatima Robinson, Producer and friends, Timbaland, Missy Elliot, Ginuwine, even world renowed music video director Hype Williams will be apart of the film and help re-create the “Rock The Boat” video set which was the last video Aaliyah ever shot. The movie is tentative to start production end of March and is rumored to have a production budget of over 80 million dollars.

New Aaliyah Movie Coming Out!!! Staring Keisha Chante!!

2009-04-22T02:37:00.000-07:00

Canadian(Ontario)-born R&B singer Keisha Chante has been confirmed to play Aaliyah in a much-anticipated biopic set for release next year.

According to the National Post, the ink is dry on Chante’s contract to portray the R&B singer in the as-yet-titled biopic.

Chronicling the life of the R&B star that brought magic to both the screen and the studio, Aaliyah’s biopic will attempt to cover the singer’s journey up to her untimely death in 2001.

Chante, a successful R&B singer who released “2U” in 2006, will also star in a new television series entitled “Soul,” set to hit the ’small screen’ early 2009.

A release date has not been set, the Aaliyah biopic is rumored to be hitting theaters mid-2009.

AALIYAH'S SEDUCTIVE VOICE STILL INSPIRES

2009-04-22T02:31:00.000-07:00

IN HER FLEETING, 22-year life, singer Aaliyah served as both mouthpiece and muse for some of R&B's most forward-thinking producers.

R. Kelly, Timbaland, and Missy Elliott all drew inspiration from her flexible and seductive vocals. Her smoky tone and unfussy delivery made her the ultimate foil for their expansive vision of taut, modern R&B.

Small wonder the singer's death hasn't ended the public's romance with her music. Since her death in a plane crash five years ago today, she has moved even more discs than before - nearly 4 million, post-, to just over 3 million, pre-.

The singer seemed destined to snare attention from the start. Not only did she have talent, she had connections. Born Aaliyah Haughton (her first name is Swahili for "most exalted one"), the singer's uncle was Barry Hankerson, a powerful manager and entertainment lawyer who, for a while, was married to Gladys Knight.

But her big break (and eventual scandal) came starting at age 15, when Hankerson introduced her to another artist he was managing: R. Kelly. The singer was so taken with Aaliyah, he wound up writing and producing her entire debut CD, 1994's "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number."

One song from that CD, "Back and Forth," hit No. 1 on the R&B chart. But controversy threatened to overshadow it when it was revealed that Kelly and the underage Aaliyah had secretly wed.

The union was annulled months later and Aaliyah also split with Kelly professionally.

She then hooked up with two major producers on the rise - Timbaland and Missy Elliott. They helped make Aaliyah's second CD, "One In A Million," a critical and commercial smash.

By the time Aaliyah graduated from high school, she had contributed several songs to a film score for "Anastasia" and begun an acting career, appearing in 2000 with Jet Li in "Romeo Must Die." That film's soundtrack housed her first No. 1 pop hit, "Try Again."

Aaliyah also earned an acting role in the movie version of Anne Rice's vampire novel "Queen of the Damned."

The singer's third album, 2001's "Aaliyah," had only been out about one month when tragedy struck.

The outpouring of grief shot "Aaliyah" to No. 1. The CD, which sold roughly 500,000 copies before her death, went on to move 2.1 million more. A posthumous release in late 2002, titled "I Care 4 U," hit No. 3 on the charts and sold 1.6 million copies.

In the time since, Aaliyah hasn't been forgotten, inspiring "shout outs" from scores of R&B and hip-hop stars. And while R&B radio stations tend to avoid older tracks, Aaliyah's memory lives on for all those who know her sweet tone and the savvy sounds that surrounded it.

New Site Spotlight!

2009-04-14T19:48:00.000-07:00

Site Name: Ashlee Star
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Comments: I wanted this website as a site spotlight because the owner Redekk is so dedeicated and always has amazing graphics for the website!

Aaliyah, Justin Timberlake & Lance Bass

2009-04-14T18:51:00.000-07:00

Aaliyah Painting and Drawings

2009-03-26T23:56:00.000-07:00

Aaliyah @ Events

2009-03-26T23:53:00.000-07:00

What about Aaliyah's life in a film ?

2009-03-26T23:38:00.000-07:00

The film about singer Aaliyah, dead too early in 2001 at 22 years old, is currently shot by "Dreamgirls" director Bill Condon... The filming will start in March.

About the bio film about the R&B singer Aaliyah, dead 8 years ago at 22 years old, news is spreaded... We know that singer & actress Keisha Chante would play "Try Again" (N°26 in 2000) singer. Bill Condon, director of the film "Dreamgirls", should direct this film. "Chante is currently learning her role, talking to family members, watching videos & training with Aaliyah's dance teacher & her friend Fatima Robinson. This film will be for "Selena" fans, who loved Jennifer Lopez" he said.

The film should also talk about her marriage with R. Kelly, when she was only 15. The filming will start next month. Aaliyah Dana Haughton was a R&B singer from the 90's. She got revealed with her first album Age Ain't Nothing But A Number, successful thanks to the singles "Back And Forth" & "At Your Best". 2 years later, in 1996, she met Timbaland who produced her second album One In A Million, including songs written by Missy Elliott. After a collaboration with DMX, she worked with Timbaland again for her self-titled third album. On August 25, 2001, in Bahamas, back from the filming of "Rock The Boat" video (which became a posthumous video), the small plane who took her & her team crashed at the takeoff, stopping her promising career. Watch the video for "Try Again" (2000) here. Watch the video for "Rock The Boat" (2001) here.

Beyonce Knowles praised Aaliyah's good nature

2009-03-26T23:19:00.000-07:00

Destiny's Child star Beyonce Knowles praised Aaliyah's good nature.

"She was one of the first celebrities we met, she was so nice, we went out, we hung out with her, and it's really sad and we're trying to be strong," she said.

Unseen Aaliyah Photos

2009-03-26T23:11:00.000-07:00

Aaliyah and friends dress as the "Spice Girls".

Aaliyah Christophe Rihet Photoshoot

2009-02-04T00:31:00.000-08:00

Aaliyah's Photoshoot from Black Music Review & Face Magazine in 2002

Source: http://aaliyah-angel.com/, http://aaliyah.4fans.net/

Aaliyah - One In A Million 1996

2009-02-04T00:22:00.000-08:00

Aaliyah's debut paved the way for a legion of teen-aged female R&B singers, including Brandy, Monica and 702. Aaliyah is no kid, though; she sings with a maturity that belies her age. Much about her life has changed, but she remains a mature young lady who sings about the ups and downs of true love experiences on this follow-up record. Obviously a trained singer, Aaliyah glides easily between vocal ranges. Her soft style is more refined than the over-exaggerated riffs of other R&B songstresses. As on her first album, she pays tribute to the Isley Brothers, this time with "Choosey Lover." She adds more old-school flavor with her remake of the Marvin Gaye classic "Got To Give It Up."

Download this album via MEGAUPLOAD:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2GO1O3KI

Aaliyah & Keshia

2009-02-04T00:19:00.000-08:00

According to sources Canadian R&B songstress Keshia Chanté has been casted for the leading role of Aaliyah for the upcoming Aaliyah biopic. A couple of years back - it was supposed to be video vixen Destiny Light. Keshia definitely has an uncanny resemblance that makes her more suitable for the part and supposedly she also has the acting chops to pull it off. The movie is slated to begin filming this August.

Aaliyah Jeff Dunas Photoshoot

2009-02-04T00:00:00.000-08:00

Source: http://aaliyah.4fans.net/

Aaliyahs Robert Maxwell Photoshoot 1996

2009-02-03T23:35:00.000-08:00

Source: http://aaliyah.4fans.net/

Aaliyah - I Can Be ( Fan Video)

2009-02-03T23:27:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W_CrXunsgA

Rare Aaliyah pic in VIBE

2009-02-03T23:20:00.000-08:00

In the latest issue of VIBE Magazine with Plies on cover...

There is a story about Static Major, with family/friends speaking about his life. In the article there is a picture of Aaliyah standing with Static, it is rare.

Also, in the article it speaks on Aaliyah's relationship personally and professionally, very interesting read. One thing it says that; Aaliyah did not like the song "Try Again" she didn't want to record it, but did!

This is the photo featured in VIBE magazine of Aaliyah and Static, this photo was taken in 1997 in NJ.

Official Post Date: 11/20/08

Source: http://aaliyah.artofficial.nu/

Fader Magazine Pays Tribute To Aaliyah

2009-02-03T22:49:00.000-08:00

Aaliyah. covers the new June issue of Fader Magazine. The June issue is the Annual Icon Issue and Aaliyah is definitely a Icon. She will always be missed but never be forgotten. Check out some excerpts from the issue below:

Missy Elliott
“We was gonna save the world. We was gonna change music every chance we got. We was gonna always be family. Forever.”

Mark Ronson
“If it wasn’t for Aaliyah being the face and voice of [Missy Elliott and Timbaland’s] sound they might have never got to where they did. They were presenting their sort of brilliant but challenging breakthrough music through this beautiful young girl who could sing it perfectly.”

Kidada Jones
“I think about her all the time…Anytime she’s brought up or her music comes on the radio, it’s sweet, but it definitely sounds like she found a niche before it was here. If you listen to her music it’s so relevant today, but we had it so long ago.”

Damon Dash
“She was already a fashion icon, she was getting into movies, she had already planted that seed. If she was alive today she would be so relevant. I see little bits of her everywhere I look, in a lot of artists."

Official Post Date: 5/12/08

Photo Source: http://aaliyah-angel.com/

Aaliyah Movie Gets Personal…

2009-02-03T22:31:00.000-08:00

New info has been released on the upcoming Aaliyah Movie:

It has been reported that Warner Brother Films will be creating the motion picture of the late singer and actress Aaliyah who died in a plane crash in 2001. Aaliyah sold more than 32 million albums worldwide before her career was cut short. The film will be a biopic of the singers life. Bill Condon, director of “DreamGirls” will be directing the film.

“We are going to great extremities to make this movie perfect. We have Chante in extensive training studying, speaking with family members, watching personal footage and in choreography training with Aaliyah’s choreographer and dear friend Fatima Robinson. This movie will be seamless the same way it was for Selena fans who enjoyed Jennifer Lopez. I can promise Aaliyah fans that this movie will be ten notches higher.”

A source for the film reveals that they “will be going very deep into Aaliyah’s life” and will allow fans to see the “most intimate side of Aaliyah’s legacy.” Sources say the script for the film ‘holds no bars’ and will go as far as touching on the subject of Aaliyah’s highly debated and publicized marriage and annulment to producer R.Kelly.

It has also been confirmed Aaliyah’s colleagues will be featured in the film. Her choreographer Fatima Robinson, Producer and friends, Timbaland, Missy Elliot, Ginuwine, even world renowed music video director Hype Williams will be apart of the film and help re-create the “Rock The Boat” video set which was the last video Aaliyah ever shot. The movie is tentative to start production end of March and is rumored to have a production budget of over 80 million dollars.

Check out some photos of the late singer below:

Missy Elliot Revisits Aaliyah & Ginuwine Hits

2009-02-03T03:11:00.002-08:00

Timbaland and Missy attempt to evoke the old R&B sounds of Aaliyah and Ginuwine. "I ain't no R&B singer like Beyonce but I can hold a note, so don't laugh at me," Elliot said during the listening session.

Damon Dash Mourns Aaliyah 'Every Single Day'

2009-02-03T03:11:00.001-08:00

Rap mogul Damon Dash mourns the death of ex-girlfriend Aaliyah every day, seven years on from her tragic death. The pair was dating when the R&B singer was killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas in 2001. And Dash insists he has never gotten over the loss.He tells WENN, "I commemorate her every single day in my own way. I knew her very well and one thing she loved about me was I lived my life. I continue doing that."

Aaliyah Biopic on the Way

2009-02-03T03:09:00.000-08:00

Fans can breathe easier now that the director, Bill Condon (Dreamgirls) has assured that the yet-to-be-titled biopic of the late R&B singer Aaliyah will be just as flawless as Jennifer Lopez's acclaimed role in Selena.

In addition to the casting of Keisha Chante, who will be playing Aaliyah, Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, and Aaliyah's choreographer and dear friend Fatima Robinson will appear. Sources close to the film say they're going deep into the late singer's life.

Click here to see Keisha Chante's Video. Also a photo of her below. (She does resemble Aaliyah!)

“Fallen Angel” Aaliyah Would Have Been 30

2009-02-01T03:05:00.000-08:00

The late R&B singer would have been 30 years old today had she not been killed in a 2001 plane crash. Friends and fans of Aaliyah are marking a bittersweet birthday today. The R&B singer, who would have been 30 years old today, was killed when a plane, carrying her and several others back from a video shoot in the Bahamas, crashed after takeoff, on Aug. 25 2001.

The slim songstress, real name Aaliyah Dana Haughton, was only 22 at the time of her death, but had already built up a well-respected body of work. She was first introduced to audiences by R&B crooner R. Kelly, at the young age of 15. Her debut album, Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number, was a hit and featured several singles that charted high on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts at the time.
On her sophomore album, One in a Million, Aaliyah worked with then-unknown producers Missy Elliot and Timbaland. The release is widely credited with introducing the avant-guard songwriters’ unique production styles to the world as well as massively influencing an entire generation of hip-hop producers and female singers.

The album also turned Aaliyah into a full-fledged celebrity and allowed her to expand her professional interests, from acting in movies like Romeo Must Die to modeling in campaigns for fashion-designer Tommy Hilfiger.

Aaliyah’s self-titled third album was also a big hit, but tragically, the singer was not around to enjoy most of its success. She was killed soon after its release after filming a video for the album’s single, “Rock the Boat,” in the Bahamas. The twin engine Cessna 402B that was chartered to return her and her entourage to the United States crashed soon after takeoff, killing all on board.

Later investigations revealed that the small plane had been extremely overburdened by the multiple passengers and their heavy cargo. The pilot was also found to have faked several of his flying qualifications and may possibly have been under the influence of various different drugs while operating the vehicle.

Aaliyah’s untimely death led to an outpouring of grief from fans and the music community. Many of her collaborators, most notably Missy Elliot, have made a point of mentioning or displaying her name and image in their songs and music videos, even to the present day. She has also become a popular subject for street artists and clothing prints, often being included in group portraits along with other fallen hip-hop icons, such as Jam-Master-Jay and Tupac Shakur.

Film Tribute For Aaliyah

2009-01-20T03:04:00.000-08:00

HOLLYWOOD bosses are finalizing plans for a movie telling the tragic story of R&B star Aaliyah.

She had notched up a string of hits and wowed audiences in her acting debut as Queen Of The Damned when she was killed in a plane crash in 2001, aged just 22.

Canadian lookalike singer Keisha Chante has been cast as Aaliyah in the bio-pic.

Very High Quality Photos: Aaliyah at The Vanity Fair Oscar Party

2007-01-03T02:57:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Aaliyah Photos Revealed

2006-11-30T02:54:00.000-08:00

Aaliyah's family send message to fans

2006-11-27T02:51:00.000-08:00

Aaliyah’s family has released a message to their daughter’s fans, to mark the fifth anniversary of the R&B singer’s death.

Here is the message from the Haughton family in full:

"We greatly appreciate everyone's love and well wishes over the past 5 years. You are constantly loving of Aaliyah; honoring her and the Haughton Family and we will never forget what you have done. Thou it has been five years, it really has not been that long as we are still reeling from the year of 2001. We all have come a very long way and we recognize that however, we have lost so much.

“Aaliyah is no longer with us on this earth but we have come far enough to understand that she is all around us and she is always here for us. On the 25th of every year, we donate money to a charity on behalf of the Aaliyah Memorial Fund.

Aaliyah is here, she is still here, giving, caring, loving. We will never be the same after August 25th 2001 but we know there is a place that we will all end up one day. A place where Aaliyah is waiting and all of us are going to make it there… we will all make it.

“We love everyone of you who and appreciate everyone who has done something in Aaliyah's name big or small. Whatever it is you all have done, it means the world to us. As long as every year, you remember Aaliyah and her friends on August 25th, we know in our hearts everything is going to be alright.

“All our love, from the bottom of our hearts, to the depths of our souls. Until again. With Aaliyah In our Hearts. The Haughton Family. P.S. Someday we will come and join you all in honoring and loving baby girl. In time..."

Aaliyah's Undying fame. Its been 5 years.

2006-08-26T02:47:00.000-07:00

It was five years ago today that fans were rocked by the tragic death of Aaliyah, but the Brooklyn-born songstress is far from forgotten.

"Her passing was probably the hardest out of all the people we lost in the hip-hop world," said Mister Cee, a deejay at Hot 97 (WQHT-FM), who is hosting an hour-long tribute to the angelic-faced singer during his "Throwback at Noon" show today.

"I just want listeners to know we haven't forgotten her. It's keeping her spirit alive," the deejay said.Aaliyah was only 22 when she and eight others were killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas, where she had been shooting a video.The twin-engine plane was overloaded by 700 pounds when it went up in flames. Investigators also found cocaine and alcohol in the pilot's system.While her untimely death was mourned as an easily preventable tragedy, her farewell was a carefully planned extravaganza.

The star-studded funeral - marked by dozens of pink roses, white doves and over a thousand guests - attracted the likes of Sean (Diddy) Combs, Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim.A glass-paneled hearse drawn by two horses carried her body, housed in a silver-plated coffin, from the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home on the upper East Side to services at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola on Park Ave.Shortly before her death, Aaliyah was nominated for a Grammy award for her song "Try Again." She also appeared in the film "Romeo Must Die" and was a niece of iconic soul singer Gladys Knight.

Photo Credit: http://www.aaliyah-haughton.de/

Random Photos

2006-08-05T02:46:00.000-07:00

Aaliyah Fans

2006-07-15T02:43:00.000-07:00

Here are some random photos I found. Aaliyah fans keeping Aaliyahs beautiful memories alive.

Unseen Aaliyah Photo

2006-07-03T02:41:00.000-07:00

I found this photo browsing the internet. I'm not sure who the credit goes too. I haven't seen it before so I thought I would post it! Too bad its a bit small. Oh well its better then nothing :)

Aaliyah's A Tupac Fan

2006-06-22T02:39:00.000-07:00

This is such a cute photo! Aaliyah was a Tupac fan! Click the photo to see it. A big thank you to ~Senterly~ who posted the photo. Aaliyah and Tupac: Rest In Peace Forever.

Aaliyah: A Tupac Fan

Cute Aaliyah Photos

2006-06-15T02:36:00.000-07:00

Here are some random photos of Aaliyah. a big thank you to Simon Ram over at the official Aaliyah message board.

Ciara and Aaliyah

2006-05-30T02:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a magazine comparing Ciara to Aaliyah. I'm not a Ciara fan but I thought I'd post it. Click on the photo to see the full image. I think this is from a German magazine.

Welcome to Aaliyah Web!

2006-05-24T14:20:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Aaliyah Web! I hope you enjoy this website. There wont be many updates at this current time. I mainly just wanted to launch this website in memory of Aaliyah. Please remember that the Graphics, Icons, Wallpapers, Etc that you see on this website are copyrighted by the rightful owner Prinza. If you would like to use any of these images on your websites please ask me first. thank you! Also, if you see one of your photos up here and I forgot to credit you I apologise and if you email me to let me know I will credit you.Here are some

Avatars I made:

Link Buttons I made:

Top Affiliates

2006-05-24T14:17:00.000-07:00

I am currently accepting "Friend" websites for my main page and also regular affiliates. If you have a high quality website and would like to be "Friends" in other words top affiliates please email me at dynamite.gyal[@]gmail.com. Make sure to let me know that you are applying for "Aaliyah Web" because I also own other websites as well. Remember if you don't get accepted its not a big deal. Maybe try again at another time? :) Thank you for understanding.