Aaliyah
The Princess of Hip-Hop Soul
Real name : Aaliyah Dana Haughton
January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001

Aaliyah biography :

When considering Aaliyah’s track record, it is befitting that her name (Aah-Lee-Yah) means "the highest, most exalted on, the best." Indeed, Aaliyah’s name foreshadowed her short but phenomenal career as both a recording artist and actress. By age 21, Aaliyah was not only a cultural icon but also a musical innovator and major motion picture actress. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Aaliyah was raised in Detroit. In 1994, at the age of 14, Aaliyah released her first album, Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number. It was an instant success. The first single, "Back and Forth," was a Top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and a No. 1 R&B song. The follow-up single, a remake of the Isley Brother’s "At Your Best (You Are Love)" reached Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was No. 2 at R&B radio.

In 1996, Aaliyah released her multi-platinum second album, One In A Million. The first single, "If Your Girl Only Knew," went double platinum and contained Timbaland’s signature syncopated beats and Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot’s lyrics. Jermaine Dupri, Rodney Jerkins, J. Dibbs, Daryl Simmons, Kay-Gee, Vincent "V.H." Herbert and Craig King were also involved with producing One In A Million.

In 1998, Aaliyah scored an enormous hit with "Are You That Somebody" from the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack. Produced by Timbaland and written by Static, the song is infectious, known for its clever sampling of a baby crying. Later that year, Aaliyah performed the song "Journey to the Past" from the motion picture Anastasia at the Academy Awards.

Aaliyah made her motion picture debut in Romeo Must Die in 2000. Co-starring Jet Li, the film was a box office success and led to Aaliyah’s huge hit record, "Try Again," which was produced by Timbaland. The Romeo Must Die soundtrack spent weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard soundtrack chart and went double platinum. Aaliyah’s performance in Romeo Must Die earned her "Best Female Performance" and "Breakthrough Performance Female" nominations for MTV’s 2001 Movie Awards." "Try Again" garnered two MTV Music Awards for both "Best Female Video" and "Best Video in a Film."

Following up on her box office success in Romeo Must Die, Aaliyah starred alongside Stuart Townsend, Vincent Perez and Lena Olin in the 2001 film The Queen of the Damned, directed by Michael Rymer. Aaliyah played the title role of Akasha, in the supernatural adventure based on the third novel in Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles.

Aaliyah’s last studio album reflected her growth as a person and entertainer. The album, Aaliyah, released in July 2001, debuted at number 2 on the US charts and sold over 2.4 million albums worldwide. Aaliyah featured the smash singles "We Need a Resolution," "More Than a Woman" and "Rock The Boat."

On December 10, 2002, Blackground Records will release the posthumous album I Care 4 U, a definitive collection of Aaliyah’s greatest hits as well as six unreleased tracks including the aptly titled single "Miss You." I Care 4 U showcases Aaliyah’s pioneering sound, sultry voice and trend-setting style and is a continuation of Aaliyah’s musical legacy and a chronicle of her life in music.

Aaliyah discography :

Aaliyah albums :

2005 Ultimate Aaliyah
2002 I Care 4 U
2001 Aaliyah
2001 Romeo Must Die Soundtrack
1996 One in a Million
1994 Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number

Aaliyah singles :

1996 "One In A Million" One In A Million
1996 "Are You Ready ?" Sunset Park
1996 "Got To Give It Up !" One In A Million
1997 "4 Page Letter" One In A Million
1997 "Hot Like Fire" One In A Million
1997 "The One I Gave My Heart To" One In A Million
1997 "Journey To The Past" Anastacia Soundtrack
1997 "Up Jumps Da’ Boogie" (Timbaland & Magoo featuring Missy Elliott & Aaliyah)
1998 "Are You That Somebody ?" Dr. Dolitle Soundtrack
1999 "You Won’t See Me Tonite" (Nas feat. Aaliyah
2000 "I Don’t Wanna" Romeo Must Die Soundtrack
2000 "Try Again" Romeo Must Die Soundtrack
2000 "Come Back In One Piece" (Aaliyah feat. DMX) Romeo Must Die soundtrack
2001 "We Need A Resolution" (Aaliyah feat. Timbaland) Aaliyah
2001 "Rock The Boat" Aaliyah
2002 "More Than A Woman" Aaliyah
2002 "I Care 4 U" Aaliyah
2002 "Miss You" I Care 4 U
2002 "Don’t Know What To Tell Ya I Care 4 U
2003 "Come Over" I Care 4 U
2005 "Are You Feelin’ Me ?" (Released in the UK Only)

Aaliyah Filmography

Romeo Must Die (2000) - Trish O’Day
Queen of the Damned (2002) - Akasha

Unfinished films :
The Matrix Reloaded (2003) (replaced by Nona Gaye)
The Matrix Revolutions (2003) (replaced by Nona Gaye)
Honey (2003) (replaced by Jessica Alba)
Sparkle (replaced by Raven-Symoné)

Aaliyah was considered to play a part in other films, including :

Charlie’s Angels (2000)
Get Over It (2001)
Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
Osmosis Jones (2001)

Aaliyah official website : www.aaliyah.com
Aaliyah official MySpace : www.myspace.com/aaliyah

No profanity, or inaproppriate remarks.

Aaliyah, by eyeball [2008-05-26 02:36:27]

Your music is good..great to be able to enjoy your whole being.

Aaliyah, by batool [2008-05-01 13:18:08]

miss you Aaliyah r.i.p

Aaliyah, by aaliyah [2008-02-09 15:11:35]

I am so thankful that aaliyah made such a great impression on what a young lady is supposed to act like. My name is also aaliyah because my mom loved the singer ! I hope aaliyah rests in peace ! Thanks again !

Aaliyah, by michelle [2007-12-18 22:49:02]

let me know r.i.p MUFFIN

Aaliyah, by michelle [2007-12-18 22:47:02]

let me know

Aaliyah, by LaLa [2007-12-18 16:59:34]

n nobody BETTA nt say nuthin bad bout ha cuz i said so LALA !!!!!!!!!!

Aaliyah, by LaLa [2007-12-18 16:49:53]

i luv u soooooo much just miss you were here to witness it luv ya

Aaliyah, by charsity [2007-11-13 17:40:29]

you was dance like a robot

Aaliyah, by rasheeeda [2007-10-02 12:56:52]

lov you always kisses and hugs gone but never forgotten and yall people betta give ma gurl some luv that means more votes with yall phony whoo shut ma mouth

Aaliyah, by Brandon H [2007-07-29 14:54:49]

Aaliyah Is My Second Favriote Girl In The World I Miss You R.I.P.1

Aaliyah, by LA TANIA WILLIAMS [2007-06-28 22:56:46]

I WAS NEVER A FAN OF AALIYAH.I KNEW WHO SHE WAS BUT DIDN’T CARE FOR HER AS A ARTIST OR PERSON.I JUST RECENTLY START LISTEN TO SOME OF HER MUSIC.SOME OF HER MUSIC WAS GOOD.R.I.P

Aaliyah, by camill [2007-05-29 21:55:32]

it ani’t really nothing to say r.i.p. i’ll see you 1 day