Full Name: Aaliyah Dana Haughton
Nicknames: Lee, Baby-Girl, Wonder Woman,Liyah.
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York
Sunrise: January 16, 1979
Sunset: August 25, 2001
Zodica Sign: Capricorn
Religion: Christian
Parents: Micheal & Diane
Sibling: Rashad, 20
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5`7" 1/2
Shoe Size: 6 1/2-7
Dress Size: 4
Measurments: 32/24/34
Best Friends: Lil` Kim, Da Brat, Missy, Valerie Vaughn, Fatima Robinson, Kidada Jones
Name Origin: Arabic
Name Meaning: Highest, Most Exalted One
Pets: Yorkshire Terrier, Snake
Pet Peeves: Skirts
Tattoos: 3, Her Initial & A Star On Her Hand, Music Symbol On Her Ankle, & A Dove On Her Back
Lucky Charms: A Pillow Named Wilson, & A Toy Organgutan Named Lina
Collected: Stuffed Animals & Sunglasses
Favorites:
Website: www.kozmo.com
Food: Pancakes
Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream With Vanilla Syrup, Nuts, Whipped Cream, & Cherries
Place To Eat: Roscoe`s House Of Chicken &Waffles
Color: Black
Movies: Silence Of The Lamb, & TheLost Boys
Author: Stephen King
Jewelry: Silver
Artist: Janet Jackson, & Stevie Wonder
Music Group: Isley Brothers
Music Video:Micheal Jackson`s Thriller
Resided In: Manhattan, New York
Moved To: At The Age Of 5 Aaliyah Moved From Brooklyn, New York, To Detroit, Michigan

When considering Aaliyah’s track record, it’s befitting that her name means “the highest, most exalted one, the best.” Her parents, Diane and Michael, decided on this name long before Aaliyah (Aah-Lee-Yah) was even conceived based on the high hopes and expectations they had for their daughter. Her success as both a recording artist and actress actually makes the name a self-fulfilling prophecy. Aaliyah has made her parents’ dreams come true and has also fulfilled many of her own. At 21, she not only has a very successful recording career and has established herself as a motion picture actress but has also proven to be an accomplished businesswoman.

Aaliyah’s motion picture debut in “Romeo Must Die,” produced by Joel Silver for Warner Brothers, is spectacular by any standards. Co-starring Jet Li, the film is a box office success and has led to Aaliyah’s huge hit record, “Try Again.” The “Romeo” soundtrack is expected to sell in the millions and has spent weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Soundtrack Chart. What makes this even more extraordinary is that she is the executive producer of the soundtrack! Aaliyah has three other cuts on the record including one with DMX. Currently, Aaliyah is working on her third studio album and selecting her next film roles from the many offers that she is receiving. She plans to continue her collaboration with Timbaland and is also hoping to work with other outstanding producers and artists.

In 1998 Aaliyah had a huge hit with “Are You That Somebody” from the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack. Produced by Timbaland, the song is infectious, known for its clever sampling of a baby crying. Fans particularly enjoy the classy Flamenco dance moves in the video. Also that year, Aaliyah performed “Journey To The Past” for the motion picture “Anastasia.” “Journey To The Past” was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song. Aaliyah performed it on The Academy Awards Show that year.

In 1996 Aaliyah released her second record, One In A Million. The first single, “If Your Girl Only Knew,” went double platinum and contains Timbaland’s signature syncopated beats and Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot’s poignant lyrics. “4 Page Letter” and “Hot Like Fire” were also well received. “I love working with Timbaland,” Aaliyah says. “He understands what I can do and always wants to try new things. We have great chemistry; we’re musical soulmates.” 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. The album was multi-platinum and an international hit. Aaliyah performed throughout Europe, Japan and South Africa. In Tokyo, concertgoers sang the words to all of her songs. In Paris, eager fans chanted her name before she took the stage. 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. “I still remember how nervous I was right before ‘Back And Forth’ came out,” she says. “I kept wondering if people would accept it. When it went gold, I had my answer, and it was just such an incredibly satisfying feeling.” The acceptance of her music inspired other female teen singers to follow in her footsteps. Her taste in fashion influences millions of her fans. Her trademark baggy pants and oversized shirts simply reflect the sense of style she developed as a child. She always loved wearing her father and brother’s clothes.

From an early age, Aaliyah has been finding satisfaction in her music. When she didn’t win the youth vocal competition on “Star Search” as a preteen, she did not let it deter her from continuing to sing. In fact, at age 11, she landed a five-night sting performing with Gladys Knight’s troupe in Las Vegas. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was raised in Detroit. She graduated from the Detroit Performing Arts High School in 1997 with a 4.0 GPA. She credits her success to the support of her family. “When I told my parents that I wanted to embark along this path,” says Aaliyah, who last year got her first apartment, “they were with me all the way. They’re the ones who shuttled me back and forth to my vocal lessons. What could be more important?”

Here is a little more about “Romeo Must Die.” Aaliyah portrays Trish O’Day, a headstrong teen desperate to disassociate herself with the perils of her father’s life as an Oakland, California crime boss. A film highlight is her big fight scene in which she and Jet Li confront a female villainess. In this climatic struggle, Jet Li holds Aaliyah up and uses her as a weapon against their nemesis. Aaliyah is proud of the way the scene turned out, especially since she did not use a stunt double.

“I studied for one month. My brother, Rashad, and I took some martial arts classes when we were younger. Jet Li is really amazing. He’s such a natural. He just came in and did his part. It only took three days to shoot. At the ‘MTV Movie Awards’ this year, a lot of media asked me if there were any categories I would like to see added to the awards. Actually, I would – ‘Best Hug’ and ‘Best Dance Scene.’ In the movie, Jet Li and I never have a kissing scene. But we do have a hot dance sequence.”

>>Poems<<


I'm Alive

Don`t cry for me
No one really dies
My earthly presence is gone
But I will live on forever in your hearts
You`ll never forget me
Everytime you hear my song on the radio
I`m alive
Whenever you think of me
I`m alive
Everytime you pray and cry for me
You demonstrate your love
That`s why I willnever die
Because of your love
To all my fans
I loved you and I know you cared
I will never die
Your loving memories and your precious tears keep me alive
As time goes on
As life moves on
Your pain will fade
Only to return when you hear "One In A Million"
But think of me and smile
Don`t mourn too long
I`m not in pain
I`m in Heaven`s Choir now
I`m blessing the Lord with my beautiful voice
Just likeI did you
My physical presence isn`t here any longer
But I will never die
Because when you hear my voice, see my face, and think of me…….
I`M ALIVE



--By: Kristen T.





Til We Meet Again

It's just so hard to grasp
Who knew your beautiful life wouldn't last
It was just so unexpected
Definitely not suspected
It's like when you died time stood still
But life goes on cause that's the Lord's will
You seemed to excel in everything
And when you put your heart in it you could do anything
You carried yourself so very well
Your skills made your albums sell
I feel bad being a bigger fan of yours - now that your gone
But of you I was always fond
You graced us with your amazing voice
To be a fan of yours, wasn't even a choice
You really didn't deserve to die so young nor this way
But if I live my life right I'm sure in heaven I'll meet you one day
You're in such a better place, then being in this cruel world
Even though you're no longer here on earth, you'll always be that one in a million, girl
It seems like God took you away from us but he did bless us with the short time you were here
But I know your legacy lives on when a song by you I hear
You will always be loved by me as a fan
I don't wanna say goodbye, so I'll say 'til we meet again



--By Brittani V.
--September 2, 2001