Aaliyah
Aaliyah
Aaliyah Dana Haughtonwas an American singer, dancer, actress, and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionR&B Singer
Date of Birth16 January 1979
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
That's why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.
Everything is worth it. The hard work, the times when you're tired, the times where you're a bit sad... In the end, it's all worth it because it really makes me happy. There's nothing better than loving what you do.
There is always a bit of pressure to do a good album - to do good work, period. I really put a lot of pressure on myself, more so than other people. But I try not to let that overwhelm me to the point where I can't even do good work. I just put it aside and do the best that I know that I can.
Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want.
You have to enjoy your job; you should wake up every day and love what you do... I honestly do... From the bottom of my heart to the depths of my soul. I'm truly happy.
She is tough, she is independent, she is edgy, she gets involved in the action,
Romeo Must Die came at the right time. It was the right vehicle for me.
If you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But it's always cool. The kids are amazing.
I wanted to be different and original but still have it be something my fans could get into. There also are some big, beautiful ballads. I told my producers that I wanted tracks that are going to blow up in the clubs, but I also wanted songs that were very melodic and with a lot of instrumentation.
The Matrix is top secret. There isn't much that can be said right now.
I'm a total performer.
I’m a survivor, and I can handle anything. I’m very confident about that.
I don't feel I made any sacrifices at all. I'm doing my best to juggle.
It's been so long and I'm lost without you, what am I gonna do? I been needin' you, wantin' you, wonderin' if you're the same and who's been with you. Is your heart still mine? I wanna cry sometimes ... I miss you.