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
Aaliyah quotes about
I've been singing all my life. I've always wanted this. I sang in church, in school plays, and my parents gave me vocal lessons. My parents always said this was destined for me.
When you get into this business you have to grow up quickly. But I wouldn't say I've lost any of my childhood, I've always been a mature child. My Mom says I've been like that since I was little kid. I make time for my friends and I make time for things that other kids do. This is a business and I knew what I was getting into. I make time for being a kid, but I also know when to put on my business hat and go for the business.
It’s in how you carry yourself. I’ve always been a very mature person, and I’ve always known what I wanted. And I go after it no matter what.
It's Friday and I'm ready to swing. Pick up my girls and hit the party scene.
There are times I can't even figure myself out.
It's really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect.
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.
Because I came out as a singer, I took the time to get an acting coach.
All I can do is leave it in God's hands and hope that my fans feel where I'm coming from.
Sensual is being in tune with your sensual self.
There is a bit of acting involved when you get in front of a camera for a video. Even when you perform onstage, you're putting on a show.
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.
When a fan comes up to you and says I love your music, there’s nothing better than that.
You know we're in a business where things are just unpredictable. You don't know what's going to happen...we were lucky Blessed, I think is a better way to put it.