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
People are gonna look up to me because I'm young, black, and female.
In film, you are a totally different person than in the video.
My parents just tell me, ‘If you know what you want, you should stay determined and go for it. You can do anything.’
It was always part of the plan to move into acting.
I wanna be the best at what I do. I wanna sing, I wanna dance, I wanna act. That's about it.
I'm the interpreter. I'm the one who takes your words and brings them to life. I was trained to sing and dance and laugh, and that's what I want to do.
Well, I think that the image is a part of me. I wear the baggy pants, the hats, the whole nine. And you know, I may add a little for the excitement and the intrigue in the videos, but my family has told me that little air of mystery that surrounds me is for real.
I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget.
I'm involved in some action scenes, so they'll train me for that. I'll be working with my acting coach to prepare for my character.
I don't think about my previous success. I'm happy that the work I've done has been very successful.
I see myself as sexy. If you are comfortable with it, it can be very classy and appealing.
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.
That's why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.
I’m a survivor, and I can handle anything. I’m very confident about that.