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
It hurt but you pick yourself up and move on like nothing happened' - about not getting picked on Starsearch as a child.
I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original.
There are certain things I want to keep to me. I don't discuss my private life.
Whatever will be, will be.
There are times in my life when I just want to be by myself.
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 really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect.
All I can do is leave it in God's hands and hope that my fans feel where I'm coming from.
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.
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 see myself as sexy. If you are comfortable with it, it can be very classy and appealing.
I’m a survivor, and I can handle anything. I’m very confident about that.