Career Highlights



Filmography

TV Shows/Series

Behind the Music (Herself) (# of episodes: 1)

CNN World Beat (# of episodes: 1)

HBO First Look (# of episodes: 1)

New York Undercover (Herself) (# of episodes: 1)

The Rosie O`Donnell Show (Herself) (# of episodes: 2)

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Herself) (# of episodes: 1)
TV Appearances

Star Search

2001 MTV Movie Awards (Presenter) (# of episodes: 1)

2000 MTV Movie Awards (Presenter) (# of episodes: 1)

BET Tonight Special: Aaliyah (# of episodes: 1)

Christmas in Washington (# of episodes: 1)

Essence Awards (# of episodes: 1)

MTV Icon: Janet Jackson (# of episodes: 1)

MTV Video Music Awards 2000 (# of episodes: 1)

The 70th Annual Academy Awards (Performer) (# of episodes: 1)

The Magical Journey of `Anastasia` (Presenter) (# of episodes: 1)

The Making of `Romeo Must Die` (# of episodes: 1)

`Romeo Must Die` Movie Special (Performer) (# of episodes: 1)

Discography

Albums

Ultimate Aaliyah [2005] (# of tracks: 25)

I Care 4 U [2002] (# of tracks: 17)

Aaliyah [2001] (# of tracks: 15)

One In A Million [1996] (# of tracks: 17)

Age Ain`t Nothing But A Number [1994] (# of tracks: 14)
Singles

4 Page Letter [1997] (Duration: 4)

Hot like Fire [1997] (Duration: 6)

The One I Gave My Heart To [1997] (Duration: 6)

Are You Ready? [1996] (Duration: 1)

If Your Girl Only Knew [1996] (Duration: 6)

One In A Million [1996] (Duration: 4)

No One Knows How To Love Me Quite like You Do [1995] (Duration: 1)

Age Ain`t Nothing But A Number [1994] (Duration: 1)

At Your Best (You Are Love) [1994] (Duration: 4)

Back and Forth [1994] (Duration: 6)
 

Aaliyah Haughton Biography

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), better known as Aaliyah, was an American singer, dancer, actress, and model. Introduced to audiences by R&B singer R. Kelly, Aaliyah became famous during the mid-1990s with several hit records from the songwriting/production team of Missy Elliott and Timbaland and their associate Steve "Static" Garrett. Aaliyah soon joined Timbaland`s R&B and hip hop collective, the Superfriends Clique.

She is notable for recording several hit records, including several number one R&B hits, a number one pop hit, and five top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. She has sold 32 million records worldwide. She also modeled for Tommy Hilfiger and starred in two motion pictures before dying in a plane crash in the Bahamas.

Early years
Aaliyah Haughten was born in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, New York to Michael and Diane Haughton, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. Her name means "Highest, Most Exalted, The Best" in Arabic language. Aaliyah was brought up as a Catholic with her older brother Rashad Haughton. Her grandmother, Mintis L. Hicks Hankerson, was of African American and Native American descent. Diane Haughton, Aaliyah`s mother, also a vocalist, encouraged her daughter`s career.

In 1991, She appeared on the TV talent show Star Search at age ten, singing her mother`s favorite song, "My Funny Valentine". Although she did not win, Aaliyah worked with an agent in New York and began to attend auditions for TV shows, including "Family Matters".

Following her appearance on Star Search Aaliyah performed on stage in Las Vegas, Nevada with Gladys Knight. In her early teens, Aaliyah attended the Detroit High School for the Fine and Performing Arts, and graduated as a Dance major with a 4.0 GPA.


Age Ain`t Nothing But a Number
Aaliyah signed with her uncle Barry Hankerson`s Blackground Records label in 1993 at the age of 14. She released her debut album, titled Age Ain`t Nothing but a Number, in 1994 at the age of 15. R. Kelly, was a leading songwriter and producer on her debut album. The album displayed her smooth and velvety vocals and the production work was said to be original and innovative.[citation needed] The album went platinum within months. The album featured the gold-selling singles "Back and Forth", "At Your Best," "Down With The Clique," and the album-title single "Age Ain`t Nothing But A Number."


One in a Million
One In A Million, Aaliyah`s second album, was chiefly written and produced by then-unknowns Missy Elliott and Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley. One in a Million was released on August 27, 1996 when Aaliyah was 17 years of age. The album became a landmark in Aaliyah`s career, garnering her mass critical acclaim. The album was certified double-platinum within a year, making Aaliyah a major R&B star and igniting the successful careers of Missy Elliott and Timbaland. One in a Million featured the international smash hits; "If Your Girl Only Knew", "One In A Million", "Got to Give It Up", "4 Page Letter", "Hot Like Fire", and "The One I Gave My Heart To".

To date, One in a Million has sold over 3.7 million copies in the U.S. and over 11 million worldwide.


Aaliyah
"We Need a Resolution," the first single from Aaliyah`s third studio album, was released April 24, 2001 (see 2001 in music). The self-titled Aaliyah was released three months later on July 17, 2001. The album was a
 

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u r the best singer out there and no one can top u. i wish that u and my father were still here.i realy love all ur songs they are easy 4 people two relate to. u were our angel on eath,now ur home and some day I will see u in heaven. Love ur biggest fan -Tracy
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I just would like to say that the song More Than a WOMAN fits u well bc u was more than a WOMAN u was an ANGEL for sooo many!! I LOVE U .....
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posted by Roselyne
i no u dont no me but i have alway look`ed up to you and i still will love your fan roselyne r.i.p baby girl.
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posted by Princess
She was "ONE IN A MILLION".
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posted by BABYGIRL
she will and always be truly missed
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posted by DAWSON
THERE ISNT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK ABOUT U- I REALLY WISH U WERE HERE TO KEEP MY SPIRITS UPLIFTED MY ANGEL-I KNO WU IN A BETTER PLACE BUT THERE IS A TREMENDOUS EMPTYNESS IN ME SINCE U BEEN GONE- U WERE THERE THE ONE PERSON BESIDES gOD THAT BROUGHT SUNSHINE N MY LIFE N NOTHING HAS BEEN THE SAME I WISH I COULD WAKE UP N U WOULD BE HERE AND IT WOULD BE JUST A DREAM- I LOVE U N I MISS U
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posted by shannon
Aaliyah...to me she is inspiration and guidience and i will always love her dearly(baby girl)
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posted by unique37
She is my spirit guide...I will always love Aaliyah. RIP BabyGirl
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Trivia

Biography

Ambitions
It`s hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I`m long gone. :: When I`m long gone, I want to be remembered not just as an actress or singer, but as a full-on entertainer.
Friends and Family
Valerie Vaughn [Friend] :: Kidada Jones [Friend] :: Nicole Richie. [Friend] :: Missy `Misdemeanor` Elliott [Friend] :: Rashad Haughton [Brother] :: Diane Haughton [Mother] :: Micheal Haughton [Father]
Pets
Kermit Reptile :: Rico Dog

Trivia and Quotes

Quotes
  • 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.
    (imdb.com)
  • Sensual is being in tune with your sensual self.
    (imdb.com)
  • [her advice for aspiring artists) Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want. If God gave you the talent, you should go for it. But don`t think it`s going to be easy. It`s hard!
    (imdb.com)
  • [interview in July 2001 with Germany`s "Die Zeit" newspaper that eerily predicts her death] It is dark in my favorite dream. Someone is following me. I don`t know why. I`m scared. Then suddenly I lift off. Far away. How do I feel? As if I am swimming in the air. Free. Weightless. Nobody can reach me. Nobody can touch me. It`s a wonderful feeling.
    (imdb.com)
    Trivia
  • Her grandmother was Native American
  • Ranked #36 on VH1`s 100 Sexiest Artists.
  • Was originally cast in the title role in Honey (2003) but died before production began. Jessica Alba won the part after her death.
  • At her funeral, 22 white doves were released from the steps of the church. One dove for each year of her life.
  • Her uncle, Barry Hankerson, was formerly married to singer Gladys Knight.
  • It was announced in November 2002 that good friend `Missy `Misdemeanor` Elliott` is to produce a tribute album to Aaliyah which will include stars finishing off songs Aaliyah was working on before her death in August 2001. In the same month, it was announced that a posthumous Aaliyah album will be released entitled `I care 4 u`
  • Was almost the voice of Leah in Osmosis Jones (2001), but could not accept due to schedule conflicts. The part was eventually voiced by Brandy Norwood.
  • Was considered for the part of Maggie in Get Over It (2001), but was already committed to Romeo Must Die (2000). Zoe Saldana was eventually cast in the role.
  • Was considered for the role of Alex in Charlie`s Angels (2000), but casting directors deemed her too young and the part went to Lucy Liu.
  • Was the first choice to play Valerie in Josie and the Pussycats (2001), but had already signed on for the lead role in Queen of the Damned (2002). Rosario Dawson eventually got the part.
  • Aaliyah is Arabic for "highest, most exalted one"
  • At the time of her death, Aaliyah and her boyfriend, Roc-A-Fella co-CEO Damon Dash, had plans to wed.
  • At the time of her death, she was scheduled to reloop her dialogue in Queen of the Damned (2002) and to film the majority of her role for The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003).
  • Chosen as one of Teen People Magazine`s "21 Hottest Stars Under 21." [1999]
  • Died in a plane crash on a return trip from shooting a music video in the Bahamas. The crash, which happened in Marsh Harbour, located on Abaco Island in the Bahamas, was determined to have been caused by the plane being overloaded. [25 August 2001]
  • Got her dove tattoo as a tribute to her grandmother.
  • Graduated from the Detroit High School of the Performing Arts with a 4.0 GPA
  • Performed with Gladys Knight at age eleven in Las Vegas.
  • She got her middle name Dana from her grandmother.
  • Voted First Place by the readers of Black Men Magazine for "The 10 Sexiest Women of the Year." [2000]
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