Aaliyah Dana Haughton
Aaliyah Dana Haughton (/a:'li:@/ ah-LEE-@ Jan. 16, 1979 - August 25 2001) was an American actor and singer. Her contributions to contemporary R&B hip-hop, R&B, and pop music earned her the nicknames "Princess of R&B" or "Queen Urban Pop". Born in Brooklyn but raised in Detroit Aaliyah first came into fame at the age of 10 when she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert with Gladys Knight. Aaliyah signed with Jive Records at the age of 12 and was signed by her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records at 12. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who was her mentor and also the lead producer and songwriter for her first album, Everything but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After allegations of an illegal union with Kelly, Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed with Atlantic Records.Aaliyah collaborated with record producers Timbaland as well as Missy Elliott for her second album, One in a Million which sold 3 million copies in the United States and more than eight million copies worldwide. In 2000, Aaliyah appeared in her debut film, Romeo Must Die. She was a part of the film's soundtrack and the film's single "Try Again".
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