Aaliyah Haughton

Better known simply as Aaliyah, the girl with the bangs covering one eye became an R&B sensation at a tender young age. I first noticed Aaliyah on her first album 'Age Ain't Nothin' But A Number'. I remembered seeing a spunky sporty looking tomboy who wore her pants low to show her underwear, but singing with an angelic voice from the heavens. If that did not speak babe to me, then I don't know what is!

Early in her career, she was romantically linked to R Kelly, the man who hooked her up in the business. In my opinion, she certainly got to know better company after hooking up with producer extrordinares, Timbaland and Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliot. Her sophomore album, 'One In A Million', is also my favourite and is really her breakthrough album to show everyone she was for real.

Nicknamed by her crew as 'BabyGirl'. She exemplified all that was good about girls, but yet she was tough and streetwise. Her real name sounding so blissful, is also very meaningful; and translated from Arabic means "highly exalted" or "to ascend". The emergence of her popularity has catapulted this name to its most popular period of all time. Visited the 'Name Voyager' to see the proof! I am also considering naming my future daughter Aaliyah when she is born. It would be wonderful if my daughter grew up to be a babe like Aaliyah in personality and beauty. So how can Aaliyah not be a babe, if I want to name my daughter after her?

Aaliyah aspired to be multi-dimensional. She started entertaining thoughts of acting, and got her start opposite Jet Li in 'Romeo Must Die'. She also had a leading role in 'Queen Of The Damned'. Aaliyah's music has always been a true reflection of her soul. Her acting was well received by critics and fans, and she always contributed herself to these projects by participating in the soundtracks.

Some of my personal favourites are 'If Your Girl Only Knew', 'Hot Like Fire', 'Are you That Somebody', 'Try Again', 'More Than A Woman' and too many others to mention. She also was a student of music, and enjoyed remaking classics like The Isley Brother's 'At Your Best (You Are Loved)' and her own take of The Hue's Coroporation's 'Rock The Boat'.

Prior to her premature departure from this realm, Aaliyah was seeing Damon Dash, the CEO of Rockafella Records. She had flowered into a true woman, and her image and music reflected that. She died during a plan crash, while coming home from the Bahamas for a music video shoot for her last recorded album 'Aaliyah'. The news came particular hard for her fanbase who came out in huge support to express their gratitude.

Another angel has ascended to the heavens, but what she has given to us is immeasurable. Aaliyah, at your best, you are loved and will will always be!

Babe Factor: 10/10

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