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Post by nikkib on Jul 21, 2011 14:29:38 GMT 1
 With the 10th anniversary of her untimely death approaching (August 25th), BET took to Twitter earlier today to announce plans to honor late R&B diva Aaliyah  As Miss Haughton’s influence was widespread across multiple genres of the industry (and name is still in regular mention against today’s top divas), it is only fitting the ‘More Than a Woman’ singer be remembered with a tribute. The details of the ‘tribute special’ have yet to be revealed, but as ever, keep it locked to That Grape Juice for more on this story as it develops. |
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Post by raystokes06 on Jul 22, 2011 16:03:36 GMT 1
That will be nice Thx 4 posting!  Aaliyah and Janet top my top 5 fav female artist period. Really miss Aaliyah on the radio these days... |
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Post by nikkib on Jul 22, 2011 19:58:48 GMT 1
No problem. If Aaliyah was still around right now, she would've been a bigger star than Beyonce, Britney, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry.
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Post by nikkib on Aug 11, 2011 0:29:50 GMT 1
BET Celebrates With 25 Days of Aaliyah Tribute  BET is set to honor late R&B DIVA Aaliyah with a tribute special commemorating the 10th anniversary of her untimely passing. In just a short time she touched our ears and hearts with her angelic smile and soulful voice and we'll be celebrating her life and music for the next 25 days. BET reports the show, entitled Aaliyah: One In a Million, will feature commentary from Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Patti Labelle, Kelly Rowland, and more. Fans can tune into BET on Thursday, August 25 at 8/7 central to catch the special. Until then, BET is already underway with a 25 day celebration (starting August 1st) celebrating the accomplishments of the "More Than A Woman" songstress. Alicia Keys even recently spoke about how much Aaliyah inspired her. Stay locked to BET.com for the next 25 days as we remember Aaliyah. Source
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Post by jjshusband on Aug 24, 2011 12:29:04 GMT 1
omg 10 years??? so hard to believe
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Post by rockwithuallnite on Aug 25, 2011 6:06:29 GMT 1
I remember it like it was yesterday and can't believe it's been 10 years either. I remember the album slipping a bit, but she was still very popular and I'm sure she would have been around doing her thing for many years. Will definitely be watching this tomorrow.
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Post by nikkib on Aug 25, 2011 20:47:59 GMT 1
Aaliyah: One In a Million Today marks the 10th anniversary of the untimely passing of R&B starlet Aaliyah. Introduced as R&B ringleader R. Kelly’s protege at the young age of 14, the Detroit native precedented an R&B teen movement, leading the way for fellow female divas-in-training Brandy and Monica to share chart success. By the time she reached sweet 17 the ‘Hot Like Fire’ singer’s rise to prominence was imminent as she turned up the heat in her videos and on the charts. With then-little-known super-producer team Timbaland and Missy Elliott at the helm lacing the accompaniment for her angelic falsetto, Aaliyah found herself in a league of her own with substance, sass, and style. Just two multi-platinum albums, a host of hit singles, and the respect of her peers, the millennium’s end saw the ‘Journey to the Past’ singer’s journey really just beginning as, at the ripe age of 21, she’d already more accomplished than many musicians achieve their whole careers. And, after an extended break, the pressure was on to see if the singer could match her 90s success. Enter ‘Aaliyah’ – her self-titled 3rd album. Preceded by the #1 single ‘Try Again’, the singer was about to do just that in a whole new way. ‘At her best’ indeed; sophisticated lyrics, ‘grown woman’ sexy, while staying true to her signature sound, the new millennium was introduced to a new Aaliyah. And, fans’ embrace was immediately evident. With the album’s lead single ‘We Need A Resolution’ making a splash on the charts and its successor ‘More Than A Woman’ completed and ready for take off, Aaliyah thought to make a splash herself and took off to the Bahamas to shoot the visual for island-groove ‘Rock the Boat’. Joined by BET’s ‘Access Granted’, the usually private starlet let fans into see the makings of what was sure to be her next hit on the charts… We all know the story from there. None of us would’ve guessed it would’ve been our last time seeing Miss Haughton. And, to say a void has been left in music since her departure, specifically Urban Pop, is unquestionable. While we’ve seen some come close, those who grew up with and love her music know there is no duplication. She was ‘One In a Million’ indeed. BET’s ‘Aaliyah: One In A Million’, featuring an all-star cast of contributors, will air tonight, August 25th at 8pm ET.
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Post by nikkib on Aug 25, 2011 21:08:02 GMT 1
Aaliyah's Top 10 Billboard Hits Of Her Career  Here are Aaliyah's top ten singles that are ranked by peak position on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop. Ties were broken by the number of weeks spent at peak positions. 10. "More Than a Woman" Peak Position: 7 9. "If Your Girl Only Knew" Peak Position: 3 8. "At Your Best (You Are Love)" Peak Position: 3 7. "I Don't Wanna" Peak Position: 3 6. "Try Again" Peak Position: 2 5. "Rock the Boat" Peak Position: 2 4. "Miss You" Peak Position: 1 (1 week) 3. "Back and Forth" Peak Position: 1 (4 weeks) 2. "Are You That Somebody?" Peak Position: 1 (7 weeks) 1. "One in a Million" Peak Position: 1 (8 weeks) At eight weeks, "One in a Million" marks Aaliyah's longest reign at No. 1 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop . The title track and second single off her sophomore album was, of course, written and produced by Missy Elliott and Timbaland. "One in a Million" staked its claim on the chart for 26 weeks. Source
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Post by raystokes06 on Jan 16, 2012 20:16:56 GMT 1
Happy birthday Aaliyah!
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