You guys thought we’d forgotten to finish the countdown, huh? We sure didn’t and we’re surely not going to leave you hanging like that WizNation crew. It’s all wrapped up right here in this exclusive presentation of our Top 10 Aaliyah music videos created just for you R&B music fans and Aaliyah supporters. If you […]
Check out part two of our Top 10 Aaliyah video countdown for more of your favorites in no particular order. We’re halfway through the day and halfway through our exclusive music video countdown so don’t forget to let us know which of these are your favorites by posting in the comments section below. 4. Rock […]
Aaliyah 2000–2001: Romeo Must Die and Eponymous Album In 2000, Aaliyah landed her first major movie role in Romeo Must Die. A loose adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Aaliyah starred opposite martial artist Jet Li, playing a couple who fall in love amid their warring families. The movie grossed $18.6 million in its […]
Aaliyah 1996–1999: One in a Million From Wikipedia In 1996, Aaliyah left Jive Records and signed to Atlantic Records. She worked with record producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott, who contributed to her second studio album, One in a Million. “If Your Girl Only Knew” The album yielded the single “If Your Girl Only Knew”, which […]
1991–1995: Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number After Barry Hankerson, Aaliyah’s uncle, signed a distribution deal with Jive Records, he signed Aaliyah to his Blackground Records label at the age of 12. Hankerson later introduced her to recording artist and producer R. Kelly, who became Aaliyah’s mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of […]
1979–1990: Early Life – From Brooklyn to Detroit Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born on January 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Born of African American and Native American descent, she was the second and youngest child of Diane and Michael Haughton. Enrolled at a young age for voice lessons by her mother, […]
It’s hard to believe it’s been nine years since we lost an angel in music, film and this entertainment industry. Today, 101.1 The Wiz celebrates the memory of R&B songstress Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) simply known as Aaliyah. We will forever miss you and cherish your memory and your […]
The Radio Hall of Fame will induct Ms. Cathy Hughes this fall in November, bestowing its Emerson Award to the founder of Radio One. Hughes is being recognized for her influence and lasting impact on the world of broadcasting. The annual Radio Hall of Fame ceremony will take place November 6, 2010 in Chicago. Stay […]
R&B music celebrates Gerald Levert, the man we all came to know, love and cherish on his birthday today, July 13th. Still one of R&B music’s most memorable faces and classic voices, it’s hard to believe that our good friend and soulful superstar Gerald Levert left us just four years ago in the fall of […]
