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7 reasons why Aaliyah will always be the Princess of R&B: A THREAD 
1. Teenage superstar 
Aaliyah began performing at 10 years old alongside her aunt, Gladys Knight. At 12 years old, she signed her first record deal. At 14 years old, she released her debut album. Aaliyah graduated high school with over 10 million records sold & a 4.0 GPA.
Aaliyah began performing at 10 years old alongside her aunt, Gladys Knight. At 12 years old, she signed her first record deal. At 14 years old, she released her debut album. Aaliyah graduated high school with over 10 million records sold & a 4.0 GPA.
2. Voice 
Aaliyah had one of the most unique & beautiful voices in R&B. Although she was a soprano, she has the ability to sing in a beautiful low register & belt with the best of them. Aaliyah had an organic voice that popularized simplicity & effortlessness.
Aaliyah had one of the most unique & beautiful voices in R&B. Although she was a soprano, she has the ability to sing in a beautiful low register & belt with the best of them. Aaliyah had an organic voice that popularized simplicity & effortlessness.
3. The production of her songs 
R&B with Hip Hop influences was a thing, but it wasn’t done how Aaliyah did it. Aaliyah was the first major R&B artist that experienced the greatness of Timbaland’s production. The innovation he added to Aaliyah’s music pushed R&B forward.
R&B with Hip Hop influences was a thing, but it wasn’t done how Aaliyah did it. Aaliyah was the first major R&B artist that experienced the greatness of Timbaland’s production. The innovation he added to Aaliyah’s music pushed R&B forward.
4. Music videos 
Aaliyah’s music videos were simply iconic. Whether she was making snakes look sexy (before Britney Spears) or belting in the rain, she allowed her fans to experience her music in her own way. Aaliyah never disappointed with her imaginative visuals.
Aaliyah’s music videos were simply iconic. Whether she was making snakes look sexy (before Britney Spears) or belting in the rain, she allowed her fans to experience her music in her own way. Aaliyah never disappointed with her imaginative visuals.
5. Choreography 
Aaliyah was known for her iconic choreographed music videos like ‘Are You That Somebody?’ and ‘Try Again’. Aaliyah was a quick learner and a fluid dancer, she moved like the wind. Majority of Aaliyah’s music videos were choreographed by Fatima Robinson.
Aaliyah was known for her iconic choreographed music videos like ‘Are You That Somebody?’ and ‘Try Again’. Aaliyah was a quick learner and a fluid dancer, she moved like the wind. Majority of Aaliyah’s music videos were choreographed by Fatima Robinson.
6. Style 
Aaliyah’s style taught us what duality truly means. She popularized showing off the elastics of boxers with baggy pants and crop top/sports bra. Although she was a cute tomboy, she could also stun the red carpet. Aaliyah will always be our fashion legend.
Aaliyah’s style taught us what duality truly means. She popularized showing off the elastics of boxers with baggy pants and crop top/sports bra. Although she was a cute tomboy, she could also stun the red carpet. Aaliyah will always be our fashion legend.
7. HERstory 
Although Aaliyah passed away during the prime of her career, she made herstory. She sold over 30 million records, multiple awards, the youngest person to perform at the Oscars, and the first artist to top the Hot 100 off of airplay. Our princess left her mark.
Although Aaliyah passed away during the prime of her career, she made herstory. She sold over 30 million records, multiple awards, the youngest person to perform at the Oscars, and the first artist to top the Hot 100 off of airplay. Our princess left her mark.
Aaliyah - The highest, most exalted one
1/16/1979-
1/16/1979-
