Aaliyah

August 25th, the day i like to stop and honour the memory of Aaliyah, R'n'B singer and actress.  Its been 11 years on now since the plane crash in the Bahamas that took her life and i can only imagine where she would be now, its nothing short of SUPERSTAR.

"Try Again" was my first introduction to Aaliyah's music and to be honest at that time i didnt grasp how connected i had become to her and that she'd made her way into my heart.  At the news of her death coming home from school one day i was in disbelief, i could not accept it in my mind.  I kept imagining many scenarios that somehow she had managed to make it out of the plane moments before it crashed.  The days rolled on and it eventually sunk in that this amazing singer, dancer and actress had passed away.

I believe her spirit is still around however.  Guiding people through their lives, comforting and healing.  This can even be through her movies and music.  I know myself when im sad or at my worst i can find comfort in her work, an unconditional love that Aaliyah set forth on the world. 

In her music, performances and behind the scene looks at the artist that was it's clear that she is an amazing, beautiful soul.  With her death not the end an upcoming release of what will be her 6th official album will further her legacy and reinforce her wish "to be seen as a full on entertainer and a good person." 

I Love You,

 AALIYAH

January 16th 1979 - August 25th 2001 

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While browsing tributes over youtube i came across this one which was made by MTV in recognition of her anniversary.  Its beautiful and i'd like to share it

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9kUWUm8vP8