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Teenagers listening to Drake?s latest release, Scorpion, might wonder why he chose to end the album?s A-side with an Aaliyah interpolation first recorded at the turn of the century. The truth is that Drake and countless others still remain enchanted by the mystique of Timbaland?s prot?g? 17 years after she died in a tragic plane crash, and it doesn?t look like anyone else will replace her as the ?Princess of R&B? any time soon either.
In the years that followed her death, Aaliyah?s music has continued to live on in the work of others. Aside from Drake?s undying adoration for Baby Girl, artists as diverse as Jennifer Lopez and The Weeknd have also sampled her work directly, and rappers who haven?t mentioned Aaliyah at least once in their career are truly one in a million. Frank Ocean even covered the starlet?s own cover of ?At Your Best (You Are Love)? for his visual album Endless a couple of years back on what would have been Aaliyah?s 36th birthday.
Given that the impact of Aaliyah?s voice is still felt in the industry today (even more than a number of artists who are currently recording music), fans and critics alike regularly lament her loss, trying to imagine how the star?s career might have evolved were she still alive today. Now that she?s gone, it?s easy to claim that Aaliyah would have easily matched or even surpassed the success of modern contemporaries like Beyonc? or Rihanna, but was Baby Girl really one in a million?
Are You That Somebody?
Aaliyah arrived on the scene fully formed at the tender age of 14, like an angel plucked from the future. By the age of 22, she had recorded three double Platinum albums and starred in two Hollywood blockbusters with a third role lined up in The Matrix sequels. The star?s success continued even in death thanks to various posthumous releases that helped attract 800,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, despite the fact that legal wrangling prevent a number of her key releases from appearing on streaming services.
The girl with ?jazz personality? and ?G mentality? would be 39 now if her life hadn?t ended prematurely, and those who worked with her believed that Aaliyah would have accomplished even more in the years that followed. Queen of the Damned director Michael Rymer claimed ?that girl could have gone so far,? explaining that she had ?such a clarity about what she wanted? and that ?Nothing was gonna step in her way.?
It?s rare for people to speak ill of the dead, but among the numerous plaudits, there were also some detractors who claimed that Aaliyah was nothing more than a cipher for the artistry of Timbaland and Missy Elliott, simply channeling the sound that they created. Of course, such critiques severely overlook how Aaliyah?s own contribution to the music would help define the landscape of hip-hop in the years that followed.
Although Aaliyah was rarely involved in the writing process, she fused her angelic voice with futuristic beats to create something entirely unique for the radio, singing R&B slow jams that prioritized emotional nuance over diva-style runs. As their muse, Aaliyah inspired Timbaland and Missy Elliott to pen and produce some of their best work, including songs like ?Try Again? and ?If Your Girl Only Knew.? Together, the music that Aaliyah created with her close friends would also go on to inspire an entire generation of performers, including Ciara, Ashanti, and even Rihanna, whose swagger owes an immeasurable debt to the style that Baby Girl first came out with back in 1994.
Hot Like Fire
Eventually, hip-hop caught up to the futuristic vibes of Timbaland?s signature production style, so his work no longer sounded quite as fresh as before. However, Aaliyah had already proven herself willing to evolve and experiment beyond this, so it?s unlikely that this would have impacted her career trajectory in the long run. On her third and final album, simply titled Aaliyah, the Princess of R&B blended together other genres in her music too, including pop, rock, and even techno, pushing forward with what seemed like limitless potential.
Fans are quick to declare that Aaliyah?s music was timeless, even though some early cuts are starting to show their age, but it?s true that far more of her songs hold up today than those sung by her contemporaries. Tracks like ?It?s Whatever? and ?Never No More? wouldn?t sound out of place on recent albums like SZA?s CTRL or Solange?s A Seat at the Table, and the bold experimentation heard on ?What If? was years ahead of its time, drawing on the star?s surprising love of industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails.
In contrast, other ?90s favorites like Brandy, Monica, and Faith Evans might remain musically active, but aside from Beyonc?, none are as popular as they once were, and that?s because they failed to evolve with the times. As a result of this, fans often speculate about what would have happened to Ms. Carter?s career if Aaliyah was still alive today. Would she have rivalled Queen Bee on the charts? Or would they have ruled together?
It?s impossible to know now whether the Princess of R&B would have ended up following the dance/pop trends that dominated after her death or whether she would have helped forge a new path that others would follow. What?s clear, though, is that Aaliyah left a void in the industry that Beyonc? helped fill with her own undeniable talent.
Noted critic Emil Wilbekin once claimed that the success of Aaliyah?s third album and her planned role in The Matrix franchise could have helped transform her into ?one of the next big pop stars, the same as Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, or Whitney Houston.? We?ll never know if that?s true or not now, but just like these other icons of urban music, Aaliyah also influenced artists outside of the R&B sphere, and not just in the realm of singing either.
Street Thing
From the moment that Aaliyah first made her debut in the video for ?Back and Forth,? her distinct sense of fashion was perfectly crystallized, combining sophistication with street wear in one iconic look that would evolve even further as her videography developed.
Stylist Derek Lee later discussed this with Billboard, reminding readers that Aaliyah was ?sexy and feminine even when she was wearing baggy pants,? proving that ?you don?t have to show your ass in order to be hot.? It?s easy to forget now, but long before Beyonc? and Rihanna incorporated street couture into their fashion, Aaliyah pioneered Athleisure with an authenticity that attracted the attention of top-level designers like Tommy Hilfiger and Roberto Cavalli.
Now that streetwear has become one of the most pervasive trends in fashion, it?s easy to imagine Aaliyah creating her own clothing line today at the age of 39. 17 years after her death, MAC were even inspired to release a new makeup collection based on her look after fans petitioned the company to honor the star?s legacy. Even if the music would have eventually taken a backseat, there?s no doubt that Aaliyah would have remained a fashion icon regardless.
As the first mainstream artist to combine these urban stylings with an innocence befitting of the nickname ?Baby Girl,? Aaliyah almost single-handedly defined the teen pop sound that would dominate the airwaves in the years surrounding her death. Singers who started out young like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera owe a debt to the legacy of Aaliyah and given that they both still retain a dedicated fan base, the R&B starlet and her music would have surely resonated with new generations too.
Are You Feelin? Me?
Sure, there may have been other performers out there who could hit higher notes or master more complicated choreography, but the emotional cadence of Aaliyah?s voice still hasn?t been matched, all these years later. Whether she?s singing sensually in ?Rock the Boat,? pledging friendship on ?I Gotcha Back,? or warning off cheating men in ?If Your Girl Only Knew,? Aaliyah?s vocals possessed a rare nuance, going back and forth between heartfelt ballads and futuristic dance hits with ease.
The untimely death of our favorite artists will always create a mystique around their artistry, and often, a kind of ?halo? effect ensues where their music is deified to the nth degree. This raises some difficult questions; if Aaliyah had lived longer, would her back catalog still be regarded as so iconic? While it?s true that her death did prompt a surge in sales that her peers didn?t benefit from, the fact that so many people are still affected by Aaliyah?s music almost two decades on says it all. Dying doesn?t make anyone a star. It?s what they leave behind after they die that matters most.
Not long before she was taken from us, Aaliyah spoke in an interview about a recurring dream which foretold the circumstances of her demise. Initially scary, the darkness that she encountered in each vision would then give way to something special. ?How do I feel? As if I am swimming in the air. Free. Nobody can reach me. Nobody can touch me. It?s a wonderful feeling.? It?s no coincidence that the name Aaliyah actually means ?highest most exalted one? in Swahili, because her dream was right. Nobody can touch the legacy of Aaliyah Dana Haughton, and just like her love of performing, Aaliyah?s music was truly was one in a million. It will go on and on, and on.
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Its kind of hard to imagine her exceeding Brandy or Monica but I think her look would've made her be as big as Beyonce possibly .. Who knows ?
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:32:20 PM
Its kind of hard to imagine her exceeding Brandy or Monica but I think her look would've made her be as big as Beyonce possibly .. Who knows ?
Beyonc? was always more than just a ?look.? Brandy could have maintained her status for a lot longer had she maintained the same work ethic..
Quote from: BowDown on July 18, 2018, 07:37:37 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:32:20 PM
Its kind of hard to imagine her exceeding Brandy or Monica but I think her look would've made her be as big as Beyonce possibly .. Who knows ?
Beyonc? was always more than just a ?look.? Brandy could have maintained her status for a lot longer had she maintained the same work ethic..
True ....
But Beyonce wouldn't be where she is had she been dark and unattractive sorry .. Aaliyah was light skinned and pretty so her chances of atrracting a larger audience were much stronger than a lot of the girls out today ..
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Can you imagine the experimental mess she?d be delivering? I just... She was ahead of her time sonically.
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I could See Liy still dragging the gorls
She was always a step ahead and things
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:41:30 PM
But Beyonce wouldn't be where she is had she been dark and unattractive sorry ..
:uhh: how many successful unattractive females have there been... ever ?
Quote from: Young on July 18, 2018, 07:44:20 PM
I could See Liy still dragging the gorls
She was always a step ahead and things
!!! We need a resolution video blows me away to this day .. I had no idea she was that beautiful I gagged
Quote from: In Baph Feelings. on July 18, 2018, 07:45:06 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:41:30 PM
But Beyonce wouldn't be where she is had she been dark and unattractive sorry ..
:uhh: how many successful unattractive females have there been... ever ?
A lot but not as big as Beyonce and the darker ones are looked over especially nowadays.Beyonce deserves all her success tho because She's very talented . I lost my train of thought .. Lol.
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:41:30 PM
But Beyonce wouldn't be where she is had she been dark and unattractive sorry .. Aaliyah was light skinned and pretty so her chances of atrracting a larger audience were much stronger than a lot of the girls out today ..
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no shade but there aren't alot of really ugly aren't artist.
By industry standards Gaga is ugly, but for the average person she's cute.
GaGa looks waaaaay better than Britney and Christina imo
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:55:46 PM
GaGa looks waaaaay better than Britney and Christina imo
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Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:55:46 PM
GaGa looks waaaaay better than Britney and Christina imo
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Gaga would have to be attractive to even look better than anyone tbh
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Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:41:30 PM
But Beyonce wouldn't be where she is had she been dark and unattractive sorry .. Aaliyah was light skinned and pretty so her chances of atrracting a larger audience were much stronger than a lot of the girls out today ..
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no shade but there aren't alot of really ugly aren't artist.
By industry standards Gaga is ugly, but for the average person she's cute.
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is the average person in this scenario a blind man?
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Gag's awkward look works for her
if she was model pretty, she would be overlooked.
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I still remember Kidada saying she and Aaliyah were about to start working on a clothing line. Li died right on the cusp of the era of celebrities taking over fashion from models. Seeing actresses and singers on the cover of fashion magazines and in couture endorsements instead of supermodels. She would have killed it. :stressed:
That plus her acting... sis would have made a seamless transition into being successful in a lot of ways.
Love gags but she ain?t near cute
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Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:55:46 PM
GaGa looks waaaaay better than Britney and Christina imo
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Love Aaliyah but she?d probably be flopping like all the other r&b girls. And right now she?d be asked non-stop R Kelly questions in this #metoo era.
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Love Aaliyah but
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Quote from: brocka4life on July 18, 2018, 09:02:56 PM
Love Aaliyah but
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You don?t think she?d be struggling when it comes to sales just like most of the r&b acts of the past decade? Her acting career could have been successful.
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Quote from: LoveHappy on July 18, 2018, 07:53:50 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:41:30 PM
But Beyonce wouldn't be where she is had she been dark and unattractive sorry .. Aaliyah was light skinned and pretty so her chances of atrracting a larger audience were much stronger than a lot of the girls out today ..
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no shade but there aren't alot of really ugly aren't artist.
By industry standards Gaga is ugly, but for the average person she's cute.
is she?
Quote from: In Baph Feelings. on July 18, 2018, 08:03:28 PM
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This again
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 18, 2018, 09:24:26 PM
Quote from: BowDown on July 18, 2018, 07:37:37 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:32:20 PM
Its kind of hard to imagine her exceeding Brandy or Monica but I think her look would've made her be as big as Beyonce possibly .. Who knows ?
Beyonc? was always more than just a ?look.? Brandy could have maintained her status for a lot longer had she maintained the same work ethic..
I don't know... :unsure:
Always felt as if GHan's transition into adulthood from a child star is what created a bit of awkwardness in her career...
Not necessarily a shift in her work ethic.
So much focus was put on her wholesomeness and safeness that when she stepped into the "ok ya'll I'm ready to be sexy now pass me a weave mess" stage, I don't think it was the easiest thing for the gorls to swallow.
Especially with Benny Medina pushing her to be some sex kitten and mess.
Dancing around in her videos with wet hair and one piece bikinis..
And posing by Cadillac Escalades in nothing but a bra/panty set.
:unsure:
Yep but Brandy also had a contract with Covergirl and was pretty much the IT girl of the 90's and could've maintained that level of success had she not become pregnant and taken so much time off. The work ethic and consistency just wasn't there .. The way it is with Beyonce
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Quote from: BowDown on July 18, 2018, 07:37:37 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:32:20 PM
Its kind of hard to imagine her exceeding Brandy or Monica but I think her look would've made her be as big as Beyonce possibly .. Who knows ?
Beyonc? was always more than just a ?look.? Brandy could have maintained her status for a lot longer had she maintained the same work ethic..
and her look as well. I felt during "full moon" she should have still had braids, she could have been the Alicia Keys of 2001-03. I felt people were confused like who's that? "Afrodisiac" should have displayed the relaxed and pressed look with out the honey blonde. Then "Human" should have had the honey Blonde look.
Quote from: Guilty on July 18, 2018, 08:01:09 PM
Gag's awkward look works for her
if she was model pretty, she would be overlooked.
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Britney doesn?t look better than anyone in 2018.
And Christina is fat and her lips are about to explode.
Gaga>
Big Italian nose and all.
And Aaliyah would be slaying.
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Who knows. Aaliyah was a very timeless individual. From her hair, clothes etc. She was timeless. I can look at her red carpet looks and they look like what people would wear now. None of that tacky mess.
Her music career is tricky. She would've been on blackground correct(?) Her next album probably would've been in 2003-2004...We see how they handled Jojo and Toni Braxton. I honestly don't think she would've been a threat to the machine of Matthew Knowles-Beyonc?, Clive Davis- Alicia Keys, Irv Gotti-Ashanti. Then you had this young tom boyish girl whos a dancer coming from atl with the crunk and b movement. I don't think Aaliyah would've been a threat....
I do think in 2006-2007 she would've reinvented and maybe released a promiscuous girl and did a song with Justin or something...
Quote from: whatever on July 18, 2018, 10:15:03 PM
Aaliyah was a very timeless individual. From her hair, clothes etc. She was timeless. I can look at her red carpet looks and they look like what people would wear now. None of that tacky mess.
I think a 3-way collab would have been one of the greatest songs ever recorded
Ugh! and Brandy getting pregnant was NEVER a problem, It was the sick public and Atlantic forcing her to uphold an unrealistic image ... she could have been a clean cut mother too. Meanwhile bey is on baby #10 I mean #4. Brandy could have really embraced that pregnancy much better than she did in 02, I would have been 9 months prego shooting videos and promoting live (shrugs) we put too much on these celebs smh.
No shade, but Beyonce and Aaliyah are in two separate categories although they do/did a lot of the same things.
:letsmessfag:
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 18, 2018, 09:24:26 PM
Quote from: BowDown on July 18, 2018, 07:37:37 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:32:20 PM
Its kind of hard to imagine her exceeding Brandy or Monica but I think her look would've made her be as big as Beyonce possibly .. Who knows ?
Beyonc? was always more than just a ?look.? Brandy could have maintained her status for a lot longer had she maintained the same work ethic..
I don't know... :unsure:
Always felt as if GHan's transition into adulthood from a child star is what created a bit of awkwardness in her career...
Not necessarily a shift in her work ethic.
So much focus was put on her wholesomeness and safeness that when she stepped into the "ok ya'll I'm ready to be sexy now pass me a weave mess" stage, I don't think it was the easiest thing for the gorls to swallow.
Especially with Benny Medina pushing her to be some sex kitten and mess.
Dancing around in her videos with wet hair and one piece bikinis..
And posing by Cadillac Escalades in nothing but a bra/panty set.
:unsure:
I agree. She flourished as a child and teen star, but it got awkward once she became a woman. Especially with the baby and stuff.
Aaliyah was not as popular as her peers as a teen, but flourished as a woman in the bit of time she had. She was ready for the world. :oof: :giveittomeddy:
Mon was the one with the work ethic issues. In my opinion. :helloimangie:
I still don?t understand the huge gap between Knock Knock and U Shoulda. :usureuok:
Li would b bigger than brans mons & bleachonce
Quote from: my lil' mutha fckin poneh, bitch on July 18, 2018, 11:48:19 PM
Li would b bigger than brans mons & bleachonce
Not if Blackground was still in charge of her career.
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 18, 2018, 09:24:26 PM
Quote from: BowDown on July 18, 2018, 07:37:37 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:32:20 PM
Its kind of hard to imagine her exceeding Brandy or Monica but I think her look would've made her be as big as Beyonce possibly .. Who knows ?
Beyonc? was always more than just a ?look.? Brandy could have maintained her status for a lot longer had she maintained the same work ethic..
I don't know... :unsure:
Always felt as if GHan's transition into adulthood from a child star is what created a bit of awkwardness in her career...
Not necessarily a shift in her work ethic.
So much focus was put on her wholesomeness and safeness that when she stepped into the "ok ya'll I'm ready to be sexy now pass me a weave mess" stage, I don't think it was the easiest thing for the gorls to swallow.
Especially with Benny Medina pushing her to be some sex kitten and mess.
Dancing around in her videos with wet hair and one piece bikinis..
And posing by Cadillac Escalades in nothing but a bra/panty set.
:unsure:
Are you tou..
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 18, 2018, 09:49:23 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 09:46:20 PM
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 18, 2018, 09:24:26 PM
Quote from: BowDown on July 18, 2018, 07:37:37 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:32:20 PM
Its kind of hard to imagine her exceeding Brandy or Monica but I think her look would've made her be as big as Beyonce possibly .. Who knows ?
Beyonc? was always more than just a ?look.? Brandy could have maintained her status for a lot longer had she maintained the same work ethic..
I don't know... :unsure:
Always felt as if GHan's transition into adulthood from a child star is what created a bit of awkwardness in her career...
Not necessarily a shift in her work ethic.
So much focus was put on her wholesomeness and safeness that when she stepped into the "ok ya'll I'm ready to be sexy now pass me a weave mess" stage, I don't think it was the easiest thing for the gorls to swallow.
Especially with Benny Medina pushing her to be some sex kitten and mess.
Dancing around in her videos with wet hair and one piece bikinis..
And posing by Cadillac Escalades in nothing but a bra/panty set.
:unsure:
Yep but Brandy also had a contract with Covergirl and was pretty much the IT girl of the 90's and could've maintained that level of success had she not become pregnant and taken so much time off. The work ethic and consistency just wasn't there .. The way it is with Beyonce
Yeah, she did have all the big contracts, sitcoms, etc
But having that going for a few years isn't a guarantee that you can keep it, no matter how hard you work. I honestly think GHan's time as the "it" girl ran its course. Every artist has their peak and their cooling off period. She wasn't an exception to that rule.
We could blame the pregnancy but there are other things worth considering as well.
I don't mean Ghan was lazy when I said she lost her work ethic but she was definitely over it by the time Full Moon came around. I get it though, being so young and never really having a break. I know she felt a great deal of relief when she was pregnant so she could finally take a break but it was just poor timing..
Quote from: In Baph Feelings. on July 18, 2018, 07:57:04 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:55:46 PM
GaGa looks waaaaay better than Britney and Christina imo
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That ugly ass bitch
But wait she kinda does in 2018 tho
Actually nvm all three of those bitches are fckn hit
Li would have ditched Barry.
Quote from: CREAM. on July 18, 2018, 09:53:08 PM
Quote from: Guilty on July 18, 2018, 08:01:09 PM
Gag's awkward look works for her
if she was model pretty, she would be overlooked.
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Britney doesn?t look better than anyone in 2018.
And Christina is fat and her lips are about to explode.
Gaga>
Big Italian nose and all.
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Yeah. Stef' sits Britney in beauty everytime. Nice.try tho gorls
I disagree that Brandy and Monica struggled to keep up with times. The article praised Aaliyah and her collaborators for being timeless and ahead of the pack, but criticized the others for not being in line with it? Knowing exactly where she?d be today is impossible to tell, but looking at the jhene aiko, SZA, and even Tinashe types, she?d definitely have a lane for sure.
I feel like Aaliyah would?ve transcended music and moved onto other ventures. We see she already had roles and auditions lined up.
Quote from: Kaeli. on July 19, 2018, 12:46:51 AM
I feel like Aaliyah would?ve transcended music and moved onto other ventures. We see she already had roles and auditions lined up.
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I think the fashion heads would have eaten her up. Movies. Clothing lines etc.
She was the perfect muse. :gorlonfire:
She probably would have put out an album every now and then.
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 18, 2018, 09:49:23 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 09:46:20 PM
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 18, 2018, 09:24:26 PM
Quote from: BowDown on July 18, 2018, 07:37:37 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:32:20 PM
Its kind of hard to imagine her exceeding Brandy or Monica but I think her look would've made her be as big as Beyonce possibly .. Who knows ?
Beyonc? was always more than just a ?look.? Brandy could have maintained her status for a lot longer had she maintained the same work ethic..
I don't know... :unsure:
Always felt as if GHan's transition into adulthood from a child star is what created a bit of awkwardness in her career...
Not necessarily a shift in her work ethic.
So much focus was put on her wholesomeness and safeness that when she stepped into the "ok ya'll I'm ready to be sexy now pass me a weave mess" stage, I don't think it was the easiest thing for the gorls to swallow.
Especially with Benny Medina pushing her to be some sex kitten and mess.
Dancing around in her videos with wet hair and one piece bikinis..
And posing by Cadillac Escalades in nothing but a bra/panty set.
:unsure:
Yep but Brandy also had a contract with Covergirl and was pretty much the IT girl of the 90's and could've maintained that level of success had she not become pregnant and taken so much time off. The work ethic and consistency just wasn't there .. The way it is with Beyonce
Yeah, she did have all the big contracts, sitcoms, etc
But having that going for a few years isn't a guarantee that you can keep it, no matter how hard you work. I honestly think GHan's time as the "it" girl ran its course. Every artist has their peak and their cooling off period. She wasn't an exception to that rule.
We could blame the pregnancy but there are other things worth considering as well.
You're absolutely right
Whoever put Brandy in that soggy bra and panty set with all those bones showing needs to be annihilated.
Quote from: Guilty on July 18, 2018, 07:42:06 PM
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Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 19, 2018, 08:30:22 AM
Whoever put Brandy in that soggy bra and panty set with all those bones showing needs to be annihilated.
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If y'all don't stop crying about Brandy's pregnancy during the Full Moon era. Sy'rai already researching colleges.
Quote from: Marilyn on July 19, 2018, 08:58:04 AM
If y'all don't stop crying about Brandy's pregnancy during the Full Moon era. Sy'rai already looking for colleges.
:dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead:
Quote from: Marilyn on July 19, 2018, 08:58:04 AM
If y'all don't stop crying about Brandy's pregnancy during the Full Moon era. Sy'rai already researching colleges.
:kii: :kii: :kii: :kii: :kii:
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 18, 2018, 09:24:26 PM
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Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:32:20 PM
Its kind of hard to imagine her exceeding Brandy or Monica but I think her look would've made her be as big as Beyonce possibly .. Who knows ?
Beyonc? was always more than just a ?look.? Brandy could have maintained her status for a lot longer had she maintained the same work ethic..
I don't know... :unsure:
Always felt as if GHan's transition into adulthood from a child star is what created a bit of awkwardness in her career...
Not necessarily a shift in her work ethic.
So much focus was put on her wholesomeness and safeness that when she stepped into the "ok ya'll I'm ready to be sexy now pass me a weave mess" stage, I don't think it was the easiest thing for the gorls to swallow.
Especially with Benny Medina pushing her to be some sex kitten and mess.
Dancing around in her videos with wet hair and one piece bikinis..
And posing by Cadillac Escalades in nothing but a bra/panty set.
:unsure:
This is what side tracked alot of fans. I myself was like what the hell is going on? That era was a hit and miss for me. And why Benny Medina of all people? Some of those pics were cringe worthy. She seemed so lost too me at that point in time.
And all the wrong single choices as well.
The Li and Janet duet would have been amazing. :gorlonfire:
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is she holding a dog
Quote from: ssw4919 on July 19, 2018, 10:36:32 AM
The Li and Janet duet would have been amazing. :gorlonfire:
Li loved some Janet. It's dope that she embraced her back.
Quote from: Marilyn on July 19, 2018, 08:58:04 AM
If y'all don't stop crying about Brandy's pregnancy during the Full Moon era. Sy'rai already researching colleges.
:kii: :kii: :kii: :kii: :kii:
I could have seen Liy and Mo Cooing over some Missy mess
where is that audio interview where jans was stanning for Li for like 5 mins straight :dead: :dead:
Quote from: Guilty on July 19, 2018, 11:56:53 AM
where is that audio interview where jans was stanning for Li for like 5 mins straight :dead: :dead:
this isn?t 5 minutes but Janet and Jimmy Jam were stanning here
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Aaliyah and Monica have a song in common
they were BFFs
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Gag's awkward look works for her
if she was model pretty, she would be overlooked.
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Britney doesn?t look better than anyone in 2018.
And Christina is fat and her lips are about to explode.
Gaga>
Big Italian nose and all.
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Yeah. Stef' sits Britney in beauty everytime. Nice.try tho gorls
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Quote from: Guilty on July 19, 2018, 11:55:48 AM
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My two favs.
No shade but Queen of the Damned can kick rocks in favor of a Jan collab. :fuming:
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 19, 2018, 12:21:42 PM
Quote from: Guilty on July 19, 2018, 11:56:53 AM
where is that audio interview where jans was stanning for Li for like 5 mins straight :dead: :dead:
this isn?t 5 minutes but Janet and Jimmy Jam were stanning here
Ackkkk! :gorlonfire:
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Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:41:30 PM
But Beyonce wouldn't be where she is had she been dark and unattractive
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Um, nobody would
But yea
Li probably would've crossed over into acting more and put out an alb every blue moon like Justin Timberlake does.
Quote from: Andrais. on July 19, 2018, 05:26:34 PM
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But Beyonce wouldn't be where she is had she been dark and unattractive
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Um, nobody would
there?s a few
but I don?t see the point of bringing that up as if it only applies to Bey
I mean if Aaliyah wasn?t beautiful what would she have?
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Quote from: Andrais. on July 19, 2018, 05:26:34 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 18, 2018, 07:41:30 PM
But Beyonce wouldn't be where she is had she been dark and unattractive
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Um, nobody would
there?s a few
but I don?t see the point of bringing that up as if it only applies to Bey
I mean if Aaliyah wasn?t beautiful what would she have?
Yea, Bey was a a bad example considering how uber talented she is and that?s no shade to Aaliyah.
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 05:38:45 PM
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So beautiful!
Angie and Fantasia are hideous but even they flourished to a certain extent
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 19, 2018, 05:50:51 PM
Angie and Fantasia are hideous but
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The way I just screamed in this Building
Well actually Fantasia is pretty now Angie Stone is gross. How could she pull Dangelo?! Damn there is hope for me after all.
It's hard to say.She hadn't released new music in 5 years before 2001.And although her return was anticipated, it was kind of a lukewarm reception.
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 05:38:45 PM
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Literally one of my favorite alberms ever.
WNAR, Read Between The Lines, Never No More, Loose Rap, Those Were The Days, What If, Extra Smooth, MTAW, U Got Nerve, I Refuse, I Can Be, Messed Up >>>>>>>>.
I miss Queen. :stressed:
Who did Aaliyah's hair Damn that shit stayed snatched right up until the end
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 19, 2018, 07:13:28 PM
Who did Aaliyah's hair Damn that shit stayed snatched right up until the end
You know wha.
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Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 05:38:45 PM
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Literally one of my favorite alberms ever.
WNAR, Read Between The Lines, Never No More, Loose Rap, Those Were The Days, What If, Extra Smooth, MTAW, U Got Nerve, I Refuse, I Can Be, Messed Up >>>>>>>>.
I miss Queen. :stressed:
Ummm did we have a praise thread celebrating the anniversary on Tuesday?! I meant to come in and do it but was busy
:stressed:
I wonder what sound her 4th album would've had.2002-2005 was a great time.All different styles of R&B were being embraced.She would have definitely had a good run.
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 19, 2018, 05:50:51 PM
Angie and Fantasia are hideous but even they flourished to a certain extent
Neither of them have had earth shattering success though.
Quote from: BowDown on July 19, 2018, 07:15:38 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 19, 2018, 07:13:28 PM
Who did Aaliyah's hair Damn that shit stayed snatched right up until the end
You know wha.
:kii: y'all think everything is shade its annoying
It's honestly too hard to tell with the way the music industry has changed over the years.
She was a smart girl. Regardless of how her career turned out, Li would still be coined.
I could see her gravitating more behind the scenes tbh. Maybe getting into film directing and/or becoming a mogul of some sort.
Quote from: Andrais. on July 19, 2018, 07:25:32 PM
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 19, 2018, 05:50:51 PM
Angie and Fantasia are hideous but even they flourished to a certain extent
Neither of them have had earth shattering success though.
Especially Angie. :dead: She's best known for No More Rain. Although she has a few hidden gems like Brotha and I Wish I Didn't.
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 07:32:34 PM
What's interesting is that GODliyah was constantly progressing, dipping her hands into different pots.
She really had a look/universal beauty that could have taken far in any part of entertainment - acting included.
That was the most tragic part of her demise, IMO. She was climbing - not in descent mode.
She really was gorgeous but it didn?t seem like she had a gravitating personality so I feel like she would?ve done more acting and gone behind the scenes for some reason..
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 07:39:02 PM
Quote from: BowDown on July 19, 2018, 07:35:58 PM
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 07:32:34 PM
What's interesting is that GODliyah was constantly progressing, dipping her hands into different pots.
She really had a look/universal beauty that could have taken far in any part of entertainment - acting included.
That was the most tragic part of her demise, IMO. She was climbing - not in descent mode.
She really was gorgeous but it didn?t seem like she had a gravitating personality so I feel like she would?ve done more acting and gone behind the scenes for some reason..
wyd bvy cuz
That wasn?t a dig.
:omgwatshappening:
Music didn?t seem like it excited her much so I doubt she would?ve done something that didn?t make her happy...
:omgwatshappening:
She didn?t seem ? :overit: ? to you? The same way Ghan was during FM.
She would have loved Tinashe and collaborated with her.
:ohwow:
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 07:32:34 PM
What's interesting is that GODliyah was constantly progressing, dipping her hands into different pots.
She really had a look/universal beauty that could have taken far in any part of entertainment - acting included.
That was the most tragic part of her demise, IMO. She was climbing - not in descent mode.
!!!!
Perfectly said. I just...
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 07:50:50 PM
Her entire demeanor was kinda laid back to me.
She wasn't really a "WOO HOO! HEY YALL! BRIGHT COLORS! LOOK AT ME!!!!! OVER HERE GUYS! BOOTYLICIOUS!" kinda gor.
Goddess stayed in something dark and alluring, kept to herself, took a beautiful photo, shot a sexy vidya, and kept it moving.
:gorlonfire:
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She didn?t seem ? :overit: ? to you? The same way Ghan was during FM.
She seemed to love the creative process of music.
Her vidyas, etc.
I could see her being over the politics, though.
Exactly! I?m sure she had fun with Tim and Missy in the studio but she seemed like she was only comfortable with music when familiar people were around her because she was so chill and not into the other bs..
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 07:50:50 PM
Her entire demeanor was kinda laid back to me.
She wasn't really a "WOO HOO! HEY YALL! BRIGHT COLORS! LOOK AT ME!!!!! OVER HERE GUYS! BOOTYLICIOUS!" kinda gor.
Goddess stayed in something dark and alluring, kept to herself, took a beautiful photo, shot a sexy vidya, and kept it moving.
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 07:50:50 PM
Her entire demeanor was kinda laid back to me.
She wasn't really a "WOO HOO! HEY YALL! BRIGHT COLORS! LOOK AT ME!!!!! OVER HERE GUYS! BOOTYLICIOUS!" kinda gor.
Goddess stayed in something dark and alluring, kept to herself, took a beautiful photo, shot a sexy vidya, and kept it moving.
Shade Bey one more time tonight you fuckin bitch.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/0ad2ebfd988f0d923768c76538fec2aa/tumblr_mi53wl9Oec1qe3tebo1_400.gif)
Quote from: BowDown on July 19, 2018, 07:54:29 PM
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She didn?t seem ? :overit: ? to you? The same way Ghan was during FM.
She seemed to love the creative process of music.
Her vidyas, etc.
I could see her being over the politics, though.
Exactly! I?m sure she had fun with Tim and Missy in the studio but she seemed like she was only comfortable with music when familiar people were around her because she was so chill and not into the other bs..
She only had 3 albums. Thats not a lot of time to come to that conclusion IMO. And each album was crafted by different producers.
like Tim and Missy werent all up in the mix on the 3rd album. WNAR but thats it. Tim wasnt even initially gonna get the 1st single.
I feel like maybe she was just the fuck TIED. Recording the album and filming Damned at the same time, then making time for promo stops and such, starting filming on Matrix, she had a lot on her plate.
I wish people would let my Cap queen rest tbh.
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 19, 2018, 07:57:21 PM
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Quote from: BowDown on July 19, 2018, 07:48:27 PM
:omgwatshappening:
She didn?t seem ? :overit: ? to you? The same way Ghan was during FM.
She seemed to love the creative process of music.
Her vidyas, etc.
I could see her being over the politics, though.
Exactly! I?m sure she had fun with Tim and Missy in the studio but she seemed like she was only comfortable with music when familiar people were around her because she was so chill and not into the other bs..
She only had 3 albums. Thats not a lot of time to come to that conclusion IMO. And each album was crafted by different producers.
I just used them as an example but I guess I?m comparing her demeanor to the other girls? personalities. The moodiness/laidback vibe definitely worked for her and even better for her legacy tho..
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 08:01:26 PM
Quote from: BowDown on July 19, 2018, 07:56:29 PM
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 07:50:50 PM
Her entire demeanor was kinda laid back to me.
She wasn't really a "WOO HOO! HEY YALL! BRIGHT COLORS! LOOK AT ME!!!!! OVER HERE GUYS! BOOTYLICIOUS!" kinda gor.
Goddess stayed in something dark and alluring, kept to herself, took a beautiful photo, shot a sexy vidya, and kept it moving.
Shade Bey one more time tonight you fuckin bitch.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/0ad2ebfd988f0d923768c76538fec2aa/tumblr_mi53wl9Oec1qe3tebo1_400.gif)
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I live for 'fas's showmanship. The loudness, the sequins, etc. That just wasn't GODliyah.
I think that's why she may have come off as unenthusiastic to you - in terms of her attitude towards her music.
But I think she took her craft very seriously. You can see it in her videos and hear it in her music.
!!
A mug among mugs
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Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 08:01:26 PM
Quote from: BowDown on July 19, 2018, 07:56:29 PM
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 07:50:50 PM
Her entire demeanor was kinda laid back to me.
She wasn't really a "WOO HOO! HEY YALL! BRIGHT COLORS! LOOK AT ME!!!!! OVER HERE GUYS! BOOTYLICIOUS!" kinda gor.
Goddess stayed in something dark and alluring, kept to herself, took a beautiful photo, shot a sexy vidya, and kept it moving.
Shade Bey one more time tonight you fuckin bitch.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/0ad2ebfd988f0d923768c76538fec2aa/tumblr_mi53wl9Oec1qe3tebo1_400.gif)
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That wasn't shade to 'fas :usureuok:
I live for 'fas's showmanship. The loudness, the sequins, etc. That just wasn't GODliyah.
I think that's why she may have come off as unenthusiastic to you - in terms of her attitude towards her music.
But I think she took her craft very seriously. You can see it in her videos and hear it in her music. She really put her heart into it. Goddess knew how to emote. Downe.
That?s what I was just thinking! She seemed very connected to her music itself but I meant beyond, almost like she knew her music career was just a stepping stone..
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Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 07:49:30 PM
Quote from: BowDown on July 19, 2018, 07:48:27 PM
:omgwatshappening:
She didn?t seem ? :overit: ? to you? The same way Ghan was during FM.
She seemed to love the creative process of music.
Her vidyas, etc.
I could see her being over the politics, though.
Exactly! I?m sure she had fun with Tim and Missy in the studio but she seemed like she was only comfortable with music when familiar people were around her because she was so chill and not into the other bs..
She only had 3 albums. Thats not a lot of time to come to that conclusion IMO. And each album was crafted by different producers.
I just used them as an example but I guess I?m comparing her demeanor to the other girls? personalities. The moodiness/laidback vibe definitely worked for her and even better for her legacy tho..
I wouldnt say moody, but I get what you mean.
She just had a thing about her. She seemed serious, but a light shined simultaneously. Her aura was beyond her years as well. She was poised and just kinda, grown.
Horrible quality but I feel it here
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Quote from: BowDown on July 19, 2018, 07:48:27 PM
:omgwatshappening:
She didn?t seem ? :overit: ? to you? The same way Ghan was during FM.
She seemed to love the creative process of music.
Her vidyas, etc.
I could see her being over the politics, though.
Exactly! I?m sure she had fun with Tim and Missy in the studio but she seemed like she was only comfortable with music when familiar people were around her because she was so chill and not into the other bs..
She only had 3 albums. Thats not a lot of time to come to that conclusion IMO. And each album was crafted by different producers.
I just used them as an example but I guess I?m comparing her demeanor to the other girls? personalities. The moodiness/laidback vibe definitely worked for her and even better for her legacy tho..
I wouldnt say moody, but I get what you mean.
She just had a thing about her. She seemed serious, but a light shined simultaneously. Her aura was beyond her years as well. She was poised and just kinda, grown.
Horrible quality but I feel it here
Exactly!!
I don?t mean ?moody? in a
I?m on my period! Gtfo! :fuming: kinda way but more gloomy/mysterious..
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Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 07:50:50 PM
Her entire demeanor was kinda laid back to me.
She wasn't really a "WOO HOO! HEY YALL! BRIGHT COLORS! LOOK AT ME!!!!! OVER HERE GUYS! BOOTYLICIOUS!" kinda gor.
Goddess stayed in something dark and alluring, kept to herself, took a beautiful photo, shot a sexy vidya, and kept it moving.
Shade Bey one more time tonight you fuckin bitch.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/0ad2ebfd988f0d923768c76538fec2aa/tumblr_mi53wl9Oec1qe3tebo1_400.gif)
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I live for 'fas's showmanship. The loudness, the sequins, etc. That just wasn't GODliyah.
I think that's why she may have come off as unenthusiastic to you - in terms of her attitude towards her music.
But I think she took her craft very seriously. You can see it in her videos and hear it in her music.
!!
:stressed:
Can't believe you stan for both GODliyah and Shim
Like ... how?
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I've gone over it in my head at least a dozen times bvy
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real recognize real
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Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 19, 2018, 05:50:51 PM
Angie and Fantasia are hideous but even they flourished to a certain extent
fanatasia ain?t hideous
She?s just not cute
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this damn cane corso. mons is a fuckin fool
I wonder what her music would sound like in the Mid 00?s tho
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Quote from: King Ye on July 19, 2018, 08:03:09 PM
I wish people would let my Cap queen rest tbh.
I hate when people say this.
Like what does it even mean...
Are we just never to discuss ppl after they die?
n
Quote from: CREAM. on July 19, 2018, 09:51:12 PM
Quote from: King Ye on July 19, 2018, 08:03:09 PM
I wish people would let my Cap queen rest tbh.
I hate when people say this.
Like what does it even mean...
Are we just never to discuss ppl after they die?
n
SCCDDGHFFH
I hate how fake ppl get when someone dies
Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 09:56:22 PM
You'd think the gorls were exhuming her bahvey or something
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I can?t stand you
Quote from: Kaeli. on July 19, 2018, 09:52:47 PM
Quote from: CREAM. on July 19, 2018, 09:51:12 PM
Quote from: King Ye on July 19, 2018, 08:03:09 PM
I wish people would let my Cap queen rest tbh.
I hate when people say this.
Like what does it even mean...
Are we just never to discuss ppl after they die?
n
SCCDDGHFFH
I hate how fake ppl get when someone dies
Name names you stupid bitch.
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 19, 2018, 07:26:02 PM
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Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on July 19, 2018, 07:13:28 PM
Who did Aaliyah's hair Damn that shit stayed snatched right up until the end
You know wha.
:kii: y'all think everything is shade its annoying
:justabit:
i thought i was the only one feeling that way in general ...
How did drake manage to get her vocals for Enough Said? Does anyone know the story behind it? That fucking song.. I love the solo version without him
The Chris and Liy mess >>>>
Quote from: Andrais. on July 19, 2018, 05:28:27 PM
Li probably would've crossed over into acting more and put out an alb every blue moon like Justin Timberlake does.
This.
Edit: nvm.
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 19, 2018, 08:02:27 PM
I feel like maybe she was just the fuck TIED. Recording the album and filming Damned at the same time, then making time for promo stops and such, starting filming on Matrix, she had a lot on her plate.
I really hate that because I feel like she was rushed, and it was what ultimately killed her.
And Barry being cheap on the planes. :fuming:
But they felt she had to strike while the iron was hot after the success of Romeo, put out an album, Timbaland throwing a few tracks on it (which turned out to be a good thing because she worked with new producers), heavy promo immediately. WNAR lowkey flopping and so they had to rush to capitalize on RTB. :'(
I just wish she didn?t do Queen because she could have done the Janet collab and tribute performance. :overit:
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Quote from: Ambiguous on July 19, 2018, 07:50:50 PM
Her entire demeanor was kinda laid back to me.
She wasn't really a "WOO HOO! HEY YALL! BRIGHT COLORS! LOOK AT ME!!!!! OVER HERE GUYS! BOOTYLICIOUS!" kinda gor.
Goddess stayed in something dark and alluring, kept to herself, took a beautiful photo, shot a sexy vidya, and kept it moving.
Shade Bey one more time tonight you fuckin bitch.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/0ad2ebfd988f0d923768c76538fec2aa/tumblr_mi53wl9Oec1qe3tebo1_400.gif)
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I live for 'fas's showmanship. The loudness, the sequins, etc. That just wasn't GODliyah.
I think that's why she may have come off as unenthusiastic to you - in terms of her attitude towards her music.
But I think she took her craft very seriously. You can see it in her videos and hear it in her music.
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Can't believe you stan for both GODliyah and Shim
Like ... how?
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I've gone over it in my head at least a dozen times bvy
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real recognize real
Yeah, Li woulda been Team Kim right along with Brandy. :ohwow:
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Whew, chile! The ghetto!
And she would have done Sparkle with Whit?. :loose2when:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVt_D-LuWTs
Quote from: ssw4919 on July 20, 2018, 12:00:09 PM
And she would have done Sparkle with Whit?. :loose2when:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVt_D-LuWTs
I didn?t know this but good thing she didn?t. That movie was a mess!
I think it would have been cute if they did it when they intended. A pre-Dreamgirls tea.