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Aaliyah: Timbaland Magoo
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In 1998, Aaliyah had a huge hit with "Are You That Somebody" from the Dr. Doolittle soundtrack. Produced by Timbaland, the song was infectious, known for it's sampling of a baby crying. Fans particularly enjoyed the classy Flamenco dance moves in the video that was choreographed by Fatima. They actually learned the dance by studying movies and going to a flamenco specialist. Also that year, Aaliyah performed "Journey To The Past" for the motion picture Anastasia. "Journey To The Past" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song. Aaliyah performed it on The Academy Awards Show that year, the year of Titanic.
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After spending the first half of her career in R. Kelly's shadow, the second chapter of Aaliyah's career saw the spotlight focus squarely on her -- and a stage she shared with no one. The change may have resulted from help from hit factories like Timbaland and Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, or possibly the obvious maturation of her voice and material. No matter. As a singer and performer, she found a niche in R&B that topped charts, sold big and kept her star shining while one hit wonders faded. Her career was tragically cut short by a fatal plane crash in 2001.
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Aaliyah began spawning myths even before her death last year; this slick collection of old hits and previously unreleased songs helps clear them up. First, she wasn't R. Kelly's creation, although he discovered her -- she was Timbaland's.
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