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Since exploding onto the music scene in 1993 with her debut single "Back & Forth", Aaliyah has led the music industry with her vocal vitality and smooth style. Aaliyah (pronounced Aa-lee-yah)Dana Haughton was born on the 16th January 1979 in New York, although she spent much of her young and teenage years growing up in Detroit.Aaliyah's parents were both performers, which garnted her desire to follow in their footseps, although her talent for the performing arts was initially revealed during a school auditon for a minor role in the musical,Annie.This event,sparking her desire further to become a performer lead Aaliyah into auditioning and performing all over Detroit, hoping to be recognised and signed. Performing on the popular television show "Star Search Stage" granted Aaliyah's due and deserving recognition. At age 11 Aaliyah performed alongside famous Aunt, Gladys Night, among a large crowd within Las Vegas. This experience was an eduactional one for Aal...