Aaliyah & Lil' Kim: On The Set of 'Crush On You' (Rare)

(Update: Full size version! Original source: peekthroughmyeyes.tumblr.com)

🔁 via @lilkimstreetteam Thank you so much for sharing 😩😍❤👏 and thanks @tiaralways for tagging as always 😇😘❤ Aaliyah and Lil Kim on the set of 'Crush On You' 😍😍😍

Aaliyah & Lil' Kim: On The Set of 'I Need You Tonight' (Rare Photo)

🔁 via @realestatedynamo_nyc: “Throwback photo from my Junior Mafia days🎤🎼 Photoshoot 📸 for our single “Need You Tonight” featuring myself, Aaliyah, Lil Kim and Trife! #ripaaliyah #juniormafia #notoriousbig #lilkim #aaliyah #90shiphop #90sfashion #nike #polo #ralphlauren #superfly#kleptisadopeemcee #needyoutonight #rap #hiphop| Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏💚 

Aaliyah: Ice Box Launch Party (Rare Photos) June 7th, 2000

Aaliyah, @eliane.nicole, @bijouphillips and @kidadajonesog 😊😍❤ Why does this look so recent though? The quality is insane! 😍 You can view the rest courtesy of @eliane.nicole via www.poplifeproductions.com 🙌 Special thanks to @aaliyahalways for bringing these beautiful gems to my attention! 😘❤ 

Aaliyah: Ice Box Launch Party, June 7th, 2000 (Rare)

A beautiful rare gem courtesy of @favouritethingsbyazzizz 😍😄 Thank you so much for sharing! Check out Lili getting all turnt up! 😎

Aaliyah Archives News: Competition Winner!

So our competition giveaway has finally come to an end! 🙊❤ Thank you to all those who entered! For anyone who missed out, I do intend to do more of these in the future so all is not lost! 😉 So without further a due, our lucky winner who was selected at random is……Wiktoria Owczarek! Congratulations! 😄👏 You will receive an email from our team who will sort you out with all the details! 😊👍❤ 

Aaliyah: Rare Photo (25th July, 2001)

🔁 via @missez_jonesy for sharing this gem! And a special shout out to @aaliyahforeva22 for bringing this beautiful pic to my attention 🙏💚 

Aaliyah Archives News: Competition Giveaway

What’s good #TeamAaliyah 😇 Since Christmas is fast approaching, I’ve decided to do a competition giveaway of my merch collection, where one lucky winner gets to choose a tee of their choice! 😎 All you have to do is go on the link below...

https://gleam.io/H2Nhz/win-a-tee-of-your-choice-from-aaliyah-archives

And enter your details! The competition will be running for the next 30 days where the lucky winner will be selected at random, and contacted via email! To view the store you can check it out via...

https://www.teepublic.com/user/aaliyaharchives79

Best of luck! 😊👍❤ 

Aaliyah: Rare Photo's (AANBAN Era)

🔁 via @xxbabygirlaaliyahxx: “OMFG! 😱 GEMS. GEMS. GEMS! 😍 HEART ATTACK! @salinasjc posted these amazing unreleased outtakes of #Aaliyah on his Instastory. 💫🙌 You truly made my morning more brighter today! What a beautiful way to start off the day with new Aaliyah material. Can you please share some pictures of these in HQ? Thank you so much for sharing these gems with #TeamAaliyah @salinasjc! 💎❤️😙” | My heart! 😩😍❤ Thank you so much for sharing (I can vouch for us all that we would love to see these in HQ!) and thank you so much @xxbabygirlaaliyahxx for the tag! 😘❤ 

Aaliyah: GAVIN Magazine, New Orleans, 1997

🔁 via @officiallipgame: “Aaliyah autographed my column for #djmixxula at GAVIN New Orleans in 1997. She was there supporting her Atlantic labelmates Timbaland, Artifacts and Lil Kim. Shared a limo and much laughter with her and her lovely parents to the hotel, where I interviewed Timbo for 3 hours. That conversation would become his very first trade magazine feature. To be united energetically with her handwriting over my words is beautiful. There will never be another. #RIPBabygirl #GavinEra #Thembisa25 #lipgame eternal” | What a beautiful memory! Thank you for sharing with us all and thank you @xxbabygirlaaliyahxx for the tag! 🙏💚 

Rashad Haughton: Rare Photo

🔁 via @ladivalatinashow: “More Closet Gems…… With @josuesejour1 #Kenji and #RashadHaughton 🙏🏼 #picoftheday #nyc #living #friends #goodpeeps #beforeinstagram” | Aww such a sweet pic! Thank you so much for sharing this gem! And thanks @favouritethingsbyazzizz for the tag! 😊😘❤ 

Aaliyah on BET show 'In Your Ear', 1995 (RARE Footage)

Hey fam! Apologies on the lack of posts on the site, as you all know I've been going through a lot of personal issues outside of the online world. However, I shall continue to keep y'all up to date on the latest, so as I play catch up, please be sure to share, comment, like and subscribe! A huge thank you to my big sis @aaliyahalways for bringing this rare footage to my attention as well as beatlemay via Youtube for uploading! As I was watching through the whole interview, I could not stop laughing at the shear sassiness, and confidence Aaliyah exuded. This is one of the many reasons why a lot of Aaliyah fans love her. She was more than just a singer, model and actress. Her personality alone was just so infectious, you just can't help but to love her! One thing is for certain though...they sure don't make them like her anymore... 🙏💚 Watch the full video below and enjoy to your hearts content!

Aaliyah: Detroit School Of Arts, Christmas Concert at DIA, 1993 (Rare Photo)

🔁 via @djicentric: “#TBT I don’t have a whole lot of old pics, as regrettably I didn’t jump infront of the camera much back in High School. However this one popped up a few days ago. DSA Christmas Concert…..December ‘93 at the DIA in Detroit. A young @djicentric along with my closest road dog and fellow Numberz member Darius doing what we did backstage at those school events. The young lady who’s posing with me?!?! An amazing vocalist in her own right @korye_ann And does anybody recognize the young Starlet to the left that my mans is holding tight? Yup! That is #Aaliyah About 6 months from this date 👆 she was a Superstar. Those were the Good 'ol Days! #dsa #ripaaliyah” | Woww what a gorgeous rare gem! 😩😍❤ Thank you so much for sharing with us all! And thanks @danas_angels for the tag! 😘❤

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @b.pivoroff Thank you so much for sharing this rare gem with us all! 🙏💚 

Static Major’s Wife Avonti Garrett Interview via 'YouKnowIGotSoul.com': Talks Plans For Posthumous Album & Legacy

As always, here at Aaliyah Archives we try to cater to everyone, including all our Static Major fans. Recently, YouKnowIgotSoul.com did an interview with Static's wife, Avonti Garrett, who touches on a number of subjects pertaining to Static's legacy, upcoming projects as well as a posthumous album soon to be released. Read below for the full scoop! 😉 Enjoy!

"YouKnowIGotSoul has made a conscious effort to keep the legacy of the late Static Major alive through different interviews and articles to highlight his artistry. His impact on the industry is still there with the likes of Drake and Chris Brown sampling his music. Recently we had an opportunity to speak with his wife Avonti Garrett about Static’s music and the plans that she has for releasing the new music. Prior to Static’s passing in 2008, he was gearing up to put out his debut album “Suppertime” on Blackground Records. Unfortunately the album never came out, but that may change very soon as Static’s family is planning for some major projects including a mixtape, a tribute show and the debut. We talked to the wife of the legendary singer/songwriter about the future of Static Major and also about a petition that she has set up for something in Kentucky.

YouKnowIGotSoul: It seems like there’s been some new Static content being released recently, so what sparked that?

Avonti Garrett: It’s been sparking for awhile but with anything, nothing comes before its time. You’re probably seeing it more, but I’m doing a tribute in November this year. This is our third tribute we’ve done and we usually get together every year for his birthday. This time I wanted to do something a little special. Everything is timing.

YouKnowIGotSoul: What kind of things can we expect in the future?

Avonti Garrett: Right now I’m working on a mixtape of released music. We’re remaking music that’s already been released. We’re reproducing it and the singers will be able to perform at the tribute show coming up November 25th.

YouKnowIGotSoul: Is this going to lead to the release of Static’s debut album “Suppertime”?

Avonti Garrett: Hopefully it’s going to create the buzz that I want it to. I want to bring out the project in a way that people will know it’s coming. I don’t want to just drop it. I want people to anticipate it. It’s coming, it’s definitely coming.

YouKnowIGotSoul: What’s the goal for you when releasing the album?

Avonti Garrett: I definitely would love for it to be on the radio. Static left a huge catalog and as a wife. I know how hard he worked. He was a studio rat and I’d like his music to come out properly. He was a legit songwriter and I’ll handle his catalog as such. He had lots of music and he would want the music to be properly released, so that is my goal.

YouKnowIGotSoul: Drake and Chris Brown have sampled Static’s music in recent years. How do you think that has impacted his legacy?

Avonti Garrett: It’s actually amazing. He’s always managed to keep himself relevant. It amazes me every time I hear something because it’s like “There’s Static!”. His music still works in the industry. His music was so classic and it’ll always be heard.

YouKnowIGotSoul: From my understanding, you guys also have a petition set up in Kentucky for a banner? Talk about that.

Avonti Garrett: In Kentucky, we have something called a Hometown Hero. That’s where different people who have come up out of a Louisville and achieved fame, they get to a chance to get their picture on the side of a building. i think the last one was Jennifer Lawrence. It was most between her and Static. She ended up getting it, so I’m hoping this time he’ll have his shot to get that. I’m shooting for that. There is a petition, so that they can at least consider him again. I’m trying to get at least 15,000 people and we’re almost at 4000. Hopefully this time next year we’ll have it. It takes a little time. You can sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/greater-louisville-pride-foundation-glpf-static-major-s-hometown-hero-banner

YouKnowIGotSoul: Talk about this tribute show you’re putting together.

Avonti Garrett: I just want to remember who he was and where he came from. I’m going to highlight different events in his life like his first time singing as a kid. It was a gospel song and it was actually on Playa‘s debut album “Cheers 2 U”. It’s just going to be different events in his life. Then we’re going to be some local artists that I’ve been working with. I’m going to give them an opportunity to sing some of his music and then I’m going to release his mixtape. After that, get ready for the release of “Suppertime” and some of his other music.

YouKnowIGotSoul: Are you going to be releasing Static’s music independently or through a major label?

Avonti Garrett: We don’t have a major situation set up. It’s all about calculating how to do this. Without Static, we don’t have an actual artist to promote. We’re trying to think of the best way to release it. We’re looking to have the proper stage and marketing for it. That’s what I’m going to be working on now. With the internet now and with streaming, that helps a lot. We’ll see!

YouKnowIGotSoul: Has anyone reached out to you about a documentary about Static’s life?

Avonti Garrett: A lot of people have reached out to me about that. I would definitely like to work on something like that. I had reached out to “Unsung” before and everyone there told me that Static was not unsung. I think he deserves maybe a VH1 documentary or it could be a little more to it. I would definitely love to do it if it’s with the right people.

YouKnowIGotSoul: What do you want people to take away from Static’s music when it comes out?

Avonti Garrett: I think Static with his music, I think he was able to find a certain vibe. I think with music now, the vibe is kind of off to me. We don’t have the richness or fullness of music like the way he used to do it with his harmonies. It’s so microwaved now with all the autotune. Static didn’t record like that. He was a real artist and he was good at what did.

YouKnowIGotSoul: Anything you’d like to add?

Avonti Garrett: I’d like to thank you guys and everybody who has been responsible for keeping his legacy alive. I’m here and as long as I’m here, I’m going to continue what I can do to keep his legacy alive. He left the world some great music and it’s up to me as a wife to make sure that it comes out. I won’t let his legacy die and I’ll keep it going for as long as I can and hopefully when I’m done, his kids will continue with that."

(Source: http://youknowigotsoul.com/interview-static-majors-wife-avonti-garrett-talks-plans-for-posthumous-album-legacy)

Aaliyah Archives: News

Just a quick update for those who are unaware! Rashad Haughton is officially on instagram y'all! 😉😎 So let’s all give him a warm welcome! You can follow his page via @radmax6 😄💕 

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @djspinderella: “Rest Angel ” | Thank you so much for sharing and thanks @aaliyahalways for the tag! 😘❤

Static Major's "Hometown Hero" Banner Petition

What's good everyone? As you all know, not only do we look out for Aaliyah fans, we never fail to forget all our Static Major fans out there too! 😉 

Not long ago, I came across another petition to help the late, great Static Major with his very own 'Hometown Hero Banner'. For those who are not familiar, here is a little description of what the organisation is about from their official website which you can visit via... http://louheroes.org/#heroes

"The Hometown Heroes program began in 2002 as the sole project of the nonprofit Greater Louisville Pride Foundation (GLPF). Although the original intent of the program was to enhance civic pride by installing a jumbo photographic mural honoring Louisville native Muhammad Ali, it quickly expanded to include the recognition of other athletes with strong roots in the community. Today, the Hometown Heroes program has grown to honor a diverse group of famous Louisvillians from a variety of professions – all of whom have inspired others and represented our community to the rest of the world. The giant vinyl banners, some stretching as high as 60 feet, are essentially works of public art and can be found on buildings throughout the Louisville metro area."

And here is a description of exactly what the petition is asking for...

"Stephen “Static/Major” Garrett was born on November 11, 1974 in Louisville K.Y, a place he was proud to call home. He was a singer songwriter and record producer. Static gained posthumous fame for appearing on Lil Wayne's 2008 album “Tha Carter 3” for the song “Lollipop”. He made his breakthrough working with singer Ginuwine. Static wrote the song “Pony” which became a major hit and a milestone in both Static’s and producer Timbaland’s career. He was also a member of the R&B Trio Playa who’s mostly known for their hit single “Cheers 2 U”.

For well over a decade Static has been an influential factor in the music industry and continues to have an impact with his musical works. His play on words, harmonizing melodies and keen ear for music lead to the release of some of the industry’s greatest hits such as Aaliyah’s “Rock The Boat”, Ginuwine’s “Pony” and “So Anxious”, and Lil Wayne’s world-renowned “Lollipop”. His profile includes work with artists such as Aaliyah, Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Christina Aguilera, Drake, Rihanna, Nas, Jamie Foxx, Al Green and countless other well-known artists.

Static passed at the height of his career on February 25, 2008, due to medical negligence, bringing his life’s work and passion for music to a standstill.

To Pay tribute to the legend the fans would like to get Static his own Louisville Own "Hometown Hero" Banner and we need YOUR help. THE MORE SIGNATURES THE BETTER. LET'S DO IT FOR STATIC. HE DESERVES IT. TRULY A UNSUNG LEGEND."

It's pretty fair to say that this petition is a no brainer! You can sign and share the petition via... https://www.change.org/p/greater-louisville-pride-foundation-glpf-static-major-s-hometown-hero-banner?recruiter=768967480&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=share_petition

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @genegeter: “Remembering Aaliyah. I met her at Jimmy’s Uptown (Harlem) in May 2001. It was a listening party for the album, Aaliyah. She was very cool and very nice to everyone she met that night. #RIP #Aaliyah #singer #actress #polaroid#listeningparty #JimmysUptown #memories #NY" | Wow this is too dope! Thank you so much for sharing 😩😍❤ And thanks @xxbabygirlaaliyahxx for the tag! 😘❤

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @mike_bennett_infinite: “Wow…#aaliyah 16yrs since the loss😔” | Such a beautiful gem! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏💚

Aaliyah: Tommy Hilfiger Commercial in HQ

🔁 via @xxbabygirlaaliyahxx: “Been waiting till #Aaliyah’s anniversary to post this precious gem but IG wouldn’t allow me. 😩 So here it is, the HQ version of BG’s ’@tommyhilfiger’ Commercial. ❤️💙 Hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did as I was scrolling through old VCR’s and watching videos… and say that this was recorded too. I was in complete shock that I missed it after all these years. Enjoy watching and hearing the original Tommy Girl’s beautiful voice and beauty in this quality. 💞🙏💫 I don’t know how she did it… slaying without makeup and her hair wasn’t even done. So damn natural! 😍 I can only imagine how dope it would be if they release all of her footage/interviews in HQ too!" | What a gem! 😩😍❤ Thank you so much for sharing all these gems sis! As well as all the tags! I truly appreciate that! 🙏💚 I also asked her if I was able to share this via my Youtube page, which she happily agreed to (thanks once again 😉😘❤️), as I've not come across such a high quality version anywhere in terms of audio, as well as seeing the commercial it's full entirety! So without further a due, sit back, relax and watch the video below! Enjoy! 😎

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 @browniegreen420: “I meant to post this last week, my apologies..however on August 25, 2001…the entertainment world lost a beautiful soul…Aaliyah may be gone from this Earth but she’s singing in Heaven. Miss you baby girl!! #aaliyah #ripaaliyah #aaliyah #queenofthedamned #romeomustdie” | Thank you so much for sharing and thanks @aaliyahforeva22 for the tag! 😊😘❤

Aaliyah: Fiji, 1998 (Rare Photo)

🔁 via @eliane.nicole: “Aaliyah and me in the beautiful ocean in Fiji. This was such a special trip. She rarely vacationed because she worked constantly since she was a very young girl, so it was so nice and very rare for her to have this downtime with friends. We were there for 3 weeks from December 1997, to January 1998. We rang in the new year in Fiji. Her loyal fans always hit me up asking me to share pix of her. It is so wonderful how much they love her and keep her memory alive on social media even 16 years after her passing. She never saw Facebook, IG, any of it, but I know she would be so tickled by it all and touched that her fans do daily posts and are so reverent in keeping her legacy alive! ❤️❤️#beautifulmemories #babygirl #Aaliyah” | Thank you so much for sharing with us all! 🙏💚 Love seeing Aaliyah in her braids! 😩😍❤

Aaliyah: Southfield High School, Southfield Michigan, 1995 (Rare Photo)

🔁 via @atlien77: “My #FBFmoment is to #aaliyah 95 in Southfield Michigan I remember @iamchachiiii bringing her to our homecoming and she was just like everyone describes her sweet down to earth #BabyGirl she chopped it up with the freshman class! It’s was one of the coolest moments ever!!! Homecoming 95 #SouthfieldHighSchool” | Thank you so much for sharing your memories as well as a beautiful photo! 🙏💚

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @themrkingalex: “In NYC at her hotel waiting outside. I don’t recall how many times I met her or where. I was young and everything is like a blur. Yes, she was very nice. I loved her last album too. I felt like she would’ve been bigger than Beyoncé.” She had really great music but she got screwed by the people around her." | Ok I’m officially jealous now! How blessed were you to meet such an angel! 😩🙏💚 Thank you for sharing!

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @themrkingalex: “I had the pleasure of meeting her. She was so lovely. I have 3 photos with her. 2 were in 1 day and 1 another time. It was literally 2/3 months before she passed. Right when the last album came out and Romeo Must Die movie. It was like right before the Rock The Boat video.” | Awww looks her smile! 😩😍❤ Thank you for sharing with us all! 🙏💚

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @themrkingalex: “She was a really nice person. She has always stopped for pics there’s a few others times I saw her but didn’t wanna bother her. She was like ‘it’s okay do y'all want pics?’ I’m like 'oh, it’s okay, thank you.’ Now I’m like fuck I should’ve took more but I’m glad to have met her” | Woww what an adorable picture! I love this! 😩😍❤ Thank you for sharing! 🙏💚

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @gobe_vinyl Thank you so much for sharing and thanks once again @xxbabygirlaaliyahxx for all the tags! 😘❤ 

Aaliyah: Disco at Bret Ratners House, 2000

🔁 @eliane.nicole: “I think I posted this one before but I love it so it’s worth a repost. Here we are at the disco at Bret Ratner’s house, must be summer 2000. Pictured here:Me, @kidadajonesog , Aaliyah, @nicolerichie, and Nicole’s friend. Anniversaries really have a way of making you travel down memory lane. So many beautiful fun memories with Aaliyah. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ btw that’s Adam 12 (@adambravin ) in the circle in the background in the DJ booth tearing it up on the ones and twos. I can’t even describe how he used to rock it at those discos. Aaliyah loved to dance the night away until sunrise, we all did. The party didn’t start until midnight. Some of the most fun parties in the history of LA parties at the Rat disco that summer. Oh the stories I have. And it was pre social media and tabloids so we could do whatever we wanted! #RIPAaliyah #babygirl” | Thank you so much for sharing your memories as well as this beautiful photo! You’re very lucky to have personally known Aaliyah and shared those fun times with her! 🙏💚

Aaliyah: Me, Myself & Irene Premiere, June 15th, 2000 (Rare Photo)

🔁 via @eliane.nicole: “Love this one - pictured here from left to right: @_aliwise, @bijouphillips, Aaliyah, me, @jenmeyerjewelry and @muscularcalves . We were at the after party of the Austin Powers premiere. I believe it was The Spy Who Shagged Me in June 1999. Carnival games and dancing the night away once again! 💃🏾 💃💃🏻💃🏿💃🏼So much fun!! Missing Aaliyah terribly on the anniversary of her ascension. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #babygirl✨" | Gotta love these candid moments! 😩😍❤ Thank you so much for sharing and thanks @xxbabygirlaaliyahxx for the tag! 😘❤ This is how I love to remember Aaliyah, her laugh, her smile and being around her friends and loved ones! 🙏💚 

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @spicyqbin: "Hanging out in the early 2000s, NBD. #aaliyah #rip #fbf" | What a gorgeous pic! Her ombre hair is everything here 😩😍❤ Thank you so much for sharing and thanks @xxbabygirlaaliyahxx for the tag! 😘❤ (SN: Sorry I’ve not been posting as much everyone, been going through some personal issues outside of this, so thank you for understanding! 🙏💚)

Natane & Aaliyah: Rare Photo

Natane & Aaliyah at P.Diddy’s 4th July After Party😇❤ Big shout out to @ygn.cartoonistkeyta for capturing this gem before Natane deleted it after! 🙊💕

Aaliyah: Teen Choice Awards, 2000 (Rare Photo)

🔁 via @weloveaaliyahhaughton at the Teen Choice Awards! Thank you for sharing sis! 🙏💚 

Aaliyah: WAMO-FM Radio Station, Pittsburgh, 1996 (Rare Photo)

🔁 via @favouritethingsbyazzizz: “#Aaliyah visiting WAMO-FM radio station in Pittsburgh, 1996. Credit to Mark Gunn.” | Thank you for sharing sis! ❤ 

Petition to Bring 'A A L I Y A H: The Inside Look' back to YouTube

🔁 via @theofficialamorphous: "(Link in bio). ‘AALIYAH - The Inside Look’ premiered on YouTube two days after Aaliyah’s death anniversary, as a loving two hour fan-made documentary created by myself. Though it used footage from various media outlets, and music from Aaliyah’s and many other artists’ catalog that I clearly do not own, the film was non-profit and made to showcase Aaliyah’s life, the way it should be documented and celebrated. Also, all of the footage/music that was featured in the film is available on YouTube, uploaded by people who clearly do not own the material as well.

A day after the documentary was released to rave reviews & media coverage, over twenty-five thousand views and endless comments praising the film, Reservoir Media (Merlin), removed the film from YouTube due to “copyright infringement”. Reservoir had already given my account two strikes twice just days before, for sharing my Aaliyah mashups with the world. Thus, my entire account was removed from YouTube.

Many fans, including myself, feel that this is a personal attack on me. All of Aaliyah’s music is uploaded to YouTube by people who clearly do not have the “rights” to upload them. Plenty of mashups including the same exact songs that I used are still up with millions of views. This is unfair. This does not make sense.

Though available on www.aaliyahtheinsidelook.com releasing the fan-made documentary to YouTube was the most logical way to get it seen by as many fans as possible.

I am asking Reservoir to retract their copyright infringement claims, and allow the release of the film. 
If you truly enjoyed 'AALIYAH - The Inside Look’, I ask of you, truly, to sign this petition. Her story deserves to be told the right way. #Aaliyah"

I’m not even surprised by that treacherous snake! 😩😒 He really doesn’t want people to remember Aaliyah at all, yet he’s sitting on a full stack of music which he selfishly refuses to make accessible for the fans! Aaliyah worked too damn hard not to have her music available for her adoring fans to have. Like I said before…the truth shall continue to be exposed and prevail 💅 Please show your support by signing the petition via...

https://www.change.org/p/reservoir-media-bring-aaliyah-the-inside-look-back-to-youtube?recruiter=67055856&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=share_petition

You can also help by spreading the word to all your friends and family on all your social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter etc... Every signature obtained helps towards bringing this documentary back on YouTube for ALL fans to view at their leisure, as well as remembering a woman who impacted many lives.🙏💚

Exclusive AaliyahAlways Interview By Eye Ma: “Aaliyah skirted the edge and redefined R&B”

If you haven't already be sure to check out the exclusive interview by Eye Ma who interviewed one of my all time favourite fan pages – AaliyahAlways. Not only is she a dear, close friend, but someone who I can honestly say is like family to me. If it wasn't for her, I would not of started up Aaliyah Archives, so thank you for being one of my biggest inspirations, as well as being such a beautiful person inside and out 😘❤️ #TeamAaliyah would just not be the same without you, so thank you for all that you do for Aaliyah's legacy. I throughly enjoyed the read, and got to learn more things which I did not know before so I'm sure you guys will too! You can read the full interview via the link below...

https://eyema.wordpress.com/2017/08/25/exclusive-aaliyahalways-interview-aaliyah-skirted-the-edge-and-redefined-rb/

Happy reading! 😇

A A L I Y A H : The Inside Look | Documentary By Amorphous (Full Video)

The wait is finely over #TeamAaliyah! As promised Amorphous has released his full Aaliyah documentary 'Aaliyah: The Inside Look' (it was originally meant to be released on the 25th, but due to 8 hours of exporting the 2 hour video, we can forgive him for that! 😉). Besides, I prefer people to take their time when it comes to Babygirl, as apposed to rushing. Aaliyah herself was known for being a perfectionist, thus, we should similarly take the same approach for whatever we do concerning our beloved angel 🙏💚

Having just finished watching the documentary (Pre-warning – make sure y'all keep those tissues ready for all those emotional parts! 😢) it has just confirmed to me what I felt from watching the trailers alone. By far, one of the best visual documentaries I have seen for years! Everything was done so tastefully, where you feel captivated and drawn from the very beginning. The video production, editing, sound editing, music choice, narration, facts etc... (the list 'goes on and on and on...') were all spot on and flowed beautifully in a professional manner. I know that this video was not made for any monetary gain, but if I were ever to see a DVD copy of this, I would hands down buy it. I've seen countless documentaries in the past where some facts have not been told correctly, or lack certain parts of Aaliyah's early life, career and the friends who accompanied her.

Made by a fan, for the fans, you can tell that a lot of hard work, passion and dedication has been taken in throughly to produce such a heartfelt, emotional film of a woman who touched all boys, girls, men and women. Be it a 'Young Nation' fan or an older generation fan, we can learn a lot about Aaliyah's life just by watching this. I know for one that I definitely learnt some new things I did not know before (I especially loved the music chart receipts from the UK, which if you don't know by now is where I am from 😎). It just generally made me feel so proud to be a fan of hers, and knowing how much love Aaliyah had for her fans, so that was really insightful and refreshing to know. 

Personally speaking, I'm quite a strong person so I knew I would get teary eyed watching this particular documentary. Never in my life did I imagine the 11 year old child in me to be bawling out my eyes, feeling that same pain I felt that very same day on hearing the news of her passing. It really touched my heart in ways I never thought imaginable. It was like some of my grieving process was still repressed from all those years ago, taking a trip down memory lane, and re-living all those moments I remember watching live on TV as a young kid (both the good and bad). 

All in all this is a MUST watch for ALL fans and for future generations to come. No matter how hard people try to cover, re-invent or change history, the truth shall always prevail and set Aaliyah, Diane, Michael and Rashad Haughton free. Aaliyah may not be able to speak for herself, but we as fans are her voice, alongside her family (minus Barry Hankerson of course, who I constantly cursed at every time he was shown throughout the film! LOL 😂)

Jimir, I want to personally thank you for all the hard work and effort you put into making this documented video of Aaliyah's life. You've put your whole heart, soul, sweat, blood and tears into making something that was truly worth the wait. I wish you nothing but success in your future endeavours and hope that other professionals can take head and follow suit on how to create something through the right means, with the utmost respect towards Aaliyah's legacy. 🙏💚 

Before watching here's a synopsis from Amorphous himself, for those who may not be aware...

"'AALIYAH - The Inside Look' is a documentary created entirely by Amorphous, as a touching two hour tribute honoring Aaliyah's life and legacy. Through his eyes as a beloved fan, experience getting to fall in love with Aaliyah, once again, as we take a look at her life and everlasting legacy up until 2017. 

'AALIYAH - The Inside Look' features media from various outlets and channels, including footage from major corporations. I do not own any rights to their footage or music. This documentary is made strictly for entertainment purposes only, and is made from a fan - for the fans.

Handheld Footage Thanks:
nyupilot
MKBlast
Metra BNSF Rails
Tim Gorman
Brad Moore 

This film is dedicated to Aaliyah Dana Haughton, Michael Haughton, Diane Haughton, and Rashad Haughton."

So, without further a due, sit back, relax and watch the full video below...(or alternatively you can visit his site www.aaliyahtheinsidelook.com for more information). Peace ❤️

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @_howweroll: “Back in the day Budweiser super fest Tour me and the cold great singing young star Aaliyah #aaliyah #tourlife #kidcapri #busowner @she_is_me_and_i_am_her my daughter love” | Thank you so much for sharing and thanks @danas_angels for the tag! 😘❤

Aaliyah: On The Set Of 'Freedom' (Rare Photo's)

🔁 via @weloveaaliyahhaughton Aaliyah on the set of ‘Freedom’. Thank you for the high quality pics sis! 😘❤ 

Aaliyah: Teen Choice Awards, 6th August, 2000 (Rare Photo's)

Some more beautiful gems via @weloveaaliyahhaughton 😎 #Aaliyah #AaliyahArchives #AaliyahDanaHaughton #AaliyahHaughton #Babygirl #Lili #Liyah #TeamAaliyah #Rare #WeLoveAaliyahHaughton

Aaliyah: Edward Otchere (Rare Photo's)

Some beautiful rare outtakes from the Eddie Otchere photoshoot, courtesy of the lovely @weloveaaliyahhaughton. Thank you so much for sharing these gems sis! 😘❤️

Aaliyah: Soul Train Awards 1995 (Santa Monica, California, 1995)

🔁 via @weloveaaliyahhaughton: “New pics dropping out in honor of our BabyGirl. It’s time in a very sad day like today to celebrate her life.We love u Liyah 🙏 | Soul Train Awards 1995 #Aaliyah16Years #Aaliyah #AaliyahHaughton” | Thank you so much for sharing these gems with us sis! 😩😘❤ 

Aaliyah: Rare Photo's (Edward Otchere)

🔁 via @contact.high.project: #Aaliyah (📷: @dhagren) #shootfilm #workthemiddle #portraits 
#visualculture 
#analog 
#contactsheet
#contacthighproject 
#analogphotography #filmisnotdead #archives #shootfilm #hiphop #oldschool | The high quality though! 😩😍👏 Thank you so much for sharing! ❤