Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah

Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah

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  • Create Date:2021-08-20 01:16:11
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  • Author:Kathy Iandoli
  • ISBN:1982156848
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Summary

The definitive biography of Aaliyah—the talented R&B singer and artist whose tragic death at only twenty-two years old shocked the entertainment world and solidified her as an unforgettable music legend, featuring new in-depth research and exclusive interviews。

By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that was just about to cross over into superstardom。 Like her song, she was already “more than a woman” but her shocking death in a plane crash prevented her from fully growing into one。

Now, two decades later, the full story of Aaliyah’s life and cultural impact is finally and lovingly explored。 Baby Girl features never-before-told stories, including studio anecdotes, personal tales, and eyewitness accounts on the events leading up to her untimely passing。 Her enduring influence on today’s artists—such as Rihanna, Drake, Lana del Rey, and many more—is also revealed, providing Aaliyah’s discography a cultural critique that is long overdue。

Eye-opening, moving, and as unforgettable as its subject, Baby Girl is a necessary read for anyone who has been touched by Aaliyah’s music and story。

This book was written without the participation of Aaliyah’s family/estate。

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Reviews

Kristine

Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah by Kathy Iandoli is a free NetGalley ebook that I read in early August。Beforehand, my knowledge of Aaliyah was really limited to her appearing in Romeo Must Die, Queen of the Damned, a few hit singles, and her relationship with R。 Kelly, but I’d totally forgotten that she had died two weeks before 9/11 near the time that she was filming a music video。 No matter what level of fandom that a reader approaches this book, Iandoli does well to draw back a curtain fac Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah by Kathy Iandoli is a free NetGalley ebook that I read in early August。Beforehand, my knowledge of Aaliyah was really limited to her appearing in Romeo Must Die, Queen of the Damned, a few hit singles, and her relationship with R。 Kelly, but I’d totally forgotten that she had died two weeks before 9/11 near the time that she was filming a music video。 No matter what level of fandom that a reader approaches this book, Iandoli does well to draw back a curtain facade and invite them into Aaliyah's inner world, at the studio, on the road and stage, and along for her travels when she creates her own signature sound and fashion (tube tops and bare midriffs definitely come to mind) to stand out throughout the 90s, nurture a deep kinship with all things Egypt, collaborating with other artists, highlight her appearance, and dampen controversy, only to experience intense dreams in the weeks before her death and a plane she did not want to go on。 。。。more

Sarah Pesnell

I'm a huge fan of Aaliyah, so I just had to check this book out。 It was very interesting and had a bit in it that I didnt know before。 Well done by the author。 I'm a huge fan of Aaliyah, so I just had to check this book out。 It was very interesting and had a bit in it that I didnt know before。 Well done by the author。 。。。more

Meghan

This book was received as an ARC from Simon & Schuster - Atria Books in exchange for an honest review。 Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own。Being a huge Aaliyah fan I was jumping for joy when I heard this book was being released。 I had so many questions about her career, her music, and of course her relationship with R。 Kelly that has been on my mind for many years and I wanted to see it from her perspective (even though she is dead) and Kathy Iandoli does a pheno This book was received as an ARC from Simon & Schuster - Atria Books in exchange for an honest review。 Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own。Being a huge Aaliyah fan I was jumping for joy when I heard this book was being released。 I had so many questions about her career, her music, and of course her relationship with R。 Kelly that has been on my mind for many years and I wanted to see it from her perspective (even though she is dead) and Kathy Iandoli does a phenomenal job with her passive voice illustrating what Aaliyah would have said if she were writing the book herself。 I must say after I finished the book not only were my questions answered and some were tough to read (yes, there were a few heartbreaking moments) but also, I love and respect Aaliyah even more now。We will consider adding this title to our Biography collection at our library。 That is why we give this book 5 stars。 。。。more

Jennifer Barber

I was given the opportunity to read this advanced copy of this book and I always preface this by saying I'm not a fan of reading, but of course I'm a fan of Aaliyah。 Who isn't ?!? Myself, like everyone else then felt like we grew up with Aaliyah and she was a friend。 Even though she was a huge superstar she always came off humble and relatable。 Since not ever single moment of a superstar's life was tweeted out back in the day we knew only what we read in a magazine or saw on TV。 This book is a c I was given the opportunity to read this advanced copy of this book and I always preface this by saying I'm not a fan of reading, but of course I'm a fan of Aaliyah。 Who isn't ?!? Myself, like everyone else then felt like we grew up with Aaliyah and she was a friend。 Even though she was a huge superstar she always came off humble and relatable。 Since not ever single moment of a superstar's life was tweeted out back in the day we knew only what we read in a magazine or saw on TV。 This book is a complete puzzle made of of intricate pieces and stories that embody the magic that was Aaliyah。Kathy Iandoli has definitely done "Baby Girl" justice! Do yourself a favor and pre-order Baby Girl : Better known as Aaliyah Now on Amazon! You will definitely want this in your hands when it drops on 8。17。21 ❤️ 。。。more

Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)

4 stars。 Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah is an ode, a love letter to the life and legacy of the late Aaliyah and it is beautiful in that regard。 It’s very well written and put together。 However, and I’m trying very hard not to be “that fan” but because this was written without any assistance or guidance or even the blessing of Aaliyah’s family it comes off almost face value。 There’s a lot of quotes from people that had been close to her (and Aaliyah herself) but these are all gathered from va 4 stars。 Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah is an ode, a love letter to the life and legacy of the late Aaliyah and it is beautiful in that regard。 It’s very well written and put together。 However, and I’m trying very hard not to be “that fan” but because this was written without any assistance or guidance or even the blessing of Aaliyah’s family it comes off almost face value。 There’s a lot of quotes from people that had been close to her (and Aaliyah herself) but these are all gathered from various sources that have been out for years so there’s nothing new here if you’ve been a fan like myself。 That’s not to take anything away from this book at all because I think it’s a fantastic read especially if you’re just getting into Aaliyah and are curious about her career and her impact。 Iandoli does a wonderful job with that and you can tell this comes from a place of genuine love and care。 It’s very cohesive, well written and well researched。 However, if you’re looking for a read that really lets you get to know the enigma that was Aaliyah as a person this isn’t the read for you。 You’re better off watching her interviews and piecing it together that way but this was still a great read and I’m sure other Aaliyah fans will enjoy it just as much as I did。 It’s a lovely book and while I’m always going to be here for anything that keeps Aaliyah’s legacy out there I’m still holding out hope that one day we will finally get something from her official estate (I’m naive that way) but for what it is this is a beautiful and loving dedication to a talent that was taken away way too soon。 Aaliyah was a huge part of my childhood and I remember the shock of hearing of her passing on that awful August day in 2001。 Fourth grader me was absolutely devastated。 She’s been gone almost two decades now but she’s just one of those talents and beauties that you never forget。 Her career was short but she left a huge mark。 I applaud Iandoli for this passion project and I definitely recommend it。 It’s not the definitive story of Aaliyah but it is something。 。。。more