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Baby girl :
Title :
Baby girl : better known as Aaliyah / Kathy Iandoli.
Title:
Baby girl :
Format:
Books
Physical Description:
xxiv, 296 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Edition:
First Atria Books hardcover edition.
ISBN:
9781982156848

9781982156855
Production / Publication Information:
New York : Atria Books, 2021.
Contents:
Introduction: Good-bye, Summer -- Get Your Motor Running -- Age Ain't Nothing but a Number -- R. Kelly's Lost Survivor -- Tabula Rasa -- One in a Million -- Tommy Girl -- Baby Steps -- Romeo Must Try -- Take It Personal -- Things Fall Apart -- Life after Death -- Please Don't Stop the Music -- Came to Give Love -- 4-Page Letters -- Shooting Your Shot -- The Perfect Shot -- The Final Shot.
Summary:
"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"--
Bibliography note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Language:
English
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