The singer was rising star when his life was cut short. She released multiplatinum albums and had just begun his film career, but always had the feeling that his journey would be long, destined for greatness.
The traces of his style and influence are evident in contemporary artists, but his legacy is most evident in his collaborators, including Timbaland, Ginuwine and Missy Elliot.
Missy spoke with MTV News via e-mail and share some of your favorite memories Aaliyah.
MTV: When you look around today in some of the current R & B star, which is what you see traces of influence Aaliyah?
Missy Elliott: I think Aaliyah is difficult to duplicate, because she had her own lane. But Ciara is an R & B singer who loves to dance, and that artist Aaliyah was a bit the same. We knew that when he dropped a record, we could not wait for the video. I think that has influenced artists as Ciara Aaliyah.
MTV: What do you do on a day like this, where everyone is in mourning for the tenth anniversary of the death of his friend?
Elliott: I spend my days just like any other day, because there is a day that goes by that I do not think [Aaliyah] or watch a video or play music. I miss her every day.
MTV: Do you know of any update of plans for a film of Aaliyah?
Elliott: As a film for Aaliyah, I've been hearing some things, but I do not know how true they are, and respect for his family, I would wait until they announce. In this way we know it is a fact.
MTV: I'm sure you have so many memories of Aaliyah. What was the first time I met her?
Elliott: When I and Tim for the first time to work with her, we were so nervous. It was a big star, and I was scared I was going to be a diva, sipping tea, with people fixing her hair and nails, and she said: "What is this music that I have! Is Wack!" But when we entered the studio, his smile was light throughout the room! She was like "heyyyyy!" and gave us big hugs and made us feel like we were their cousins down South. She was a very sweet spirit! Never seen him angry, as long as I have known, and in this business, that's unheard of!
MTV: What is revisited remember most when you think about Aaliyah?
Elliott: We have had many memorable moments. My most memorable is when I, she and Tim had the same costumes! Pony is burgundy dress to the awards. Yes, Aaliyah was small for his team looked so cute pony her, but I kept looking at the mine during the awards whispering her saying, "I feel like a horse really big ass!" And we laugh and laugh! Too many memories of State to all! If she was still with us, would still be at the top. Because she always kept pushing herself to be better.
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