Dear Aaliyah,Today, I woke up and I checked my Twitter and on my timeline my friend said "Happy Birthday Aaliyah." I had no idea it was your birthday but I'm going to acknowledge it.
Like others, I often look at Beyonce's quick rise to fame and I think of you. I always say if you were still here, Beyonce wouldn't be where she is. She'd probably be picking out your wardrobe, lol. You were well on your way to the top when your time was cut short, leaving a void open in music that NO ONE can fill. I don't listen to your music all the time, but when I do, it makes me believe. Not too many artists have voices that are so amazing that it gets under your skin and you feel it all over. Your voice was what I imagined an angel will sound like and I guess that's why God called you back. I'm sad, and it almost made me cry this morning, but I'm happy to know you're in a better place.
Like many girls who grew up in the 90's, I remember you for dressing like a tomboy and you always had your hair cover your eye. When I was younger, I thought you had a problem with your eyes and that's why you covered it all the time, but as I got older, that was what made you Aaliyah. The baggy jeans, the eyes covered, but the voice of an angel. I always thought you were a beautiful woman because you remained true to you. You didn't have to be half dressed to get status, you didn't have to put out a sex tape and you actually had talent. That's rare nowadays.
Thank you for not falling into anyone's mold of what music should sound like. I appreciate it. Along with Kid Cudi, you remind me that I don't have to do what everyone else is doing to be amazing. Being me is enough, and that's what I'm gonna continue to do. Rest in peace baby girl.
Keep singing in heaven, I'll always try my hardest to listen.
From a fan who loves and misses you <3 :)
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