art Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 R&B songstress Aaliyah Haughton would have turned 32 years old back in January. After her tragic death in 2001, many female artists drew comparison to the R&B singer with fierce dance moves. However, if you ask Ginuwine, Beyoncé is the artist that reminds him most of Aaliyah. "Aaliyah was in a class by herself," Ginuwine tells The BoomBox. "If you're talking triple threat of a writer, singer and actress, that would probably be Beyoncé. If Aaliyah were still here, she and Beyoncé would be neck and neck." Beyoncé's career with Destiny's Child was already thriving when Aaliyah was alive. The trio released their self-titled debut in 1998, and Aaliyah passed just three years after that. Both also went on to pursue acting alongside music. Aaliyah added actress to her resume with roles in 2000's 'Romeo Must Die' and a lead role in 2002's 'Queen of the Damned,' which was released after the singer passed away. The DC front woman had parts in films like MTV's 'Carmen: A Hip Hopera in 2001,' along with ancillary roles in 2002's 'Austin Powers in Goldmember' and 'The Fighting Temptations' a year later, before really driving the point home with her riveting roles in 2006's 'Dreamgirls' and 2008's 'Cadillac Records,' which really solidified the artist's position as a serious actress. While Aaliyah's life was cut short and she was unable to continue her career, Ginuwine is confident that Miss Haughton would have been equally successful. While the Aaliyah comparisons with newer artists still float on today, Ginuwine says it's nothing to shun. "Ain't nothing wrong with that," he says. "I think everyone should aspire to be someone great, and that was one of the greats. Aaliyah was one of the great ones." http://www.theboombox.com/2011/03/21/ginuwine-says-aaliyah-would-be-neck-and-neck-with-beyonce/?utm_source=feedburner Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 disagree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 disagree *waits for the stans* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I hate silly ass comments like that. No Aaliyah would NOT. Aaliyah would be in her lane and Beyonce would be in hers. I dont know why ppl keep tryna compare someone who has passed with Beyonce. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I think she could have been the closest thing to the "Janet" of this generation That being said I neither agree or disagree, because we don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 I think she could have been the closest thing to the "Janet" of this generation That being said I neither agree or disagree, because we don't know. NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I think Aaliyah was talented, but her albums aren't necessarily the greatest shit ever, and u cant say that her star status rivalled anything that Beyonce has For me, she was someone who had a lot of potential, but just wasnt there yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 NO. I said the closest thing. Y'all get so offended. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I think Aaliyah was talented, but her albums aren't necessarily the greatest shit ever, and u cant say that her star status rivalled anything that Beyonce has For me, she was someone who had a lot of potential, but just wasnt there yet Thats why its beyond silly for mofos to keep comparing them..They were NOTHING alike to begin with so ...wtf GinuFLOP was an idiot for even going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Well, she would've put out better music. Her last studio album is probably my favorite of the last decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 I said the closest thing. Y'all get so offended. :rolleyes: I said - NO, she wouldn't be the closest thing to Janet and I'm not offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 I think Aaliyah was talented, but her albums aren't necessarily the greatest shit ever, and u cant say that her star status rivalled anything that Beyonce has For me, she was someone who had a lot of potential, but just wasnt there yet Well, Beyonce's albums aren't necessarily the greatest shit ever. I just think it's silly that people even compare the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Well, she would've put out better music. Her last studio album is probably my favorite of the last decade. Certainly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Well, Beyonce's albums aren't necessarily the greatest shit ever. I just think it's silly that people even compare the two. But Beyonce is Queen Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 But Beyonce is Queen Bee I thought that was Lil Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil. Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Beyonce can't act....her songwriting credits are disputable and she isn't a dancer. Aaliyah wasn't the vocalist Beyonce is. The only aspect(s) even comparable are music and performance. IMO had Aaliyah lived, she would be more accomplished than Beyonce, but Bey would be regarded as the better performer. Eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I thought that was Lil Kim :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibeology Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I understand the 3x threat thing ("acting" from both is questionable) but they still seem like completely diffrent artists. I dont know how much more Aaliyah could have developed as an artist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I understand the 3x threat thing ("acting" from both is questionable) but they still seem like completely diffrent artists. I dont know how much more Aaliyah could have developed as an artist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil. Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Queen of the Damned was Aaliyah's best acting role in my opinion....she went there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 R&B songstress Aaliyah Haughton would have turned 32 years old back in January. After her tragic death in 2001, many female artists drew comparison to the R&B singer with fierce dance moves. However, if you ask Ginuwine, Beyoncé is the artist that reminds him most of Aaliyah. "Aaliyah was in a class by herself," Ginuwine tells The BoomBox. "If you're talking triple threat of a writer, singer and actress, that would probably be Beyoncé. If Aaliyah were still here, she and Beyoncé would be neck and neck." Beyoncé's career with Destiny's Child was already thriving when Aaliyah was alive. The trio released their self-titled debut in 1998, and Aaliyah passed just three years after that. Both also went on to pursue acting alongside music. Aaliyah added actress to her resume with roles in 2000's 'Romeo Must Die' and a lead role in 2002's 'Queen of the Damned,' which was released after the singer passed away. The DC front woman had parts in films like MTV's 'Carmen: A Hip Hopera in 2001,' along with ancillary roles in 2002's 'Austin Powers in Goldmember' and 'The Fighting Temptations' a year later, before really driving the point home with her riveting roles in 2006's 'Dreamgirls' and 2008's 'Cadillac Records,' which really solidified the artist's position as a serious actress. While Aaliyah's life was cut short and she was unable to continue her career, Ginuwine is confident that Miss Haughton would have been equally successful. While the Aaliyah comparisons with newer artists still float on today, Ginuwine says it's nothing to shun. "Ain't nothing wrong with that," he says. "I think everyone should aspire to be someone great, and that was one of the greats. Aaliyah was one of the great ones." http://www.theboombox.com/2011/03/21/ginuwine-says-aaliyah-would-be-neck-and-neck-with-beyonce/?utm_source=feedburner Thoughts? What I've said numerous times before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibeology Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Ok i never watched "Queen" so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Queen of the Damned was Aaliyah's best acting role in my opinion....she went there. THANK YOU! There was NOTHING questionable about that. It was a very demanding role that not just ANYONE could have played. Beyonce could NEVER. Hell, her acting in Romeo Must Die puts all of Bee's acting to shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 What I've said numerous times before. Please..yo ass lose all credibility acting as if the Wrath of Beyonce didn't end Ashanti's 15 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Please..yo ass lose all credibility acting as if the Wrath of Beyonce didn't end Ashanti's 15 .. Let's not go there again. I've already dragged once concerning that topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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