"She was always a hard worker. Always. That was just her."

~Timberland

Aaliyah Dana Haughton was more than just a one hit wonder, she was a woman with a true talent for singing, acting and being an individual. It is often said how much one boy band is like the other or how some female pop singers are copycats of Madonna. Aaliyah, however, could never be pinned down to one person; she created her own style. Not only was she a great singer and actress, she was also a great sister, daughter, and friend. With her death, she leaves behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. Aaliyah's work, love and compassion forever changed the people and the world of music in which she lived.

Aaliyah who's name loosely means "the highest or the best or the most exalted one" in Arabic was very...