Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah
Written by Kathy Iandoli
Narrated by Kathy Iandoli and Bahni Turpin
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About this audiobook
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 revealed. 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, Normani, and many more—is also celebrated, providing Aaliyah’s discography a cultural critique that is long overdue.
“There’s no better way to pay your respect to R&B’s true angel than to lose yourself in the pages” (Kim Osorio, journalist and author of Straight from the Source) of this “dazzling biography” (Publishers Weekly) that is as unforgettable as its subject.
This book was written without the participation of Aaliyah’s family/estate.
Kathy Iandoli
Kathy Iandoli is a critically acclaimed hip-hop journalist and author of God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop. She’s written for numerous publications including Billboard, XXL, Teen Vogue, Vibe, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, and many more. A professor-in-residence of music business at New York University, Kathy routinely serves as a TV and radio panelist for discussions on hip-hop and gender. She lives in the New York metropolitan area.
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Reviews for Baby Girl
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah
I Picked Up This Book Because: Had to.
Media Type: Audiobook
Source: Scribd
Dates Read: 12/1/21 - 12/4/21
Stars: 3 Stars
Narrator(s): Bahni Turpin
The Story:
I had a lot of mixed feelings. A lot of this book didn’t even feel like it was about Aaliyah. What was about her felt uncomfortable because I do not necessarily care for stories people are not telling themselves. It's like we are talking about her with no chance for her to give her input and yes I knew that going in but I didn’t think I’d feel it so strongly.
The Random Thoughts: