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What made Aaliyah so special?
That’s what made her special – she stood out from the balladeers of the era (the Mariahs, Whitneys, En Vogues) and the teen pop stars (Brandy, Britney, Christina), in part because she seemed in command without needing to do too much. Her theatrics were subdued and contained, more slinky and less in-your-face.
Did Selena have a good voice?
As a musician, Selena was known for the purity and strength of her voice. The soprano was once described as a cross between Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson—a beast of a compliment, to say the least.
What artists were influenced by Selena?
While Quintanilla’s own influences included Madonna, Paula Abdul, Gloria Estefan and Donna Summer, artists such as Beyonce, the late Whitney Houston, Katy Perry and, of course, Jennifer Lopez, are among the many who have cited admiration for the singer simply know as Selena.
Did Beyonce meet Selena Gomez?
Well, it actually happened. In fact, Beyoncé talked about it in an interview with MTV tr3s where she said she met her at The Galleria mall in Houston, Texas.
Who had a crush on Selena Quintanilla?
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Selena Quintanilla captured not only the heart of a nation with her signature style of Latin music—labeling her the Tejano Madonna—but also the instant attention of a young man named Chris Perez.
Did Beyonce influence Selena?
In a 2007 exclusive interview with People en Español, the former Destiny’s Child star said growing up in Texas she was influenced by the “Como La Flor” singer and her songs. “I listened to Selena all the time,” she said. “She’s close to me because of where I’m from.”
Did Jay-Z want Aaliyah?
In a separate interview with Hip-Hop-Motivation, Dash confirmed that JAY-Z had known Aaliyah first and that they had both started to pursue her later. Despite establishing a rapport with JAY-Z, Aaliyah reportedly began dating Dash in late 1999. They were together until her death in a plane crash in August 2001.