Barbie Debuts Aaliyah Doll on What Would Have Been the Late Singer’s forty sixth Birthday (Unique)

Aaliyah‘s influence on the world of music is “One in a Million.” Now, that legacy is being celebrated in a method that might be nothing in need of a dream come true for the late star, in accordance with her brother.

On Thursday, Jan. 16 — which might’ve been her forty sixth birthday — Mattel introduced the Princess of R&B as the most recent musician to hitch the Barbie Music Sequence. To honor her legacy, Barbie teamed up together with her brother, Rashad Haughton, to make sure it precisely captured and celebrated her legacy.

Talking with PEOPLE in regards to the “unimaginable course of,” Haughton says making a Barbie in his sister’s likeness had been on his thoughts for some time — and all of it serendipitously fell into place.

“The universe kind of conspired to make this occur, at such an ideal time,” he says. “I do know for a indisputable fact that this was one thing that she had dreamed about since she was a little bit woman.”

Impressed by her iconic ’90s type, the Barbie’s moto-outfit was drawn from her “One in a Million” music video.

“One in a Million” served because the title monitor for her multi-platinum sophomore album, which was a “coming of age” and “rebirth” for the star.

The Barbie sports activities a fake leather-based black prime and matching pants with studded lace-up particulars. The look is full with signature black sun shades, a zipper vest and indifferent sleeves. Her hair, in true Aaliyah trend, is swooped over one eye.

“One factor that we needed to do was ensure that it was her,” her brother says of the outfit.

Haughton, together with the design workforce, additionally selected the “One in a Million” music video look due to its symbolism — and the influence it might probably have on younger women.

“‘One in a Million,’ it makes little women really feel particular,” he explains. “It is having a dream. It is a good looking tune about love and having a particular love. So all these totally different components, simply from a metaphorical standpoint, had been good.”

Along with the outfit, Haughton is impressed by the detailing — from the inclusion of the singer’s mole to the best way her eyebrows are accomplished. If she had been alive to see it, he believes she could be “elated.”

“[Aaliyah] was a rightist. She did issues so that they had been proper and so they felt good,” he says. “So she could be so completely satisfied of how the execution went down and that it appears a lot like her.”

The Barbie Music Collector sequence celebrates legendary singers and songwriters who’ve created a long-lasting influence on the music trade. The sequence is a part of Barbie Signature by means of Mattel Creations, which companions with world-famous designers, musicians, manufacturers and pioneers of their time.

Aaliyah is becoming a member of an iconic record of musicians who’ve been honored with Barbies, together with Gloria Estefan, Stevie Nicks, David Bowie, Elvis Presley and Elton John.

“It actually solidifies her legendary standing together with these different legendary singers. It is completely wonderful,” Haughton says of his sister, who died in a aircraft crash in August 2001. She was 22.

Reflecting on this expertise Haughton is in awe of how full-circle it feels.

“I can keep in mind being a child and seeing my sister play in her bed room with Barbies,” he recollects. “I believe the primary factor that’s actually touching my coronary heart about this, and is so magical, is figuring out and seeing her play with these dolls, and dream, after which having, at such a younger age, her profession blossom and are available to fruition.”

He concludes, “I can see her taking part in with these dolls wherever she is correct now, which I do know is heaven and in a good looking place. And she or he’s going to have a doll together with her, and be doing all of the dance strikes from ‘One in a Million’ with it.”

The Aaliyah Barbie is obtainable for buy on the Mattel Store for $55.