Aaliyah’s Brother Rashad Can See Her ‘Playing with These Dolls’ in ‘Heaven’ as Late Star Gets Her Own Barbie (Exclusive)

The Princess of R&B’s Barbie is available for purchase on the Mattel Shop

Aaliyah‘s impact on the world of music is “One in a Million.” Now, that legacy is being celebrated in a way that would be nothing short of a dream come true for the late star, according to her brother.

On Thursday, Jan. 16 — which would’ve been her 46th birthday — Mattel announced the Princess of R&B as the latest musician to join the Barbie Music Series. To honor her legacy, Barbie teamed up with her brother, Rashad Haughton, to ensure it accurately captured and celebrated her legacy.

Speaking with PEOPLE about the “incredible process,” Haughton says creating a Barbie in his sister’s likeness had been on his mind for a while — and it all serendipitously fell into place.

“The universe sort of conspired to make this happen, at such a perfect time,” he says. “I know for a fact that this was something that she had dreamed about since she was a little girl.”