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title: Here (Alicia Keys album)

text: "does little to further our understanding of who Keys is". Credits adapted from "Here" liner notes. Here (Alicia Keys album) Here (stylized as HERE) is the sixth studio album by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. It was released on November 4, 2016, by RCA Records. Keys recorded the album in sessions at the New York-based Jungle City Studios and Oven Studios with producers Mark Batson, Swizz Beatz, Illangelo, Jimmy Napes, and Pharrell Williams. The singer had finished writing and recording material for the album before she found out she was pregnant in 2014, which put the record's release on

title: New Day (Alicia Keys song)

text: New Day (Alicia Keys song) "New Day" is a song by American recording artist Alicia Keys from her fifth studio album "Girl on Fire" (2012). Produced by Swizz Beatz and Dr. Dre, the song showcases a musical departure from the previous singles by the singer, with a more upbeat sound led by drums and percussion, as opposed to her classical R&B sound. On the song, Keys sings about "touching the sky and not letting chances go to waste". It received praise from music critics, who complimented the new musical direction, as well as criticizing the downgrade of Keys' "powerhouse voice"

title: Speechless (Alicia Keys song)

text: said, "the piano-heavy tune gets funky once the chorus kicks in", on which Keys expresses her joy over the new love of her son, and in her verse Eve "shows her soft side". Speechless (Alicia Keys song) "Speechless" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, featuring additional vocals from American rapper Eve. It was written by Keys, Eve and Swizz Beatz, and produced by the latter. It samples Kanye West’s 2010 song “Devil in a New Dress”. A dedication to her son Egypt, whom she gave birth to in October 2010, the freestyle collaboration was released as a holiday

title: Here (Alicia Keys album)

text: Here (Alicia Keys album) Here (stylized as HERE) is the sixth studio album by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. It was released on November 4, 2016, by RCA Records. Keys recorded the album in sessions at the New York-based Jungle City Studios and Oven Studios with producers Mark Batson, Swizz Beatz, Illangelo, Jimmy Napes, and Pharrell Williams. The singer had finished writing and recording material for the album before she found out she was pregnant in 2014, which put the record's release on hold. "Here" charted at number two on the US "Billboard" 200 in its first week of

title: We Are Here (Alicia Keys song)

text: We Are Here (Alicia Keys song) "We Are Here" is a song by American recording artist Alicia Keys. It was written and produced by Keys, Swizz Beatz, Mark Batson, and Harold Lilly. The song debuted on Keys' Facebook page on September 8, 2014, accompanied by a text post explaining Keys' motivations and inspirations for the song. An up-tempo ballad, "We Are Here" describes Keys' frustration with both national and international issues, including the conflict between Israel and Gaza and the outbreak of the Ebola virus, as well as problems with education and gun laws in the United States. It was

title: Speechless (Alicia Keys song)

text: Speechless (Alicia Keys song) "Speechless" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, featuring additional vocals from American rapper Eve. It was written by Keys, Eve and Swizz Beatz, and produced by the latter. It samples Kanye West’s 2010 song “Devil in a New Dress”. A dedication to her son Egypt, whom she gave birth to in October 2010, the freestyle collaboration was released as a holiday gift for Keys's fans on Beatz's "Monster Mondays" program on December 27, 2010. Swizz Beatz later included the song on his mixtape "Monster Monday Volume One" (2011). The song charted on number 71

title: New Day (Alicia Keys song)

text: session, fireworks, news video of events of the Arab Spring, and military homecomings. The official video was premiered via Keys' official VEVO account on May 1, 2013. It was directed by fashion photographer-turned video director Indrani. New Day (Alicia Keys song) "New Day" is a song by American recording artist Alicia Keys from her fifth studio album "Girl on Fire" (2012). Produced by Swizz Beatz and Dr. Dre, the song showcases a musical departure from the previous singles by the singer, with a more upbeat sound led by drums and percussion, as opposed to her classical R&B sound. On the

title: Alicia Keys

text: with Keep A Child Alive. Keys had a low-profile relationship with her long time friend and collaborator Kerry Brothers Jr. until 2008. Keys later dated hip hop artist-producer Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean). Keys and Beatz, who have known each other since they were teenagers, announced they were engaged and expecting their first child in May 2010. They held a Zulu ceremony to bless their unborn child in the Illovo suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They were married on July 31, 2010 in a private ceremony near the Mediterranean Sea. Keys gave birth to son

title: Alicia Keys

text: Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. A classically-trained pianist, Keys was composing songs by age 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Columbia Records. After disputes with the label, she signed with Arista Records, and later released her debut album, "Songs in A Minor", with J Records in 2001. The album was critically and commercially successful, producing her first "Billboard" Hot 100 number-one single "Fallin'" and selling over 12 million copies worldwide. The album earned Keys five Grammy Awards in 2002. Her

title: Alicia Keys videography

text: Alicia Keys videography American recording artist Alicia Keys has appeared in numerous music videos. Her videography includes more than thirty music videos and three video albums. In 2000, Keys signed a recording contract with J Records and released her debut single "Fallin'", taken from her first studio album "Songs in A minor" (2001). The plot of its music video had Keys traveling to a prison to visit her incarcerated boyfriend and was continued in the video for her next single, "A Woman's Worth;" both videos marked Keys' first collaboration with director Chris Robinson, who would become a regular collaborator later.

title: Alicia Keys

text: Egypt Daoud Dean in October 2010. She gave birth to their second son, Genesis Ali Dean, in December 2014. Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. A classically-trained pianist, Keys was composing songs by age 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Columbia Records. After disputes with the label, she signed with Arista Records, and later released her debut album, "Songs in A Minor", with J Records in 2001. The album was critically and commercially successful, producing her first "Billboard" Hot 100 number-one

title: Alicia Keys

text: with the Entertainment Award in 2008. In 2009, ASCAP honored Keys with its Golden Note Award, presented "to songwriters, composers, and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones." ASCAP President Paul Williams stated: "Since joining the ASCAP family at the age of 17, Alicia has grown into one of the most highly recognized and influential songwriter/performers of the past decade, whose artistry puts her in league with many of her musical idols". In 2011, Keys was honored at the Gala celebration of the 40th anniversary of Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, as one of "13 individuals that changed the

title: Diary (Alicia Keys song)

text: Diary (Alicia Keys song) "Diary" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys from her second studio album, "The Diary of Alicia Keys". Written by Keys and Kerry Brothers, Jr. and produced by Keys, the song features the American group Tony! Toni! Toné!. It was released on June 29, 2004 as the album's third single. At one time, "Diary" had been released as a double A-side with "If I Ain't Got You". "Diary" was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 2005 Grammy Awards. The song peaked at number eight on the "Billboard"

title: Karma (Alicia Keys song)

text: and Keys herself, was filmed over three days in August 2004, with parts shot in New York City and at Casa de Campo resort's Altos de Chavón amphitheatre, in La Romana, Dominican Republic. At the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, the video earned Keys the award for Best R&B Video. Karma (Alicia Keys song) "Karma" is a song by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, taken from her second studio album, "The Diary of Alicia Keys" (2003). Written by Keys, Kerry Brothers, Jr., and Taneisha Smith, the track takes influence from hip hop and classical music, and was released as

title: Alicia Keys

text: who had reached out to her and helped raise her awareness to the global impact of HIV/AIDS. Keys and Leigh visited South African clinics with HIV-infected mothers and children, where Keys encountered the lack of resources and education on the disease present in the communities. Keys visited other African countries such as Uganda and Kenya to promote care for children affected by AIDS. Her work in Africa was documented in the documentary "Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland" which was released in April 2008. Keys hosts and is the musical director of Keep A Child Alive's annual fundraising gala

title: Alicia Keys videography

text: for Best Short Form Music Video at the 51st Grammy Awards. Alicia Keys videography American recording artist Alicia Keys has appeared in numerous music videos. Her videography includes more than thirty music videos and three video albums. In 2000, Keys signed a recording contract with J Records and released her debut single "Fallin'", taken from her first studio album "Songs in A minor" (2001). The plot of its music video had Keys traveling to a prison to visit her incarcerated boyfriend and was continued in the video for her next single, "A Woman's Worth;" both videos marked Keys' first collaboration

title: Alicia Keys discography

text: Alicia Keys discography American singer Alicia Keys has released seven studio albums, two live albums, one remix album, seven box sets, 32 singles as lead artist, and two promotional singles. Throughout her career, Keys has sold over 20 million albums in the US, and over 40 million albums worldwide, making Keys one of the most successful female R&B acts. Keys released her debut album "Songs in A Minor" (2001) through J Records, after having had previous recording deals with Columbia and Arista. It debuted at number one on the US "Billboard" 200 and produced the singles "Fallin'", "A Woman's Worth",

title: The Diary of Alicia Keys

text: The Diary of Alicia Keys The Diary of Alicia Keys is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. It was released in the United States on December 2, 2003, by J Records. The album was recorded at several recording studios, and production was handled primarily by Keys with contributions from Kerry Brothers, Jr., and Kanye West. The album debuted at number one on the US "Billboard" 200 chart, selling 618,000 copies in its first week. It became Keys' second consecutive number-one debut in the United States and spawned three top-ten singles. Upon its release, "The Diary of Alicia

title: Karma (Alicia Keys song)

text: Karma (Alicia Keys song) "Karma" is a song by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, taken from her second studio album, "The Diary of Alicia Keys" (2003). Written by Keys, Kerry Brothers, Jr., and Taneisha Smith, the track takes influence from hip hop and classical music, and was released as the album's fourth and final single in November 2004, peaking at number 20 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and number 17 on the US "Billboard" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart—the album's only single not to top a "Billboard" chart. A mashup of "Karma" with Stevie Wonder's 1972 hit "Superstition" titled

title: Unbreakable (Alicia Keys song)

text: for "Outstanding Song" and "Outstanding Music Video". This song was written in 2003 to be included on "The Diary of Alicia Keys", but was omitted in favor of "Diary", and nearly missed the album "Unplugged". She said, "The song was always one of my favorites, but I did not think it would fit well into my second album". Jon Pareles of "The New York Times" wrote that the song "doesn't aim for timelessness" as "it's as full of topical references as a hip-hop song". Two music videos were produced for the song: Unbreakable (Alicia Keys song) "Unbreakable" is a song

title: The Diary of Alicia Keys

text: Roll Hall of Fame released a list of what they term "The Definitive 200 Albums of All Time"; "The Diary of Alicia Keys" ranks at number 129 on the list."The Diary of Alicia Keys" album was ranked at number 129 on the "New York Daily News"'s list of Top 200 Albums of All Time. Note Sample credits Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. The Diary of Alicia Keys The Diary of Alicia Keys is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. It was released in the United States on December 2, 2003, by J Records. The album

title: Piano & I: An Intimate Evening with Alicia Keys and Her Piano

text: Piano & I: An Intimate Evening with Alicia Keys and Her Piano Piano & I: An Intimate Evening with Alicia Keys and Her Piano, commonly referred to as Piano & I, was a promotional concert tour by American recording artist, Alicia Keys. The tour promoted the singer's tenth anniversary of her debut album, "Songs in A Minor". Keys re-released the album in late June 2011, adding unreleased tracks, live performances, remixes and a documentary. The tour was only five concerts visiting Paris, London, New York City and Los Angeles. Keys announced the tour in April 2011 on her official website.

title: Alicia Keys discography

text: marked her lowest opening sales for an album. The lead single was the title track, which reached the top ten in several countries worldwide. On November 4, 2016, she released her sixth album "Here". Alicia Keys discography American singer Alicia Keys has released seven studio albums, two live albums, one remix album, seven box sets, 32 singles as lead artist, and two promotional singles. Throughout her career, Keys has sold over 20 million albums in the US, and over 40 million albums worldwide, making Keys one of the most successful female R&B acts. Keys released her debut album "Songs in

title: Unplugged (Alicia Keys album)

text: Unplugged (Alicia Keys album) Unplugged is the first live album by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. It was recorded as part of the television program "MTV Unplugged" on July 4, 2005 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York City. It was released in the United States on October 11, 2005 by J Records. The album includes songs from her multi-platinum albums "Songs in A Minor" and "The Diary of Alicia Keys". It debuted on the US "Billboard" 200 chart at number one, with first-week sales of 196,000 copies in the US, and over 245,000 copies worldwide, the highest

text: her melodies, as well as the purity of her vocals". Source: The promotional tour was filmed at the Beacon Theatre on June 30, 2011. The show was streamed live on AOL Music's Sessions +1. Keys was the first artist to be broadcast on this new programming. The special, entitled, Alicia Keys: AOL Music "Sessions +1" Concert in NYC, is available on AOL and VEVO. Piano & I: An Intimate Evening with Alicia Keys and Her Piano Piano & I: An Intimate Evening with Alicia Keys and Her Piano, commonly referred to as Piano & I, was a promotional concert tour

title: Fallin' (Alicia Keys song)

text: when Keys' boyfriend is released and, with her help, adjusts back to regular life. Keys said in an interview that she was supposed to be the one incarcerated, and her boyfriend was visiting her. Fallin' (Alicia Keys song) "Fallin'" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys from her debut studio album "Songs in A Minor" (2001). It was released as the lead single from "Songs in A Minor" in April 2, 2001. Written and produced by Keys, "Fallin'" is generally considered her signature song. "Fallin'" attained global success, reaching number one on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and the

title: Alicia Keys

text: second album, "The Diary of Alicia Keys" (2003), was also a critical and commercial success, spawning successful singles "You Don't Know My Name", "If I Ain't Got You" and "Diary", and selling eight million copies worldwide. The album garnered her an additional four Grammy Awards. Her duet song "My Boo" with Usher became her second number-one single in 2004. Keys released her first live album, "Unplugged" (2005), and became the first female to have an "MTV Unplugged" album debut at number one. Her third album, "As I Am" (2007), produced the Hot 100 number-one single "No One", selling 5 million

title: Superwoman (Alicia Keys song)

text: Superwoman (Alicia Keys song) "Superwoman" is a song by American R&B-soul singer–songwriter Alicia Keys from her third studio album, "As I Am" (2007). Written by Keys, Linda Perry, and Steve Mostyn, the track was released as the fourth and final single from the album. It earned Keys her second consecutive Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 2009 ceremony, and was also nominated for Outstanding Music Video and Outstanding Song at the 40th NAACP Image Awards. Keys stated in an interview with MTV that "Superwoman" is her favorite track of the album, saying: "Every time I sing

title: Alicia Keys

text: the beginning of her career, Keys has been noted for being a multifaceted talent, as a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, arranger, and producer. She received notability for her singularity and maturity as a classical musician and singer-songwriter. "The Times" wrote that Keys' debut album, "Songs in A Minor", "spoke from a soul that seemed way beyond its years", and her follow up, "The Diary of Alicia Keys", "confirmed her place in musical history". "The Seattle Times" assessed that with her third album, "As I Am", Keys continued showing diversity in her music and her "depth as a songwriter, singer and pianist."

title: Alicia Keys

text: her show to promote new women in music. Oprah booked Keys the day she heard her song "Fallin'", her debut single. Keys performed the song on Oprah's show the week prior to the release of her debut album. "Fallin'", released as a single in April, went to No. 1 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, and stayed atop the chart for six consecutive weeks. "Ebony" magazine wrote that at the time "the music that was pumping on the airwaves was hip-hop and rap - not Alicia's unique blend of classical meets soul, meets hip-hop, meets, well, Alicia. What could have been

title: Superwoman (Alicia Keys song)

text: on Keys' official website. It was ranked number seventy-one on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2008. On July 16, 2008, the video earned seventy-six honors on YouTube from various countries in a span of thirty-six hours since it was uploaded. Superwoman (Alicia Keys song) "Superwoman" is a song by American R&B-soul singer–songwriter Alicia Keys from her third studio album, "As I Am" (2007). Written by Keys, Linda Perry, and Steve Mostyn, the track was released as the fourth and final single from the album. It earned Keys her second consecutive Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at

title: Diary (Alicia Keys song)

text: twenty calls a day from Keys' fans in the weeks after the song's release. This led to a $95 phone bill resulting from charges associated with the *69 last-call return option, which he used to track down each caller. Turner has declined to change his number, having held it for fourteen years before the song's release. As of 2015, the number in the 347 area code is no longer in service and Turner retains it in the 912 code. Diary (Alicia Keys song) "Diary" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys from her second studio album, "The Diary of

title: Alicia Keys

text: Awards. That evening, she won four Grammy Awards: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "If I Ain't Got You", Best R&B Song for "You Don't Know My Name", Best R&B Album for "The Diary of Alicia Keys", and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals" for "My Boo" with Usher. Keys performed and taped her installment of the "MTV Unplugged" series in July 2005 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. During this session, Keys added new arrangements to her original songs and performed a few choice covers. The session was released on CD and DVD in October

title: Alicia Keys

text: Keys also made small cameos in television series "Charmed" and "American Dreams". Keys followed up her debut with "The Diary of Alicia Keys", which was released in December 2003. The album debuted at number one on the "Billboard" 200, selling over 618,000 copies its first week of release, becoming the largest first-week sales for a female artist in 2003. It sold 4.4 million copies in the United States and was certified four times Platinum by the RIAA. It sold eight million copies worldwide, becoming the sixth-biggest-selling album by a female artist and the second-biggest-selling album by a female R&B artist.

title: Unbreakable (Alicia Keys song)

text: Unbreakable (Alicia Keys song) "Unbreakable" is a song by American R&B-soul singer Alicia Keys from her live album, "Unplugged" (2005). Written by Keys, Kanye West, and Harold Lilly, the track features a Wurlitzer riff, and is built around a sample of Eddie Kendricks' 1977 song "Intimate Friends", written by Garry Glenn. It was released as the album's lead single in 2005 and peaked at number thirty-four on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot 100, becoming Keys' first single to miss the top twenty since 2002's "How Come You Don't Call Me", and failed to peak inside the top forty on "Billboard" Pop

title: Unplugged (Alicia Keys album)

text: it two stars out of five and said, "Keys hasn't the charisma to indulge in the inter-song banter here, which breaks up any soulful flow that might develop despite her sharp, hectoring vocals." At the 48th Grammy Awards in 2006, "Unplugged" earned Keys four nominations; Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song for "Unbreakable", Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for "If I Was Your Woman". Sample credits !colspan="3"|CD !colspan="3"|DVD Unplugged (Alicia Keys album) Unplugged is the first live album by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. It was recorded as part of the television

title: Fallin' (Alicia Keys song)

text: Fallin' (Alicia Keys song) "Fallin'" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys from her debut studio album "Songs in A Minor" (2001). It was released as the lead single from "Songs in A Minor" in April 2, 2001. Written and produced by Keys, "Fallin'" is generally considered her signature song. "Fallin'" attained global success, reaching number one on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and the top 5 in several countries. It also received numerous certifications around the world, and is one of the best-selling singles of 2001. In 2009, "Fallin'" was named the 29th most successful song of the

title: Brand New Me (Alicia Keys song)

text: Brand New Me (Alicia Keys song) "Brand New Me" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her fifth studio album, "Girl on Fire" (2012). It was sent to radio by RCA Records on November 19, 2012 as the album's second official single. It was co-written by Keys and Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé. A follow-up to Keys' previous single "Girl on Fire", "Brand New Me" is a soft ballad, which Keys credits as her autobiography. Lyrically, the song is about personal growth and becoming a brand new version of yourself. It has been met with positive reviews. Keys

title: Back to Life (Alicia Keys song)

text: Back to Life (Alicia Keys song) "Back to Life" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, released on September 1, 2016, for the soundtrack of the sports drama film "Queen of Katwe", directed by Mira Nair. The song was written by Alicia Keys, Illangelo, and Billy Walsh. Production of the song was handled by Keys and Illangelo. In a review for the "Queen of Katwe" soundtrack, Alex Reif of LaughingPlace.com referred to the song as a "beautiful ballad". He additionally stated that, despite its appeal, a few of the other songs on the album ended up overshadowing the song.

title: Back to Life (Alicia Keys song)

title: The Platinum Collection (Alicia Keys album)

text: May 4, 2010 in Europe through Sony Music. It only peaked on charts in European countries: in United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland. It was also certified Silver by British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for selling over 60,000 copies in United Kingdom. It was released in United States on May 10, 2010 through J Records and failed to chart in that territory. The Platinum Collection (Alicia Keys album) The Platinum Collection is a box set by American recording artist Alicia Keys. It contained Keys' first three studio albums, "Songs in A Minor" (2001), "The Diary of Alicia Keys" (2003) and

text: The Platinum Collection (Alicia Keys album) The Platinum Collection is a box set by American recording artist Alicia Keys. It contained Keys' first three studio albums, "Songs in A Minor" (2001), "The Diary of Alicia Keys" (2003) and "As I Am" (2007). The box set was released on May 10, 2010 in United States through J Records. It peaked at number twenty on UK Albums Chart, also peaking on charts in Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland. It was certified Silver by British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for selling over 60,000 copies in United Kingdom. "The Platinum Collection" was first released on

title: Girlfriend (Alicia Keys song)

text: Girlfriend (Alicia Keys song) "Girlfriend" is a song by American singer–songwriter Alicia Keys. It was written by Keys, Jermaine Dupri, and Joshua Thompson and produced by Dupri for her debut album, "Songs in A Minor" (2001). The track released as the album's fourth and final single outside the United States, where it charted at number eighty-two on the "Billboard" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart due to moderate airplay. Although "Girlfriend" managed to outpeak previous single "How Come You Don't Call Me" in the United Kingdom and Australia, it failed to make impact elsewhere. The song's KrucialKeys Sista Girl Mix, which appears

title: The Diary of Alicia Keys

text: Keys" received generally positive reviews from music critics and earned Keys three Grammy Awards at the 47th Grammy Awards. With domestic sales of four million copies and worldwide sales of eight million copies, "The Diary of Alicia Keys" is the thirty-first best-selling album of the 2000s decade. Alicia Keys's 2001 debut album, "Songs in A Minor", sold over 6.2 million copies and earned five Grammy Awards. Due to the extreme popularity of her debut album, there was a lot of pressure on the album to match or exceed that success. The album proved to be as successful as her debut

title: No One (Alicia Keys song)

text: two on its list of "The 25 Best Alicia Keys Songs", because "Alicia's soaring, power-packed alto contrast[s] beautifully with the soft piano cascades to create an undeniable anthem". "PopCrush" placed it at number two on its list of "Top 10 Alicia Keys Songs". With only one full day of airplay, "No One" debuted at number 65 on the US "Billboard" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart on the issue dated September 8, 2007. Seven weeks later, it reached the top position for 10 weeks—becoming Keys' fifth number-one single on the chart—before being knocked out by her own song "Like You'll Never See

title: No One (Alicia Keys song)

text: No One (Alicia Keys song) "No One" is a song by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys from her third studio album, "As I Am" (2007). It was written and produced by Keys, Kerry Brothers Jr., and DJ Dirty Harry, and released as the album's lead single on September 11, 2007. The song topped the "Billboard" Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for 10 consecutive weeks, while charting inside the top 10 in most major markets. "No One" was the most listened-to song on US radio of 2008, with 3.08 billion listeners. It is

title: Brand New Me (Alicia Keys song)

text: appeared in a music video for one of Keys' songs, previously appearing with her son Jaden in the video for the 2008 single "Superwoman". It was directed by Taj Stansberry. The video remains unreleased; Keys continued to promote "Girl on Fire", releasing music videos for "New Day", "Fire We Make" and "Tears Always Win". Credits adapted from the "Girl on Fire" liner notes. Brand New Me (Alicia Keys song) "Brand New Me" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her fifth studio album, "Girl on Fire" (2012). It was sent to radio by RCA Records on November

title: Alicia Keys videography

text: In 2004, another regular, American director Diane Martel, directed the accompanying music video for the second single from the singer's second album "The Diary of Alicia Keys", "If I Ain't Got You", which featured rapper Method Man as Keys' love interest. It won the Best R&B Video accolade at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards. In 2008, Keys collaborated with former The White Stripes singer Jack White on "Another Way to Die", the theme song for the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace". Inspired by the plot, the CGI-heavy clip garnered a largely positive response from criticis and was nominated

text: keyboard and to now be able to take it back to the essence of who I am with this show, it is so exciting". During the outing, Keys received high acclaim from music critics. Caragh Logan (Rewind Magazine) commented the singer's show at the historic Royal Albert Hall, London. She writes, "Seeing Alicia perform just about her entire body of work makes you realise what a consistent artist she is. Song after song, you are reminded why you own the entire Alicia Key[s'] album collection. Closing the show with 'Empire State of Mind', 'Sure Looks Good to Me' and 'No

title: Alicia Keys discography

text: "How Come You Don't Call Me" and "Girlfriend," the former of which peaked at number one on the US "Billboard" Hot 100. A commercial success, "Songs in A Minor" went on to sell over 12 million copies worldwide and made Keys the best-selling new artist and best-selling R&B artist of 2001. In 2002, the album was reissued as "Remixed & Unplugged in A Minor", which included a disc of remixes and live songs. Her second studio album, "The Diary of Alicia Keys", was released in December 2003 and sold eight million copies worldwide. It became Keys' second consecutive number-one US

title: No One (Alicia Keys song)

text: 2007 Pazz & Jop critics' poll (tied with Modest Mouse's "Dashboard", R. Kelly's "I'm a Flirt" (Remix) featuring T.I. and T-Pain, and Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend"). Popjustice placed it at number 47 on their list of "The Greatest Singles of 2007". In November 2012, "Complex" placed it at number one on their list of "The 25 Best Alicia Keys Songs", commenting that the "production was supreme, her vocals were at their strongest, and beyond technical merit". In November 2012, The Grio ranked it at number four on their list of "Alicia Keys' 15 Greatest Songs". BET included the song at number

title: Alicia Keys

text: the 2000s decade and placed number 10 on their list of Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years. VH1 also included her on their 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and 100 Greatest Women in Music lists, while "Time" have named her in their 100 list of most influential people in 2005 and 2017. Keys is also acclaimed for her humanitarian work, philanthropy and activism. She co-founded and is the Global Ambassador of the nonprofit HIV/AIDS-fighting organization Keep a Child Alive. Alicia Augello Cook was born on January 25, 1981, in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York

title: Alicia Keys

text: record company, Warner Bros. Records, to work at Clive Davis' Arista Records. During this period, Columbia Records had approached Keys for a record deal, offering her a $26,000 white baby grand piano; after negotiations with her and her manager, she signed to the label, at age 15. Keys was also finishing high school, and her academic success had provided her opportunity for scholarship and early admission to university. That year, Keys accepted a scholarship to study at Columbia University in Manhattan. She graduated high school early as valedictorian, at the age of 16, and began attending Columbia University at that

title: Fallin' (Alicia Keys song)

text: 2000s, on the "Billboard" Hot 100 Songs of the Decade. It won three Grammy Awards in 2002, including Song of the Year, Best R&B Song, and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and was also nominated for Record of the Year. The song was written by Alicia Keys as the lead single from her debut studio album, "Songs in A Minor". When asked about the background behind the song, Keys told "Billboard", "I wanted to write a song for someone who was 10 or 12 years old – like a young Michael Jackson. Even though he was young, he was singing

title: Girlfriend (Alicia Keys song)

text: the same time the female friend had seen them. Keys yanks the hanger into her own hands. After the second verse is performed, the video shifts to a large, empty basement where she plays a musical piece on the piano. The video then goes back to the store, where Keys leaves out of to perform choreography with three other dancers at the corner of a street. Shortly after, she returns home to discover that her boyfriend and his female friend had been planning a surprise party for her all along. Girlfriend (Alicia Keys song) "Girlfriend" is a song by American

title: No One (Alicia Keys song)

text: by a Roland Jupiter-8 keyboard; in the third one Keys is initially alone, playing the piano on a rainy street, and she later finds herself surrounded with dozens of people; in the fourth and final one Keys is in a blue-lit nightclub. The video ends with a gear divided into four fractions, each one featuring a previously shown setting, with Keys lying on the chair in the same room shown at the beginning of the video. Credits adapted from the liner notes of "As I Am". No One (Alicia Keys song) "No One" is a song by American singer and

title: Brand New Me (Alicia Keys song)

text: According to Andy Kellman of Allmusic, Keys regards "Brand New Me" as her autobiography. Melissa Maerz of "Entertainment Weekly" called the song "triumphant" and wrote that Keys "shows off her trills and her cocky attitude". of Idolator wrote: "We like Alicia Keys just the way she’s always been, but if she wants to be a 'Brand New Me' more power to her" and called the song "a graceful piano ballad of the sort we know and love from Alicia." Carl Williott, also from Idolator, praised the track for not being generic, calling it: "the restrained type of pop song that’s

title: Brand New Me (Alicia Keys song)

text: collaborated on Sandé's album, "Our Version of Events" (2012) for a song entitled "Hope". Sandé explained: "Writing with Alicia Keys was really great. I was nervous, but she’s a very warm person. She knew how to make people feel at ease." They also collaborated on two other songs from "Girl on Fire". Of working with Sandé, Keys called it "instant magic" stating: "I have to say, myself and Emeli Sande – when we met and we really began to write together, it was instant magic and that doesn't happen all the time." Lyrically, the song speaks about growing and evolving.

title: New Day (Alicia Keys song)

text: in favor of percussion. Rapper 50 Cent has a version of the song with one verse by Dr. Dre and the hook by Alicia Keys, also called "New Day". It was released as the second international single from the album and was officially sent to French radio stations on February 21, 2013. On October 7, 2011, RCA Music Group announced it was disbanding J Records along with Arista Records and Jive Records. With the shutdown, Keys (and all other artists previously signed to those three labels) will release her future material on RCA Records. On February 18, 2012, Keys performed

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text: BET Awards honored Keys with the Humanitarian Award "for all the work she has done with children around the world". BET stated: In 2011, the Producer's Guild of America honored Keys at its "Digital 25: Leaders in Emerging Entertainment" awards, which recognizes "individuals or teams who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of digital entertainment and storytelling." She was awarded for her work with her foundation Keep A Child Alive. In 2014, Keys was honored by with the Music Visionary Award for "her work as an activist and Founder of Keep A Child Alive". In 2017, Keys received and

title: We Are Here (Alicia Keys song)

text: 2030 in Central Park in New York City. On September 29, 2014, Keys appeared on "The View" and performed "We Are Here". Keys performed "We Are Here" along with "Empire State of Mind" and "No One" at the 2014 "We Can Survive" Concert held at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 24, 2014. During an interview for Yahoo! Style, Keys performed a snippet of the song for Joe Zee. Keys will perform "We Are Here" live at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards. We Are Here (Alicia Keys song) "We Are Here" is a song by American recording

title: My Boo (Usher and Alicia Keys song)

text: kissing. The music video debuted on MTV's "Total Request Live" at number nine on September 16, 2004. It remained on the countdown for twenty-seven days, becoming the only "Confession" video to chart. My Boo (Usher and Alicia Keys song) "My Boo" is a duet between American R&B singers Usher and Alicia Keys, written by Usher, Keys, Jermaine Dupri, Adonis Shropshire, and Manuel Seal, Jr.. The song was released as the album's fourth single in 2004. Set over a hip hop-style track, it was produced by Dupri and No I.D. It was included on the re-release of Usher's fourth studio album,

title: My Boo (Usher and Alicia Keys song)

text: My Boo (Usher and Alicia Keys song) "My Boo" is a duet between American R&B singers Usher and Alicia Keys, written by Usher, Keys, Jermaine Dupri, Adonis Shropshire, and Manuel Seal, Jr.. The song was released as the album's fourth single in 2004. Set over a hip hop-style track, it was produced by Dupri and No I.D. It was included on the re-release of Usher's fourth studio album, "Confessions" (2004). The song received positive reviews from critics, and has garnered awards. The single stayed on top of the "Billboard" Hot 100 for six weeks, making it the third most-successful single

title: Alicia Keys

text: feel she's too traditional", and as he felt Keys was a "compelling, hypnotic performer" best experienced in person, he had Keys perform her music to different crowds in different places to spread the word. "I created opportunities for those who saw her to spread the word", Davis recalled. "She is her own ambassador." Davis wanted to "let people discover her, and you can only do that with a few artists." Keys later performed on "The Tonight Show" in promotion for her upcoming debut. Davis wrote a letter to Oprah asking her to have Keys, Jill Scott, and India.Arie perform on

title: Unplugged (Alicia Keys album)

text: The video premiered on January 17 on BET's "106 & Park". The album and DVD includes songs from her multi-platinum albums "Songs in A Minor" and "The Diary of Alicia Keys". The album debuted at number one on the US "Billboard" 200 and "Billboard" Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, with first-week sales of 196,000 copies, serving as Keys' third consecutive number-one debut in the United States. The album's two singles, "Unbreakable", reached the top ten of the "Billboard" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and final single "Every Little Bit Hurts", it failed to enter the US and international charts. Upon its release, the

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text: year, among a total of five nominations. The following month, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers honored Keys with the Golden Note Award, an award given to artists "who have achieved extraordinary career milestones". She collaborated with Spanish recording artist Alejandro Sanz for "Looking for Paradise", which topped the "Billboard" Hot Latin Songs chart, this was Keys' first number one on all three charts, which also made her the first Black-American of non-Hispanic origin to reach #1 on the "Hot Latin Tracks". Keys released her fourth studio album, "The Element of Freedom", in December 2009. It debuted at

title: Unplugged (Alicia Keys album)

text: album received generally positive reviews from most music critics, based on an aggregate score of 65/100 from Metacritic. E! Online gave the album an A− and said of Alicia Keys: "She might be unplugged--but she's still electrifying." "Entertainment Weekly" said that the album "largely leaves Keys' runaway careerism in the dressing room, where it belongs." "Blender" gave it four stars out of five and called it "a stellar set." "Q" gave the album four stars out of five and said it "Stands as an apt reminder that she is the finest soul talent of her generation." "Billboard" gave it a

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text: this accolade, applauding the show for focusing on the couples' relationship and their desire for a child and less on their gay activism. Jensen did question whether the episode should have explored the moral issues of surrogacy versus adoption more than it did. The American Fertility Association awarded "Gary and Tony Have a Baby" with its 2010 "Illuminations NYC" Award for reflecting the AFA's "commitment to family building for all people, including the LGBT community". Gary and Tony Have a Baby "Gary and Tony Have a Baby" is an episode of the CNN documentary series "...In America". The episode, anchored

title: Fallin' (Alicia Keys song)

text: & Jop critics' poll, the song appeared at number four on the list. In September 2011, "Fallin'" was placed at number 22 by VH1 on its list for the 100 Greatest Songs of the 2000s. "[G]ospel vibe and powerful vocals form Keys" led "Complex" to place the song on number two on its list of "The 25 Best Alicia Keys Songs". "The Telegraph" compiled a list of "100 songs that defined the Noughties" and placed "Fallin'" at number 97."Rolling Stone" ranked it number sixty-two on their Top 100 Songs of the 2000s decade. "Fallin'" charted at number 413 in "Blender"

title: The Diary of Alicia Keys

text: Cinquemani said that it "triumphs" the neo soul "achievements" of "Songs in A Minor" and is "a deft mix of modernism and classicism, not to mention street and class." "Q" magazine called it "a proper soul album which hooks you with the first pneumatic beat and draws you deeper with every heady atmosphere and vivid emotion." Jon Pareles, writing in "The New York Times", claimed that "it has taken "The Diary of Alicia Keys" ... to testify that soul songwriting can survive" and felt that the album "echoes familiar soul sounds, but Ms. Keys sounds undaunted by her sources, and

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text: a marriage between classical and soul music." BBC's Babita Sharma stated in 2016 that Keys has had a significant impact "on the R&B-soul-jazz sound of the last two decades". MOBO described Keys as an accomplished pianist, singer, songwriter and producer who is "responsible for the emergence of vintage R&B imbibed with a post-modernist twist where genres divinely melt" and "has made a consistent and indelible contribution" to the music industry, her "unique approach" making classical music more accessible and "diffusing barriers between traditional and contemporary". ASCAP stated that Keys' "innovative and enduring contributions to rhythm & soul music have earned

text: in the game went the other way around: they started as mere entertainment, then dug deep so as not to be forgotten. Alicia was soul-deep to begin with, a virtuosic talent struggling to be heard, who then had to learn how to be an entertainer". For the show at the Beacon Theatre, Jim Farber (New York Daily News) comments that the R&B singer shines best in the "less is more" setting. He explains, "Here, with the piano once again her anchor, Keys was back in her element. The setup also provided the best way to showcase the sturdy bones of

title: The Diary of Alicia Keys

text: the album fifty-fifth in the decade-end ranking of the most successful albums of the 2000s (decade). At the 47th Grammy Awards in 2005, "The Diary of Alicia Keys" won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album and also earned Keys two other awards, including Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "If I Ain't Got You" and Best R&B Song for "You Don't Know My Name". Keys also won two Soul Train Awards, Best R&B/Soul Single ("If I Ain't Got You") and Best R&B/Soul Album by a female artist. In 2007, The National Association of Recording Merchandisers and the Rock and

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text: Keys recalled, "it was around that time that I realized that I couldn't do it with other people. I had to do it more with myself, with the people that I felt comfortable with or by myself with my piano." Keys decided to sit in with some producers and engineers to ask questions and watch them technically work on other artists' music. "The only way it would sound like anything I would be remotely proud of is if I did it", Keys determined. "I already knew my way around the keyboard, so that was an advantage. And the rest was

title: The Diary of Alicia Keys

text: It has sold over 4.4 million copies in the US. and more than ten million copies worldwide. The album's four singles, "You Don't Know My Name", "If I Ain't Got You", "Diary" and "Karma", reached the top twenty of the "Billboard" Hot 100, with three of them becoming top ten hits. "The Diary of Alicia Keys" received generally positive reviews from critics; it holds an average score of 71, based on 17 reviews, at Metacritic. "The Times" said that the album "confirmed her place in musical history". Critics described Keys' music as neo soul and contemporary R&B. "Slant Magazine"s Sal

title: Karma (Alicia Keys song)

text: "Karmastition", produced by Go Home Productions, exists. "Karma" became "The Diary of Alicia Keys"<nowiki>'</nowiki>s first release to fail to achieve top 10 status on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop. In the song, the narrator's lover who had left her returns and wants to start a new relationship, but she has moved on. Her lover is now in the position she was once in, and in being rejected receives their just deserts ("what goes around comes around"). The title references the popular conception of karma as getting what one deserves. The music video for "Karma", directed by Chris Robinson

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text: never had a relationship, and her father was not in her life. Although she did not like to speak about her father in order to not feed stereotypes, Keys remarked in 2001: "I'm not in contact with him. That's fine. When I was younger, I minded about that. [It] made me angry. But it helped show me what a strong woman my mother was, and made me want to be strong like her. Probably, it was better for me this way." Keys and her mother lived in a one-room apartment. Her mother often worked three jobs to provide for Keys,

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text: receptive to her contributions and being a musician and music creator. While Keys worked on her songs, Columbia executives attempted to change her material; they wanted her to sing and have others create the music, forcing big-name producers on her who demanded she also write with people with whom she was not comfortable. She would go into sessions already prepared with music she had composed, but the label would dismiss her work in favor of their vision. "It was a constant battle, it was a lot of -isms", Keys recalled. "There was the sexism, but it was more the ageism

title: My Boo (Usher and Alicia Keys song)

text: with Usher and Keys singing "My oh, My oh, My oh, My oh, My Boo", one after the other. Usher repeats the chorus again, and they sing the intro of Keys. The song received mixed reviews from critics. Azeem Ahmad of OMH Media proposed to ban "My Boo" because he felt that the collaboration was a competition among Usher and Alicia Keys "over the hip-pop like beat". Jon Caramanica of "Rolling Stone" found the duet sentimental. At the 2005 Grammy Awards, it was nominated for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals; to

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text: team who have assisted Keys in creating her albums as well as creating music for other artists. In 2006, Keys won three NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Song for "Unbreakable". She also received the Starlight Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In October 2006, she played the voice of Mommy Martian in the "Mission to Mars" episode of the children's television series "The Backyardigans", in which she sang an original song, "Almost Everything Is Boinga Here". That same year, Keys nearly suffered a mental breakdown. Her grandmother had died and her family was heavily dependent

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text: by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's book. In March 2013, Keys teamed up with Greater Than AIDS to launch EMPOWERED, a new public information campaign to reach women in the United States about HIV/AIDS. Appearing in a public service announcement for EMPOWERED, Keys spoke with five women whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS. In December 2012, Keys performed alongside many other native New Yorkers in to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy. In July 2016, Keys participated in a video on taking action against systemic racism in the United States titled, "23 Ways You Could Be Killed if You are

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text: the songs that would appear on her album. "Finally, I knew how to structure my feelings into something that made sense, something that can translate to people", Keys recalled. "That was a changing point. My confidence was up, way up." The different experience reinvigorated Keys and her music. While the album was nearly completed, Columbia's management changed and more creative differences emerged with the new executives. Keys brought her songs to the executives, who rejected her work, saying it "sounded like one long demo". They wanted Keys to sing over loops, and told Keys they will bring in a "top"

title: Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing

text: Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing" is a song by American rock and roll artist Chris Isaak, released as the first track to the 1995 album "Forever Blue". Filled with sensuality and erotic imagery, the song was described by Isaak as a declaration to "somebody who is so evil and twisted and bad, and yet, you still want them”. The title evokes how "That’s a bad bad thing" is used by both parents scolding misbehaving children and adults during sexual intercourse. Similar to how Isaak's "Wicked Game" only became a success following its inclusion

title: Alicia Keys

text: shared the award for the Ambassador of Conscience from Amnesty International alongside Canadian Indigenous rights activists. The award is bestowed on activists "who have stood up to injustice, inspired others and furthered the cause of human rights", showing "exceptional leadership and courage in championing human rights". Amnesty said that Keys "has used her career and platform as a 15-time Grammy award-winning artist to inspire and campaign for change ... [and] has increasingly interwoven her activism with her art. Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International, stated: In 2018, Keys was honored at "Variety" Power of Women luncheon for her work

title: No One (Alicia Keys song)

text: one of the best-selling singles of all time, having sold 5.6 million copies. The song won Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song at the 50th Grammy Awards on February 10, 2008. "No One" was written and produced by Alicia Keys, Kerry Brothers Jr., and George M. Harry. Keys told MTV News Canada that the song, "is really talking about the way that in relationships, the way that so many things are around you all the time to try to distract you. And even though people may talk and say whatever they may want to say, but then

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text: Fame Hal David Starlight Award, which honors "gifted songwriters who are at an apex in their careers and are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs". That year, ASCAP awarded Keys Songwriter of the Year at its Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. In 2007, she was a recipient of The Recording Academy Honors, which "celebrate outstanding individuals whose work embodies excellence and integrity and who have improved the environment for the creative community." In 2014, "Fuse" ranked her as the thirteenth-most awarded musician of all time. Keys is the co-founder and Global Ambassador of Keep

title: Fallin' (Alicia Keys song)

text: with Keys' vocal range spanning from the low-note of B to the high-note of E. The song has a basic chord progression of Em–Bm–Em–Bm as it follows a "moderate blues tempo" throughout the chorus of the song. "NME" called it a "[m]assive, massive massive hit" adding "Piano tinkles, drum machine coughs like an athsmatic whippet and Alicia strokes your spine with ice cubes and spatters your spotty back with hot candle wax". The song was described as "gospel fervor of lovesick righteousness" by Beth Johnson of "Entertainment Weekly". Robert Hilburn of "The Los Angeles Times" described the song as having

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text: and songs, and you just have to let an artist go and find that space. And I think he somehow knew that and saw that in me and really just let me find that." After signing with Davis, Keys continued honing her songs. Keys almost chose Wilde as her stage name at the age of 16 until her manager suggested the name Keys after a dream he had. She felt that name embodied her both as a performer and person. Keys contributed her songs "Rock wit U" and "Rear View Mirror" to the soundtracks of the films "Shaft" (2000) and

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text: want", Keys said. Keys recalled feeling fearful early on of the "animal instinct" she witnessed, and eventually feeling "high" due to recurrent harassment. Her experiences in the streets had led her to carry a homemade knife for protection. She became very wary, emotionally guarded, and she began wearing gender-neutral clothing and what would become her trademark cornrows. Keys explained that she is grateful for growing up where she did as it prepared her for the parallels in the music industry, particularly as she was a teenager starting out; she could maintain a particular focus and not derail herself. She credits

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text: energy of American culture." Keys' lyrical content has included themes of love, heartbreak, female empowerment, hope, her philosophy of life and struggles, inner city life experiences, and social and political commentary. John Pareles of "The New York Times" noted that Keys presents herself as a musician first, and lyrically, her songs "plunge into the unsettled domain of female identity in the hip-hop era, determined to work their way through conflicting imperatives", while she plays multiple roles in her songs, expressing loyalty, jealousy, rejection, sadness, desire, fear, uncertainty, and tenacity. Pareles considered in 2007 that Keys did not "offer private details

title: Alicia Keys

text: she did not return for the thirteenth series of "The Voice". In a letter to her fans, on the 'As I Am' 10th Anniversary, she revealed that the album is almost ready. On September 17, 2017, Keys performed at Rock in Rio, in a powerful and acclaimed performance. On October 18, 2017, NBC announced that Keys would be returning to the series for the show's fourteenth season of "The Voice" alongside veterans Levine, Shelton, and new coach Kelly Clarkson. She placed in second place with her team member, Britton Buchanan. She will not return for the upcoming fifteenth season of

title: Alicia Keys

text: her "tough" mother for anchoring her on a right path as opposed to many people she knew who ended up on the wrong path and in jail. Keys attributed her unusual maturity as a young girl to her mother, who depended on her to be responsible while she worked to provide for them and give Keys as many opportunities as possible. Keys loved music and singing from early childhood. She recalled her mother playing jazz records of artists like Thelonious Monk, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong on Sunday mornings, early musical moments Keys considers influential in kindling her

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text: of spite, they were threatening to keep everything I'd created even though they hated it. I thought I'd have to start over again just to get out, but I didn't care." Keys said in 2001: "It's been one trial, one test of confidence and faith after the next." To Keys, "success doesn't just mean that I'm the singer, and you give me my 14 points, and that's all. That's not how it's going to go down." Edge, who was by that time head of A&R at Arista Records, said, "I didn't see that there was much hands-on development at Columbia,

title: Diary (Alicia Keys song)

text: by Jermaine Paul. The song's lyrics tell listeners that they can reach Keys by calling a particular number, 489-4608, which was her former telephone number minus the area code when she lived in New York City, according to Keys' publicist, Lois Najarian. Callers who used the correct code (347) would have received a voicemail from Keys herself. However, after listening to the song, fans tried calling the number with different area codes, and one of them, 912, turned out to be the number of a retired pastor from Statesboro, Georgia, named J.D. Turner. He claims to have received more than

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text: from the album after "Yeah!" and "Burn", respectively. It was also ranked as the 36th biggest song of the 2000–2009 decade in the US. The song was later remade by the smooth jazz supergroup Urban Knights, which was fronted by pianist Ramsey Lewis. Usher and Alicia Keys had previously collaborated with the remix of Keys' 2004 single "If I Ain't Got You", which was released in the United Kingdom. During the production of Usher's fourth studio album, "Confessions", they thought of various female singers to pair him with on the song. Usher and Kortney Kaycee Leveringston's rare demo version can

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text: the industry having to rebuff the advances of producers and being around people who "just wanted to use [her]". Keys felt like she could not show weakness. Executives at Columbia also wanted to manufacture her image, with her "hair blown out and flowing", short dresses, and asking her to lose weight; "they wanted me to be the same as everyone else", Keys felt. "I had horrible experiences," she recalled. "They were so disrespectful...I started figuring, 'Hey, nothing's worth all this.'" As months passed, Keys had grown more frustrated and depressed with the situation, while the label requested the finished tracks.

title: My Boo (Usher and Alicia Keys song)

text: set off and slumps down on the sofa before laying on it with his foot propped up. After a moment of silent, nostalgic reflection, he begins to sing the intro of "My Boo". The video then shows him and Alicia Keys in their separate quarters, preparing to head out, while singing their part of the song. Usher eventually steps out on streets of New York; likewise, Keys is out in her car. She leaves the car and walks down the street, and the couple meet up in the middle of Times Square, cuddling each other and on the brink of

title: Alicia Keys

text: preferring the musical interactions of a group. She took Robinson's advice after her group disbanded, and contacted Robinson who in 1995 introduced her to A&R executive Peter Edge. Edge later described his first impressions of Keys to HitQuarters: Robinson and Edge helped Keys assemble some demos of songs she had written and set up a showcases for label executives. Keys performed on the piano for executives of various labels, and a bidding war ensued. Edge was keen to sign Keys himself but was unable to do so at that time due to being on the verge of leaving his present

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text: her confidential worries to someone else. Anderson hoped the couple would be able to work out their issues and get their relationship back on track. Alicia later became involved in the show's saviour sibling storyline, which saw Andy agree to have another baby with Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) in a bid to save his sick daughter Sarah Sugden Jr. (Sophia Amber Moore). Alicia tried to be supportive, but her feelings surrounding her own infertility made it hard for her to deal with her boyfriend having a baby with someone else. Anderson stated that Alicia was aware of ill Sarah was,

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text: Keys as an accomplished pianist, singer, songwriter and producer who "has made a consistent and indelible contribution" to the music industry, her "unique approach" making classical music more accessible and "diffusing barriers between traditional and contemporary" while "keeping musical excellence at the core of her art". In 2003, "The Guardian" wrote that Keys' largely self-created work is an "indication of how much power she wields", and described her as "an uncompromising artist" who "bears little resemblance" to contemporary stars. Keys has been praised for her expressive vocals and emotive delivery. In a review of "Songs in A Minor", Jam! complimented