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Girl on Fire

Alicia Keys · 2012

53 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

Alicia Keys blends powerful vocals with uplifting anthems and soulful ballads that radiate resilience and empowerment.

Why listen to this

Best for
uplifting anthems for empowerment steady pacing with emotional depth moments of cathartic release
Context
By 2012, Alicia Keys was already an established artist, having released five successful albums. 'Girl on Fire' marked her return after a four-year hiatus since 'The Element of Freedom', showcasing a mature sound while addressing personal themes of empowerment and growth.
If you like
contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul
What next
Here — Continues themes of empowerment with a more introspective sound.

Girl on Fire is an album by Alicia Keys, released in 2012. Alicia Keys blends powerful vocals with uplifting anthems and soulful ballads that radiate resilience and empowerment. 'Girl on Fire' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and produced the hit title track, which became an anthem for female empowerment. The album received multiple Grammy nominations, solidifying Keys' status in contemporary R&B and pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Girl on Fire sound like?

Alicia Keys blends powerful vocals with uplifting anthems and soulful ballads that radiate resilience and empowerment. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Start with "Brand New Me".

Is Girl on Fire a good place to start with Alicia Keys?

Yes, Girl on Fire is recommended as a starting point for new Alicia Keys listeners. Alicia Keys blends powerful vocals with uplifting anthems and soulful ballads that radiate resilience and empowerment. By 2012, Alicia Keys was already an established artist, having released five successful albums. 'Girl on Fire' marked her return after a four-year hiatus since 'The Element of Freedom', showcasing a mature sound while addressing personal themes of empowerment and growth.

Who is Girl on Fire for?

Girl on Fire works well if you're into uplifting anthems for empowerment, steady pacing with emotional depth and moments of cathartic release.

How many songs are on Girl on Fire?

Girl on Fire has 13 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·53:12

New here? Start with Brand New Me.

  • 1 De Novo Adagio (intro) 1:19
  • 2 Brand New Me Start here 3:53
  • 3 When It’s All Over 4:34
  • 4 Listen to Your Heart 3:46
  • 5 New Day 4:02
  • 6 Girl on Fire (Inferno version) Standout 4:30
  • 7 Fire We Make Standout 5:21
  • 8 Tears Always Win 3:59
  • 9 Not Even the King 3:07
  • 10 That’s When I Knew 4:05
  • 11 Limitedless 3:57
  • 12 One Thing 4:08
  • 13 101 6:27

Release Date

November 22, 2012

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

53 min 12 sec