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Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

contemporary R&B, hip-hop, neo soul, pop music, soul

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "The music pulses with rhythmic grooves anchored by soulful piano lines that ebb into moments of quiet introspection."

Alicia Keys is a pivotal figure in contemporary music, reshaping the soundscape with her blend of R&B and hip-hop influences. She matters not just for her powerful vocals but for her ability to weave personal narratives into broader social conversations, offering listeners a blend of intimacy and empowerment that echoes beyond individual experiences.

Alicia Keys is a pivotal figure in contemporary music, reshaping the soundscape with her blend of R&B and hip-hop influences. She matters not just for her powerful vocals but for her ability to weave personal narratives into broader social conversations, offering listeners a blend of intimacy and empowerment that echoes beyond individual experiences. Her artistry has opened doors for a generation of artists who seek authenticity and depth in their expression. Keys approaches music with a commitment to live instrumentation and emotional resonance, often grounding her tracks in rich piano melodies that serve as both backdrop and centerpiece. This organic foundation allows her to explore themes of love, identity, and resilience with sincerity, creating a sonic space where vulnerability coexists with strength. Her performances are marked by an earnest energy, often inviting audiences into a shared moment of reflection and connection. Lyrically, Keys often explores themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and the complexities of relationships, using storytelling that balances heartfelt sincerity with sharp insights. Her voice carries an unmistakable warmth, which she pairs with a tone that can move from introspective to assertive, providing listeners with a multifaceted view of her experiences and emotions.

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Discography

45 releases • 17 studio • 2001–2022

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Songs in A Minor

Songs in A Minor (2001)

Remixed & Unplugged in A Minor

Remixed & Unplugged... (2002)

The Diary of Alicia Keys

The Diary of Alicia... (2003)

Unplugged

Unplugged (2005)

As I Am

Remixed

The Element of Freedom

The Element of Freed... (2009)

The Platinum Collection

The Platinum Collect... (2010)

Girl on Fire

Girl on Fire (2012)

VH1 Storytellers

VH1 Storytellers (2013)

Here

Vault Playlist Vol. 1

Vault Playlist Vol.... (2017)

Alicia

Alicia Keys: Sweet Dreams - EP

Alicia Keys: Sweet D... (2021)

Keys

KEYS II

Santa Baby

Santa Baby (2022)

Albums ()

Santa Baby

Santa Baby

2022

KEYS II

KEYS II

2022

Keys

Keys

2021

Alicia

Alicia

2020

Here

Here

2016

VH1 Storytellers

VH1 Storytellers

2013

Girl on Fire

Girl on Fire

2012

The Platinum Collection

The Platinum Collection

2010

The Element of Freedom

The Element of Freedom

2009

Remixed

Remixed

2008

As I Am

As I Am

2007

Unplugged

Unplugged

2005

The Diary of Alicia Keys

The Diary of Alicia Keys

2003

Remixed & Unplugged in A Minor

Remixed & Unplugged in A Minor

2002

Songs in A Minor

Songs in A Minor

2001

EPs ()

Alicia Keys: Sweet Dreams - EP

Alicia Keys: Sweet Dreams - EP

2021

Vault Playlist Vol. 1

Vault Playlist Vol. 1

2017

Singles ()

A Beautiful Noise

A Beautiful Noise

2020

Underdog

Underdog

2020

Good Job

Good Job

2020

Time Machine

Time Machine

2019

Back to Life

Back to Life

2016

In Common

In Common

2016

28 Thousand Days

28 Thousand Days

2015

We Are Here

We Are Here

2014

It's on Again

It's on Again

2014

Tears Always Win

Tears Always Win

2013

New Day

New Day

2013

Brand New Me

2012

Wait Til You See My Smile

Wait Til You See My Smile

2010

Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)

Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)

2010

Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down

Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down

2010

Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart

Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart

2009

Doesn't Mean Anything

Doesn't Mean Anything

2009

Superwoman

Superwoman

2008

Teenage Love Affair

Teenage Love Affair

2008

Like You'll Never See Me Again

Like You'll Never See Me Again

2007

No One

No One

2007

Unbreakable

Unbreakable

2005

Karma

Karma

2004

If I Ain't Got You

If I Ain't Got You

2004

You Don't Know My Name

You Don't Know My Name

2003

Girlfriend

Girlfriend

2002

A Woman's Worth

A Woman's Worth

2001

Fallin'

Fallin'

2001

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