Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook, known by the pseudonym Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records. Keys' debut album, Songs in A Minor, was a commercial success, selling over 12 million copies worldwide. She became the best-selling new artist and best-selling R&B artist of 2001. The album earned Keys five Grammy Awards in 2002, including Best New Artist...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth25 January 1981
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I was tired and I had overworked myself and burnt myself out. So I went to Egypt by myself. When I saw what was built there, it made me understand how powerful we are, that we can create anything. And I felt like I needed to create things that were timeless too.
I've stepped more into my business and really... taken control for how I want that to be.
I grew up in a pretty tough neighborhood.
I feel like B sides are always better, no matter whose record it is.
We're all going to change. Otherwise, it's boring.
Gangsta rap was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. Gangsta rap didnt exist.
The climate of today is not really focused as much as it was then on being able to speak about different cultural issues or different situations that were going on politically.
When I had nothing else, I had my mother and the piano. And you know what? They were all I needed.
All women are NATURALLY, bad ass!
I like to do outdoorsy things: hikes, trails, running, swimming. I love the sun. I'm all about the warmth.
I was so deeply involved in music, I had already outgrown all the pressure of high school cliques and gossip.
My mom always said, 'Don't date a guy who thinks he's prettier than you.'
Love will come find you, just to remind you of who you are.
Cause I am a Superwoman, Yes I am, Yes she is, Even when I'm a mess, I still put on a vest, With an S on my chest, Oh yes, I'm a Superwoman, ... And all my sisters, Coming together, Say yes I will, Yes I can