Alicia Keys Lyrics

Grammy Award winning R&B; Soul singer, songwriter and actress Alicia Keys hit the music scene with her debut album, Songs in A Minor, which achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success.

Fast Facts

1. Name: Alicia J. Augello-Cook
2. Nickname: Lellow
3. Born: January 25, 1980
4. Genres: R&B, neo soul
5. Origin: Manhattan, New York
6. Active: 2001–present
7. Labels: Columbia Records, J Records
8. Grammy Awards: 9
9. American Music Awards: 3
10. Graduated from: Professional Performing Arts School at the age of 16

Themes

Alicia Key's lyrics tends to focus on love and relationships. Her debut, Songs in A Minor, portrayed Keys as an urban songstress, a characterization that continues (if somewhat sedated) to this day.

Studio Albums

• 2001: Songs in A Minor
• 2003: The Diary of Alicia Keys
• 2005: Unplugged
• 2007: As I Am

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