Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook
Alicia Keys is an American singer from New York City, New York active since 2001.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Pianist
- From
- New York City, New York
- Born
- January 25, 1981
- Years active
- 2001–present
Early life
Raised in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, Alicia Keys trained as a classical pianist and graduated as valedictorian before signing her first record deal as a teenager.
Career
Her 2001 debut "Songs in A Minor" introduced a piano-driven blend of classical, soul, and R&B, and she went on to release a string of multi-platinum albums anchored by hits like "Fallin'" and "No One."
Major achievements
She has won fifteen Grammy Awards and has hosted the ceremony, cementing her as one of the defining R&B artists of her generation.
Legacy
Alicia Keys revived the singer-songwriter-pianist in modern R&B, championing musicianship and authenticity.
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