Alicia Keys
Artist Type: Person
Artist Born:
1981
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Artist Biography
Alicia Keys (born Alicia Augello-Cook) (born January 25, 1980) is an American R&B/soul singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, pianist, and actress. Keys is a renowned artist who has sold over 25 million albums and singles worldwide and won numerous awards, including nine Grammys, ten Billboard Music Awards and three American Music Awards. The road to success wasn’t an easy one. Born to a white mom, Terri Augello, and a black dad, Craig Cook, she grew up in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. To cope with the street life, Alicia turned to piano-playing at the age of 7. She attended the Professional Performing Arts High School and rehearsed with vocal coach Conrad Robinson at the Harlem Police Athletic League Community center until at age 16. During this time, Alicia graduated as her high school valedictorian and was accepted to attend Columbia University. Conrad introduced Keys to his brother Jeff, Alicia’s ‘batman”, who began searching for the right label.
Artist Discography
Albums
As I Am (2007-11-19)
Songs in A Minor (2001)
The Diary of Alicia Keys (2004)
Unplugged (2005-11-10)
Singles
A Woman's Worth (2002)
Fallin'
Girlfriend (2002)
How Come You Don't Call Me (2002-07-08)
If I Ain't Got You (2004-04-12)
You Don't Know My Name (2003-12-01)
