About
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter. A classically-trained pianist, Keys was composing songs by age 12. She was signed at 15 years old by Columbia Records, and then, after disputes with the label, by Arista Records. Her debut album, Songs in A Minor, was released with J Records in 2001. Praised for Keys' musical talents and creative control, Songs in A Minor was critically and commercially successful, producing her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Fallin'" and selling over 12 million copies worldwide. Songs in A Minor earned Keys five Grammy Awards in 2002. Her second album, The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003), was also a critical and commercial success, spawning successful singles "You Don't Know My Name", "If I Ain't Got You" and "Diary", and selling eight million copies worldwide. The album garnered...
Known for
CharmedSeries • 1998
The Cosby ShowSeries • 1984
EmpireSeries • 2015
BBC Radio 1's Live LoungeSeries • 2010
American MastersSeries • 1986
Men in BlackMovie • 1997
American DreamsSeries • 2002
The Amazing Spider-Man 2Movie • 2014
Quantum of SolaceMovie • 2008
The Proud FamilySeries • 2001
The BackyardigansSeries • 2004
Hidden FiguresMovie • 2016
12 Years a SlaveMovie • 2013
ITV ExposureSeries • 2011
The Color PurpleMovie • 2023
Dr. Dolittle 2Movie • 2001
Sex and the City 2Movie • 2010
Queen of KatweMovie • 2016
Smokin' AcesMovie • 2006
The Nanny DiariesMovie • 2007
The Secret Life of BeesMovie • 2008
Work ItMovie • 2020
Jem and the HologramsMovie • 2015
Resort to LoveMovie • 2021