Biography
Fusing the musical influences of Nina Simone and Stevie Wonder with the training of a classical pianist, Alicia Keys redefined R&B music for a new generation through her soulful vocals and extraordinary musicianship. An exceptional singer, songwriter and pianist, Keys' albums Songs in A Minor, The Diary of Alicia Keys and As I Am sold millions of albums worldwide and won numerous awards, including Grammys and American Music Awards. She …
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Career Milestones
| Began playing the piano at the age of seven | ||
| Played piano showcases around New York while still in high school | ||
| Signed a demo recording deal with Jermaine Dupri on his So So Def label | ||
| Wrote first original song "Butterflyz" at age 14 | ||
1997 | Recorded first song "Dah Dee Dah (Sexy Thing)," which appeared on the "Men in Black" soundtrack | |
1998 | Signed by Clive Davis' Arista Records | |
1999 | Left Arista to sign with Davis' new label J Records | |
2000 | Recorded "Rock Wit U" for the "Shaft" (2000) soundtrack and "Rear View Mirror" for the "Dr. Dolittle 2" (2001) soundtrack | |
2001 | Released debut album Songs in A Minor; earned five Grammy Awards, including 'Song of the Year' for "Fallin" | |
2002 | Wrote (also produced) and sang background for Christina Aguilera's song "Impossible" from the album Stripped | |
2003 | Released sophomore album The Diary of Alicia Keys | |
2005 | Performed an installment of the "MTV Unplugged" series at the Brooklyn Academy of Music; album released as Unplugged | |
2007 | Co-starred with Scarlett Johansson as Lynette, Johansson's character Annie's best friend in "The Nanny Diaries" | |
2007 | Made feature film debut alongside Jeremy Piven and Ryan Reynolds in "Smokin' Aces" | |
2007 | Released third studio album As I Am | |
2008 | Earned three Grammy nominations, two for her album As I Am and one for her collaboration with Jack White | |
2008 | Played one of the Boatwright sisters opposite Queen Latifah and Sophie Okonedo in film adaptation of "The Secret Life of Bees" | |
2010 | Earned three Grammy nominations for her collaboration with Jay-Z on "Empire State of Mind" | |
2012 | Released fifth album Girl on Fire under RCA | |
Awards
2001 | Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance |
2001 | Grammy Award for Best New Artist |
2001 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Album |
2001 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song |
2001 | Grammy Award for Song Of The Year |
2004 | Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance |
2004 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Album |
2004 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals |
2004 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song |
2007 | Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance |
2007 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song |
2008 | Critics' Choice Award for Best Song in Quantum of Solace |
2008 | Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance |
2011 | Directors Guild of America Award for Movies For Television and Mini-Series in Five |