Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who rose to fame in 2001 with her debut album *Songs in A Minor*.
Known for her soulful voice and classical piano training, she helped define early 2000s R&B with hits like "Fallin'" and "No One." She has won multiple Grammy Awards and serves as a coach on *The Voice*.
Expressing deep emotion
- expressiveShowing feelings outwardly
- emotiveArousing strong feelings
- heartfeltDeeply and sincerely meant
- powerfulHaving great strength
raspy · alto · range · belting · runs · harmonies · tone · resonant
Generous giving for others
- HIV/AIDSImmune-destroying viral disease
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- womenFemale adults collectively
equality · natural beauty · social justice · humanitarian · ambassador · causes · awareness
Manhattan neighborhood, cultural landmark
- ManhattanNYC's densest borough
- Hell's KitchenManhattan neighborhood, west midtown
- BrooklynWestern Long Island borough
- concrete jungleDense cityscape, few parks
Jay-Z · NYC · urban · hometown · city · streets · upbringing
Vocal music performer
- songwriterOne who composes music
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- musicianOne who performs melodies
producer · entertainer · superstar · icon · diva · celebrity · talent · R&B
Recording achievement trophy
- winnerOne who prevails
- nominationFormal candidate selection
- trophyAward for winning
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
recognition · achievement · Billboard · accolades · honors · MTV · BET · American Music Awards
Array of input keys
- ivoriesPiano keys, informally
- classical trainingFoundational study in traditional methods
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
- balladsNarrative verse set to music
melody · playing · chords · compositions · self-accompanied · Steinway · grand piano · virtuoso
soulful
Expressing deep emotion
- expressiveShowing feelings outwardly
- emotiveArousing strong feelings
- heartfeltDeeply and sincerely meant
powerful · raspy · alto · range · belting · runs · harmonies · tone · resonant · passionate
philanthropy
Generous giving for others
- HIV/AIDSImmune-destroying viral disease
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
women · equality · natural beauty · social justice · humanitarian · ambassador · causes · awareness
Harlem
Manhattan neighborhood, cultural landmark
- ManhattanNYC's densest borough
- Hell's KitchenManhattan neighborhood, west midtown
- BrooklynWestern Long Island borough
Jay-Z · concrete jungle · NYC · urban · hometown · city · streets · upbringing
singer
Vocal music performer
- songwriterOne who composes music
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- performerOne who entertains audiences
musician · producer · entertainer · superstar · icon · diva · celebrity · talent · R&B · neo-soul
Grammy
Recording achievement trophy
- winnerOne who prevails
- nominationFormal candidate selection
- trophyAward for winning
ceremony · recognition · achievement · Billboard · accolades · honors · MTV · BET · American Music Awards · multi-platinum
keyboard
Array of input keys
- ivoriesPiano keys, informally
- classical trainingFoundational study in traditional methods
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
ballads · melody · playing · chords · compositions · self-accompanied · Steinway · grand piano · virtuoso · prodigy
- Female SingersAdele, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Cher
- 2000s MusicBeyonce, Britney Spears, Eminem, Justin Timberlake, Usher
- Black MusiciansAretha Franklin, Beyonce, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder
- Grammy WinnersAdele, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin
- songwritersBob Dylan, songwriter, lyricists, composer, lyricist
- Neo-SoulErykah Badu, D'Angelo, Maxwell, Lauryn Hill, Bilal
Alicia KeysMarilyn Manson
Slipknot · Sid Vicious · Ozzy Osbourne · Ted Nugent · Kid Rock
Alicia KeysTed Nugent
Kid Rock · Kanye West · Marilyn Manson · Johnny Rotten · Morrissey
Alicia KeysMilli Vanilli
Fraudulent vocal duo
Paris Hilton · Britney Spears · The Monkees · Kim Kardashian