Alicia Keys Biography

Alicia Keys' debut album ‘Songs in A Minor’ catapulted her to overnight stardom and established her as a rising superstar in the musical industry. The album debuted at No. 1 on the ‘Billboard 200’ chart, and sold over 236,000 copies in its first week. It also won her several awards and accolades.

In 2002, Alicia Keys won ‘Grammy Awards’ for ‘Song of the Year’ (Fallin), ‘Best R&B Song’ (Fallin), ‘Best R&B Album’ (Songs in A Minor), ‘Best Female R&B Vocal Performance’ (Fallin), and ‘Best New Artist.’

In 2005, she won four ‘Grammy Awards,’ including the ‘Best R&B Album’ for ‘The Diary of Alicia Keys’ and ‘Best R&B Song’ for ‘You Don't Know My Name.’

In 2006, she won three ‘NAACP Image Awards,’ including ‘Outstanding Female Artist’ and ‘Outstanding Song’ for ‘Unbreakable.’

In 2014, she received the ‘Grammy Award’ for ‘Best R&B Album’ for ‘Girl on Fire.’

Alicia Keys married hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz in July 2010. The couple has two children; a son named Egypt (born in October 2010) and another son named Genesis (born in December 2014).

Alicia Keys is a talented pianist and can play classical music as well as contemporary hits by ear.

She is a philanthropist and co-founded the organization Keep a Child Alive, which provides treatment and support to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.

Alicia Keys is a New York Times bestselling author, having released a memoir titled "More Myself: A Journey" in 2020.

She is a dedicated advocate for social justice issues, using her platform to raise awareness about racial equality and women's empowerment.