Birthday: January 25, 1981 (Aquarius)
Born In: Hell's Kitchen, New York, United States
Birthday: January 25, 1981 (Aquarius)
Born In: Hell's Kitchen, New York, United States
Alicia Keys is a ‘Grammy’ award-winning American singer who rose to fame with her debut album ‘Songs in A Minor’ which sold over 12 million copies and established her as an overnight sensation. Not only was her debut album a huge commercial success, it also received much critical acclaim and won her several prestigious awards. Her success continued with the release of her subsequent albums and she became one of contemporary America’s most favorite singers. Born as the daughter of a part-time actress, she was exposed to the show business from a young age and was encouraged by her mother to take music and dance lessons. She was just 12 when she enrolled in the ‘Professional Performing Arts School.’ By the time she graduated, she had developed strong songwriting skills in addition to her singing talent. At the age of 20, she released her debut album which became a hit, selling millions of copies and earning positive reviews from the critics. Her subsequent albums performed well, proving to everyone that she was not a one-time wonder. Eventually, she ventured into television and films and has appeared in movies, such as ‘Smokin' Aces’ and ‘Dove: Fresh Takes.’
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Nick Name: Lellow
Also Known As: Alicia Augello Cook
Age: 42 Years, 42 Year Old Females
Spouse/Ex-: Swizz Beatz (m. 2010)
father: Craig Cook
mother: Terria Joseph
siblings: Cole Cook
children: Egypt Daoud Dean, Genesis Ali Dean
Born Country: United States
Quotes By Alicia Keys African Americans
Ancestry: Jamaican American, Irish American, Italian American
Personality: INFP
U.S. State: New Yorkers, African-American From New Yorkers
Founder/Co-Founder: KrucialKeys Enterprises, Keep a Child Alive
education: Columbia University
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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.
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In 2002, Alicia Key�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.’
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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).
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Alicia Keys Movies
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Awards
2014 | Best R&B Album | Winner |
2011 | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | Winner |
2011 | Best Rap Song | Winner |
2009 | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Winner |
2008 | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Winner |
2008 | Best R&B Song | Winner |
2005 | Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Winner |
2005 | Best R&B Song | Winner |
2005 | Best R&B Album | Winner |
2005 | Best R&B Vocal Performance - Female | Winner |
2005 | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Winner |
2002 | Best R&B Album | Winner |
2002 | Best New Artist | Winner |
2002 | Best R&B Song | Winner |
2002 | Song of the Year | Winner |
2002 | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Winner |
2005 | Best R&B Video | Alicia Keys: Karma (2004) |
2004 | Best R&B Video | Alicia Keys: If I Ain't Got You (2004) |
2001 | Best New Artist in a Video | Alicia Keys: Fallin' (2001) |
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