Alicia Keys has become a real discovery for modern show business. The unusual appearance and divine voice of the singer won the hearts of millions.
The singer, composer and just a beautiful girl is worthy of attention, because her repertoire contains exclusive musical compositions.
Biography of Alisha Keyз
For her unusual appearance, the girl can thank her parents. Her father was African American and her mother was Italian. The girl grew up in an incomplete family. When Alisha was barely a few months old, her father Craig Cook left them with her mother.
It's hard to believe, but Alisha spent her childhood in one of the most disadvantaged areas of New York. Crime raged in this area, which residents called "Hell's Kitchen". And even underage teenagers could get alcohol and drugs instantly.
Despite the fact that Alisha spent her childhood in a disadvantaged area, this did not stop her from graduating from one of the most prestigious schools in New York - the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan. The girl entered the school in the piano class.
Like all teenagers, Keys had a crisis, and she informed her mother about her intentions to quit school. Teresa Ogello, the girl's mother, said: "You can quit whatever you want, but don't even dare to think that you will ever leave the walls of a music school." And so it happened, Alisha graduated from school with an excellent mark.
While learning to play the piano, her mother enrolled Keys in the choir. According to the singer herself, it was a very good decision. Vocal lessons allowed the girl to learn to control her voice. At the age of 14, she wrote the song Butterflyz, which was subsequently included in the singer's first debut album.
It seems her future was already known. Keys literally “dived headlong” into the music world and achieved huge success. Alisha still plays the piano to this day. She retained a love for classical music, and from time to time, this can be seen in her compositions.
Alicia did very well in school. After receiving secondary education, her mother sets her up for admission to Columbia University. Then she agreed with her mother and entered the university. After four weeks of training, Alisha left the university.
At the beginning of her career, she commented on her own decision: “I always knew that music was my business. I do not regret in any way that I do not have a higher education. My voice and success is the main “diploma”.
Alicia Keys Star Trek
The entrance to the big stage was not really stellar for Alisha. Few people knew the young performer.
After signing a contract with Jermain Dupri, the popularity of the performer began to grow rapidly.
A fruitful collaboration led to the fact that she released the first composition with the bright name Dah Dee Dah (Sexy Thing). Later, this song became the soundtrack to the film "Men in Black".
In 1998, Alicia Keys met producer Clive Davis. The producer looked closely at the new performer for a long time, and later invited her to cooperate with the record company J Records.
In the same year, the singer released several top songs for films. Clive introduced Keys to Hollywood directors. She has recorded several songs for films:
• Rock With U;
• Rear View Mirror;
• "Mine";
• "Doctor Doolittle-2".
Thanks to the release of these films, the singer's voice began to be recognized. In 2001, her first album Songs in A Minor was released, which brought the singer real success, which went beyond the territory of America. The record was released with a circulation of more than 10 million copies, and Keys was awarded the Grammy statuettes.
After 2 years, another album by Alicia Keys was released. Again an album, and again popularity. The record was released with a circulation of 9 million copies. For the release of this record, Keys received four Grammy statuettes at once.
In 2003, the singer delighted her fans with the release of her third album, As I Am. After the release of the third disc, the singer decided to pamper her fans. She went on a tour that lasted more than three months.
Together with Jack White of the White Stripes, Alisha recorded one of the most recognizable compositions Another Way to Die. The guys put a lot of work into this track. As it turned out later, they recorded a song for the film "Quantum of Solace".
In 2009, the singer released her fourth album. She named it The Element of Freedom. According to music critics, this is one of Alisha's brightest and top records.
The American magazine Billboard called Alisha the best-selling R'n'B singer of modern times. It is very difficult to argue with this opinion. Alicia's popularity knows no bounds.
Personal life of Alicia Keys
In 2010, the singer married the famous Swizz Kasim Dean Bitts. The couple had two sons.
Despite her busyness, Alisha devotes a lot of time to raising her sons. In social networks, you can see joint photos from entertainment complexes and tourist resort towns.
Alisha blogs on social media. In her Twitter and Instagram you can see the latest events of the performer that happened in her life.
Alisha Keys now
At the moment, the singer devotes more time to her family. She does not disclose information about the release of the new album. Judging by her Instagram, she attends various "star" events and just enjoys her vacation. By the way, it is the singer who will become the new Grammy host.
To get acquainted with the work of Keys, we offer to listen:
- Falling.
- girl on fire.
- If I Aint Got You.
- New York.
- A Woman's Worth.
