Alicia Keys
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Biography
Alicia Augello Cook, known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. A classically trained pianist, Keys began composing songs at the age of 12 and was signed by Columbia Records at 15.
"I'm inspired by artists and musicians. There are so many wonderful and talented people in the world. I love discovering new music, new writers, or new art."
"As a lyricist, you love to hear other great lyrics or other great concepts."
"When I was a kid, I'd practise Chopin on piano - and I love Chopin! He's my dawg! Then I'd go out on the stoop and blast the radio. I'm from New York, the concrete jungle. Hip-hop influenced me from day one."
"Love me like you'll never see me again."
"Females are the most beautiful, gorgeous creatures in the whole world. And I think that we are gorgeous no matter what size we are."
"I've never met him. It was mind-blowing. I couldn't quite believe it. He's a person that's seen so many things and been a part of music for so long. For him to give a shit about me is pretty exciting. I like it."
"It feels so good to know that it’s going to go across the country and this cast, let me tell you, is out of control. They’re so good."
"I love, as an artist, bringing my energy to other artists. That’s really a fulfilling feeling. So, I’ll be fairy godmothering. You never know where you’ll see me."
"It’s strange that we don’t think of women as producers like Quincy [Jones] or Dre or [Swizz Beatz], but female producers have always powered the industry: Patrice Rushen, Missy Elliott, Linda Perry, Grimes, Solange, and so many more."
"To live fully is to recognize the beauty of the now, unburdened by the past or future."
"Can give ourselves flowers and roses at any time. The affirmation is embrace your journey. Your body is evolving with you."
"Our beliefs produce emotions that drive our actions. It's true that you get what you believe. Own your strengths and know your value!"
"Like being in the mother brain of soul music. This is absolute artistic fusion from top to bottom, and I don't think there's anyone else in the world that I could do that with right now."
"There's nothing about that girl I don't like."
"If I want to be alone, some place I can write, I can read, I can pray, I can cry, I can do whatever I want - I go to the bathroom."
"I love Bono. I really respect what he has done for Africa and how he has used his fame to do good in the world. I hope I can do half as much in my life."
"When I was first learning songs, I'd have a favorite song, and I'd take the chords and twist them around. I'd learn the chords and then play them backward. That was my first experimenting with writing a song."
"I lived with my mom in a really small apartment. My bedroom was like in the living room. That's why I still love to sleep on couches now."
"My mom is definitely my rock."
"My mom always said, 'Don't date a guy who thinks he's prettier than you.'"
"Soul music is timeless."
"I've stepped more into my womanhood, I'm a mother now, I'm having a beautiful relationship as a wife and as a friend."
"I love Bono. I really respect what he has done for Africa and how he has used his fame to do good in the world. I hope I can do half as much in my life."
"My mom is definitely my rock."
"He broke my heart, and now it's raining, just to rub it in..."