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Alicia Keys, born Alicia Augello Cook in 1981, is an accomplished American singer and songwriter, recognized for her exceptional talent as a classically trained pianist. She began composing songs at the age of 12 and signed with Columbia Records at 15. After a disagreement with the label, she joined Arista Records, releasing her critically acclaimed debut album, "Songs in A Minor" in 2001. The album achieved global success, selling over 12 million copies and earning Keys five Grammy Awards in 2002.

Her second album, "The Diary of Alicia Keys" (2003), continued her success, selling eight million units worldwide and producing hit singles like "You Don't Know My Name" and "If I Ain't Got You," earning her four more Grammy Awards. Keys collaborated with Usher on "My Boo," her second number-one single. She made history with her live album, "Unplugged" (2005), becoming the first female artist to debut at number one on the MTV Unplugged chart.

Keys' third album, "As I Am" (2007), sold seven million units globally, featuring the chart-topping single "No One." She ventured into acting in 2007 with "Smokin' Aces" and contributed to the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" with "Another Way to Die" (with Jack White). Her subsequent albums, "The Element of Freedom" (2009), "Girl on Fire" (2012), "Here" (2016), "Alicia" (2020), and "Keys" (2021), showcased her versatility and consistently charted high.

Beyond her musical achievements, Alicia Keys has demonstrated her versatility by writing, composing, and co-producing her first Off-Broadway musical, "Hell’s Kitchen" in 2023. Notably, she has sold over 90 million records worldwide, received 15 Grammy Awards, and been recognized for her humanitarian efforts. Keys is acclaimed for her activism and philanthropy, serving as the Global Ambassador for the HIV/AIDS-fighting organization Keep a Child Alive and receiving the Ambassador of Conscience award from Amnesty International. Her influence extends beyond music, earning her a spot on Time's list of the 100 most influential people in both 2005 and 2017.

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