Alicia Keys is one of the most influential and accomplished artists of her generation. The classically trained pianist and singer-songwriter, born on Jan. 25, 1981, began writing music at just 12 years old and skyrocketed to fame in 2001 with her debut album Songs in A Minor. The project launched a career that has spanned more than two decades, earning Alicia 17 Grammy Awards and selling over 65 million records worldwide.
Beyond music, Alicia has expanded her creative footprint across film, television, and theater. In recent years, she brought her life story to the stage as the producer of the Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen, which opened to critical acclaim and introduced her catalog to a new generation. She has also continued releasing music, touring globally, and advocating for social justice and empowerment through her platform.
Alicia’s style has evolved alongside her career. The New York native — who attended Columbia University before pursuing music full time — has shifted from her early urban-jazz aesthetic to a more natural, confident, and minimalist beauty philosophy, famously embracing a makeup-free movement in recent years. Whether stepping out solo or alongside her husband, producer Swizz Beatz, Alicia remains a red carpet standout.
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