Alicia Keys
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. After disputes with the label, she signed with J Records to release her debut studio album, Songs in A Minor (2001).
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Hell's Kitchen
- Educated at
- Columbia UniversityProfessional Performing Arts School
- Awards
- 🏆 Time 100🏆 Ambassador of Conscience Award🏆 Grammy Award for Song of the Year🏆 Grammy Award for Best New Artist🏆 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album
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1981
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Family & Connections
- father:
- Craig Cook
- mother:
- Teresa Augello
- spouse:
- Swizz Beatz
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