• Alicia Keys was a child prodigy, learning to play the piano by age 7 and composing her first song by age 14.
• She has won a total of 15 Grammy Awards, making her one of the most awarded female artists in Grammy history.
• Alicia Keys is a classically trained pianist and attended the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City.
• She was the first female artist to have an album debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in over a decade with her debut album “Songs in A Minor.”
• Keys was born in New York City but has African-American and Italian heritage, which she celebrates in her music and public persona.
• She is also an accomplished author; her memoir “More Myself” was published in 2020 and became a bestseller.
• Alicia Keys is a passionate advocate for social justice and frequently uses her platform to raise awareness on issues such as racial equality and women’s rights.
• She was featured in the 2019 film “The Secret Life of Pets 2,” where she voiced the character Daisy.
• In 2021, Keys released her first-ever album, “Keys,” which showcased her duality as an artist with two sides: “Originals” and “Unlocked.”
• Alicia Keys has a unique performance style; she often performs without makeup, promoting natural beauty and self-acceptance.
