Alicia Keys American Singer Born 1981 in Hell's Kitchen
Alicia Keys · singer-songwriter and pianist · American
Known for
Biography
Born on 25 January 1981 in Hell's Kitchen, Alicia Keys is an American singer. She is recognised for appearances in Smokin' Aces (2006) and The Secret Life of Bees (2008).
Early life
Schooling on record includes Professional Performing Arts School and Columbia University.
Career
Released between 2001 and 2024, 17 albums and 45 singles carry her name. A Woman's Worth (2001) is the oldest release listed, Kaleidoscope (2024) the newest. She works mainly in contemporary r&b and pop music. She is listed as playing piano. She has released music through Columbia Records. The YouTube account had 5.2M subscribers when last counted in March 2026.
Recognition
Alicia Keys’s wins include four Grammy Awards (2002, 2011 and 2013). Other wins include the BBC 100 Women (2016) and an Ambassador of Conscience Award (2017). Her awards record shows 8 wins.
Personal life
She has been married to Swizz Beatz since 2010. She has 2 children on record.
Discography
62 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kaleidoscope | Single |
| 2022 | KEYS II | Album |
| 2022 | Santa Baby | Album |
| 2022 | Trillions | Single |
| 2021 | Alicia Keys: Sweet Dreams - EP | Album |
| 2021 | Keys | Album |
| 2021 | LALA (Unlocked) | Single |
| 2020 | A Beautiful Noise | Single |
| 2020 | Alicia | Album |
| 2020 | Good Job | Single |
| 2020 | So Done | Single |
| 2020 | Underdog | Single |
| 2019 | Time Machine | Single |
| 2018 | Calma | Single |
| 2017 | Vault Playlist Vol. 1 | Album |
Show all 62 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Back to Life | Single |
| 2016 | Blended Family (What You Do for Love) | Single |
| 2016 | Here | Album |
| 2016 | In Common | Single |
| 2015 | 28 Thousand Days | Single |
| 2014 | It's on Again | Single |
| 2014 | We Are Here | Single |
| 2013 | Better You, Better Me | Single |
| 2013 | Fire We Make | Single |
| 2013 | New Day | Single |
| 2013 | Tears Always Win | Single |
| 2013 | VH1 Storytellers | Album |
| 2012 | Brand New Me | Single |
| 2012 | Girl on Fire | Album |
| 2012 | Girl on Fire | Single |
| 2012 | New Day | Single |
| 2010 | Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down | Single |
| 2010 | Put It in a Love Song | Single |
| 2010 | The Platinum Collection | Album |
| 2010 | Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) | Single |
| 2010 | Wait Til You See My Smile | Single |
| 2009 | Doesn't Mean Anything | Single |
| 2009 | Empire State of Mind | Single |
| 2009 | Looking for Paradise | Single |
| 2009 | The Element of Freedom | Album |
| 2009 | Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart | Single |
| 2008 | Another Way to Die | Single |
| 2008 | Remixed | Album |
| 2008 | Superwoman | Single |
| 2008 | Teenage Love Affair | Single |
| 2007 | As I Am | Album |
| 2007 | Like You'll Never See Me Again | Single |
| 2007 | No One | Single |
| 2005 | Unbreakable | Single |
| 2005 | Unplugged | Album |
| 2004 | Diary | Single |
| 2004 | If I Ain't Got You | Single |
| 2004 | Karma | Single |
| 2004 | My Boo | Single |
| 2003 | The Diary of Alicia Keys | Album |
| 2003 | You Don't Know My Name | Single |
| 2002 | Gangsta Lovin' | Single |
| 2002 | Girlfriend | Single |
| 2002 | Remixed & Unplugged in A Minor | Album |
| 2001 | A Woman's Worth | Single |
| 2001 | Fallin' | Single |
| 2001 | Songs in A Minor | Album |
Awards and nominations
8 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ambassador of Conscience Award | Won | |
| 2017 | Time 100 | Won | |
| 2016 | BBC 100 Women | Won | |
| 2013 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Album | Won | |
| 2011 | Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance | Empire State of Mind | Won |
| 2002 | Grammy Award for Best New Artist | Won | |
| 2002 | Grammy Award for Song of the Year | Fallin' | Won |
| Audie Award for Narration by the Author or Authors | Won |
Filmography
10 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Amy | Film | |
| 2015 | Jem and the Holograms | Film | |
| 2013 | Mademoiselle C. | Film | |
| 2011 | Five | Director | Film |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of Bees | Film | |
| 2007 | The Nanny Diaries | Film | |
| 2006 | Smokin' Aces | Film | |
| 1969– | Sesame Street | TV series | |
| Here in Times Square | TV series | ||
| Noted: Alicia Keys The Untold Stories | TV series |
Alicia Keys on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 27.2M @aliciakeys
- Engagement rate
- 0.37% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 100,178
- Average comments
- 1,248 Based on the last 10 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Alicia Keys Photos
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Photo: Ruiwen Chua · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How old is Alicia Keys?
Alicia Keys is 45 years old, born on 25 January 1981 in Hell's Kitchen.
What is Alicia Keys known for?
Alicia Keys is known for Smokin' Aces (2006) and The Secret Life of Bees (2008).
What is Alicia Keys’s nationality?
Alicia Keys is American, born in Hell's Kitchen.
Who is Alicia Keys married to?
Alicia Keys is married to Swizz Beatz; they married in 2010.
Has Alicia Keys won any awards?
Yes. 8 awards are on record, including Ambassador of Conscience Award (2017).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q121507), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: PhilipRomanoPhoto · CC BY 4.0
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