ALICIA KEYS - FIVE GRAMMY

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Alicia KeysÆ artistic light is so bright it could illuminate a pitch-black room. A true musical prodigy whose multi-dimensional gifts emerged at age five, the beautiful Alicia will soon take modern R&B soul to a whole new level at the tender age of nineteen.

Born aware of her old soul yet living in New YorkÆs inner city amidst the dominance of Biggie and Jay Z, AliciaÆs natural talents blossomed into a rare mix of hip-hop flavor and insightful, wise-beyond-her-years songwriting. Coupling this with the singerÆs spine-tingling vocal power, positively stirring live performances and expertise as a classically trained pianist, Alicia Keys could be this generationÆs Roberta Flack.

Highly sought-after by record labels that held good, old-fashioned bidding wars in her honor, Alicia signed to Arista Records in 1998. There, in the spirit of a genius like DÆAngelo or Prince, she continued the process of writing, producing and recording the debut sheÆd begun penning at age 14.

In late 1999, Alicia followed Clive Davis to his new J Records where she continues to chart her arrival to the music world. Creations now rising out of the studio show signs of both a critical and commercial monster - a deep, melodic, soulful gem of an album that showcases Alicia in all her universal glory. Though most of the album- including the luminous "Fallin'" and the moving "Troubles" - was written and produced by Alicia Keys, the artist collaborates with Jermaine Dupri on "Girlfriend" and with Isaac Hayes on "Rock Wit U" from the Shaft soundtrack. Her debut album, Songs in A Minor, is set for release on J Records in late June.

Born and raised in Manhattan, the stunning, bi-racial Alicia Keys recognizes a number of influences including her ultra-supportive mother who told her "You can quit anything else but you can never give up on your piano lessons." Alicia also sites a teacher at the Professional Performance Arts School in Manhattan who, while she was majoring in Choir, gave her valuable instruction on her voice. "This teacher spent so much time with me, she became the closest thing to vocal training I received," Alicia recalls.

At age 16, AliciaÆs outstanding grades allowed her to finish high school early. "I was so deeply involved in music, I had already outgrown all the pressure of high school cliques and gossip." Right out of high school, Columbia University accepted Alicia Keys and though she gave it a whirl, the desire to focus on music was the driving force over all else.

NEWS

Alicia won two NAACP Image Awards. That aired March 1.

Alicia Keys received a standing ovation for her performance at the Grammy's. She won five awards for: Song Of The Year, Best New Artist, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Album, and Best R&B Song.

Alicia is on the cover issue of Essence Magazine.

Alicia is nominated for four Soul Train Music Awards, two specifically for Songs In A Minor.

Alicia is nominated for three of Holland's Edison Music Awards. She is nominated for Best International Newcomer, Best R&B/Hip-Hop Artist, and Best International Female.

Alicia Keys,is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly Magazine.

Alicia Keys is nominated for two Brit Awards, Best International Album and Best International Female Artist.

Alicia is nominated for the 2002 Making it Happen Peer Recognition Award. Nominees are Staind, Linkin Park, Alicia Keys, Craig David, Nelly Furtado and Sum 41. Click here to vote!

Alicia won the critics' and fans' votes in the latest issue of Rolling Stone Magazine. (No Doubt on the cover.)

Glenn Lewis will be the opening act on Alicia's tour.

Wireimage.com has posted many photos of Alicia at the American Music Awards. Just click here and enter "Alicia Keys" into the Search box.

Alicia won two American Music Awards at January 9's show. Alicia Keys, Angie Stone, and Eve have just finished shooting the video for the "Brotha" remix. The video should debut soon.

Alicia has been nominated in the following categories: Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best New Artist, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Album, and Best R&B Song. The show airs February 27.

Alicia has been nominated in the following categories: Favorite Female Pop/Rock Artist, Favorite New Pop/Rock Artist, Favorite Female Soul/R&B Artist, Favorite Soul/R&B Album, Favorite New Soul/R&B Artist, and Internet Artist Of The Year.