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- Alicia Keys Alicia Keys Info A true musical prodigy whose multi-dimensional gifts emerged at age five, Alicia will soon take modern R&B soul to a whole new level. Living in New York's inner city influenced by Hip Hoppers like Notorious B.I.G and Jay Z, Alicia's natural talents expanded into a rare mix of hip-hop flavor and insightful and inspiring songwriting. Using her amazing vocal power and expertise as a classically trained pianist, Alicia Keys could easily become known as this generation's Roberta Flack. Although she was originally signed to So So Def Records, Alicia signed on to Arista Records in 1998. She left the prior because the company wanted her to follow in the footsteps of Whitney or Mariah, "in sequins and a dress". It was with J Records that Alicia started recording, using songs she had began penning when she was 14. Influences in Alicia's life and career included her mother who told her "You can quit anything else, but you can never give up on your piano lessons." There was also a teacher who 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." At age 16, Alicia's outstanding grades allowed her to finish high school early. Directly after, she was accepted to Columbia University. Alicia vocal talents will bring her much acclaim. And at 21 years old, she has accomplished so much. |
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