Alicia Keys

𝘼 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙗𝙪𝙩, Songs in A Minor introduced Alicia Keys as a singular voice in contemporary R&B, blending classical training with soul, hip-hop and jazz influences.

Originally released in 2001, the album presented her as both vocalist and pianist, with a sound defined by raw honesty and musical sophistication. Keys’s emotive delivery and distinctive songwriting struck a chord worldwide, establishing her as a major new talent.

Celebrated with critical acclaim and multiple Grammy Awards, Songs in A Minor remains a milestone in modern R&B, the beginning of a career that would shape the sound of a generation.