PAY ATTENTION: check out news exactly for YOU find "Recommended for you" block and enjoy! She was born under the name of Terria Joseph. She felt she needed to "escape" and went to Egypt for three weeks. Teresa Augello is known for being the mother of renowned singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. "You have this desire to have something good, and you have thoughts and ideas, but when you finish the music it's shit, and it keeps on going like that. "[5][35] During this period, she met her good friend who would later become her long-term collaborator and boyfriend Kerry Brothers Jr., also famously known as Krucial. She has acted in more than 70 movies and television series. [15][65] That year, Keys wrote and produced the song "Impossible" for Christina Aguilera's album Stripped (2002), also providing background vocals and piano. She took Robinson's advice after her group disbanded, and contacted Robinson who in 1995 introduced her to A&R executive Peter Edge. [360], In 2005, Keys performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as part of the worldwide Live 8 concerts to raise awareness of the poverty in Africa and to pressure the G8 leaders to take action. They wanted Keys to sing over loops,[35] and told Keys they will bring in a "top" team and get her "a more radio-friendly sound". She was "going through a lot" with herself and with her mother, and she "needed the space"; "I needed to have my own thoughts, to do my own thing. [5][14][23][41][244][274][275] John Pareles of The New York Times noted that Keys presents herself as a musician first, and lyrically, her songs "plunge into the unsettled domain of female identity in the hip-hop era, determined to work their way through conflicting imperatives", while she plays multiple roles in her songs, expressing loyalty, jealousy, rejection, sadness, desire, fear, uncertainty, and tenacity. I really saw everything: every negative I could possibly see from the time I could walk until now; and also every positive, every bright future, every dream that I could possibly see. [338] Keys is one of three female artists included on Billboard magazine's list of the "Top 20 Hot 100 Songwriters, 20002011" for writing songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Not only was she mean on the ivories, but she showed true musicianship, writing and performing her material", and Keys continued developing her artistry with subsequent albums. "[16] "The music coming out was very disappointing", she recalled. Teressa is not married at the moment. Web" A Woman's Worth " is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her debut studio album Songs in A Minor (2001). [5] [13] ", Alicia Keys collaborated with Jack White to record "Another Way to Die" for the James Bond film. She participated in a panel titled "HIV Priorities for Positive Change: In Women's Words", in which she calls on supporting organizations that provide treatment and care for families affected by AIDS. She covers campaigns, elections and political power. [382] The couple acquired what is now the largest private holding of Gordon Parks's images, part of the Dean Collection, the couple's philanthropic organization and family collection of international contemporary art. [5][17] Keys later said of her classical background: That type of studying, that type of discipline after a while, I realized what it provided me focus, the ability to pay attention for a long enough period of time to make progress; the work ethic; the actual knowledge of music, that then unlocked the ability to write my own music, put my own chords and things I heard in my own head to different lyrics that I maybe felt, and I never, ever had to wait for anybody to write something for me. I want to thank her for being my mother, my father, my best friend, and my biggest fan even when nobody knew a thing about me. She then thanked her mother for being an example of dedication, of loyalty, of determination, of dreams, of compassion, of kindness, reciprocity, and womanhood. She concluded her speech by saying, Without you, there would be no me, and thats actually and artfully., Related: [35] Oprah booked Keys the day she heard her song "Fallin'", her debut single. Learn all about her inspirational and supportive mother here. The music video for "Time Machine" was released the same month and noted for its retro roller rink setting and vibes. [373] After the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States in 2017, Keys protested during the Women's March on Washington and was one of the key speakers. Keys decided to follow Davis, who had engineered the careers of soul luminaries such as .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Aretha Franklin, to his new label. [5][16] In preschool, Keys sang in her school's production of the musical Cats and was cast as Dorothy Gale in a production of The Wizard of Oz. From October 27, 2007, when "No One" reached No. [71] The album's lead single, "You Don't Know My Name", peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for eight consecutive weeks, her first Top 10 single in both charts since 2002's "A Woman's Worth". She went on to appear in The Nanny Diaries (2007) and The Secret Life of Bees (2008), alongside Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson. [40][62], The album's second single, "A Woman's Worth", was released in February 2002 and peaked at seven on the Hot 100 and number three on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs; becoming her second top ten single on both charts. Growing up, Keys was raised by her mother, Nikki Augelloa part-time actress and paralegal. [167] In 2014, Keys collaborated with Kendrick Lamar on the song "It's On Again" for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 soundtrack. Teresa is famous because of being the mother of singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. Keys was also finishing high school, and her academic success had provided her opportunity for scholarship and early admission to university. [18][24] Her experiences in the streets had led her to carry a homemade knife for protection. Robinson wanted Keys to be informed and prepared for the music industry, so he took her everywhere with him, including all the meetings with attorneys and negotiations with record labels, while the teenager often became disgruntled with the process. 1 fan, Terria is the co-founder of YourMomCares, an organization created to provide support for kids struggling with their mental health. Appearing in a public service announcement for EMPOWERED, Keys spoke with five women whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS. [135] In May, "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" featuring rapper Drake was released as the album's fifth single. [178] Keys gave birth to her second child, son Genesis Ali Dean, on December 27, 2014. "They didn't want me to be an individual, didn't really care", Keys concluded. Her parents moved there when she was just six years old. [14] Her mother often worked three jobs to provide for Keys, who "learned how to survive" from her mother's example of tenacity and self-reliance. I had to do it more with myself, with the people that I felt comfortable with or by myself with my piano. "[29], Keys played small shows across America, performed at industry showcases for months and then on television. She has been open about the fact that she nearly aborted Alicia and even made the appointment for the procedure, which she recalled in the premiere episode of her daughters YouTube show, NOTED: Alicia Keys The Untold Story. "They just wanted to put me in a box. [119][120] Keys, along with The White Stripes' guitarist and lead vocalist Jack White, recorded the theme song to Quantum of Solace, the first duet in Bond soundtrack history. [72] Keys's music is influenced by vintage soul music rooted in gospel,[265] while she heavily incorporates classical piano with R&B, jazz, blues and hip hop into her music. [364][365] She participated in the Nobel Peace Prize Concert which took place at the Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway, on December 11, 2007, along with other artists. (Photo: Michael Muller/NBC/NBCU/Getty Images), Joan Baez Sings with Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Name: Alicia Keys, Birth Year: 1981, Birth date: January 25, 1981, Birth State: New York, Birth City: New York, Birth Country: United States. INCREDIBLE. [382] In the summer of 2018, Keys and Dean were featured on the cover of Cultured Magazine where they delved into Gordon Parks's works and The Dean Collection. [339], Keys has earned numerous awards including 15 Grammy Awards,[340] 17 NAACP Image Awards, 9 Billboard Music Awards and 7 BET Awards. [134] It was preceded by the release of its lead single "Doesn't Mean Anything" which peaked at sixty on the Hot 100, and fourteen on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Alicia Keys Biography. Musician and actor Alicia Keys was born Alicia Augello Cook on January 25, 1981, in New York, New York. She started acting when she was 25 years old. The album's third single, "Diary", peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, being their third consecutive Top 10 single in both charts. [16] Keys said they were not receptive to her contributions and being a musician and music creator. [15] "He didn't try to divert me to something else", Keys said on following Davis to his new label. [93] It remained at number one on the Billboard Hot Adult R&B Airplay for 11 weeks. [15][35] Edge was keen to sign Keys himself but was unable to do so at that time due to being on the verge of leaving his present record company, Warner Bros. Records, to work at Clive Davis' Arista Records. "[41], Songs in A Minor debuted on the Billboard 200 chart at number one, selling 236,000 in its first week at retail. [298] In 2007, she was a recipient of The Recording Academy Honors, which "celebrate outstanding individuals whose work embodies excellence and integrity and who have improved the environment for the creative community. [254] In 2003, The Guardian wrote that Keys's largely self-created work is an "indication of how much power she wields", and described her as "an uncompromising artist" who "bears little resemblance" to contemporary stars. [193] On September 17, 2017, Keys performed at Rock in Rio, in a powerful and acclaimed performance. [276] NPR described a few foundational elements in Key's music: "heartache or infatuation", a "tenderness and emotion made heavy with wisdom", a "patiently unfurling melody", and her "yearning" voice. [1], Keys followed up her debut with The Diary of Alicia Keys, which was released in December 2003. [141] On October 14, 2010, Keys gave birth to their first son, in New York City. We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us! Keys received much praise from her co-stars in the film; Ryan Reynolds called her "so natural" and said she would "blow everybody away." Seu lbum de estreia, Songs in A Minor, foi um sucesso comercial, vendendo mais de doze milhes de cpias em todo o mundo. The music video was released the same day. [162][163], In January 2013, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins and Keys officially unveiled the BlackBerry 10 mobile platform in New York City. [194][195] On October 18, 2017, NBC announced that Keys would be returning to the series for the show's fourteenth season of The Voice alongside Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, and Kelly Clarkson. [274], Keys has been referred to as the "Queen of R&B" by various media outlets. She left the show after two seasons, but was back for season 14. He understood that she wants to be herself and not "made into what somebody else thinks I should be. 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