Keys was raised by a single mother in the Hell’s Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records. Later that year, she released her first live album, Unplugged, which debuted at number one in the United States. She released her fourth album, The Element of Freedom, in December 2009, which became Keys’ first chart-topping album in the United Kingdom. Her parents separated when she was two and she was subsequently raised by her mother during her formative years in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan. The following year Robinson introduced Keys to her future A&R at Arista Records, Peter Edge, who later described his first impressions to HitQuarters: “I had never met a young R&B artist with that level of musicianship. So many people were just singing on top of loops and tracks, but she had the ability, not only to be part of hip-hop, but also to go way beyond that.” Edge helped Robinson create a showcase for Keys and also got involved in developing her demo material.

Alicia Keys parties with brother in NYC Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz enjoyed a night out with her brother Cole on Saturday (24.03.12) to celebrate his 21st birthday. Alicia Keys parti… [link]

Alicia Keys is a superstar that has developed a sought-after voice. She has always been the kind of music writer that goes all out in shows. No matter the cost, Madonna has to outdo herself when it comes to videos. It seems like after her success this year she may get nominated at an awards show.. Get all Rihanna’s scoops here at Celeb Sunset.

Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American recording artist, musician and actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell’s Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16 as valedictorian. She later attended Columbia University before dropping out to pursue her music career. Keys’ debut album, Songs in A Minor, was a commercial success, selling over 12 million copies worldwide.

Alicia Keys: My Son Egypt Loves to Laugh “He’ll egg you on, so that you’ll start to make him laugh,” says the singer of her 8-month-old baby boy [link]

Everyone, young and old agrees that Christina Aguilera’s music is first-rate. You have got to see her perform to really appreciate her music. Madonna always makes first-rate videos. The AMAs may be calling her name after the kind of year she’s had with her hits.. If you’re looking for a good source for Cher talk then Celeb Sunset is for you.