Childhood pictures of alicia keys

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Keep reading to take a walk down memory lane…. Alicia Augello was born on Jan. She took an interest in music at a young age, developing her singing and instrument talents listening to the records of iconic jazz artists like Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. She's seen here early in her career, circa At 12, Alicia Keys penned her first song, which was inspired by her late grandfather and the legal drama "Philadelphia.

In , Alicia Keys — who was just 13 at the time — met manager Jeff Robinson pictured through his brother's youth group, Teens in Motion.

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After hearing her sing, he was convinced she could make it in the music industry. While she signed her first recording contract with Columbia Records at 16, Alicia Keys eventually left the label due to creative differences. In , she inked a deal with the legendary Clive Davis pictured at Arista Records. And I remember feeling so inspired.

She took home accolades for outstanding album for "Songs in A Minor," outstanding song for "A Woman's Worth" and outstanding new artist. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, philanthropist… and published author?! Alicia Keys ' second studio album, 's "The Diary of Alicia Keys ," was also met with widespread critical acclaim. Is there anything she can't do?

Alicia Keys is seen here at the Los Angeles premiere of the movie "Smokin' Aces," which marked her movie debut.