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Alicia (album)
''Alicia'' is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter and pianist Alicia Keys. It was primarily recorded at Oven Studios and Jungle City Studios, both in New York, after her 2016 album ''Here (Alicia Keys album), Here'' and her judgeship on the singing competition series ''The Voice (American TV series), The Voice'', before being released by RCA Records on September 18, 2020. Written and produced largely by Keys, the album also features songwriting and production contributions from Swizz Beatz, Ryan Tedder, Johnny McDaid, Ed Sheeran, and The-Dream, among others. Keys collaborated with more artists on the recording than in her previous albums, enlisting vocalists such as Sampha, Tierra Whack, Diamond Platnumz, Snoh Aalegra, and Jill Scott (singer), Jill Scott for certain tracks. ''Alicia''s mostly low-tempo and melodically subtle music reconciles the experimental direction of ''Here'' with her earlier work's bass drum-driven contemporary R&B, R&B and piano-based se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer and songwriter. A classically trained pianist, Keys began composing songs at the age of 12 and was signed by Columbia Records at 15. After disputes with the label, she signed with J Records to release her debut studio album, ''Songs in A Minor'' (2001). Met with critical acclaim and commercial success, the album sold over 12 million copies worldwide and won five awards at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards. It contained the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one single "Fallin' (Alicia Keys song), Fallin". Her second album, ''The Diary of Alicia Keys'' (2003), was met with continued success, selling eight million units worldwide and spawning the singles "You Don't Know My Name", "If I Ain't Got You", and "Diary (Alicia Keys song), Diary" (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!). Its release earned an additional four Grammy Awards. Her 2004 duet with Usher (musician), Usher, "My ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sebastian Kole
Coleridge Gardner Tillman (born January 17, 1982), who goes by the stage name Sebastian Kole, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer from Birmingham, Alabama. He is currently signed to EP Entertainment and Motown Records. Prior to his work with Motown, Sebastian was known for co-writing on a Jennifer Lopez and Flo Rida single titled " Goin' In". Since signing with EP Entertainment/Motown in 2012, Sebastian worked with label-mate Alessia Cara, co-writing and co-producing her album, including her debut single "Here" (along with Grammy-winning producers Andrew "Pop" Wansel and Oak). Early life Sebastian Kole was born Coleridge Gardner Tillman, on January 17, 1989, in Birmingham, Alabama. He learned music through church, where he began singing in choral and playing doctor at the age of 5. At age 13 he began to delve into a rap career and writing his own songs, which evolved into a singing career once he started college. Career Kole would play at various bars and clu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Job (song)
"Good Job" is a song by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. It was written by Keys, The-Dream, Swizz Beatz and Avery Chambliss and produced by Keys. The song was released through RCA Records on April 23, 2020, as the fourth single from Keys' seventh studio album '' Alicia'' (2020). A piano ballad, the song is dedicated to frontline workers fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. The song received a positive critical reception, with many complimenting the song's message and Keys' vocals. Keys premiered the song during a performance on CNN, which was used as the song's visual. Lyric video for the song was released on May 28, 2020. Background "Good Job" was written by Keys in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspiration behind the song were people in Keys' own life who "work so hard and never hear the words 'good job'", such as her mother and grandmother. In an Instagram post, one of the song's songwriters, The-Dream, explained that Keys "play dsome of the idea to Good Job ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underdog (Alicia Keys Song)
"Underdog" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. It was written by Keys, Johnny McDaid, Ed Sheeran, Amy Wadge, Jonny Coffer and Foy Vance, and produced by Keys and McDaid for her seventh studio album '' Alicia'' (2020). Released on January 9, 2020, as the album's third single, "Underdog" became a top 40 hit in many countries and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, indicating 1,000,000 units recorded in the US. Background and release "Underdog" was recorded for Keys' seventh studio album '' Alicia'' (2020). Speaking on the meaning behind the song, she told ''Rolling Stone'': "Underdog" was released on January 9, 2020, as the third single from ''Alicia''. Meg Bishop from ''Minnesota Daily'' wrote that on the song, Keys "implores listeners to view people in their true context, below the surface of one glance". The single was featured in a TV ad for Amazon Music. On March 27, 2020, the song was remixed by Keys and featured reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time Machine (Alicia Keys Song)
"Time Machine" is a song by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. It was written by Keys, Sebastian Kole and Rob Knox and produced by Keys and Rob Knox, with co-production from Emile Haynie. The song was released on November 20, 2019, through RCA Records as the second single from Keys' seventh studio album '' Alicia'' (2020). As a song with retro-funk sound, the song is a departure from Keys' previous singles. The song received a positive critical reception, with many critics complimenting the new musical direction. A music video directed by Art Johnson and Cole Cook was released on the same day and features a cameo from American rapper Tierra Whack. Remixes by Cedric Gervais, MK and KC Lights were released in February 2020. In the United States, the song peaked on the ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs at number 25 in March 2020. Background In September 2019, Keys released the first single " Show Me Love" featuring Miguel, from her then untitled seventh studio album. In Novem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Show Me Love (Alicia Keys And Miguel Song)
"Show Me Love" is a song by American singers and songwriters Alicia Keys and Miguel. It was written by Keys, Miguel, Tory Lanez (credited to his legal name Daystar Peterson), and guitarist-producer Morgan Matthews, while production was handled by Keys and Matthews. The song was released on September 17, 2019 through RCA Records with UMPG as the lead single from Keys' seventh studio album '' Alicia''. It is an R&B ballad involving feelings of desire. A remix version of the song featuring rapper 21 Savage was released on November 4, 2019. The song received positive reviews from music critics, who went on to compliment the chemistry between the duo, as well as praising its sultriness and charm. Commercially, the song debuted on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart at number 90, becoming Keys' first single as a lead artist to debut on that chart in seven years; the last one being " Girl on Fire" (2012). It would also become her eleventh chart topper on Adult R&B Songs, extended her rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keys (album)
''Keys'' is the eighth studio album by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, released through RCA Records on December 10, 2021; her last album released under the label as they parted ways in the summer of 2022. It was primarily produced by Keys. It was preceded by the release of two singles: " Lala" featuring Swae Lee and " Best of Me". The album was announced on October 27 and includes two discs (original and unlocked), with two versions of 10 tracks, along with six other tracks. ''Keys'' is a double album. The first part features the more traditional and melodic original songs. The second half of the album features the unlocked versions of the same tracks, where Mike WiLL Made-It sampled the original tracks and gave them stronger beats and several effects and transformations. Some songs exist only either in their original or unlocked version. In the United States, the album debuted at number 41 on the ''Billboard'' 200, becoming Keys' first studio album to miss the top ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noel Zancanella
Noel Patrick Zancanella is an American record producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. He has written and produced songs for rock and pop artists such as Taylor Swift, OneRepublic, Maroon 5, B.o.B., Gym Class Heroes, Gavin DeGraw, and Colbie Caillat. History Since 2009, Zancanella has been signed to Patriot Games Publishing, a company founded by Ryan Tedder. The signing came through Zancanella co-writing OneRepublic's hit " Good Life", which peaked at number eight on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. In 2015, Zancanella received the Songwriter of the Year Award at the BMI Pop Awards. In 2016, he won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for his production with Taylor Swift and Ryan Tedder of Swift's fifth album ''1989 1989 was a turning point in political history with the "Revolutions of 1989" which ended communism in Eastern Bloc of Europe, starting in Poland and Hungary, with experiments in power-sharing coming to a head with the opening of the Ber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Tedder
Ryan Benjamin Tedder (born June 26, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is best known as the co-founder, frontman, and lead vocalist for the pop rock band OneRepublic, while also serving as a prolific contributor—by songwriting and production—to material for other artists since the mid-2000s. Tedder's production and songwriting work has proved commercially successful. " Apologize", performed by his band OneRepublic, " Bleeding Love", performed by Leona Lewis, and " Halo", performed by Beyoncé, were each produced by Tedder and remain among the best-selling singles of all time. In early 2014, '' Billboard'' named him "The Undercover King of Pop" and featured him on the magazine's cover. He served as a producer on the 2018 reality series '' Songland''. He is a three-time recipient of the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for his credits on Adele's '' 21'' and '' 25'', and Taylor Swift's ''1989''. Early life and education Ryan Benjami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khirye Tyler
Khirye Tyler is an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his various contributions to 2024 Beyoncé album ''Cowboy Carter'' and 2018 Meek Mill album ''Championships'', as well as co-writing 2019 Roddy Ricch song " The Box" and 2020 Khalid song "Eleven". Tyler was also a co-music director of the Renaissance World Tour and music director of Beyoncé Bowl. Early life Tyler grew up in foster care and started playing piano in church and taking lessons at age 9. He would eventually move to Columbus after graduating from high school, producing his first full-length album for a gospel artist when he was 18. Career Tyler would first appear professionally as a music producer on ''Transparent'', the 2014 debut album from '' Sunday Best'' runner-up contestant Jessica Reedy. In 2016, Tyler appeared in Damien Chazelle musical ''La La Land'' as the Jazz Club pianist of the main character Sebastian. He next began working closely with American production-instrumental te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tricky Stewart
Christopher Alan "Tricky" Stewart (born January 4, 1974) is an American record producer, record executive, songwriter, and music publisher. Stewart, a five-time Grammy Award recipient, began producing music in 1992 and has contributed to unit sales of over 50 million for his work on hip hop, R&B and pop releases. Often in tandem with production partner and R&B singer The-Dream, he has been credited on the singles " Case of the Ex" (2000) by Mýa, " Me Against the Music" (2003) by Britney Spears, "Umbrella" (2007) by Rihanna, "Just Fine" (2007) by Mary J. Blige, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2008) by Beyoncé, " Touch My Body" (2008) and " Obsessed" (2009) by Mariah Carey, " One Time" (2009) and "Baby" (2010) by Justin Bieber, " Ride" (2010) by Ciara, and "Water" (2023) by Tyla, among others. Stewart co-founded the record company RedZone Entertainment in 1995, which signed R&B singer Frank Ocean prior to his mainstream breakthrough. In 2012, he was included in ''Billb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sampha
Sampha Lahai Sisay (born 16 November 1988) is a British singer, songwriter, musician and record producer from Morden, South London. Sampha has collaborated with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, SBTRKT, Jessie Ware, Alicia Keys, Gorillaz, Travis Scott, Kanye West, Solange and others. Sampha has released two solo EPs: ''Sundanza'' (2010) and '' Dual'' (2013). Sampha's debut album, ''Process'', was released on 3 February 2017 by Young and won the 2017 Mercury Prize. His second album, '' Lahai'', was released on 20 October 2023. Early years Sampha was born in Morden, South London to Sierra Leonean parents who moved to the United Kingdom in the 1980s. His introduction to music began with learning to play on the piano at his parents' home in Morden and listening to records given to him by his older siblings. As a teenager he discovered music production after his older brother, Sanie, built himself a makeshift home studio. He went to Ewell Castle School, studying A-Level Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
