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Post by Samsonite Man on Oct 9, 2021 3:40:28 GMT -5
Fifth episode on YouTube Premium.
Go behind the scenes with Alicia Keys and director, TT The Artist as they produce 4 music videos in one day for her docu-series, NOTED: Alicia Keys The Untold Stories. Get a sneak peek of her creative process, her new music, and the work it takes to create something great.
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Post by Samsonite Man on Oct 9, 2021 8:21:05 GMT -5
Alicia Keys turns 40, shares how she found her confidence in new series
From the beginning, Alicia Keys makes it clear – this is a woman with newfound confidence. “I like challenging myself to say exactly what I feel,” she says in the introduction of “Noted: Alicia Keys The Untold Stories,” her four-part docuseries now available on her YouTube channel. Fans might feel as if they’ve evolved with Keys in the 20 years since her heralded debut, “Songs in A Minor.” And while they’ve cheered her artistic accolades (15 Grammy Awards, more than 40 hits, her well-received stints as Grammy host), the quartet of videos, each about 18-20 minutes, entrenches viewers in her everyday life. Filmed over three months this summer, Keys said that the cameras documenting her professional endeavors (such as a trip to record in the Bahamas with J Cole) and family time with sons Egypt, 11, and Genesis, 6, and husband Swizz Beatz, weren’t an intrusion, but just a way to “capture a particular tone.” In an interview with USA TODAY, the ever-sincere Keys – who emanates an Earth Mother vibe even in phone conversation – talked about sharing her inner sanctum with fans, her close relationship with her mother, Terria Joseph, and the positive effects of turning 40. Q: Your performance last month at the MTV VMAs with Swae Lee (“LALA Unlocked”) was so glamorous. What were you going for with it? Alicia Keys: The new music coming is super exciting and is opening us up to a whole new world and energy and it comes on the heels of the docuseries very well. These experiences have gotten me to the places today to be completely uninhibited and the music is stressing our greatness, your grandness, your excellence, your freshness. (With the VMAs performance), I wanted this return to New York elegance and this energy that feels like you can completely be as you are, as brilliantly as you can imagine yourself. We wanted to create this golden experience with the New York skyline and the finesse and the fun of it. Q: So what is coming now, after “LALA”? Keys: So much is coming. The music is incredible. It’s an album I’ve been dying to make. As time goes on, I’m so much clearer about what I want to create. I can’t talk too much about it yet, but there will be a lot to fill you in on. Q: In the first episode of “Noted,” you talk about how now you know you don’t have to sacrifice any part of yourself for success. What led to that discovery? Keys: It’s been a constant growth process for me since (2016 album) “Here.” That really was the beginning of opening up and expressing in the way I never had the courage to do before. And then moving to my book (“More Myself: A Journey”) and the “Alicia” record last year, all of those pieces are furthering the uncovering of me as a woman and a being and at a certain point you get more comfortable sharing your truth. I’m able to verbalize things I didn’t have the capacity or readiness to do before. It feels super right. What I love the most about it is that people have said to me, I can see that you’re healing and it makes me encouraged about my healing. Q: How did turning 40 earlier this year affect you? Keys: Man, I just feel so in my skin, in my element. I don’t want any more of the nonsense or bull(expletive). It’s such a freedom and strength that comes from knowing who you are and who you want to be and all the things we’re all looking for and for our kindred spirits to connect. I’m loving it. I’m feeling so good. I expect it will keep getting better. (In the series) I was talking about how Swizz is a really big dreamer and he has this ability to expect his dreams to become real and I’ve learned that. I was completely the opposite – “Oh, that’s too much.” “Let me come up with a backup plan.” Those are the things we’re taught to think or believe and now I 100 percent expect my greatest vision for myself and my friends to come true. Q: Do you think people will be surprised at seeing you and Swizz interact on such a personal and intimate level? Keys: I think there are gonna be a lot of surprises to a lot of people when they watch this! What surprised me the most is that I’ve never put on an act or character. Some people find in performing they have to become a character, but I’ve always been who I am 100 percent. People who have known me since day one have watched (this series) and said, “Wow, I never knew that about you.” Q: The episode with your mom is so revealing. Keys: We wanted to create this very casual conversation. Obviously there’s a ton of stuff we talked about that didn’t even make it in. But I really wanted to talk to her and ask questions I hadn’t before. Q: Had you never asked before how she felt when she found out she was pregnant with you? Keys: I didn’t. I think at a certain point you realize how complex people’s experiences are. As a kid, you’re never thinking about those things. But as you become more of a young adult and then I became a mother and we had a different relationship because I could understand things in a different way, I can look back and say wow, how did you feel during this time? What was it like for you? And it was so beautiful and powerful and honest to hear her experience and just listen and take it. In so many ways I’ve felt that she gave me everything she wanted to achieve and I really am super grateful that she made sacrifices to give me those opportunities. Q: Watching Egypt play the piano, it’s pretty obvious he picked up some genetic talent. Would you and Swizz encourage your kids to pursue music? Keys: (Laughs) Egypt is half and half. He’ll play melodies on the piano like Swizz and chords that sound like my vibe. It’s pretty awesome to see him have this outlet and tap into different sides of expression. The majority of our kids (Swizz Beatz has three from previous relationships) are very musical and they write amazing songs. They’re artists, producers, creating a lot and it’s pretty phenomenal… We do have a lot of experience to be able to help them to keep their heads on about the whole process, but whatever they love, we want them to love. Q: You should bring them to meet (record label mogul who signed Keys) Clive Davis. Keys: We actually went to visit Clive (recently) and give him love and say hi and that was the first time we’ve gone since (my sons) aren’t babies and they talked with him and played piano for him. Egypt is always ready to play piano for anybody, like, I’m ready, let’s play! USA Today
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Post by Rican@ on Oct 9, 2021 9:54:28 GMT -5
The songs, Best of Me and Skydiving, sound so good! Can’t wait to hear them in full.
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Post by bat1990 on Oct 9, 2021 12:52:23 GMT -5
*rolls eyes* at the cryptic comments over her next album.
Sometimes I don't understand why it takes forever for some albums to come out and other artists seem to sh*t out albums onto streaming services as soon as mastering is done.
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Post by Rican@ on Oct 9, 2021 12:57:57 GMT -5
This album has been done since Alicia dropped basically.
I need for her and Raphael Saadiq to do a whole album together.
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Post by back2blk on Oct 9, 2021 13:26:07 GMT -5
How awesome would it be to see an entirely new generation of musical artists come through that are the kids of all of our favs! Lol
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Post by spiritboy on Oct 10, 2021 7:55:56 GMT -5
There were rumors about album dropping in November, guess they weren't true then.
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Post by Samsonite Man on Oct 20, 2021 10:18:05 GMT -5
New album Keys out November 5th!
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Post by bat1990 on Oct 20, 2021 12:59:06 GMT -5
New album Keys out November 5th! Source?
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Post by Samsonite Man on Oct 20, 2021 13:08:41 GMT -5
New album Keys out November 5th! Source?
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Post by spiritboy on Oct 20, 2021 16:30:01 GMT -5
Looking forward to it.
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Post by Samsonite Man on Oct 22, 2021 9:33:07 GMT -5
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Post by Samsonite Man on Oct 22, 2021 9:35:57 GMT -5
So the album's not coming out on November 5th.
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Post by spiritboy on Oct 22, 2021 12:30:23 GMT -5
It's coming on November 5th according to that video.
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Post by Samsonite Man on Oct 22, 2021 14:06:56 GMT -5
It's coming on November 5th according to that video. Sorry, Twitter embed doesn't show in my previous post. The release date was leaked accidentally. The album is not released in November. See Ann Mincieli's tweet:
Edit: link doesn't show for some reason...
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Post by thewp on Oct 22, 2021 15:26:59 GMT -5
It's coming on November 5th according to that video. Sorry, Twitter embed doesn't show in my previous post. The release date was leaked accidentally. The album is not released in November. See Ann Mincieli's tweet:
Edit: link doesn't show for some reason... If it’s @anntasticlv she’s private, that might be why. What does it say?
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Post by Samsonite Man on Oct 23, 2021 6:53:50 GMT -5
Sorry, Twitter embed doesn't show in my previous post. The release date was leaked accidentally. The album is not released in November. See Ann Mincieli's tweet:
Edit: link doesn't show for some reason... If it’s @anntasticlv she’s private, that might be why. What does it say? "That was an interview that was suppost to be edited" She also tweeted that they need more time to promote...
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Post by Samsonite Man on Oct 23, 2021 7:19:36 GMT -5
Experience Alicia Keys' Entire Catalog in 360 Reality Audio!
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Post by Rican@ on Oct 23, 2021 8:19:16 GMT -5
I’m excited about this album. I expect it or hope she releases it early 22.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Oct 26, 2021 16:33:17 GMT -5
Her new album Keys has been announced.
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Post by back2blk on Oct 26, 2021 17:07:06 GMT -5
I hate double albums, cause spotify just joins them together as one - so I can't shuffle if I just want to focus on one disc.
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Post by Dreams on Oct 26, 2021 17:16:43 GMT -5
Yeah, that tiktok announcement is annoying.
But I'm looking forward to this. Kind of loved the last record and I always give AKeys a chance.
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Post by Samsonite Man on Oct 27, 2021 12:58:43 GMT -5
I’m excited about this album. I expect it or hope she releases it early 22. LALA gives me so much hope for the new album. I feel like Alicia was a step in the wrong direction. LALA is her best single since Back to Life. Best of Me sounds sublime!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2021 13:03:24 GMT -5
Curious how soon is soon, because they basically just threw out a video for "LALA" and called it a day. It hasn't even been pushed to radio (officially), and given the point she's at in her career and the age of her average fan, I don't see how they're going to release an album without radio exposure.
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Post by Choco on Oct 27, 2021 13:28:44 GMT -5
Yeah they need to drop a radio single soon. I'm not saying it's gonna smash, but the hype is literally zero. No one knows it's coming.
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Post by Dreams on Oct 27, 2021 13:53:09 GMT -5
"Best of Me" sounds fantastic.
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Post by spiritboy on Oct 27, 2021 15:19:28 GMT -5
I don't think she worries about sales or streams anymore.
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Post by Caviar on Oct 27, 2021 23:05:42 GMT -5
I'm on board with this. "LA LA" is her best song in years.
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on Oct 28, 2021 8:42:50 GMT -5
Looking forward to this...
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Post by Juan Carlos on Oct 28, 2021 14:46:53 GMT -5
"Best of Me" (in both original and unlocked versions) out tomorrow.
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