ALICIA KEYS

The Grammy Award-winning musician presents a collection that incorporates the complete lyrics for all twenty-eight songs on her CDs The Diary of Alicia Keys and Songs in A Minor, along with a selection of her original poetry that explores such themes as empowerment and the lasting need for loyalty, honesty, and love. Reprint.

From New York Times bestselling author and 15-time GRAMMY (R) Award-winning artist Alicia Keys comes a new authentic and poignant coming-of-age young adult graphic novel, about finding the strength within when your whole world changes in an instant.Lolo Wright always thought she was just a regular fourteen-year-old dealing with regular family drama: her brother, James, is struggling with his studies; her dad's business constantly teeters on the edge of trouble; and her mother . . . she left long ago. But then Lolo's world explodes when a cop pulls a gun on James in a dangerous case of mistaken identities. Staring down the barrel, with no one else to help, Lolo discovers powers she never knew she had. Using only her mind, she literally throws the cop out of the way.

In her intimate memoir,More Myself, Alicia Keys shares her quest for truth: about herself, her past, and her shift from sacrificing her spirit to celebrating her worth.One of the most celebrated musicians of our time, Alicia Keys has enraptured the nation with her heartfelt lyrics, extraordinary vocal range, and soul-stirring piano compositions. Yet away from the spotlight, Alicia has grappled with private heartache over the challenging and complex relationship with her father, the people-pleasing nature that characterized her early career, the loss of privacy surrounding her romantic relationships, and the oppressive expectations of female perfection.Since her rise to fame, Alicias public persona has belied a deep personal truth: she has spent years not fully recognizing or honoring her own worth. After withholding parts of herself for so long, she is at last exploring the questions that live at the heart of her story: Who am I, really? And once I discover that truth, how can I become brave enough to embrace it?MoreMyself is part autobiography, part narrative documentary. Alicias journey is revealed not only through her own candid recounting, but also through vivid recollections from those who have walked alongside her. The result is a 360-degree perspective on Alicias path: from her girlhood in Hells Kitchen and Harlem, to the process of self-discovery shes still navigating.With the raw honesty that epitomizes Alicias artistry, More Myself is at once a riveting account and a clarion call to readers: to define themselves in a world that rarely encourages a true and unique identity.

From acclaimed musician Alicia Keys comes a revealing songbook of collected poems and lyrics that document her growth as a person, a woman, and an artist.All my life, Ive written these words with no thought or intention of sharing them. Not even with my confidants. These are my most delicate thoughts. The ones that I wrote down just so I could understand what in the world these things I was thinking meant... When she burst onto the music scene with her multi-million bestselling, Grammy Award-winning first album, Songs in A Minor, Alicia Keys became a superstar. Two decades later, her career has expanded into producing, acting, and passionate activismwinning her worldwide acclaim, numerous awards, and a spot on Times list of The 100 Most Influential People.Though Alicia has been very vocal through her career, there were always delicate thoughts that she never before imagined shed share with anyone elseuntil now. In Tears for Water, Alicia Keys opens the journals and notebooks that she has kept throughout her life and reveals her heart to her fans in return for all the love they have shown to her and her music.Hello morningnow I see youcause I am awakeWhat was once so sweet and securehas turned out to be fakeGirl, you cant be scaredgotta stand up tall and let em see what shines in youPush aside the partlying in your heartlike the ocean is deep, dark and bluefrom Golden Child

More Myself: Mi viaje es parte autobiografía y parte documental narrativo. El viaje de Alicia se revela no solo a través de sus sinceros testimonios, sino también a través de vivos recuerdos contados por quienes caminaron a su lado. El resultado es una panoramica completa del recorrido de Alicia: desde su infancia en Hells KItchen y Harlem hasta llegar al proceso de autodescubrimiento en el que todos debemos explorar. En More Myself, Alicia comparte su busqueda de la verdad: sobre si misma, sobre su pasado y su paso de sacrificar su espiritu a celebrar su valor. Con la honestidad total que ejemplifica el arte de Alicia, More Myself es a la vez un relato apasionante y un llamamiento a sus lectores: a que se definan en un mundo que rara vez fomenta una identidad unica y autentica.

Giants celebra selecciones de la colección de arte mundial de los íconos musicales y culturales Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) y Alicia Keys.Gigantes ilustra 100 obras de casi 40 artistas multigeneracionales afroamericanos, africanos y de la diaspora africana en la Coleccion Dean, cuidadosamente seleccionados y curados por el Museo de Brooklyn para una importante exposicion del mismo nombre.El libro tambien presenta una conversacion exclusiva entre la curadora Kimberli Gant, Swizz Beatz y Alicia Keys, asi como entrevistas con diez artistas legendarios: Derrick Adams; el hijo de Kwame Brathwaite, Kwame Samori Brathwaite; Jordan Casteel; Nick Cueva; Tito Kaphar; Ebano G. Patterson; Jamel Shabazz; Amy Sherald; Mickalene Thomas; y Kehinde Wiley.Tanto el libro como la exposicion reunen a estos "gigantes" del mundo del arte para encarnar y resaltar la filosofia de coleccionismo de los Deans: "por el artista, para el artista, con la gente".Artistas destacados: Nina Chanel Abney; Torre de perforacion Adams; Radcliffe Bailey; Ernie Barnes; Jean-Michel Basquiat; Jarvis Boyland; Kwame Brathwaite; Jordan Casteel; Nick Cueva; Hassan Hajjaj; Barkley L. Hendricks; Arturo Jafa; Tito Kaphar; Jeronimo Lagarrigue; Dean Lawson; Esther Mahlangu; Meleko Mokgosi; Odili Donald Odita; Toyin Ojih Odutola; Zohra Opoku; Frida Orupabo; Parques Gordon; Ebano G. Patterson; Debora Roberts; Yo Tschabalala; Jamel Shabazz; Amy Sherald; Malick Sidibe; Lorna Simpson; Sanle Sory; Vaughn Spann; Henry Taylor; Hank Willis Thomas; Mickalene Thomas; Kehinde Wiley; Madera de Qualeasha; Kennedy Yanko; y Lynette Yiadom-Boakye.Nuestra estrategia es coleccionar desde el corazon... La razon por la que redoblamos nuestra apuesta por los artistas de color es porque nuestra propia comunidad no estaba coleccionando a estos gigantes. Swizz Beatz'Queremos que la gente se vea a si misma... Queremos que vean a los gigantes sobre cuyos hombros estamos. Queremos que veas que tu tambien eres un gigante, que eres especial, increible, unica, unica en su especie. Alicia Keys

A stunning behind-the-scenes look into Alicia Keys hit Broadway musical, Hells Kitchen, featuring never-before-seen photographs, exclusive interviews, and insights from Keys herself.Hells Kitchen debuted on Broadway in 2024and the show has been electrifying audiences ever since. With plenty of awards attention, the musical has drawn sold-out crowds to the Shubert Theatre for Alicia Keys relatable, raw and refreshingly fun production that shows us where dreams begin. Based on Keys own experiences of growing up in New York Citys Hells Kitchen neighborhood, your journey starts with Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, youll meet the musical mentor who changes her life, her dynamic family, and the neighborhood that helps her grow. Its a celebration of finding yourself, your purpose, and the people who lift you up.The musica mix of Keys classics and new songs written exclusively for the showis brought to life through exhilarating choreography. Its a soundtrack of rebellion, life, and love that speaks to you no matter where youre from, where youve been, or where youre going.The Hells Kitchen book shares an intimate look inside the shows creation, from the first spark of an idea through the musicals thirteen-year journey to Broadway, where it continues to thrill audiences today. The book includes exclusive interviews with key cast and creative team members; first-person notes from Keys on her original songs; stunning stage photography and behind-the-scenes images; insights into costume creation, set design, choreography, and casting; and much more. This beautiful tribute answers every burning question a fan of the musical may have. Ultimately, its a triumphant celebration of Alicia Keys and New York City.