Keys
Alicia Keys · 2021
78 min · 21 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
Alicia Keys blends soulful melodies with modern R&B rhythms, creating an intimate atmosphere throughout the album.
Why this album works
- Best for
- intimate atmosphere for quiet moments wave-like pacing for emotional ebb soulful melodies spark nostalgia
- Context
- Released in December 2021, 'Keys' is Alicia Keys' eighth studio album and marks a significant return after her 2016 album 'Here'. This project showcases her continued evolution as an artist while reflecting on personal growth, exploring themes of love and introspection.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul
Keys is an album by Alicia Keys, released in 2021. Alicia Keys blends soulful melodies with modern R&B rhythms, creating an intimate atmosphere throughout the album. 'Keys' debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Alicia's enduring popularity. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative dual disc concept, which presents both a standard and a more experimental version of the tracks, emphasizing her artistic versatility. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Keys sound like?
Alicia Keys blends soulful melodies with modern R&B rhythms, creating an intimate atmosphere throughout the album. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes Keys by Alicia Keys notable?
'Keys' debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Alicia's enduring popularity. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative dual disc concept, which presents both a standard and a more experimental version of the tracks, emphasizing her artistic versatility. Released in December 2021, 'Keys' is Alicia Keys' eighth studio album and marks a significant return after her 2016 album 'Here'. This project showcases her continued evolution as an artist while reflecting on personal growth, exploring themes of love and introspection.
Who is Keys for?
Keys works well if you're into intimate atmosphere for quiet moments, wave-like pacing for emotional ebb and soulful melodies spark nostalgia.
How many songs are on Keys?
Keys has 21 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Plentiful 3:08
- 2 Skydive 3:04
- 3 Best of Me Standout 3:59
- 4 Dead End Road 3:32
- 5 Is It Insane Standout 6:21
- 6 Billions 3:19
- 7 Love When You Call My Name 3:37
- 8 Only You 3:15
- 9 Daffodils Standout 4:33
- 10 Old Memories 2:59
- 11 Nat King Cole 3:35
Disc 2
- 1 Only You 3:11
- 2 Skydive 3:03
- 3 Best of Me Standout 3:43
- 4 LALA 4:31
- 5 Nat King Cole 4:05
- 6 Is It Insane Standout 4:27
- 7 Come for Me 3:29
- 8 Old Memories 3:54
- 9 Love When You Call My Name 3:15
- 10 Daffodils Standout 3:04
Release Date
December 10, 2021
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
78 min 13 sec
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