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Unbreakable

Alicia Keys · 2005

30 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

Alicia Keys blends soulful melodies with poignant lyrics, creating an empowering anthem for resilience and self-acceptance.

Why this album works

Best for
short bursts of empowerment uplifting anthems for resilience steady emotional engagement throughout
Context
Released on July 29, 2005, 'Unbreakable' marked Alicia Keys' third studio album, following her successful sophomore effort 'The Diary of Alicia Keys'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her position as a leading voice in contemporary R&B while exploring deeper personal themes in her music.
If you like
contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul

Unbreakable is a single by Alicia Keys, released in 2005. Alicia Keys blends soulful melodies with poignant lyrics, creating an empowering anthem for resilience and self-acceptance. 'Unbreakable' received critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album. The album's themes of resilience resonated with listeners, contributing to its cultural significance during a period when empowerment anthems were gaining traction in pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Unbreakable sound like?

Alicia Keys blends soulful melodies with poignant lyrics, creating an empowering anthem for resilience and self-acceptance. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.

What makes Unbreakable by Alicia Keys notable?

'Unbreakable' received critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album. The album's themes of resilience resonated with listeners, contributing to its cultural significance during a period when empowerment anthems were gaining traction in pop music. Released on July 29, 2005, 'Unbreakable' marked Alicia Keys' third studio album, following her successful sophomore effort 'The Diary of Alicia Keys'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her position as a leading voice in contemporary R&B while exploring deeper personal themes in her music.

Who is Unbreakable for?

Unbreakable works well if you're into short bursts of empowerment, uplifting anthems for resilience and steady emotional engagement throughout.

How many songs are on Unbreakable?

Unbreakable has 11 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·30:20

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Burning Fight 2:37
  • 2 Warnings 2:56
  • 3 Hollow Standout 3:18
  • 4 Damaged Standout 2:33
  • 5 Justice? 2:13
  • 6 Unbreakable Standout 2:17
  • 7 Bloody Gain 3:56
  • 8 Old Habits Never Die 2:23
  • 9 Falling 3:08
  • 10 Break Through 2:22
  • 11 Dislocate 2:32

Release Date

July 29, 2005

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

30 min 20 sec