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Alicia Keys is a New York-born singer and songwriter who has won at least a dozen Grammy Awards and scores of other awards, mostly in R&B categories.
Background
Keys was born Jan. 25, 1981, and grew up in the Hell's Kitchen section of Manhattan. She graduated from New York's Professional Performing Arts School and later attended Columbia University but dropped out to pursue a recording career.
Debut Album
Her first studio album, 2001's "Songs in A Minor", sold at least 12 million copies worldwide and won five Grammys, including best R&B album and--for the single "Fallin'"--record of the year and song of the year. She also won the Grammy for best new artist.
Other Albums
Her follow-up albums included "The Diary of Alicia Keys" in 2003, which also won the Grammy for best R&B album; "Unplugged," a live album, in 2005; "As I Am" in 2007; and "The Element of Freedom" in 2009.
Acting
Keys played an assassin in her first major film role, 2007's "Smokin' Aces". Other film credits include "The Nanny Diaries" and "The Secret Life of Bees".
Philanthropy
Her philanthropic work includes serving as a global ambassador for Keep a Child Alive, which funds HIV/AIDS treatment in Africa.
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