Songs in A Minor

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Songs in A Minor · Alicia Keys began writing songs for this album at the age of fourteen. In 1996 she signed with Columbia, but the label wanted to mould her into the next teen pop star and brought in well-known producers. She therefore began recording on her own initiative in 1998, first in her bedroom in Harlem and later in the basement of a house in Queens, together with Kerry Brothers. Columbia rejected the recordings. Clive Davis bought out her contract, and the album finally came out on J Records in 2001. Despite the title, only two songs are in A minor.

The classically trained pianist wrote, arranged and produced most of it herself. The result is neo-soul with classical music, R&B, soul and jazz. Fallin' became a worldwide hit and A Woman's Worth reached the American top ten. Critics praised the singer's maturity, and the album won five Grammys, including Best R&B Album.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Piano & I1:51Apple Music ↗
2. 2Girlfriend3:35Apple Music ↗
3. 3How Come You Don't Call Me3:58Apple Music ↗
4. 4Fallin'3:30Apple Music ↗
5. 5Troubles4:29Apple Music ↗
6. 6Rock wit U5:37Apple Music ↗
7. 7A Woman's Worth5:03Apple Music ↗
8. 8Jane Doe3:48Apple Music ↗
9. 9Goodbye4:21Apple Music ↗
10. 10The Life5:25Apple Music ↗
11. 11Mr. Man4:10Apple Music ↗
12. 12Never Felt This Way2:01Apple Music ↗
13. 13Butterflyz4:08Apple Music ↗
14. 14Why Do I Feel so Sad4:26Apple Music ↗
15. 15Caged Bird3:02Apple Music ↗
16. 16Lovin U3:48Apple Music ↗

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