Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys, born of noble birth in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen, has risen to become a shining star of the music world. Her parents, Craig Cook and Terria Joseph, were both of a distinguished background and raised their daughter to be no less than extraordinary. At the tender age of seven, Alicia began her studies in the art of the piano, and her talents were so impressive, she was accepted into the Professional Performance Arts School of Manhattan. Her excellence in both music and academics allowed her to graduate at the age of 16, a feat most can only dream of. This success set her on a brilliant path of music production, signing with Arista Records in 1998 and J Records in 1999. Her 2001 debut album, Songs in A Minor, was a tremendous success that earned her five Grammy Awards and sold over 12 million copies. Truly, Alicia Keys is a remarkable figure of royalty.