Career Timeline of Alicia Keys: Major Achievements and Milestones

1973: Performed Donny Hathaway's Song

Alicia Keys performed Donny Hathaway's 1973 song "Someday We'll All Be Free" at the America: A Tribute to Heroes televised benefit concert following the September 11 attacks.

1985: Appearance on The Cosby Show

In 1985, at the age of four, Alicia Keys appeared on The Cosby Show as Maria, one of Rudy's slumber-party friends.

1994: Meeting with Jeff Robinson

In 1994, manager Jeff Robinson met 13-year-old Alicia Keys through his brother's youth organization, Teens in Motion, and was impressed by her talent and charisma.

1995: Introduction to Peter Edge

In 1995, Alicia Keys was introduced to A&R executive Peter Edge by Jeff Robinson, after Robinson urged her to pursue a solo career.

1996: Performed for So So Def's Christmas compilation.

In 1996, Alicia Keys performed "Little Drummer Girl" for So So Def's Christmas compilation.

1997: Co-wrote Song for Men in Black Soundtrack

In 1997, Alicia Keys co-wrote the song "Dah Dee Dah (Sexy Thing)" for the Men in Black film soundtrack, which was the only recording released during her time with Columbia.

1998: Introduction to Clive Davis

In 1998, Peter Edge introduced Alicia Keys to Clive Davis, then-president of Arista Records, to further her career after issues with Columbia Records.

1998: Signing with Arista Records

In late 1998, Alicia Keys successfully negotiated her release from Columbia Records and signed with Arista Records, with Clive Davis's help.

2000: Billboard Ranked Keys

Billboard ranked Alicia Keys as the fifth-most successful artist and top R&B artist of the 2000s decade.

2000: Contributed song to Shaft soundtrack

In 2000, Alicia Keys contributed her song "Rock wit U" to the soundtrack of the film Shaft.

2000: Alicia Keys Named Top R&B Recording Artist of the Decade

In 2000, Alicia Keys was named the top R&B recording artist of the 2000-2009 decade by Billboard magazine.

2000: Signing with J Records

In 2000, after Clive Davis was ousted from Arista, Alicia Keys followed him to his newly formed J Records, signing with the label.

June 5, 2001: Release of Songs in A Minor

On June 5, 2001, Alicia Keys released Songs in A Minor, which garnered critical acclaim and incorporated classical piano into R&B, soul, and jazz.

2001: Keys Ushered in a Marriage between Classical and Soul Music

According to Jet, in 2001, Alicia Keys "ushered in a marriage between classical and soul music."

2001: "Fallin'" Success

In 2001, Alicia Key's "Fallin'" was her first number-one single on the Hot 100 until "My Boo".

2001: Contributed song to Dr. Dolittle 2 soundtrack

In 2001, Alicia Keys contributed her song "Rear View Mirror" to the soundtrack of the film Dr. Dolittle 2.

2001: Debut Album Release: Songs in A Minor

In 2001, Alicia Keys released her debut studio album, Songs in A Minor, under J Records. This album was a critical and commercial success, selling over 12 million copies globally.

2001: Best-Selling Artist of 2001

In 2001, Alicia Keys was the best-selling new artist and best-selling R&B artist.

February 2002: Release of "A Woman's Worth"

In February 2002, Alicia Keys released "A Woman's Worth" as the second single from Songs in A Minor, which peaked at seven on the Hot 100.

June 2002: Protest Against Budget Cuts

In June 2002, Alicia Keys protested at the New York City Hall against proposed budget cuts for students' education.

2002: "A Woman's Worth" Success

In 2002, Alicia Key's "A Woman's Worth" was the last Top 10 single in both charts for her until "You Don't Know My Name".

2002: Grammy Wins and Contributions to Other Artists

In 2002, Alicia Keys won five Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year for "Fallin'". Also in 2002, she wrote and produced the song "Impossible" for Christina Aguilera's album Stripped.

2002: The New York Times on Keys' Performances

In 2002, The New York Times described Alicia Keys's performances, noting that she "invariably starts with a little Beethoven" and "moves into rhythm-and-blues that's accessorized with hip-hop scratching, jazz scat-singing and glimmers of gospel."

2002: "The Nanny Diaries" Novel

In 2002, the novel "The Nanny Diaries" was published, which then was adapted into a film with Alicia Keys in 2007.

December 2003: Release of "The Diary of Alicia Keys"

In December 2003, Alicia Keys released "The Diary of Alicia Keys", which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and sold over 618,000 copies in its first week.

2003: Co-founded Keep a Child Alive

In 2003, Alicia Keys co-founded the nonprofit HIV/AIDS-fighting organization Keep a Child Alive, serving as its Global Ambassador.

2003: Release of The Diary of Alicia Keys

In 2003, Alicia Keys released her second album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, which achieved continued success with eight million units sold worldwide.

2003: The Guardian on Alicia Keys' power

In 2003, The Guardian highlighted Alicia Keys's largely self-created work as "an indication of how much power she wields" and described her as "an uncompromising artist".

February 2004: Release of "If I Ain't Got You"

In February 2004, Alicia Keys released "If I Ain't Got You" as the second single from "The Diary of Alicia Keys". It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for six weeks.

May 2004: Film Debut Announcement

In May 2004, while attending the Cannes Film Festival, it was announced that Alicia Keys intended to make her film debut in a biopic about Philippa Schuyler.

2004: Duet with Usher: "My Boo"

In 2004, Alicia Keys's duet with Usher, "My Boo", became her second number-one single in the United States.

July 2005: MTV Unplugged Taping

In July 2005, Alicia Keys performed and taped her installment of the MTV Unplugged series at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

October 2005: "Unplugged" Album Release

In October 2005, Alicia Keys released her "Unplugged" album, which debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.

2005: Release of "Don't Give Up" Cover with Bono

In 2005, Alicia Keys and Bono released a cover version of Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush's "Don't Give Up" to raise funds for Keep a Child Alive.

2005: Bestselling Author and Awards

In 2005, Alicia Keys made The New York Times bestseller list with her book and won a second consecutive award for Best R&B Video at the MTV Video Music Awards for the video "Karma".

2005: Live 8 and Hurricane Katrina Benefit Performances

In 2005, Alicia Keys performed at Live 8 in Philadelphia to raise awareness about poverty in Africa. In the same year, she performed at ReAct Now: Music & Relief and Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast, benefit programs for Hurricane Katrina victims.

2005: Release of Unplugged album

In 2005, Alicia Keys released her first live album, Unplugged, which made her the first female artist to have an MTV Unplugged project debut atop the Billboard 200.

2005: The Independent on Keys' Musical Style

In 2005, The Independent described Alicia Keys's musical style as consisting of "crawling blues coupled with a hip-hop backbeat, and soul melodies enhanced with her raw vocals".

January 2006: "Every Little Bit Hurts" Release

In January 2006, Alicia Keys released "Every Little Bit Hurts" as the second and final single from her "Unplugged" album, though it failed to enter the U.S. charts.

October 2006: Voice Acting in The Backyardigans

In October 2006, Alicia Keys voiced Mommy Martian in "Mission to Mars" episode of The Backyardigans, singing "Almost Everything Is Boinga Here".

November 2006: Performance with David Bowie

In November 2006, Alicia Keys performed live with David Bowie at a fundraising event in New York, which would be Bowie's last public performance.

October 27, 2007: "No One" Reached No. 1

On October 27, 2007, "No One" reached No. 1, and Key's music was on top of the chart for 17 weeks.

November 2007: "As I Am" Album Release

In November 2007, Alicia Keys released her third studio album, "As I Am", which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 742,000 copies in its first week.

2007: Last Top Twenty Solo Single

In 2007, Alicia Keys released "Like You'll Never See Me Again", which was her last top twenty own single before "Girl on Fire" in 2012.

2007: Release of As I Am and Film Debut

In 2007, Alicia Keys released her third album, As I Am, which sold seven million units worldwide. Also in 2007, she made her film debut in Smokin' Aces.

2007: Film Acting Debut

In early 2007, Alicia Keys made her film debut in "Smokin' Aces" and also starred in "The Nanny Diaries".

February 16, 2008: "Like You'll Never See Me Again" Last Week at No. 1

On February 16, 2008, "Like You'll Never See Me Again" was the last week at No. 1. Alicia Keys was on top of the chart for 17 weeks.

April 2008: Dove Go Fresh Commercial Micro-Series

From March to April 2008, Alicia Keys starred in "Fresh Takes", a commercial micro-series created by Dove Go Fresh, which premiered during The Hills on MTV.

April 2008: Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland Documentary Release

In April 2008, Alicia Keys' work in Africa, specifically her efforts with Keep a Child Alive, was recorded and released in the documentary "Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland".

2008: Guinness World Record

In 2008, Alicia Keys set a Guinness World Record when she became the first artist to replace herself at number one with "No One" and "Like You'll Never See Me Again" on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Airplay chart.

December 2009: "The Element of Freedom" Release

In December 2009, Alicia Keys released her fourth studio album, "The Element of Freedom", which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.

2009: Collaboration with Jay-Z and Alejandro Sanz

In 2009, Alicia Keys featured on Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind" and collaborated with Alejandro Sanz for "Looking for Paradise", topping various charts and winning awards.

2009: Guest appearance on "Empire State of Mind"

In 2009, Alicia Keys made a guest appearance on Jay-Z's single "Empire State of Mind", which became her fourth number-one hit in the US.

2009: Release of The Element of Freedom

In 2009, Alicia Keys released her fourth album, The Element of Freedom, which peaked atop the UK Albums Chart and sold four million copies worldwide.

2009: BET Humanitarian Award

In 2009, Alicia Keys was honored with the Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards.

February 2010: "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down" Release

In February 2010, Alicia Keys released "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down" as the fourth single from "The Element of Freedom".

December 2010: "Wait Til You See My Smile" Release

In December 2010, Alicia Keys released "Wait Til You See My Smile" as the sixth and final single from "The Element of Freedom" in the United Kingdom.

2010: Hope for Haiti Now Telethon Performance

In 2010, Alicia Keys performed "Send Me an Angel" (retitled from "Prelude to a Kiss") for the Hope for Haiti Now telethon to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.

June 2011: United Nations AIDS Conference Speech

In June 2011, Alicia Keys spoke at the United Nations AIDS conference in New York alongside Annie Lennox, participating in a panel about HIV priorities and advocating for organizations supporting families affected by AIDS.

June 2011: Songs in A Minor Re-release and Promotional Tour

In June 2011, Alicia Keys' album "Songs in A Minor" was re-released as deluxe and collector's editions to commemorate its 10th anniversary. Keys also embarked on a four-city promotional tour titled Piano & I: A One Night Only Event With Alicia Keys.

September 26, 2011: Premiere of Project 5

On September 26, 2011, Alicia Keys debuted as a director with the premiere of "Project 5" (also known as Five), a short film documenting the lives of five women affected by breast cancer. Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore, and Patty Jenkins co-directed the film.

October 7, 2011: RCA Music Group Absorbs J Records

On October 7, 2011, Sony Music's RCA Music Group announced the absorption of J Records, Alicia Keys' longtime label, along with Arista and Jive Records. As a result, Keys would release her future music under RCA Records.

December 2011: Co-producing Stick Fly on Broadway

In December 2011, Alicia Keys co-produced the Broadway premiere of Stick Fly.

2011: Billboard Ranked Keys

Alicia Keys is one of three female artists included on Billboard magazine's list of the "Top 20 Hot 100 Songwriters, 2000–2011" for writing songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

September 2012: Reebok Collaboration

In September 2012, Alicia Keys collaborated with Reebok for her own sneakers collection.

September 2012: "30 Songs / 30 Days" Campaign

In September 2012, Alicia Keys was featured in the "30 Songs / 30 Days" campaign to support Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide.

October 2012: Partnership for Educational Mobile App

In October 2012, Alicia Keys announced her partnership with Bento Box Entertainment to create "The Journals of Mama Mae and LeeLee", an educational mobile application for iOS devices about the relationship between a young girl and her grandmother.

November 27, 2012: Release of "Girl on Fire" Album

On November 27, 2012, Alicia Keys released her fifth studio album, "Girl on Fire", through RCA Records. Keys stated that she wanted the album to "liberate" and "empower" fans.

December 2012: 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief Performance

In December 2012, Alicia Keys performed alongside other artists in 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief, to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy.

2012: Release of Girl on Fire

In 2012, Alicia Keys released her fifth album, Girl on Fire, which became her fourth non-consecutive album to peak on the Billboard 200.

January 2013: BlackBerry's Global Creative Director

In January 2013, Alicia Keys was announced as BlackBerry's new Global Creative Director at the BlackBerry 10 mobile platform unveiling in New York City.

March 2013: EMPOWERED HIV/AIDS Campaign Launch

In March 2013, Alicia Keys teamed up with Greater Than AIDS to launch EMPOWERED, a public information campaign focused on reaching women in the United States about HIV/AIDS. She also appeared in a public service announcement for EMPOWERED, speaking with women whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS.

June 2013: VH1 Storytellers Release

In June 2013, Alicia Keys's VH1 Storytellers special was released on CD and DVD.

December 2013: Featured on "I Will Pray (Pregherò)"

In December 2013, Alicia Keys was featured on "I Will Pray (Pregherò)", which was released as a single from Italian singer Giorgia's studio album Senza paura.

January 2014: Parting Ways with BlackBerry

In January 2014, BlackBerry announced it would be parting ways with Alicia Keys at the end of the month.

July 2014: Management Change

In July 2014, it was reported that Alicia Keys had changed management from Red Light Management's Will Botwin to Ron Laffitte and Guy Oseary at Maverick.

September 8, 2014: Release of "We Are Here" Music Video

On September 8, 2014, Alicia Keys uploaded the music video for her new song "We Are Here" to her Facebook page, accompanied by a statement describing her inspiration to write the song.

November 2014: Children's Book Series Announcement

In November 2014, Alicia Keys announced that she was releasing a series of children's books. The first book released is entitled Blue Moon: From the Journals of MaMa Mae and LeeLee.

November 25, 2015: Empire Appearance

On November 25, 2015, Alicia Keys appeared in the episode "Sinned Against" in the second season of Empire, playing the character Skye Summers.

2015: Recording Artists' Coalition Award

In 2015, The Recording Academy honored Alicia Keys with the Recording Artists' Coalition Award for her artistry, philanthropy, and passion for creators' rights.

March 25, 2016: The Voice Coach Announcement

On March 25, 2016, Alicia Keys was announced as a new coach on Season 11 of The Voice.

May 2016: "In Common" Release and UEFA Champions League Performance

In May 2016, Alicia Keys released "In Common" and performed the song in the opening ceremony of the 2016 UEFA Champions League Final in San Siro, Milan.

June 20, 2016: Release of "Let Me In" Short Film

On June 20, 2016, World Refugee Day, Alicia Keys released the short film "Let Me In", which she executive produced in conjunction with her We Are Here organization. The film reimagines the refugee crisis in the United States.

July 2016: Participation in "23 Ways You Could Be Killed if You are Black in America" Video

In July 2016, Alicia Keys participated in a video titled "23 Ways You Could Be Killed if You are Black in America", which aimed to raise awareness and encourage action against systemic racism in the United States.

October 2016: Release of "Blended Family (What You Do for Love)"

In October 2016, Alicia Keys released "Blended Family (What You Do for Love)" featuring A$AP Rocky, as a single from her upcoming album Here.

November 1, 2016: Release of "The Gospel" Short Film

On November 1, 2016, Alicia Keys unveiled her short film, "The Gospel", to accompany the LP Here.

2016: Release of Here Album

In 2016, Alicia Keys released her sixth album, Here, which peaked at number two on the Billboard chart.

2016: BBC on Keys' Impact on R&B-Soul-Jazz

In 2016, BBC's Babita Sharma stated that Alicia Keys has had a significant impact "on the R&B-soul-jazz sound of the last two decades".

2016: NPR on Alicia Keys' Career

In 2016, NPR noted that Alicia Keys "stood apart from pop trends while forging a remarkable career" and "sustained her focus on artistry".

2016: NPR on Keys' Diversity

In 2016, NPR stated that Alicia Keys's overall work consists of notable "diversity to style and form".

January 2017: Release of "That's What's Up"

In January 2017, Alicia Keys released the track "That's What's Up" that re-imagines the spoken word segment on the Kanye West song "Low Lights".

May 2017: Seventh Studio Album Announcement

In May 2017, Alicia Keys announced that she was working on her seventh studio album and would not return for the thirteenth series of The Voice.

May 23, 2017: The Voice Win

On May 23, 2017, Alicia Keys won Season 12 of The Voice with her artist Chris Blue.

August 2017: WE Day Attendance

In August 2017, Alicia Keys attended WE Day, an event of the Canadian WE Charity organization.

September 17, 2017: Rock in Rio Performance

On September 17, 2017, Alicia Keys performed at Rock in Rio, delivering a powerful and acclaimed performance.

October 18, 2017: Return to The Voice

On October 18, 2017, NBC announced that Alicia Keys would be returning to The Voice for the show's fourteenth season.

December 2017: Appearance on Eminem's Revival

In December 2017, Alicia Keys appeared on Eminem's album Revival on the song "Like Home".

2017: Founding of She Is The Music

In 2017, Alicia Keys created She is the Music upon learning that the number of women in popular music reached a six-year low.

2017: Women's March on Washington Protest and Amnesty International Award

In 2017, Alicia Keys protested at the Women's March on Washington after Donald Trump's inauguration and was a key speaker. She also received and shared the Ambassador of Conscience award from Amnesty International alongside Canadian Indigenous rights activists.

December 6, 2018: Billboard Women in Music Event Speech

On December 6, 2018, Alicia Keys spoke at the 13th Annual Billboard Women in Music event, spotlighting her new non-profit named "She Is the Music".

2018: Featured on Justin Timberlake's "Man of the Woods"

In 2018, Alicia Keys was featured on the song "Morning Light" from Justin Timberlake's fifth studio album Man of the Woods.

2018: Variety's Power of Women Luncheon Honor

In 2018, Alicia Keys was honored at Variety's Power of Women luncheon for her work with Keep a Child Alive.

January 15, 2019: Grammy Awards Host Announcement

On January 15, 2019, Alicia Keys was announced as the host of the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

February 10, 2019: Hosting the Grammy Awards

On February 10, 2019, Alicia Keys hosted the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, becoming the first woman to host the show in 14 years.

June 28, 2019: Pride Live's Stonewall Day Concert Performance

On June 28, 2019, Alicia Keys performed at Pride Live's Stonewall Day Concert.

September 2019: Release of Show Me Love

In September 2019, Alicia Keys released a new single, "Show Me Love", with Miguel.

September 24, 2019: "Show Me Love" Release

On September 24, 2019, Alicia Keys released "Show Me Love" with Miguel as the first single from her upcoming seventh studio album.

November 14, 2019: Announcement as Grammy Awards Host

On November 14, 2019, Alicia Keys was announced as the host of the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards for the second year in a row.

November 2019: Release of "Time Machine"

In November 2019, Alicia Keys released the single "Time Machine", known for its retro roller rink setting and vibes.

November 22, 2019: "Show Me Love" Billboard Hot 100 Peak

On November 22, 2019, "Show Me Love" peaked at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Alicia Keys's first song to reach the chart since "Girl on Fire" in 2012.

December 12, 2019: American Express Impact Award

On December 12, 2019, Alicia Keys was awarded the American Express Impact Award for her efforts to foster female artist growth through She Is the Music at the 14th Annual Women in Music Billboard event.

December 2019: Impact Award for She Is the Music

In December 2019, Keys was awarded the American Express Impact Award for her efforts to foster female artist growth and provide them with new opportunities through the non-profit she co-founded the year before and developed in 2019 named She Is the Music.

January 26, 2020: Hosting the Grammy Awards and Kobe Bryant Tribute

On January 26, 2020, Alicia Keys hosted the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards for the second year. She also performed a tribute with Boyz II Men to Kobe Bryant, who died earlier that day, and performed her new song "Underdog".

March 31, 2020: Release of Memoir "More Myself: A Journey"

On March 31, 2020, Alicia Keys released her memoir "More Myself: A Journey".

May 15, 2020: Original Release Date of Alicia Album

Originally scheduled for May 15, 2020, the release of Alicia Keys's seventh studio album, Alicia, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 2020: Launch of Keys Soulcare

In September 2020, Alicia Keys launched her lifestyle brand, Keys Soulcare.

September 18, 2020: Alicia Album Release

On September 18, 2020, Alicia Keys's seventh studio album, Alicia, was released after being postponed from its original May release date.

October 29, 2020: Release of "A Beautiful Noise"

On October 29, 2020, Alicia Keys released "A Beautiful Noise" with Brandi Carlile to encourage Americans to vote.

December 18, 2020: Digital Reissue of Alicia Album

On December 18, 2020, Alicia Keys released the digital reissue of her seventh studio album Alicia, which included "A Beautiful Noise".

2020: Follow-up companion to Alicia album entitled Keys

In 2020, Alicia Keys released Alicia album. The follow-up companion entitled Keys would be released December 10, 2021.

2020: Release of Alicia Album

In 2020, Alicia Keys released her seventh studio album, Alicia, which included the single "Show Me Love".

2020: Pollstar Listed Keys

In 2020, Pollstar listed Alicia Keys among top female artists of the 21st century in the concert industry; she sold more than 1.7 million tickets, with an earning exceeding $111.5 million.

May 2021: Featured on DMX's Album Exodus

In May 2021, Alicia Keys was featured on DMX's album Exodus in the song "Hold Me Down".

June 2021: 20th Anniversary Edition of Songs in A Minor

In June 2021, a 20th-anniversary edition of Songs in A Minor was released.

September 9, 2021: Release of "Lala (Unlocked)"

On September 9, 2021, Alicia Keys released the single "Lala (Unlocked)" featuring Swae Lee.

September 23, 2021: "Lala (Unlocked)" Music Video Release

On September 23, 2021, Alicia Keys released the music video for "Lala (Unlocked)".

December 10, 2021: Release of "Keys" Album

On December 10, 2021, Alicia Keys released her eighth studio album, Keys, as a double album featuring both fully produced and broken down versions of new material.

2021: Release of Keys Album

In 2021, Alicia Keys released her eighth studio album, Keys, featuring the singles "Lala" and "Best of Me".

April 7, 2022: Release of "City of Gods (Part II)"

On April 7, 2022, Alicia Keys released "City of Gods (Part II)" through her own label, AKW Records, as a sequel to the single "City of Gods".

June 9, 2022: Start of Alicia + Keys World Tour

On June 9, 2022, Alicia Keys embarked on the global tour Alicia + Keys World Tour.

July 14, 2022: Unveiling and Release of "Come for Me"

On July 14, 2022, Alicia Keys unveiled that "Come for Me" featuring Khalid and Lucky Daye would be released as the next and final single, ahead of a re-release of the album titled Keys II during the following month. The music video was released the same day.

November 4, 2022: Release of Santa Baby Album

On November 4, 2022, Alicia Keys released her ninth studio album and first Christmas album, Santa Baby, exclusively on Apple Music as an independent artist under her own record label, Alicia Keys Records.

2022: Release of Santa Baby

In 2022, Alicia Keys released her ninth album, Santa Baby, a holiday album and her first independent release.

2022: Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album

In 2022, Alicia Keys's album Alicia won the Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album.

May 2023: Extension of Alicia + Keys World Tour

In May 2023, Alicia Keys extended the Alicia + Keys World Tour with eight dates in Latin America.

August 2023: Keys to the Summer Tour

In August 2023, Alicia Keys continued the Keys to the Summer Tour in North America.

November 2023: Hell's Kitchen Premiere

In November 2023, Alicia Keys's musical "Hell's Kitchen", which she co-wrote, composed, and produced with Kristoffer Diaz, premiered at The Public Theater in New York City.

2023: Broadway Debut with Hell's Kitchen

In 2023, Alicia Keys wrote, composed, and co-produced her first Broadway musical, Hell's Kitchen, which went on to win two Tony Awards.

February 2024: Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Performance

In February 2024, Alicia Keys performed at the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show as a guest of Usher, singing "If I Ain't Got You" and their duet "My Boo".

March 2024: Hell's Kitchen on Broadway

In March 2024, "Hell's Kitchen" transferred to the Shubert Theatre on Broadway.

March 2024: "Kaleidoscope" Release

In March 2024, Alicia Keys released "Kaleidoscope" as the lead single from the soundtrack album of Hell's Kitchen.

August 2024: "Finally" Collaboration Release

In August 2024, Alicia Keys's collaboration with Swedish House Mafia, titled "Finally", was released.