The girl Alicia…*ahem* Excuse me.
This woman Alicia Keys sure can captivate an audience with a simple yet emotional ballad can’t she? The music takes you beyond your general auditory experience and dwells in the realm of virtual reality. You can see her passion; just her on a barren stage with nothing but her piano and her thoughts. Genuine? Who knows. But after a billion-something Grammys and more platinum plaques than some record labels in their entire existence, her songwriting abilities have warranted a closer listen so that the records may seep into your soul.
Naturally, as an artist, you experiment, try new things. You’ll hear Alica try her hands at the boogie or something of the popular nature. But the slow burners are her bread & butter.
Get a plate for The Element Of Freedom 12.15.09.
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Download — Alicia Keys – “Through It All”
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Download — Alicia Keys – “Pray For Forgiveness
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Download — Alicia Keys – The Element Of Freedom (Bonus Tracks)
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That track that Drake wrote, apparently produced, and did background vocals on, is something dope.
When you can relate to songs, you find that extra edge, that song is one I can relate to 100% right now.
This album isn’t really on the same level as her last 2 records, but it’s an enjoyable listen, a bit different than her previous work, which in commercial success and material, are damn near classics.
And I said last 2 records because “Songs in A Minor” IS a classic in my opinion.
Yeah Un-Thinkable is a banger.
Unthinkable = crack music. I’ve been stuck on that for a few days w/o realizing the story behind it until earlier today.
Good call on this track…
I’m usually not crazy about Alicia’s albums off top, but this one is sumn nice.
Better than anything else out there
Yeah Unthinkable is my joint right now. It’s been a great year for R&B, but Alicia once again comes out on top.
“Unthinkable” is the epitome of great music. I can’t stop playing it. TC, good look on the bonus tracks too.
Whats the story behindUNTHINKABLE?
That she fucked Swizz while he had a wife?
I havnt stoppd spinning it but didnt know there was some subtleties
Downloaded Unthinkable on Monday morning by the end of the day it was at a 77 playcount.
CRACK!
just wanna add in my contributions to the playcount for Unthinkable….
*on my 11th listen and counting….*