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Alicia Keys - “Dreaming”

Earlier, I laid on the couch to take a short nap. Three and a half later I wake up and I feel behind. That’s how I feel about this “Dreams” track, which we slipped in unnoticed the other day.
November 20th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Video: Alicia Keys Debuts “Empire State Of Mind II”

There’s something about that damn city. While watching the above clip of my wife debuting part two of “Empire State Of Mind” last night during a live performance in Tribeca, I began to reflect on what made New York so great to so many.
November 18th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Alicia Keys – “Dreaming” x “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart” Video

The second video from A. Keys’ upcoming The Elements Of Freedom, the Jeff Bhasker & Plain Pat produced “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart.” Album in stores on December 15th so I already know
November 16th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Today’s Headline: “Jay-Z & Alicia Keys Record ‘Empire State Of Mind Part 2′”

MTV reported it, Alicia’s rep confirmed it and we shall be the proud recipients of “Empire State of Mind Part 2,” to be featured on Alicia’s Elements Of Freedom. Yay © Wale. Read the full story @ MTV
November 5th, 2009 | Everything Else, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Jay-Z Feat. Alicia Keys - “Empire State Of Mind” Video

Big city lights. The Blueprint 3. Black n’ white backdrop. With the warm-up taking place yesterday at Yankee Stadium, Jay & Alicia unveil their mini-movie with the expertise of the one & only Hype Williams.
October 30th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Video: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys’ World Series Performance Of “Empire State Of Mind”

The “Fall Classic” just went Hip-Hop y’all. Jay-Z, Lil Mama & Alicia perform a TV-friendly version of “Empire State Of Mind” before a Yankee Stadium crowd prior to Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday night.
October 29th, 2009 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Alicia Keys - “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart”

Info calls the sound on this song “‘09 Pat Benatar” and it does have a certain edge and 80’s rock appeal. I’m giving this a thumbs up, knowing that as a cohesive unit, the sound on the album will all come together like a puzzle.
October 29th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Looking Like A Tall Drink Of Water…

…or perhaps a nice thick milkshake, Alicia Keys spotted outside MTV Studios the other day as she prepared for an appearance on It’s On With Alexa Chung.
October 24th, 2009 | Everything Else, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, TV/Movies, Videos | Read More

Alicia Keys - “Doesn’t Mean Anything” Video

Dear Alicia, I will find you. I will marry you. You will have my babies. Just thought I’d let you know so you can plan accordingly.
October 19th, 2009 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Alicia Keys - “Doesn’t Mean Anything” Video Teaser

Just like BTS pics, we rarely post video trailers because it seems so wasteful. Post a :40 clip of a 3:48 video? Yeah, okay. But the love I have for Alicia knows no bounds and that is the reason why we’re posting this teaser for her upcoming “Doesn’t Mean Anything” video.
October 15th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

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September 29th, 2009 | GENERAL, The Cooler | Read More

Let’s Tweet This Out: Mashonda Addresses Alicia Keys…Via Twitter

Twitter is some amazing shit lol. As corny as it can be at times, I can count on two things: A.)@LilDuval is going to say something hilarious @ least twice per day about a “basic bitch,” something that will make me literally laugh out loud & potentially have me considering clinically...
September 26th, 2009 | SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Alejandro Sanz Feat. Alicia Keys - “Looking For Paradise” Video

*Shrugs shoulders* I dunno. Saturday morning. Alicia propped up in a bed, singin’? Even managing a few lines in Spanish? Pssh. This is like the musical equivalent of being fed French toast in bed. Extra syrup.
September 26th, 2009 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Alicia Keys - “Doesn’t Mean Anything”

Nothing can make my heart melt faster than hearing the words “new” and “Alicia Keys” used simultaneously.
September 15th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Video: Jay-Z x Alicia Keys “Empire State Of Mind” Live At MTV VMAs

Enough about Kanye, it was staged anyways. Let’s focus on the show’s closer: Jay & Alicia doing the aforementioned “Empire State Of Mind.” Thanks Yardie. #lilmamais is now a trending Twitter topic.
September 14th, 2009 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More