“I need you to rescue me from my destiny, and try to live right and give you whatever’s left of me…”

At this point, there’s not much left to say about “Un-Thinkable.” I knew on first listen that this track was going to outshine any possible negativity surrounding the album. Then LC nailed a description once the video dropped last week. The song itself is still as dreamy and hopeful as the original and finally we get the Drake verse that was expected in the first place. Unlike most rappers who go off target when given the featuring spot, Drizzy puts his heart on his sleeve to deliver mature bars that directly relate to song’s concept. Read the rest of this entry »

This song is like every conversation she ever had with him. And so she put it at the end of a mixtape as the sweet, slightly desperate punctuation mark on a soundtrack that screams, “Please love me.” The mix stays in her purse on the off chance she’ll one day find the nerve to give it to him. A scenario plays out a million times in her head — she hands the mix to him under the awkward pretense of “I thought you’d like it,” or “Just cause,” hoping he’d get the hint by the final track. Read the rest of this entry »

Alicia’s on the road to releasing every individual song as a single, but this…yeah, 100% deserved. From the jump, it was a bonafied hit and when Drake was added to the mix, that only sealed it’s popular appeal. But above all, it’s what’s backing Alicia’s strong vocals and Drake’s added inflections that really make the song. With the vocals stripped away, it makes it that much easier to hear what Kerry “Krucial” Brothers & Noah “40″ Shebi’s production. The electric guitars, drum programming and Moog synth create candy for the ears. Read the rest of this entry »

I remember when AOL Sessions used to be may favorite joints to hunt for and compile (read: download in a frenzy). If the audio for Alicia’s drops, somebody send me a buzz. I’m only including “Unthinkable” but H.E.R. has a couple of other clips up for your viewing pleasure. Read the rest of this entry »

Why yes, I did purchase Alicia’s new album, stank you very much. I even ripped it to replace the downloaded version I had on my computer. To which I shall add this nice bonus track which was available on the Japanese retail. Read the rest of this entry »

I stole these pictures from Angel because lust/love will make you do crazy things. Alicia Keys @ the London release for The Element Of Freedom. Click to enlarge the pics and marvel @ the itty bitty waist matched with her hips & thighs.

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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. Read the rest of this entry »

Considering that I see roughly five tracks floating around right now and today’s the 4th and the album releases on the 15th, let’s safely assume we’ll have a *cough* for your weekend riding & listening. The track with Beyonce sounds more B than A.Keys but we’ll see how it fits in the context of the complete album. Read the rest of this entry »

Whaaa!?! An “Empire State Of Mind Pt. 2″…without Jay-Z? Well, let’s be frank for a minute. You really didn’t think this song popped because of Jigga’s incoherent verses now did you? She’s taking the NYC magic and running with it for her own benefit. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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 Read the rest of this entry »

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.

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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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »