Songs in A Minor - Alicia Keys
Songs in A Minor

Songs in A Minor is the debut album from Alicia Keys, a then 20-year-old singer-songwriter and pianist who wrote, arranged and produced a majority of the album. After a stint at Columbia Records—the record label that rejected her album submission in 1998—she left the label for Arista Records, which folded, leading her to Clive Davis' J Records. Songs in A Minor displays Keys' classical piano skills mixed with the sounds of R&B, hip-hop, blues, jazz, and gospel. The album’s debut single, “Fallin',” became one of her signature songs with its soulful piano and vocals. The song peaked at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and several international charts, while also winning three Grammy Awards in 2002 for Best R&B Song, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Record of the Year. The album was also supported by the singles “A Woman’s Worth,” “Girlfriend” with Jermaine Dupri, and a cover of the Prince track “How Come You Don’t Call Me.” Despite the title, the only song on the album that is actually in the key of A minor is “Jane Doe.” The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 (ousting rap group D12’s debut, Devil’s Night) and became one of the best-selling albums of 2001. It went on to become certified six times platinum in the US and sold over 16 million copies worldwide. It also won the Best R&B Album Grammy Award and helped her win for Best New Artist. The album was re-released to commemorate its 10th anniversary and featured previously unreleased songs and remixes.
Distribution of songs on Songs in A Minor by producer