![]() In her own words, it was “born off the simplicity of a piano, of a pen, and of a voice,” and songs like “Love When You Call My Name,” “Daffodils,” and “Like Water” reflect this spirit with artful elegance. “Originals” is largely a showcase of the singer-songwriter's essence that leans heavily towards jazz. Thus, she divides KEYS between a first half she calls “Originals” and a second half titled “Unlocked.” In one breath, she wanted to pay homage, as she explains to Apple Music's Ebro: “The goal was to own my greatness, to own the shoulders that I stand on, to recognize the classic, iconic artists that I couldn't even breathe without.” And in another, she wanted to honor the love and lineage she shares with hip-hop by sampling herself to reveal those songs anew. For an artist with over two decades’ worth of work under her belt, that means considerations of both time and style. ![]() ![]() Duality is the spice of life, and Alicia Keys’ eighth studio album, a double release, is all about leaning into her own. ![]()
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