Alicia Augello Cook alias Alicia Keys was born on January 25, 1981, in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. She is the only child of Teresa Augello, who was a paralegal and part-time actress, an… See more

In 1985, at the age of four, Keys appeared on The Cosby Show as Maria, one of Rudy's slumber-party friends.
In 1994, manager Jeff Robinson met 13-year-old Keys, who participated in his brother's yo… See more

From the beginning of her career, Keys has been noted for being a multifaceted talent as a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, arranger, and producer. She achieved acclaim for her unique style and maturity as a classical … See more