Alicia Keys is on the comeback trail.
Having seeded news of her return last week, the 15-time Grammy winner staged an intimate show in New York City last night to preview material from the follow-up to 2012’s ‘Girl On Fire.’
Though the title for the LP was kept under wraps, Keys did reveal that it’s currently set for a Fall release.
Further details await below…
Staged at the Highline Ballroom, the Manhattan show saw the songbird deliver a 45-minute set comprised of classic cuts such as ‘Fallin” as well as the fresh numbers the world is waiting for.
Sources close to That Grape Juice confirm that the mother-of-two performed six songs from the new project.
Interestingly, she drew a direct line to her debut, ‘Songs In A Minor,’ describing her next collection as a prequel to the 2001 effort.
In creating such lofty expectations, Keys was tasked with ensuring the material connected. And, per our source, not only does it plug in effortlessly – it exceeded expectations.
Rooted heavily in Hip-Hop, many of the songs – which boast titles such as ‘Hallelujah,’ ‘Pawn It All,’ and ‘Bliss’ – were deemed “hard-hitting.” Keys even raps on one. Elsewhere, Dance-Electronica track ‘In Common’ sent the crowd into a frenzy.
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It’s a given that Alicia has everything to prove this go round after the tepid response to ‘Fire’. At this junction, though, it finally seems as though she’ll be bringing the real spark this go round.
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Omg!!! Im here for it!!!
she’s over
I love Alicia Keys… her music is very inspiring & she delivers solid material every era. I’m definitely here for this.
I’m so ready for it. Alicia is one of the better artist in the industry.
Exactly and very consistent!
She will be slaying again!
Pure artistry at its best. Can’t wait Keys!
Alicia has NOTHING to prove to anyone, she is already a legend, her music is far reaching, and timeless, when it is all done and written, she will be seen as one of the best MUSICIANS of our times. Can’t wait for the new stuff, Real Music, True Musician, Timeless.
Exactly. Sam is too damn much.
TGJ, she’s also set to join The Voice S11 as a full time coach along with Miley!
I need a new AK album and a new Bruno Mar album. Take your time tho. Not one bad album from her, I like Girl On Fire because it shows that she’s truly happy with her life. And it did well for an R&B album, 700K, right?
I agree with you for once.
Oh I’m sorry, Girl On Fire is plat. So no flops from Ms. Keys.
I’m here for a classic AKeys sound with a modern twist. I haven’t cared for her since Unthinkable which I still blast till this day.❤️
Wow! Awesome!
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No one wants to hear that s***!
I forgot what it was called but her 2nd album was so medicre and BORING. Production as weak as her vocals. Im NOT here for it. 3rd flop in a row. Alicia is a SINGLES artist just not in the same way as rih. Her albums suck. She even tried to use bey to save the freedom album which still flopped. I did like unthinkable tho
Lmaoooo wtf.
The Diary of Alicia Keys is a masterpiece and a classic album.
Amazing album
Sounds promising! Here for it ?.
Ahhhhhh I just got soooo excited!!! If this holds I am beyond excited to hear the music! Her music is so raw, soulful, timeless just EVERYTHING!! And ppl really slept on her element of freedom album that was her best ALL AROUND album imo. Either way I can’t wait.
What I respect about Alicia Keys is that she stays true to her artistry and takes her time with era so that the masses can miss her.
I love it and I can’t wait. I’m happy to see for once a post didn’t turn into a “stan” war lol. But I cannot wait for A.Keys to come back. Not matter what I’m sure it will do well.she’s the perfect person to get some recognition for RnB.
And then Sam ends being the two faced boy he always is with that last sentence. How does soemone like Alicia Keys need to prove everything now??? Either you stan for talent or you don´t boy 🙂