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Old 04-02-2010, 09:25
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With Alicia keys popularity rising over here more than usual, it's only right to honor Miss Keys with her own thread.
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Old 04-02-2010, 09:51
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Awww i'm so happy for her.

Honestly i don't think anyone deserves the success she's getting right now more than she does. Its just fantastic.
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Old 04-02-2010, 10:10
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Agree with you wholeheartedly! I think she's a massively talented artist and I'm so glad more people in the UK are starting to take notice of her. Never thought I'd be grateful to the X Factor for music, but it does seem her appearance on the show got her the attention she deserves.

She also comes across as a very sweet natured person when interviewed.
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Old 04-02-2010, 12:07
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I totally agree. She thorougly deserves all the success she is getting.
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Old 04-02-2010, 13:06
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I agree with everyone. Im so so happy! She deserves all the success she's getting. Shes got a beautiful voice and i love her new album. Im totally addicted to listening to it.
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Old 04-02-2010, 17:11
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For me, she has been the best Female artist since the turn of the millenium. It's nice that's she's getting more recognition in the UK but that's surely because her recent songs are lot more mainstream.
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Old 04-02-2010, 19:02
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I feel the other way round. Although her popularity is rising the quality and passion in her music (IMO) has fallen with every new album release. I don't blame her for it; she has probably been forced to change the style of her music to appeal to the mass public. In defence, her debut album was one of the best of the 00s.
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Old 04-02-2010, 20:26
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I feel the other way round. Although her popularity is rising the quality and passion in her music (IMO) has fallen with every new album release. I don't blame her for it; she has probably been forced to change the style of her music to appeal to the mass public. In defence, her debut album was one of the best of the 00s.
I agree, Songs in A Minor is her best album to date but she hasn't had a bad one. She already had the recognition in her native America but obviously to the rest of the world R&B/Soul music will never be a top seller so a sprinkling of Pop is obviously working a treat.
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Old 04-02-2010, 20:29
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I can't believe she's on course to get her first UK #1 album this week
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Old 04-02-2010, 23:22
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Alicia Keys is a homewrecker!
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Old 05-02-2010, 16:13
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Alicia keys is having more single success over here then in the U.S. Doesn't mean anything bombed. Try sleeping made the top 30 for about couple of weeks and soon dipped out.
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Old 07-02-2010, 16:24
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I'm seeing her in May... I cant wait
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Old 07-02-2010, 20:10
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I'm seeing her in May... I cant wait
Im going to see her in May too. I really cant wait, its gunna be so good!
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Old 07-02-2010, 20:28
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Whole heartedly agree She has long been one of, if not my favourite, female solo artists and I'm so glad she's finally getting the recognition she deserves. She has a beautiful voice, she's an amazing pianist and she's an all round classy lady! And 'Songs In A Minor' is one of my all-time favourite albums
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Old 07-02-2010, 20:41
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#1 Album this week.
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Old 07-02-2010, 22:59
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Im going to see her in May too. I really cant wait, its gunna be so good!
Im also going in May. My tickets arrived yesterday, got me all excited again. I think it will be excellent.

So pleased about the number 1 album too. She really deserves it.
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Old 07-02-2010, 23:13
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Woo Hoo No.1 album
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Old 07-02-2010, 23:42
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Congratulations to her for getting her first UK No.1 album .
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Old 11-03-2010, 18:16
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Apparently, Try sleeping with a broken heart is the next single due for May
It's the best song she has done since If i aint got you for me personally. I love it. Better than the two songs already released.

I hope it does well.
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Old 12-03-2010, 12:23
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Love it, one of her best songs i think. Lyrics are beatiful as well.
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Old 12-03-2010, 12:35
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I really like try sleeping with a broken heart too. Love the superhero theme of the video too.
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Old 06-04-2010, 11:34
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Alicia is not releasing her beyonce collab as her next US single. She has pushed it back to the summer. She is releasing Unthinkable (i'm ready) which is an alright song but won't give her a hit personally.

There is a article someone on the front page of the DS to back my facts up.
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Old 06-04-2010, 11:40
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I really liked her collaboration with Jack White for the James Bond theme.
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Old 06-04-2010, 11:46
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Alicia is not releasing her beyonce collab as her next US single. She has pushed it back to the summer. She is releasing Unthinkable (i'm ready) which is an alright song but won't give her a hit personally.

There is a article someone on the front page of the DS to back my facts up.
Unthinkable (I'm ready) is a really good song, probably my fav on the album but I dont think it is single material.

You are right. She is releasing Unthinkable in the US and Try sleeping with a broken heart in the UK/Europe.

I guess the push back of the Beyonce duet is why the video has been delayed in comming out.
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Old 06-04-2010, 11:57
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Yeah cos i was thinking the other day "when the is the video gonna be released because it was filmed like well over a month ago" and now with the article explains why.

She will probs promote Put it in a love song together as an international single in the summer. Might be easier to promote the same single all together instead of promoting one single in one country and another somewhere else like Rihanna.
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