
26 June 2001 · 26 YEARS
Songs In A Minor
Alicia Keys
Released at the start of the 2000s, the production integrates neo-soul aesthetics with a sharp hip-hop edge. It stands as a significant record for its merger of traditional musicianship and modern storytelling.
The project introduced a major new voice to contemporary R&B. Her ability to translate personal experience into song helped establish her place as a prominent new talent.