wtorek, 16 kwietnia 2013
poniedziałek, 15 kwietnia 2013
Alicia podczas premiery kampanii EMPOWERED - 15.04.2013.
Alicia przybyła do Waszyngtonu na konferencję LIVE, podczas której oficjalnie
przedstawiono kampanię EMPOWERED mającą na celu zwiększyć świadomość
wśród kobiet o HIV/AIDS.
przedstawiono kampanię EMPOWERED mającą na celu zwiększyć świadomość
wśród kobiet o HIV/AIDS.
sobota, 13 kwietnia 2013
piątek, 12 kwietnia 2013
Alicia opowiada o nowym stylu na swym albumie - 12.04.2013.
Oto nowy artykuł strony phillyburbs.com napisany na podstawie wywiadu telefonicznego
z Alicią:
z Alicią:
Alicia Keys aiming to break more new ground
By ED CONDRAN Correspondent
“Girl On Fire" is an apt title for Alicia Keys’ latest album.
After all, she's white-hot these days.
Her fifth album debuted at the top of the Billboard Album Charts in December and has been
smoldering ever since. But that’s not surprising since each of Keys' albums have scaled
the apex of the charts.
“I’ve just been very fortunate,” Keys says while calling from Los Angeles. “What I’ve written
and recorded has gone over well with people and I’m so thankful.”
The powerful album, which is filled with exuberant and dramatic tracks, brims with optimism.
It helps that the title cut is an anthemic winner.
“Who knew people would love the song ‘Girl on Fire’ like they do and the rest of the album
as well,” the multiple-Grammy winner says. “I think it has something to do with the positivity
that’s there throughout the album.
"The other big thing about this album is that it shows that I’m comfortable being in my own skin.
I’m all about following my own path. I’m evolving and I’m doing what I want to do.”
What the New York native, who will perform Saturday at Revel's Ovation Hall in Atlantic City,
wanted to do with "Girl On Fire" was collaborate. There are more than 20-co-composers
and nearly a dozen co-producers, who worked on the project. Nicki Minaj and Maxwell lent
their vocal skills to the production, as well.
“What I love about working with other people is that I can go to a place that allows different
things to happen and it’s been really cool,” Keys says. “When I work with someone else,
I can create sounds that I might not have been able to make. Going to a new place excites me.
I don’t like to make the same album over and over again. It’s about morphing each time I work on
a project and I definitely feel that I did that with this album. I’m in a different place with
‘Girl On Fire.’ "
While making the album, Keys married producer Swizz Beatz and had a son.
“That has made me better in every way,” Keys says. “I love the impact motherhood has had
on me. As a songwriter, it has taken me to a deeper, more emotional place that I could have
never known before. I have more empathy than I ever had. I experienced the most amazing
thing in my life having a baby. Being a mother and a wife has had the most profound effect
on me.”
Keys has been the go-to gal when it comes to special events. She took part in the 12-12-12
concert, the Hurricane Sandy benefit in New York.
“After how bad the hurricane damaged New Jersey, I had to be part of that,” she says.
“Absolutely devastating. When something happens like that, as a recording artist, if you have
a chance to come in and help, you should.”
Keys performed at President Barack Obama’s inauguration in January. She changed the lyrics
to "This Girl Is On Fire" to "Obama’s On Fire."
“It was an honor to be part of the inauguration,” Keys says. “I had a wonderful time,
but the reality is that this election is so important to America and the world. Putting the twist
on the song was great, but I was just happy to be part of such an event. It doesn’t get much
bigger than that.”
Well, the following month, Keys delivered a rearranged version of "The Star Spangled Banner"
at the Super Bowl, which is routinely the highest-rated television event of the year.
“I worked really hard at that arrangement,” she says. “I wanted to honor the song — but to give it
a style that was mine.”
It’s difficult to imagine how Keys can top what she’s done over the last decade.
“Who knows if I can sell like I once did, but I’m not worried about that,” she says. “I want to
continue to grow. I don’t want to be boxed in. I want to challenge the audience and myself
and hopefully break new ground. That’s what’s most important to me.”
Source: www.phillyburbs.com
By ED CONDRAN Correspondent
“Girl On Fire" is an apt title for Alicia Keys’ latest album.
After all, she's white-hot these days.
Her fifth album debuted at the top of the Billboard Album Charts in December and has been
smoldering ever since. But that’s not surprising since each of Keys' albums have scaled
the apex of the charts.
“I’ve just been very fortunate,” Keys says while calling from Los Angeles. “What I’ve written
and recorded has gone over well with people and I’m so thankful.”
The powerful album, which is filled with exuberant and dramatic tracks, brims with optimism.
It helps that the title cut is an anthemic winner.
“Who knew people would love the song ‘Girl on Fire’ like they do and the rest of the album
as well,” the multiple-Grammy winner says. “I think it has something to do with the positivity
that’s there throughout the album.
"The other big thing about this album is that it shows that I’m comfortable being in my own skin.
I’m all about following my own path. I’m evolving and I’m doing what I want to do.”
What the New York native, who will perform Saturday at Revel's Ovation Hall in Atlantic City,
wanted to do with "Girl On Fire" was collaborate. There are more than 20-co-composers
and nearly a dozen co-producers, who worked on the project. Nicki Minaj and Maxwell lent
their vocal skills to the production, as well.
“What I love about working with other people is that I can go to a place that allows different
things to happen and it’s been really cool,” Keys says. “When I work with someone else,
I can create sounds that I might not have been able to make. Going to a new place excites me.
I don’t like to make the same album over and over again. It’s about morphing each time I work on
a project and I definitely feel that I did that with this album. I’m in a different place with
‘Girl On Fire.’ "
While making the album, Keys married producer Swizz Beatz and had a son.
“That has made me better in every way,” Keys says. “I love the impact motherhood has had
on me. As a songwriter, it has taken me to a deeper, more emotional place that I could have
never known before. I have more empathy than I ever had. I experienced the most amazing
thing in my life having a baby. Being a mother and a wife has had the most profound effect
on me.”
Keys has been the go-to gal when it comes to special events. She took part in the 12-12-12
concert, the Hurricane Sandy benefit in New York.
“After how bad the hurricane damaged New Jersey, I had to be part of that,” she says.
“Absolutely devastating. When something happens like that, as a recording artist, if you have
a chance to come in and help, you should.”
Keys performed at President Barack Obama’s inauguration in January. She changed the lyrics
to "This Girl Is On Fire" to "Obama’s On Fire."
“It was an honor to be part of the inauguration,” Keys says. “I had a wonderful time,
but the reality is that this election is so important to America and the world. Putting the twist
on the song was great, but I was just happy to be part of such an event. It doesn’t get much
bigger than that.”
Well, the following month, Keys delivered a rearranged version of "The Star Spangled Banner"
at the Super Bowl, which is routinely the highest-rated television event of the year.
“I worked really hard at that arrangement,” she says. “I wanted to honor the song — but to give it
a style that was mine.”
It’s difficult to imagine how Keys can top what she’s done over the last decade.
“Who knows if I can sell like I once did, but I’m not worried about that,” she says. “I want to
continue to grow. I don’t want to be boxed in. I want to challenge the audience and myself
and hopefully break new ground. That’s what’s most important to me.”
Source: www.phillyburbs.com
czwartek, 11 kwietnia 2013
środa, 10 kwietnia 2013
Alicia na okładce ELLE w USA! - 10.04.2013.
Alicia Keys jest gwiazdą jednej z trzech okładek majowego numeru magazynu ELLE w USA.
Oprócz niej na innych okładkach znalazły się Adele oraz Rita Ora. Alicia na zdjęciu ubrana
jest w czerwony golf od Jean'a Paul'a Gautier'a.
Assistant Fashion Editor Sarah Schussheim: "Across the street, we shot Alicia on the
Oprócz niej na innych okładkach znalazły się Adele oraz Rita Ora. Alicia na zdjęciu ubrana
jest w czerwony golf od Jean'a Paul'a Gautier'a.
Assistant Fashion Editor Sarah Schussheim: "Across the street, we shot Alicia on the
rooftop of Siren Studios. She radiated cool New York glamour, relaxing and singing
along to a Grace Jones album." Photographer Doug Inglish: "Alicia brought her
two-year-old son, Egypt, and played with him constantly."
wtorek, 9 kwietnia 2013
poniedziałek, 8 kwietnia 2013
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niedziela, 7 kwietnia 2013
Alicia narratorem w filmie "Girl Rising" - 07.04.2013.
Alicia obok innych gwiazd jak Kerry Washington, Cate Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra,
Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Chloe Moretz, Liam Neeson, Frieda Pinto
and Meryl Streep. zaangażowała się w projekt filmu "Girl Rising" udzielając w nim swego
głosu do narracji dokumentu. Film przedstawia losy 9 dziewcząt z różnych zakątków świata
walczących o prawo do edukacji.
W USA będzie miał swą premierę w 150 kinach 19 kwietnia tego roku.
Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Chloe Moretz, Liam Neeson, Frieda Pinto
and Meryl Streep. zaangażowała się w projekt filmu "Girl Rising" udzielając w nim swego
głosu do narracji dokumentu. Film przedstawia losy 9 dziewcząt z różnych zakątków świata
walczących o prawo do edukacji.
W USA będzie miał swą premierę w 150 kinach 19 kwietnia tego roku.
sobota, 6 kwietnia 2013
piątek, 5 kwietnia 2013
czwartek, 4 kwietnia 2013
Alicia w akcji Lean In - 03.04.2013.
Alicia na łamach strony społeczności Lean In wspierającej działalność kobiet podzieliła się
swymi przemyśleniami o kreowaniu nieograniczonych możliwości.
Alicia Keys: Becoming Limitless
By Alicia Keys • April 3, 2013
"A few years ago, I found myself at a crossroads. I had passed that period of being naïve,
swymi przemyśleniami o kreowaniu nieograniczonych możliwości.
Alicia Keys: Becoming Limitless
By Alicia Keys • April 3, 2013
"A few years ago, I found myself at a crossroads. I had passed that period of being naïve,
figuring out how everything worked, and learning how to put it all together. I realized it was time
for me to reach out in new directions. I had new ideas and dreams. I didn’t want life to just
happen to me—I wanted to be an active participant.
Though people knew me primarily for my music, there were other avenues I wanted to explore.
Though people knew me primarily for my music, there were other avenues I wanted to explore.
I dreamed of creating an environment – a home, so to speak – for all of my endeavors.
My various interests were growing, and I was beginning to discover more opportunities in film,
music, television, theatre, the tech world and beyond. I didn’t want to look at all of those
possibilities as separate endeavors, but rather as a cohesive package. Additionally,
I was heavily involved in philanthropic efforts and wanted that passion to complement all of my
creative projects as well. I realized I had a huge palette to draw from and it was important that
my projects reflected my hard work.
I knew I needed this “home” to have a purpose. When I was younger, people would approach
I knew I needed this “home” to have a purpose. When I was younger, people would approach
me to do endorsements and promotions for jeans, perfumes, beauty products…
everything you can imagine. But I was hesitant because I knew I didn’t want to just do “things”
—I wanted these things to have meaning. As I thought about what I wanted to make of my new
“home,” I began to focus on the idea of inspiration and how it could be my guiding force in the
world—working solely on things that have the potential to bring light to people and make a real
difference.
I saw this most clearly when I was backstage before one of my shows. A woman came up to
me during a meet and greet and asked me if I was going to sing “Unbreakable.” I teased her
for a moment, saying, “I don’t know, maybe… we’ll have to see.” She responded very seriously.
“I hope so. I am five years in remission. I played that song every day during chemo.”
Her words left me speechless. In fact, even today when I think about that exchange,
I still get the chills as I reflect on her response. That moment alone embodies how I feel about
music and all creative endeavors— there’s an incredibly beautiful power that when used
appropriately, has the ability to inspire people.
Throughout my life and the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to see what’s possible
Throughout my life and the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to see what’s possible
when women come together to inspire, empower and encourage each other. A large part of my
journey as an artist has been influenced and supported by the great women I’ve been
surrounded by: my grandmother and mother among them. As I opened a new door in my career,
I was driven to honor the power and brilliance of women as leaders and positive forces in
making a difference. And so I started AK Worldwide, the company that oversees and manages
all of my projects.
It wasn’t easy. People disagreed with me and thought it was a silly idea. Some said it wouldn’t
It wasn’t easy. People disagreed with me and thought it was a silly idea. Some said it wouldn’t
work and that I didn’t know what I was doing. But I soon recognized that many people don’t
encourage you to step into your power and reach your true potential. In fact, they may even
like it when you have less power or control in life. And so, I decided to keep moving forward
—to keep creating a world filled with the opportunities I wanted and believed in so strongly
and with women’s empowerment at the forefront.
At times it was definitely a struggle. To restructure a business and bring change to the things
At times it was definitely a struggle. To restructure a business and bring change to the things
that are already known can be daunting and overwhelming. I was determined to rethink the way
things should be done and then created a whole new team around my vision.
In spite of my conviction, others continued to feed me with doubt rather than offer support.
In spite of my conviction, others continued to feed me with doubt rather than offer support.
It was disappointing and scary. I kept thinking, “Maybe I should do this in my personal time.
When I have downtime, I can do this.” But as I worked through the process and followed my
intuition, I found that my life became fuller—my goals and purpose were greater than
any of the negativity I faced. I was becoming more complete.
Slowly, AK Worldwide began to grow. Opportunities I had only dreamed of before began to
Slowly, AK Worldwide began to grow. Opportunities I had only dreamed of before began to
come to life. What once seemed unreachable became possible to grasp. And one day,
I just knew—I knew my business would succeed because I wanted it to succeed.
Because I believed it would succeed. Because I worked hard for it and because I listened to
myself and knew what I was capable of achieving.
I find great trust in the women I’ve hired and who I collaborate with every day.
We have worked hard to invest in and partner with women-owned businesses, to produce
projects that highlight the beauty and strength and diversity of women, and to collaborate
on initiatives that place an emphasis on women (often through humanitarian efforts).
With inspiration at AK Worldwide’s core, I’ve created a place or “home” that pushes me
to do the things I had always imagined and reminds women, my greatest supporters,
that we are unstoppable and can all continuously reach for everything we can dream.
The results have been mind-blowing. But I know that none of this would have happened
had I not found myself at a fork in the road.
As I look to the future, a goal of mine is to change perceptions. I’ve learned that as a culture,
As I look to the future, a goal of mine is to change perceptions. I’ve learned that as a culture,
we like to box everyone in with short, concise descriptions.
We love stereotypes and we love genres— we love feeling like there’s a compartment
or space to put things in order. I’d like to break down those preconceptions and allow people
to shine as they are and not how we want them to be.
Through my experience, I’ve learned that you can create the world you want, and fill it
Through my experience, I’ve learned that you can create the world you want, and fill it
with the opportunities that are right for you. Do not let others limit your power or step on
your integrity. Instead, focus on what matters to you. You can never lose when
you’re passionate about your place in the world and believe in the choices
you’ve made along the way."
środa, 3 kwietnia 2013
wtorek, 2 kwietnia 2013
Alicia i Maxwell kręcą wspólny klip! - 02.04.2013.
Mąż Alicii, Swizz Beatz oraz Maxwell, piosenkarz z aktualnego singla artystki "Fire We Make"
podzielili się zdjęciami z planu zdjęciowego teledysku do tejże piosenki:
podzielili się zdjęciami z planu zdjęciowego teledysku do tejże piosenki:
poniedziałek, 1 kwietnia 2013
Nowa kolekcja sneakersów Reebok Alicii już dostępna! - 01.04.2013.
Właśnie dziś ruszyła oficjalna sprzedaż nowej kolekcji sneakersów Reebok
według projektu Alicii Keys - Reebok High Wedge. Buty można zamawiać
poprzez oficjalną stronę Reebok.
według projektu Alicii Keys - Reebok High Wedge. Buty można zamawiać
poprzez oficjalną stronę Reebok.
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