Angie Martinez IRL | Alicia Keys

On this week’s episode of IRL Podcast, Angie sits down with multi grammy award winning, platinum artist Alicia Keys. However, this superstar has added a few more titles to her belt. She is also now the lead producer, composer, and creative force behind the groundbreaking musical, "Hell's Kitchen." Loosely based on her upbringing in NYC, Alicia shares how the production intertwines her mother's dreams and her own, creating a poignant love letter between mother and daughter.
In a touching moment, Alicia shares the impact of her new production on her family dynamics, particularly with her son, illustrating his protective nature and their unbreakable bond. The conversation between Angie and Alicia evolves into the joys and challenges of being a seasoned mom, exchanging stories and wisdom as mothers of boys.
Alicia discusses breaking free from the need for external validation in her career, prioritizing her relationship with her emotions, and learning to trust her instincts. She opens up about reconciling with her father, emphasizing the importance of releasing expectations and meeting people where they are in order to find peace.
Despite her global fame, Alicia Keys remains remarkably grounded and even lets the audience in on a heartwarming holiday tradition within her beautifully blended family. Tune in for an intimate conversation with Alicia Keys that celebrates resilience, family, and the power of embracing one's true self.
► Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:47 Perfectionism & people pleasing
06:28 Alicia’s new play on Broadway, Hell’s Kitchen
08:00 Reflecting on first entering womanhood
09:17 Nobody has it all together
12:30 Triggers & handling them
15:45 Parenting & being in sync
19:50 Emotional reactions & guiding yourself through discomfort
22:58 Alicia and her mom’s dream are intertwined
25:18 The key to mending broken relationships
30:00 Alicia on being in her bag
32:57 Speaking her truth
38:55 Relationships are mirrors
43:40 Health is wealth
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[@tamariarichards3833]

The way Alicia has referenced her life and it resonated with me in so many ways is crazy! From the pleasing people and burying your own feelings to addressing problems head on when you feel away instead of letting it settle and stir in you! Also standing ten toes down when it comes to your beliefs, whole Harley felt that.Thank you Angela and Alicia, AMAZING interview

[@derekdolcy5839]

😊😊😊😅❤❤❤yea agreed 💯 tamariaricharads.3833.

[@reginaldblack8326]

WTF? If she “ addresses problems head on “ why was she having an affair? She was knowingly dating a married man. She wasn’t even #1, Kaseem cheated on his wife Mashonda with British native Jana; then he cheated on Jana with Alicia. Kaseem(Swizz) has kids with 4 mothers. Yes I know we should have smoke for Kaseem. You have disappointed us Alicia. Yes streaming has hurt sales but your fans stopped supporting.

[@LotusHelpsHealingCollective]

COME ON ANG. This set and the production is EVERYTHING!

[@markrobertparker]

good luck on healing the world and telling Martinez and other how to lounge decorate + your hairstylist looks like Mandela

[@derekdolcy5839]

😊😊😊😅❤❤ yea agreed 💯👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿since she left hot 97

[@808bobbyo]

Alicia is so authentic, vulnerable, and humble. Her emotions are so raw when she performs live. She is a bright light that shines ✨️

[@markrobertparker]

🥶the word humble makes Spanish speaking people and speakers from china literally sick - we cant all grow up in Upstate New York and annoy people in Times Square aka Guliani approach to any1 with a leather jacket 💤💤💤💤

[@derekdolcy5839]

😊😊😊😅❤❤❤yea agreed 💯😊👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@reginaldblack8326]

I don’t think these words describe her.

[@AmanGillNow]

As a mom, I love this conversation. I feel seen.

[@markrobertparker]

wear a mask and avoid scenery

[@morrisfletcher4201]

A master class of an interview from the incomparable and effervescent Alicia Keys. She was so humble, insightful and emotionally mature. So grounded despite all her success.

[@markrobertparker]

it literally took you Half a decade to come up with that sentence good luck with the orange to zero art projects ie u have no ascertainable image to offer the online world

[@echakamonjok]

Alicia just seems calm, cool, and collected. A household name for real. Love her and love this podcast! ❤️

[@markrobertparker]

y o u r approach to lipstick and non cashmere tops iz way past modern expiry date

[@YBFG0DiVA]

I love Alicia!!!!! Been a fan since the 6th grade!! She’s such a talent! Such a light. So New York! A household name for sure!!!! Yet so relatable in real life! A lot of celebrities are the complete opposite of that. I also love the bond she’s always had with her mom. It’s really beautiful.

[@jill9405]

I always make sure I watch IRL, it makes you think. Also, it reminds us that "celebrities" are human and they're just regular people trying to figure out life;and they go through things too. Angie has the best interviews. Angie and Alicia are gorgeous!! I can't believe it's been 20 years since Diary of Alicia Keys! I remember begging my Mama and Daddy the cd. I was excited when I got it for Christmas I instantly put it in my stereo and listened to it every day

[@lisawilkerson8408]

Just saw her in concert, she is a great performer. She seems like a deep thinker.

[@markrobertparker]

you seem like a slow thinker and a mediocre learner

[@chrissylee325]

Alicia is just pure joy and beauty inside and out.

[@Thekameriegibson]

favorite artist of all time. she is such an Aquarius. still very private but she does it in a smooth way and she is so quirky in a beautiful way that makes her so authentic and relatable! love you alicia keys

[@markrobertparker]

you should audition for entertainment tonite Canada and only speak Spanish with a New Jersey Lisp

[@marieaminatamanga524]

Alicia is to me that kind of person you can't hate. She is just wonderful. 💕

[@reginaldblack8326]

You sure? Her cheating scandal her causing pain wouldn’t be a hateable offense?

[@pockahantiss]

❤️🤍💚Angie Martinez, and Alicia Keys are my best friends …(in my head) they are like those “cool cousins” that you don’t get to see very often. But when you do, you become a dry sponge soakin’ up ALL their earth-air energies. Salute queens.❤️💚🤍

[@vee1029]

Two of my MOST FAVORITE SPIRITS in the entire universe!!! Loved it!!! ✨💜✨

[@agangleta5416]

This was such a reflective conversation. Good one

[@gailrogers5750]

I love A. Keys!!! She is 1000% an authentic human being. Her spirit radiates through. ❤

[@knandii4247]

I will immediately press play on any AK interview. She said she hopes that people will resonate with her genuine energy and pure intentions; mission accomplished! ❤️

[@markrobertparker]

we lobotomy how you reduce people to acronyms awesome!!!

[@CJIROWA]

Alicia Keys has gotten me through the darkest times! A legend!

[@takeauthority30]

As a hairstylist.... I'm so loving her hair this episode

[@markrobertparker]

you are an authority on other peoples hair that only exists in avec magazine covers

[@dakotac180]

We love Alicia, she's zen and modest. Also Angie is looking gorgeous as always!

[@latoyagriffin1410]

If she was modest, her son wouldn't have had to tell her to cover her breast.

[@florazul5240]

If Kelly Rowland was from NEW YORK I’d see another Alicia Keys. There’s something similar about their auras. Characteristics. Chill, Fun, and Kind

[@CarmyDivine]

They are both the same astrology sign(aquarius )❤😮

[@samanthalowe9522]

♒️♒️🔥🔥energy 😊

[@florazul5240]

@@CarmyDivine Thank you Makes perfect sense

[@adelacooper1294]

Loving the interview. Angie I'm loving the dark hair on you.

[@johnnaearl9523]

🤍🤍This was such a healthy, heartfelt refreshing interview! Makes me vibe with Alicia even more!

[@bojangles95]

Alicia Keys is such an amazing example for women. She has taught me about self-love after reading her book. I love her, thank you for having her on your channel ❤

[@user-hs3yv5os1z]

Great interview Angie..u and Alicia got a great Relationship..yall know each other for years..plus both of yall are real New Yorkers...I'm happy to see yall support each other..stay winning Angie..U and AK been doing it for Decades..That's a Fact.

[@dlfortune]

I was hoping for this since episode one! My fav! 🖤

[@ashleighr5395]

Can we talk about the glam team and the lighting crew on this pod?!!!! Everybody be on here looking FLAWLESS 😍😍

[@carolinecandido5984]

She's so down to earth! There's no one like her. Love you, Alicia!

[@kdellison43]

Per Usual!!!!!!! Excellent interview 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jiztel]

Both of these ladies are so refreshing! Alicia is one of the greatest musician ever! Love love love her!

[@tellierose]

Alicia is so beautiful inside and out. Such a beautiful soul❤ with so much talent 😊

[@LaSonya]

Love these ladies , great interview 🙌🏼

[@chxin2210]

Keys to the summer tour was EVERYTHING!!!! came at the perfect time in my life.

[@bellabjorkqvist7286]

Good interview Thank you Alice👏

[@Vanessajbee]

I have always loved Alicia. Her energy is amazing! She is a whole vibe!

[@KB-ok1en]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy!!! Alicia!!! She is so freaking phenomenal and tangible. Thank God for her and for Angie Mar!!! 💯💯💯💛

[@TinaMarieLouise]

Great interview!!!!! Loved it!!!❤

[@albertosanchez5390]

Great conversation!!

[@user-jl8ww6te3v]

A beautiful interview 🎉Thank you, Angie and your team , for the presentation making this happen.

[@crystalhudson2716]

I love this interview and its only 10 minutes in. My fellow Aquarian!😘😘🥰🥰👏🏽👏🏽

[@shaygrier3412]

Luv this so much!!! Can we get Fantasia next?!!

[@klove33]

Alicia is a VIBE, so honest here

[@thereignofhoe]

Thank you for this.

[@realadvantageproductions563]

I'm a big Alicia Keys fan. I definitely had Diary album. I bought her book, she wrote way back when. I bought it as a Christmas present to my sister. Anyway, she's a good singer but also she's a good speaker. I'm listening to this interview and Alicia never misses a beat. She is such a good communicator. Such a good speaker. She is razor sharp. She doesn't ever stumble on words. It's like she always has an answer. She knows who she is through and through. And she has tack. She knows how she wants to express herself. And she has it down. She has it down. It's funny, you would think that all singers, songwriters, rappers and etc would be great speakers. But it's not true. Even if you look at the interviews that Angie Martinez has done on this show. Some of the most talented artists get tongue tied and have go into the "ums" and "what's the word" and etc. I think it's more about confidence and knowing exactly who you are. Alicia Keys autheniticy shines very bright in this interview. Her personality and wit is amazing. Her interviews just makes me like her more. The Drink Champs interview was a good one too.

[@ShaNak1113]

Great interview!

[@juliansuazojr.9501]

Angie! Stay a baddie and thanks for holding me accountable. I love you cause you always boosting my confidence.

[@ada.solori0]

Instant watch ❤ she’s so cool and fly 😊

[@NessaDevi]

Angie is glowing she looks beautiful

[@shuntelmarina]

I just adore Alicia❤ day one fan!!!

[@TVMVB1978]

Your kitchen is my favourite IRL pod set Angie, you look great. Thank you for this wonderful interview with my Sister 🖤

[@aunegiagrant3159]

Oooh your podcast is getting fancy Angie. You uplevel with every episode. Love it

[@taniarodriguez3872]

My ALL-TIME FAVORITE artist! Her energy is so loving and uplifting! Awesome interview ❤

[@williamproffitt2201]

Excellent conversation! I love Alicia! I can listen to her talk all day. A lot of what she shared resonates with me.

[@nathi.m232]

Loved this conversations ❤️ she is indeed a "household name"🔥

[@byronmyers5480]

This was really good dope beautiful interview with Angie and Alice keys

[@Jerz48]

Always loved you ladies❤ legends!!!

[@shaieresmirnoff]

How come these interviews not reaching more. I just found this

[@marthamutale387]

Love Alicia Keys, love her work. Love Angie for creating this.

[@sittingwithshellee2452]

How am I just seeing this and I'm subscribed. Omg

[@CoreHibb]

🤗 Yesss.. gooood interview

[@sandrag9532]

🗽❤🗽❤🗽❤❤Love both these phenom ladies. Wonderful interview

[@VictoriaM913]

Alicia Keys is definitely a household name now she should do Keys comforters and candles I would definitely buy a comforter set and candles ❤ I love Alicia and Angie big lady energy

[@gorillausc]

I just hit SUBSCRIBE! What a great interviewer with equally GREAT questions! #masterclass

[@QueenRonny]

I love Alicia Keys 🔑 as an artist and as a person who exudes light and positivity. 🥰🙏🏽

[@marthajones760]

I totally love it when AK does interviews where there's no political talk. Just real talk. Sure we need to discuss issues of the country/world. But, not all the time. She seems to really enjoy talking about RLI. God bless both of these queens.

[@bugginout3169]

Thank you, Angie. I needed to hear good, positive, and uplifting conversation. My soul is quenched.

[@reedykat30]

Iconic interview 💎

[@EshaRenee]

Beautiful interview with two beautiful and authentic ladies❤❤ Love you Ladies Angie and Alicia ♥️♥️

[@rhondarosoboro7874]

Love this!

[@85123_.]

Love the video lol your fan DJ glam beats from Vegas

[@becausewesaidyesmrs.wilson984]

Beautiful interview with two beautiful souls

[@shalauntewright6596]

I just love Alicia. So well rounded. Stay humble ❤

[@iamdcody]

Awesome interview with AKeys. I can relate to her n so many ways, such as people pleasing, being a mother and building my own relationship with my dad, who did raise me. We’re not alone!

[@act2lifeafter50]

Excellent!

[@meg_217]

Big ♒️ energy 🫶🫶🫶 always loved her

[@rhoromeo]

Ohhhhhh I am excited for this one !!!!!!!!!!!! I love Alicia

[@lorenagonzalez4785]

Angie I can hear you all day, so much love for you girl ❤️❤️❤️

[@storyreact]

0:28 really queen 👸🏾 in the building

[@angelahoward724]

Thank You For The Show special Guest 💛💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝🌟

[@jrunnels04]

She’s radiant

[@Mochasprinkles91]

33:14 helped me out so much! I’m definitely going to repeatedly play it when they try to overwork me at work.

[@sharonsimmons2042]

Beautiful ladies. I love you Alicia. Hugs Always ❤🙏🏾

[@newjack1982]

Two of my favorite females in entertainment ever 💪🏽💯

[@velmaveliz1430]

Love this podcast love the conversation about her family I love Alicia's music she's really a true good person inside and out she's a beautiful person and a wonderful person Godbless her and her family❤❤

[@kerrifrezza]

I love you Alicia this is everything ❤❤

[@talisha5863]

Alicia Keys seems so cool & humble😘. I also love that her husband was there supporting & waiting on her, so sweet🥰❤

[@bridgetweaver-hicks8086]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@migdaliarosado4137]

Your WORDS Speak Volume🧚🏾☮️💟♒️⚜️

[@MsDivinelight]

What Alicia said "Nobody can do it like uuuussssss!!!

[@fuegoNYX]

When she called swizz her friend 🥺, ima have a friend one day

[@missinfinite5360]

Yes you will

[@ticiao]

I would like to see a big boy interview. I watched you on his show and the vibe is great. It would be nice to hear about him.

[@latoyagriffin1410]

I'm loving Alicia's jacket! It's so cute!

[@derekdolcy5839]

😊😊😊😮❤❤❤❤wow angie chang her hair color

[@zinachristie8052]

I love this so much. The honesty, such great vibes. #AliciaKeys is for sure a household name in my world , my life for me. Alicia truely is very special and inspiring in my daily life I watch all her videos and listen to her 🎵 🎶 🎵 🎶 🔥🔥💯💯💜💛 I love everything about her. Alicia will always be my girl crush 🥰 my support system. Congratulations so excited 🎉

[@user-xh7xi9fs9s]

Alicia is amazing hats off to all you do, Sister your the truth I know the musical is fantastic congratulation Happy Holidays to you and yours ❤

[@JoceBoogie]

Love Alicia!!!!!!

[@samanthalowe9522]

Aww Angie u and Niko made a beautiful kid

[@85123_.]

True story love it lol your fan DJ glam beats from Vegas

[@oldlobo5654]

She dropped soooo many jewels 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@chantalemerchant2389]

"Learning to have a relationship with our emotions." That sounds so simple, but I never heard it said like that...

[@marthajones760]

I'm 66 years old and still having a problem with sharinh my emotions. I might need to try therapy or a life coach. I'll be 40 years married Feb. 2024 to a good man that also have problems sharing his emotions. But, somehow we love and respect each other where and who we are. Never had a physical situation. Of course we've had agree to disagree situations. But, now I will start discussing us sharing our true emotions. Thanks to this conversation. You never get to old to learn. God is good. ❤❤