Alicia Keys: 20 Years of ‘The Diary of Alicia Keys’ | Apple Music

‘The Diary of Alicia Keys’ holds a special place in the hearts of many. 20 years later, Alicia Keys and Zane Lowe sit down to reflect on this coming-of-age album in its entirety.
Alicia reflects on the inner workings of the album, and what it was like making the album after rising to fame with her enormous debut. Alicia also serenades us with several tracks from the album, including the timeless hit, "If I Ain't Got You."
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[@VwitNikki]

She’s so timeless there’s NO ONE LIKE HER!!!❤️‍🔥

[@geeva99]

She loves music so much, her smile whe she is playing the keyboard is GOLD

[@Samsart875]

Alicia’s deep sultry voice, her piano arrangements and her magic of story telling always gives me chills! She is unmatched for real❤❤❤

[@aliciamartinez6675]

Concordo com tudo o que você falou ❤

[@vicsar]

One of my celebrity crushes 😁

[@pareeshaslaughter6798]

I want to hear a JCOLE song featuring andre 3000 and Alicia keys smh❤🎉

[@DuttyDoes]

The way she opened up on the piano to start

[@michaelgreene2083]

Yes, and her voice, and way of choosing her words...🤦🥰

[@AliciaKeys]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@cliftonmattison9147]

Thank you so much for inspiring our generation and future generations of artists, creatives and storytellers!!!

[@staceywright9983]

Thank you so much Alicia Keys for knowing how I was feeling and being an inspiration for this many years.💜💕😘

[@HenryAlicea-wj8nt]

Your on a level of your own,,,, that you have earn it's your Time,,, So always keep it real,,And continue to reach out to that spiritual inner person that you have touch, and arrive at,,,, enjoy it,, JAH,, bless keep always searching for Him and he will be the wind behind your sail,, keep on sailing and bringing that love and knowledge and that feeling your music brings to people of every walk of life a feeling of Worth,!!!!!!in a time when human around the world really need it at this time when We all have felt the pain and suffering of COVID 19,,, And we are all around the world are going to face a time when our God,,, JAH, and Jesus are going to bring Judgement to the Government and the corruption in government and false religion,,Truth be told,,,,,❤😂🎉

[@netnetmathis3089]

Hi @AliciaKeys💜🎶🎹💖🌟😎I like your music 🎶 so much 🙏🏽 in my teenage days 👩🏽💝❤️ lol🙏🏽🕊️💝💌

[@sibusisiwehlatshwayo481]

I love the sound of Alicia's talking voice... so soothing. It's like she never gets angry

[@talon3684]

32:00 Diary is so delicate and has that deep, intimate feel. Intimate just like a diary would be. Very cool to see Alicia effortlessly play it here and just glide over the keys

[@czikaification]

i still play these songs and have same chills as I had 20 years ago. Always such a pleasure to listen/watch these conversations.

[@dakotac180]

I was 6 years old watching 106 and park and this soulful girl with a deep voice popped up, beautiful and modest, playing piano singing. I was hooked, this album is timeless! Everyone still plays her music. Now that I'm a grown woman listening to this album I get her on a different level.

[@talon3684]

If I Ain't Got You is truly an instant classic. This album deserves to be celebrated as one of the greats. To come out the gate like this and so passionately and put together is really legendary and Alicia did that. It was definitely a moment for me and I don't know how any true music lover cannot appreciate that song in particular. It is a true gem and shows she is a artist that will clearly withstand the test of time in her career.

[@Ronnie-hp9lq]

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[@thabangduncankgaditse7629]

I love this woman, i love everything about her . The way she talks, dress, looks , music everything. May the lord bless you Queen .

[@JulyMoon82]

Diary of Alicia Keys and Songs In A Minor both helped me through so many tough times over the years since she released those albums. I find her music to be so therapeutic. She's a true musician and songwriter. If you've never seen her live, put her on your concert wish list. Her shows are musical experiences in the best possible way.

[@ObservingtheMatrix]

Same. Times were dark in those Song in A Minor days and her music was so therapeutic to me for so many years. I know it had to be for so many others and that's why she'll always be an Icon. Her gift has touched so many and not one twerk needed to be had lol

[@cyrillekamtoh8917]

Same 4 me. During Hard times, I regularly listened to "Troubles" and even tears ...😢 "Songs In A Minor" and "Diary" were my best albums those years. Alicia Keys is a powerful artist, her songs are really a therapy. ❤

[@tialeaux]

37:14 Can’t explain how important this album is to me! I love deep diving 20 years later.

[@papabear1417]

All Zane's interviews are very good. Thus one was exceptional.

[@TheGWithin]

“If we could look at everybody like someone we loved, then we would wake up and we would see that it’s time for love and that’s all there’s time for…”. Not only is AK the GOAT singer/songwriter/performer/author/actress/you name it, she seems like one of the most introspective, emotionally intelligent people out there. She is such a force of positivity and love in this world! Thank you Alicia Keys! ❤❤❤

[@hbgoldylox]

Alicia is the most humble, classy, intelligent, flawlessly beautiful & MY FAV!!!! Love ya girl, much respect & love!

[@reedykat30]

It is so cool how the piano calls to her.

[@sofp]

She’s glowing✨ Zane nailed it as an interviewer, one of the best interview of Alicia Keys.

[@marthajones760]

You are right. I loved this interview. No political issues. Just love and laughter. I'm 66 years young and sure we want to know what people feel about issues in the country/world. But, I was happy Zane stuck to what this was about 20 years of those beautiful songs and what her life was about back then. Thank you. May God continue to bless us all.

[@cindiwindi]

Thank you Zane. What a wonderful presentation of Alicia....pure, straight up beauty inside and out.

[@haydengutierrez5093]

I was in college when this album came out. I remember driving down the highway with the windows down and the breeze tingling my skin as I blasted this album. Pretty epic and a memory I won’t forget.

[@Strawberryfearsforever]

I was in college too. Me and my friend rode Marta to like 3 or 4 locations to get her album the day it dropped. It was sold out everywhere.

[@haydengutierrez5093]

@@Strawberryfearsforever I loved the experience of actually getting the physical album! Remember how sometimes the stores would open at midnight just so you can get purchase the album? Haha so epic.

[@joelmoses565]

She is a great piano player! 🎹😊 I love her so much! ❤💙 Alicia is a star! 💫⭐️✨🤩

[@incompris]

Nobody Not Really… whew! It still hits home for me 😢

[@AshtnMrtn]

S A M E 🥲🤎

[@tiaalewis_]

32:02 - 32:24 is so mesmerizing 😍 Pure artistry🤍

[@dawnmaestascowell6930]

Her heart is refreshing ❤! We love you girl

[@306sisco]

I would melt sitting that close to her listening to her play and sing these songs. Goddess.

[@MeleysTessarion]

47:55 just straight up jazz indeed ugh my ears ✨

[@tlqwtlqw6957]

She is amazing in all aspects of music such pioneer and her growth in all her albums and still phenomenal

[@dlfortune]

This was divine and so filling. My fav since the beginning! 🫶🏽

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

A beautiful timeless album .

[@FelixGato-ks1xy]

Alicia is just in another zone. Her raw talent and her ability to play so many instruments is ridiculous. I’m so impressed always with her soul and her ability to bring us in. Thank you Alicia!

[@Nice2Know_Type24]

Shoutout too ALICIA KEYS. Her voice is incredible... Thank you ALICIA KEYS.. Mrs.. Beats 🤲🏾🙏🏿🌍🌎🌏👍🏾✊🏾

[@yelawolfpackheidielliott7112]

The most underrated artist ever. I love her so much!! Had the pleasure of meeting her twice. She is a whole vibe

[@ceeceetracey9839]

underrated? lol

[@yelawolfpackheidielliott7112]

Yes she dont get the love she deserves!!!​@ceeceetracey9839

[@NgieS-tp1xm]

ONE OF THE GREATEST SOUL RNB ALBUM EVER TOP 5

[@sophieaustin2630]

Gosh this was a special one. What an album. Loved hearing the meaning behind Nobody Not Really too

[@jonwilder2732]

I wish she would go back to making music like this again..Dairy was definitely a classic timeless music..i was a teenager when it was released and it had me in a chokehold for some yearsss... definitely 1 of my go to albums..

[@elmaestro91]

I know this album backwards and forwards, but I'm loving the way she just plays the songs on the Yamaha like it wasn't 20 years ago.

[@Honest000w]

Kept her clothes on her whole career❤

[@ValarieNZ]

Longevity ❤ Staying Power ❤ Authenticity ❤ Alicia Keys ❤

[@westcoastsands]

I love the way Zane Lowe talks and interviews, he is so real and down to earth.

[@jenniferhale5154]

Love herrrr❤ Such a fun natural interview. Totally remember when that album came out. Great memories ❤

[@absta100]

Living Legend ❤🎉 classical music is the best foundation 🙌🏼🎵🪄💣

[@Alkada37]

Best concert I ever been to 2023 in Brooklyn 🔥

[@shelly-annjohn4965]

Happy wednesday alicia oh my had to pop in just have been so busy with school and exams .Alicia you are the best yes you deserve every blessings that comes your way.I love you dearly stay bless💟

[@QueenRonny]

Alicia singing If I Got You made me cry 😢. I love 💙 this song. 🥰

[@wilfrednikisi]

She is unmatched ❤❤

[@tassialev]

I admire her as a singer but also as a person, this interview showed us another side

[@SplashyLaflare]

Throw those Keys with Andre 3000’s Flute & we got something 🎥

[@rachelgrabowiecki770]

She is so down to earth, so real, so talented, so her music! Born a legend and a very special person !!! Thank you for sharing this talent with all of us !! Love you Alicia!

[@natoriaannikey]

She so talented her voice is so insane her pen when she write songs she starts with the paino aint nobody on alicia keys level ❤

[@user-go4kt8gf1w]

Hey Alicia Keys you look so beautiful and I love your album the diary of Alicia Keys and you are my favorite female artist Alicia Keys 🌹🌹🖤

[@jiztel]

If any of you missed the DIARY OF ALICIA KEYS SHOW DEC 1…. U missed out!! It was SOO amazing to watch her perform this album in whole!!! One of the most special nights of my life!!!!!

[@dir3907]

Can I give this a hundred thumbs up?!!! So insightful, so identified.. Beautiful, Alicia!!! 🩵

[@mwelb5251]

The Diary of Alicia Keys was one of my favourite albums. Such beautiful memories that always make me smile from that time

[@cherrylhirsch7738]

This interview was awesome!! Zane is the man!!!

[@michaelpatterson6512]

Classic album

[@LAVISHING]

Love this interview Zane!

[@atmokamya7921]

She is so talented , so humble , wonderful person and artist . She can really shine on that interview

[@KikomekoMusah]

Beautiful conservation

[@KatSekhotho]

Zane engages so incredibly well. You can feel Alicia is locked-in and happy to be there ❤

[@Sarah2ill]

IM HERE FOR THIS!!!!!

[@leiah.leitte2024]

Ok. Ela é maravilhosa! 😊❤

[@isaiahfields4064]

Her vocals are unbelievably melodic and calming

[@allanjardim]

Alicia has some kind of magic!! Impossible to explain....

[@FinestSoundStudio]

Its ONE of my fav LP of all time!

[@b.lachele]

My favorite album of all time. Grateful for this interview between the both of you.

[@decarvalhoguilherme]

Timeless!!!!

[@EscherZinzi]

If I Ain't Got You is my favourite song of all time. I get emotional every time I hear it to this day.

[@jiztel]

I am loving this interview

[@desireelomeli2284]

Alicia, truly I am so inspired by you. Such a beautiful conversation, thank you Zane

[@beonlife3283]

Right😃creativity is incredible, inspiring, impressive, healing and fun🧡

[@leetrevor59]

I enjoy her music and iconic songs!!

[@taliaarnold5400]

generally so proud of Alicia keys she is my inspiration cant wait to see her live xx i love her so much

[@CIEGEINC]

1:03:55 is literally how I feel listen to her music. There is one song on every album that is this feeling.

[@dawnmaestascowell6930]

Timeless!

[@jaz1elise]

I loved every bit of this conversation with Alicia Keys! I've been rocking with her since 2001. She just gets better and better musically! The Diary of Alicia Keys brings back memories of being 13 and listening to this album.

[@go2yourself]

I love this interview ❤❤ ❤

[@arvindbeeharry8214]

I love her! Always have, always will ❤

[@jdrapoficial4060]

Maravilloso!!!

[@mahletsamuel7896]

What an amazing interview!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@Fran-tb8zj]

BRAVO Alicia.. eres una campeona

[@andyhughes8433]

I am feeling old! That album was on repeat when it came out when I was at college in UK

[@kagiiri]

Two legends together💌💌

[@leetrevor59]

Alicia Keys is the girl on fire!

[@user-gn8jk2uk1f]

This interview is a blessing.

[@marshahinson6930]

Love, love, love Alicia Keys!! ❤️ Awesome interview!

[@MrBobby940]

That was such a beautiful album

[@sweetspotawareness]

a timeless soul: I can see her playful nature shining through all the wisdom

[@blackvatoonsite7750]

Damn I Knew Your Spirit Was Beautiful Cause Your Presence But Getting To Hear You Speak Blessings On Blessings 🙏

[@ogdvb]

I can’t believe this… Recently I found my journals from when I was still in my teens…one page made me emotional in a very special way… There I’m writing my heart down on paper being in deep sorrow cause just recently my then girlfriend broke up with me…and I was writing that only two things brings me hope. It was upcoming New Year party and…listening to this very album! I’ve highlighted two songs which are “If I ain’t got you” & “Diary” and reading this little piece of my own story brought me emotionally back to when I was so little and heartbroken but full of expectations and hope. I’m playing album right now, and I’m crying my happiest tears. Tears of joy. Thank you, Alicia and each and every one who’s been working on this album! And thank you guys for this film♥️♥️♥️

[@DjBoneyB]

Can’t wait to watch this ❤

[@charlotteardoin1146]

Love Alicia Keys!!❤

[@angelis2125]

su voz es tan relajante

[@filmladyproduction]

This was superb, so entertaining, informative, humble and gifted.. great interview and love that Alicia loves her own music, she appreciates the gift. Heartbreaking but glad she explained her songs and their inspiration from Timbaland, to Biggie, to Kanye, and Glady's to that moment Aaliyah died. Sooo glad she acknowledged that and how it was gut wrenching. Sometimes.. life, the universe whatever, chooses and cancels it appears to be so in this case, I remember the moment like yesterday at the awards show when Alicia won and Aaliyah was not on the stage.. Makes you wonder why musicians and artist are taken too soon. That songs lyrics 'some people want it all, but I don't want nothing at all, seems like it was the love he had for Aaliyah. So yes, this was an amazing interview and congratulations on Alicia's next endeavor. Thank's Apple Music!

[@steenrasmussen2371]

Never get tired off her thoughts and songs.......what a women

[@theuntouchabletee4470]

I love that she is talking about the album i wish Michael would have sat down and talked about Thriller but this to me is her best album

[@BKaneNp8]

Been a fan from day one

[@HenryAlicea-wj8nt]

Your amazing,,, keeping it real,, your really blessed,,, may our God JEHOVAH,, keep protecting you and blessing you,,, love you mucho, Alicia ❤💯🔥⚡🐵🙉🙊🦁🐸🤓🎩👒🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@davidjay_]

Such the mystical nature of art and art-making, where progression and regression is inverted -- because in youth, the raw and singular access to emotion propels a kind of creative reach and peak that can't be replicated. But outside of art, it's odd to think any of us would celebrate or revere our careless and blind younger selves; through the nature of art's timelessness, we do.

[@belaniebrownkeys2997]

Queen Alicia Keys Yes Indeed! Let's Go Exciting an expression of Transparency Jingling in the Universe The Diary of Alicia KEYS 💜✨✨✨ Your Belanie Brown Keys 🔑

[@noral8788]

Super love this conversation

[@stoitchkokokolachev2302]

Alicia is the best 💜💜💜😌😘🫶😎