Show: Ultimate Albums
Episode: Alicia Keys “Songs In A Minor”
Network: VH1
Date: Sunday - April 13, 2003
Time: 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm ET

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VH1’s hit “100 Greatest” specials, the “100 Sexiest Artists” celebrates the musicians who get us hot under the collar, featuring unforgettable video clips, film footage, photos and performances , plus exclusive new interviews .

Episode: (#001) 100-81
Date: Friday - March 28, 2003
Time: 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm ET

Hosted by Marg Helgenberger (CSI).

Here are the winners for this episode:
100) David Lee Roth; 99) Alicia Keys; 98) David Cassidy; 97) Kid Rock; 96) The Corrs; 95) Lita Ford; 94) Rod Stewart; 93) N’SYNC; 92) Olivia Newton-John; 91) Scott Weiland; 90) Natalie Imbruglia; 89) Chrissie Hynde; 88) Dave Matthews; 87) Salt N Pepa; 86) Diana Ross; 85) Paula Abdul; 84) Fiona Apple; 83) Scott Stapp; 82) Andy Gibb; 81) Samantha Fox.

Five-time Grammy award-winning singer Alicia Keys was in Jacksonville last night to host a talent showcase benefiting a mentoring organization founded by a former Jacksonville University student. Six finalists competed for more than $1,500 in cash and prizes at the first Youth Talent Showcase sponsored by Frum Tha Ground Up. Keys’ debut album, Songs in A Minor, sold more than10 million copies worldwide. She did not perform at the event. Keys, 22, said she was happy to stay in the background and encourage the amateur vocalists who took the stage. “Events like this are for inspiration for youth and people in general,” she said. “For me, that’s the most important thing to be part of.” The showcase, at Plush nightclub, was the first official fund-raising and promotional event for the Web-based celebrity outreach and mentoring organization started by D.J. Walton.

Fri March 21, 2003 2:08:26 AM
Ohhhhhh and by the way………

CUCUMBER!!!!!!!!

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

love is love
til next time

U-already-know-who;-)

Fri March 21, 2003 1:12:58 AM
To my dear WARRIORS,

Its a strange time, aint it? In the air you feel it….I think today GOD was crying for us. It rained all day non stop. I think God is saddened by the selfishness of man, the superficiatity and the superiority complex that is leading us to GOD only knows where. He gave us choice, he gave us a mind that’s limitless in his likeness and we’ve only used it to destroy, to use people and for monitary gain. Caring nothing of the repercussions. We’re is love?? Where is she hiding?? I’m saddened by it too, I have to admit. At times my mind wanders, and I start to think of the worst of things, of the way that things could be at its darkest point, I think of how I felt when I saw images of my own hometown after 9-11 and at a breif look I thought it was the middle east, or some war ridden country….but it was here! and I was humbled and numbed by the possibilties…of how Much we’ve always takin for granted.

I’m reading a book by Julia Alverez. Its an AMAZING book called “In the time of the butterflyz” (oops butterflies:-) Funny thing is I read it in High school, in the 11th grade. I had this teacher I didn’t really like (I don’t think I liked much on ANYONE then:-) plus it was required reading. I remember it affecting me, but I don’t think I internalized it the way I am now. I had been talking about it, saying how much a REALLY wanted to read it again, now. As if by magic or a sweet prayer being answered, a lady by the name of Ayana sent it to me (if you visit this site…..thank you!!!) And thats how I came to read it again. Amazingly enough it is about the dictatorship in the Dominican republic and all the lies and deciet and propoganda that was told as truths and people were forced to believe and support the government or pay serious consequences. The book is about 4 sisters who helped to begin the revolution that would free the country from the cruel rule of the regime. As I read it now, I see more parrallels than I care to acknowledge..it seems almost as if this book is describing our state now and it shocks me to see how everything is unfolding. This book takes place from the 40’s through the 90’s.

Here we are in 2003 and it continues….

The thing is, I know we will ALWAYS have to fight for what is right, that is the struggle of life. I just wish I felt like this was for the right reasons. But when is war ever right? I know its something that is almost inevitable…but I sure wish it wasn’t!

I don’t feel down tho. yes its natural to feel alittle fear when it comes to the unknown, because we don’t know exactly what’s happening..we get little bits and peices but never the whole story, so we feel vunerable, even ignorant in some cases..and thats scary. But we can’t feel depressed about it, We have to search more we have to “search 4 the truth” we have to listen beyond just the words spoken to what is unspoken and always know that GOD is with us and Pray for understanding and direction. Sometimes you have to step back and analyze to find the way….we are all tryign to figure out the right way, to get invoved, to make a difference, to make a change…..

The other morning, I couldnt sleep, I woke up around 5:30am. The sky was unbelievable. it was the color of infinity. Thats the only way I can describe it
it was a soft lavender and everything else was dark. Everything was still and in that moment I felt the greatest peace I’ve ever felt….So I know it exists. I felt calm, I felt like all the answers were there to be found. I felt GOD’s presence!

We aren’t alone my Soldiers. we are the youth. we are the leaders. There is nothing to fear because we are all in this together, they may try to seperate us with, race, religion, hate and war, but nothing can stop us from rising, nothing can stop our spirits from triumph. They may want to live divided, but we choose to b united
dont let anything get inbetween us as we figure out the rest….

to the ongoing search
to no fear
to change
to the family!

lellow

Here is a remix to Warrior Song by Nas Featuring Alicia Keys. This track is found on 9th Wonder’s album called “God’s Stepson.” All the tracks are remixes of songs that are found on Nas’ album “God’s Son.”

Let us know what you think about the remix… leave a comment below.

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SOUND ON SOUND ON KEY

February 27, 2003 7:17am

Sound on Sound’s (New York City) Studio C hosted Alicia Keys, who tracked voice-over for the soundtrack to the TV show The Proud Family. Working with her were producers Gillian Higgins and Mercedes Sichon and engineer Cortez Farris.

The famed black tie gala hits New York for the first time in five years. Clive Davis, the music legend who now heads both BMG labels, RCA and J Records, hosted his Pre-Grammy gala to a glittering who’s who crowd of 900 VIPs. The evening’s performers opened up with GAVIN DEGRAW, J Records noteworthy newcomer. The extraordinary R&B vocalist HEATHER HEADLEY, receiving one of the standing ovations of the night, followed him. Sexy singer TYRESE then emerged from the audience to sing his smash hit “How You Gonna Act Like That” only to amaze the audience with a surprise solo by guitarist SLASH. ROD STEWART inimitably interpreted songs from his smash Grammy nominated album, and then was joined by legend LOU REED to rock the room with a memorable version of Sam Cooke’s “Having A Party”. Then it was JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE’s turn to shine with his big hit “Cry Me A River”. The night moved to a close with the one and only ARETHA FRANKLIN getting a roaring ovation with “It’s My Turn” and who captivated the audience with several songs and there was history in the making with a searing duet with Alicia Keys on a raise the roof version of “Think”. Finally, Alicia burst into “Chain Of Fools” and artists from all over the room got onto the stage with Aretha and Alicia and stomped and traded scats and growls in a hair-raising jam session finale with ANGIE STONE, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, KELLY ROWLAND, BRIAN McNIGHT, MUSIQ, CARLY SIMON and many, many more.

Source: Hitmakers Magazine

Tue March 4, 2003 10:11:46 PM

Hope it hasn’t been too long. I’ve locked myself away in the studio and the fire is BLAZIN!
I know God is always with us but I REALLY feel his/her presence walking beside us. Its creating a river of truth that is overflowing out of me and onto the microphone. People ask me all types of questions but I feel so much joy right now because I am able to continue to speak from my heart and that always liberates me. I can’t wait to share with you all that I’ve been feeling, all thats been on my mind, all I have gone through. You will find it all on this album, and I hope that in some way I am able to speak for you and connect with you, like we already have!
so, I’m SUPA excited…ohhhhhhweeeeee its on and poppin!!!

So the Grammys were cool. I played it REAl low. Alil mystery is always fun. people shouldnt be able to get to u ANYTIME they want. Its like if your feelin a guy or a girl and you know you will see him/her at a certain time or place, sometimes you should be late……….sometimes you shuld make em wonder:-)

I was really happy for Miss Norah Jones and happy to be able to present her with best new artist! I like John Mayer too. I was also happy for India and Ms Badu!
I didn’t really hang out to much, but I did go to a hot ass jam session that Erikah Badu and Common put together. It was fly! all about the music! Erikah Badu was there Common, Raphael Saadiq, questlove, Michelle N’degechello, Brian Mcknight, India.Irie, floetry, Jill Scott, Bilal, Musiq, Prince, and so many other talented people!!! it was very cool, jazzy spot, a vibe ran thru the crowd like smoke and settled over everyone…..I love thangs like that!

The “tattoo” said Think 4 urself!!! It really meant whatever you took it for, but for me I often feel like we as people believe everything we hear, or everything someone tells us. Especially when it comes to this war. Do we challenge what is fed to us, told to us as truths we shuld believe? We get so caught up in the newest gossip we dont even think it may just be a deterent layed in our paths for us to believe, to take our focus away from what is really happening. So the tattoo was a challange, for us all to think 4 ourselves. Dont only let people feed you thoughts, but listen to your own. trust your instincts, especially when something feels funny. that is God telling you……to think for urself!!!

I thought it was cool you wanted to know the composer for the break on the ‘girlfriend Video”. That was actually composed by myself and a super talented guy named Ray Chew. Once I decided I wanted to do a break in the song we vibed together on the arpeggios and chord changes. It was fun, and challenging to create a new classical peice, but it wont be the last time…that opens up a whole ‘nother side of the mind!:-)

So as for the question about when it comes to the instrusion of the the media… well, mostly I enjoy talking to people. I like GOOD questions that challange my mind, my thoughts, my understanding. So most of the time I enjoy the thought process and especially the way you have to be on your toes and think quick. But when its an idiot or somebody that really doesn’t care, I laugh at them! wanna know why? cause they dont know me!!! they dont do shit for me! and they could never know my heart and honestly, I wont let them get close enough to ever find out!! LOL

Its cool with me, cause there’s always a balance. you have to experience the ultimate idiot to understand awesome brillance:-)
thanks for caring about if they bother me or not, that’s sweet!;-)

Well, just wanted to check in family, remind you I’m always thinking of you. Were gettin some hot studio footage and you’ll be the first to see it, so you can be with me through the journeys that lie ahead…….

my people, stay up, stay strong, and read between the LIES

Ak

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