-- Trivia --

Accepted by Columbia University at age 16, but dropped out to pursue her music career.

Named one of People Magazine's "Breakthrough Stars of 2001".

Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002.

Appeared on the covers of Vibe, Vanity Fair, SevenTeen, and Teen magazines.

Began to play the piano at age 7.

Lives in New York City.

Was the first artist to sign with J Records.

Wrote her first song at the age of 14.

Her maternal grandmother is of Puerto Rican descent.

Graduated a performing arts high school at age 16.

Is a honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (2004)

Before coming up with the last name Keys, she had at one point considered calling herself Alicia Wild.

Won the award for Best R'n'B at the 2004 Mtv Europe Music Awards.

Wrote and produced "Impossible", one of the songs on Christina Aguilera's album, "Stripped".

Mother is of Puerto Rican and Italian descent. Father is African-American.