Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Early life and career beginnings 1997




Alicia Keys signed a demo deal with Jermaine Dupri and So So Def Recordings, where Alicia Keys appeared on the label's Christmas album performing "The Little Drummer Girl". Alicia Keys also co-wrote and recorded a song entitled "Dah Dee Dah (Sexy Thing)", which appeared on the soundtrack to the 1997 film, Men in Black. The song was Keys' first professional recording; however, it was never released as a single and her record contract with Columbia ended after a dispute with the label. Keys called Clive Davis, who sensed a "special, unique" artist from her performance and signed her to Arista Records, which later disbanded. Keys almost chose Wilde as her stage name until her manager suggested the name Keys after a dream he had. Keys felt that name represented her both as a performer and person.  Following Davis to his newly formed J Records label, she recorded the songs "Rock wit U" and "Rear View Mirror", which were featured on the soundtracks to the films Shaft (2000) and Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), respectively. Alicia Keys Tickets are Guaranteed, Fast and Secure!

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