Ask Alicia Keys Anything
What do you want to ask Alicia Keys?
Soul superstar Alicia Keys will be performing an exclusive session for 1Xtra and Radio 1 at Maida Vale on January 20th and you can be part of the audience by entering our competition. See more details here.
As part of the show, Trevor will also be interviewing Alicia and we want you to tell us what he should be asking her! It could be anything from...er, how she likes her toast in the morning to what it was like working with Jay-Z.
*Thank you for your questions. We are no longer taking anymore for Alicia Keys.
You can hear highlights of the session and the interview on Trevor's show at 7pm on January 23rd. Plus, MistaJam will play out the full session on Monday 25th from 7pm :-)
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At 01:48 16th Jan 2010, SheffTim wrote:My favourite song of Alicia's is 'No One'. What is hers?
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At 05:00 16th Jan 2010, Jack wrote:What you love to work if you was not singer?
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At 18:49 16th Jan 2010, Marisol wrote:Where's the worst place you've ever gotten sick?
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At 18:50 16th Jan 2010, Teheila wrote:How has being the co-founder of keep a child alive impacted your life as a human being?
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At 19:56 16th Jan 2010, maleah wrote:your new album, 'the element of freedom' has an amazing track list on it, personally 'try sleeping with a broken heart' is my fav, what is yours?
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At 19:57 16th Jan 2010, joseph smith wrote:Whats the difference working with jay-z and beyonce??
from the BIGGEST ALICIA KEYS FAN IN LEICESTER AND UK
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At 20:28 16th Jan 2010, quamini61 wrote:Question for Alicia Keys interview:
I know you have From Tha Ground Up. You have alot of influence on youth and children need to see something other than adults in the club and popping bottles on videos. Have you thought of starting an educational organization like Keep A Child Alive ? Children of color need to be introduced to the worlds of Science,Mathmatics, Politics,Finance and Law Enforcement. If there are more people of color in these areas then our children will be less prone to poverty which keeps them away from crime. It would be great if celebrities could donate money to the education of disadvantaged youth. Also for community centers to be built in each state.
Colbert
Indianapolis,IN
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At 06:17 17th Jan 2010, Marisol wrote:What is the most touching gift you've ever received?
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At 08:34 17th Jan 2010, Philip B Kirschner wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 10:52 17th Jan 2010, littleRoc wrote:I love Alicia Keys' music! A few years ago to mark the opening of a recording studio at my high school we recorded songs by Alicia Keys.
Would you like to hear our version of Fallin'?
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At 18:20 17th Jan 2010, Sunil Thear wrote:Will you Marry Me?
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At 18:25 17th Jan 2010, Jagoperson wrote:There has been a rivalry between you and Rihanna. The papers are saying that you cannot stand each other. Is this true?
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At 18:26 17th Jan 2010, Jagoperson wrote:Have you tried Fish n Chips?
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At 20:44 17th Jan 2010, Jack Blake wrote:What is your favorite version of empire state of mind part two or with Jay-Z mine is the one with jay z. P.S I Love you From Jack Blake in Eaglescliffe
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At 09:50 18th Jan 2010, Shuffling Strangefoot wrote:I really enjoy some of your songs, particularly Fallin'. You have the luck of being a contemporary pop artists who composes what they perform. Given your position, do you have ethics when the time comes to compose, or are you compelled to curb your music for the sake of pop; i.e. as it comes? Or what the charts/management dictate?
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At 12:30 18th Jan 2010, Ronald Crewe wrote:Who taught you how to play the piano and who is you biggest influence
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At 14:11 18th Jan 2010, aycee wrote:hope you well alicia; are you making any more love tunes? cuz need too hear one about how boys play girls and how girls feel that they just can help but love them. i wanna make my own song about it but would you help me on lyrics? please cheers amy x
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At 15:07 18th Jan 2010, adele wrote:What is your favourite dessert?
P.s. your music is an inspiration to me :)
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At 16:52 18th Jan 2010, shumyla wrote:you have a signature style as far as your music is concerned. When can we expect something completely different that is not typically your iconic style?
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At 17:38 18th Jan 2010, soo_amazin wrote:Alicia, where are your braids and hats??? they were soo cute!!! wont you put them back for some time?)))))
and why dont you want to come to Russia?
have you ever been to? Alicia, i understand that you dont earn your money on records sells in our country cause it's all about piracy. But there are still plenty of your fans. So if it's about soul and music and not business, please, visit us!!!!! i promise you'll like Russia!!!
much love xx
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At 21:09 18th Jan 2010, vanessa wrote:do you believe in Jesus and if you do then why did you collabrate with him on empire state of mind. In the lyrics he says 'Hail Mary to the city your a Virgin,and Jesus can’t save you life starts when the church ends'.Also what do you think?(i'm not judging i'm just giving a point)xx
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At 09:32 19th Jan 2010, David A wrote:To what extent do you think that being a pianist will give you longevity over other artists - in an industry that often submerges talent over commercial values.
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At 18:27 19th Jan 2010, Punam wrote:Alicia,
Firstly, happy birthday for the the 25th! Hope you have an amazing day!
My questions for you:
1. What has been your favourite album of the year?
2. Would you ever have a 'piano-off' with Lady Gaga? Also, who would win?!?! Think that would be pretty cool to see!
3. Keep a Child Alive has been a massive success and has helped thousands of children in Africa. In the future, would you ever build another organisation to tackle a different world issue, and if so, what would it be?
4. Just for fun: what was the last prank you played on someone?! hehe
Hope you enjoy your stay in the UK and all the best for 2010! :)
much love
Punam
xx
P.S. I would have been in the audience if caller 1 didn't get the question right! grr!!
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At 23:48 19th Jan 2010, Bejal wrote:Hello Alicia,
Where do you get ispiration for your songs from? Does it just come into your head or do you think for ages on what the lyrics are? Also if you wasn't a singer what would you want to be?
xxx -Bejal-
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At 12:54 20th Jan 2010, WhenYouReallyLoveSomeone wrote:Heey Alicia!
We all know you are an artist who loves to stay connected to your fans/FAM. Just wondering if you'd ever consider doing a show for your fanclub members? would be one heck of a show and so much laughs! We're not all crazy :oP
Em, London
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At 21:48 4th Sep 2010, bobp wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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