{"id":2355,"date":"2026-09-14T21:13:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T21:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funkynubianrepublic.com\/convo\/2026\/09\/14\/alicia-keys-top-songs-25-hits-that-made-her-a-music-icon\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T21:13:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T21:13:57","slug":"alicia-keys-top-songs-25-hits-that-made-her-a-music-icon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funkynubianrepublic.com\/convo\/2026\/09\/14\/alicia-keys-top-songs-25-hits-that-made-her-a-music-icon\/","title":{"rendered":"Alicia Keys\u2019 Top Songs: 25 Hits That Made Her A Music Icon"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/globalgrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/01\/14537435689974.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Alicia Keys playing the piano on stage\" class=\"wp-image-4141043\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: getty \/ Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alicia Keys didn\u2019t just arrive on the R&amp;B scene in 2001; she practically kicked the door down, sat at a piano, and started singing like she\u2019d been doing it for 40 years. From breathtaking piano ballads to hip-hop collaborations and giant New York anthems, these songs are not only beloved fan favorites, but they also helped Alicia Keys blossom from a promising young pianist into a global superstar. Here are 25 of Alicia Keys\u2019 top songs that you need to bump right now. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>25. \u201cGirlfriend\u201d \u2014<\/strong> <strong><em>Songs in A Minor<\/em><\/strong> <strong>(2001)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"load-later load-later-vendor-wwwyoutubecom\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5Ul3Yuku7oI&amp;list=RD5Ul3Yuku7oI&amp;start_radio=1\" data-content=\"%3Ciframe%20class%3D%22youtube-player%22%20width%3D%22640%22%20height%3D%22360%22%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F5Ul3Yuku7oI%3Fversion%3D3%26amp%3Brel%3D1%26amp%3Bshowsearch%3D0%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Bhl%3Den-US%26amp%3Bautohide%3D2%26amp%3Bwmode%3Dtransparent%26amp%3BlistType%3Dplaylist%26amp%3Blist%3DRD5Ul3Yuku7oI%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22true%22%20style%3D%22border%3A0%3B%22%20sandbox%3D%22allow-scripts%20allow-same-origin%20allow-popups%20allow-presentation%20allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox%22%20title%3D%22Embedded%20video%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3E\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the inspirational anthems and giant ballads, Alicia could bring the attitude. \u201cGirlfriend\u201d showed off the sassier side of her debut and proved she wasn\u2019t simply a piano-playing balladeer.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>24. \u201cUnbreakable\u201d \u2014<\/strong> <strong><em>Unplugged<\/em><\/strong> <strong>(2005)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"load-later load-later-vendor-wwwyoutubecom\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2kbW3RvVJIA&amp;list=RD2kbW3RvVJIA&amp;start_radio=1\" data-content=\"%3Ciframe%20class%3D%22youtube-player%22%20width%3D%22640%22%20height%3D%22360%22%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F2kbW3RvVJIA%3Fversion%3D3%26amp%3Brel%3D1%26amp%3Bshowsearch%3D0%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Bhl%3Den-US%26amp%3Bautohide%3D2%26amp%3Bwmode%3Dtransparent%26amp%3BlistType%3Dplaylist%26amp%3Blist%3DRD2kbW3RvVJIA%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22true%22%20style%3D%22border%3A0%3B%22%20sandbox%3D%22allow-scripts%20allow-same-origin%20allow-popups%20allow-presentation%20allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox%22%20title%3D%22Embedded%20video%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3E\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm, optimistic and wonderfully understated, \u201cUnbreakable\u201d off of the singer\u2019s 2005 live album <em>Unplugged<\/em>, showed Alicia\u2019s ability to make a positive message feel personal rather than preachy.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>23. \u201cSuperwoman\u201d \u2014<\/strong> <strong><em>As I Am<\/em><\/strong> <strong>(2007)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"load-later load-later-vendor-wwwyoutubecom\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-AphKUK8twg&amp;list=RD-AphKUK8twg&amp;start_radio=1\" data-content=\"%3Ciframe%20class%3D%22youtube-player%22%20width%3D%22640%22%20height%3D%22360%22%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F-AphKUK8twg%3Fversion%3D3%26amp%3Brel%3D1%26amp%3Bshowsearch%3D0%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Bhl%3Den-US%26amp%3Bautohide%3D2%26amp%3Bwmode%3Dtransparent%26amp%3BlistType%3Dplaylist%26amp%3Blist%3DRD-AphKUK8twg%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22true%22%20style%3D%22border%3A0%3B%22%20sandbox%3D%22allow-scripts%20allow-same-origin%20allow-popups%20allow-presentation%20allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox%22%20title%3D%22Embedded%20video%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3E\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cape was optional; the vocals were not. \u201cSuperwoman\u201d became one of Alicia\u2019s signature empowerment songs and perfectly captured her inspirational side. Alicia\u2019s ability to turn vulnerability into strength is one of her greatest trademarks, and \u201cSuperwoman\u201d might be the clearest example. Empowering and downright infectious, it\u2019s the musical equivalent of putting your hands on your hips and saying, \u201cI\u2019ve got this.\u201d \u201cSuperwoman\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grammy.com\/awards\/categories\/female-rb-vocal-performance\/\">won Best Female R&amp;B Vocal Performance in 2009.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>22. \u201cTeenage Love Affair\u201d \u2014<\/strong> <strong><em>As I Am<\/em><\/strong> <strong>(2007)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"load-later load-later-vendor-wwwyoutubecom\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UJs6WClFqJU&amp;list=RDUJs6WClFqJU&amp;start_radio=1\" data-content=\"%3Ciframe%20class%3D%22youtube-player%22%20width%3D%22640%22%20height%3D%22360%22%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FUJs6WClFqJU%3Fversion%3D3%26amp%3Brel%3D1%26amp%3Bshowsearch%3D0%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Bhl%3Den-US%26amp%3Bautohide%3D2%26amp%3Bwmode%3Dtransparent%26amp%3BlistType%3Dplaylist%26amp%3Blist%3DRDUJs6WClFqJU%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22true%22%20style%3D%22border%3A0%3B%22%20sandbox%3D%22allow-scripts%20allow-same-origin%20allow-popups%20allow-presentation%20allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox%22%20title%3D%22Embedded%20video%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3E\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sweet, flirtatious and packed with retro soul vibes, this was Alicia having some fun. The throwback sound made it one of the lighter\u2014and catchier\u2014moments of the <em>As I Am<\/em> era.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>21. \u201cKarma\u201d \u2014<\/strong> <strong><em>The Diary of Alicia Keys<\/em><\/strong> <strong>(2003)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"load-later load-later-vendor-wwwyoutubecom\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EUMC_raxpSc&amp;list=RDEUMC_raxpSc&amp;start_radio=1\" data-content=\"%3Ciframe%20class%3D%22youtube-player%22%20width%3D%22640%22%20height%3D%22360%22%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FEUMC_raxpSc%3Fversion%3D3%26amp%3Brel%3D1%26amp%3Bshowsearch%3D0%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Bhl%3Den-US%26amp%3Bautohide%3D2%26amp%3Bwmode%3Dtransparent%26amp%3BlistType%3Dplaylist%26amp%3Blist%3DRDEUMC_raxpSc%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22true%22%20style%3D%22border%3A0%3B%22%20sandbox%3D%22allow-scripts%20allow-same-origin%20allow-popups%20allow-presentation%20allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox%22%20title%3D%22Embedded%20video%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3E\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alicia gets her revenge\u2014and makes it funky. \u201cKarma\u201d showed that the woman behind \u201cFallin\u2019\u201d could turn up the attitude and bring some serious rhythmic energy.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20. \u201cTry Sleeping with a Broken Heart\u201d \u2014<\/strong> <strong><em>The Element of Freedom<\/em><\/strong> <strong>(2009)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"load-later load-later-vendor-wwwyoutubecom\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=srMBZiqNMaM&amp;list=RDsrMBZiqNMaM&amp;start_radio=1\" data-content=\"%3Ciframe%20class%3D%22youtube-player%22%20width%3D%22640%22%20height%3D%22360%22%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FsrMBZiqNMaM%3Fversion%3D3%26amp%3Brel%3D1%26amp%3Bshowsearch%3D0%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Bhl%3Den-US%26amp%3Bautohide%3D2%26amp%3Bwmode%3Dtransparent%26amp%3BlistType%3Dplaylist%26amp%3Blist%3DRDsrMBZiqNMaM%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22true%22%20style%3D%22border%3A0%3B%22%20sandbox%3D%22allow-scripts%20allow-same-origin%20allow-popups%20allow-presentation%20allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox%22%20title%3D%22Embedded%20video%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3E\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is for the Alicia Keys super fans. Dark, atmospheric and emotionally wrecked in the best possible way. \u201cTry Sleeping with a Broken Heart\u201d showed Alicia continuing to evolve beyond the traditional piano-ballad formula.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: getty \/ Getty Alicia Keys didn\u2019t just arrive on the R&amp;B scene in 2001; she practically kicked the door down, sat at a piano, and started singing like she\u2019d been doing it for 40 years. 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