Alicia Keys: The Diary of Alicia Keys (2LP) [J / RCA]

Why you'll love it

The Diary of Alicia Keys debuted at No. 1, won four Grammys and sold more than eight million copies. "If I Ain't Got You" is one of the defining R&B ballads of the 2000s.

This edition

• 2LP set
• Written and produced largely by Alicia Keys
• J / RCA pressing

About the album

After the blockbuster success of Songs in A Minor, Alicia Keys came back with an even richer, warmer record she called her musical diary. She wrote and produced most of it herself, blending classical piano, vintage soul, hip hop beats and gospel fire.

"If I Ain't Got You" is a modern standard, "You Don't Know My Name" (co-written with Kanye West) is a sweet slice of old-school soul, "Karma" and "Heartburn" bring the funk, and "Diary" with Tony! Toni! Toné! is gorgeous. Spread over two LPs.

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Tracklist

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On J / RCA, a reissue of the 2003 album.