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Songs in A Minor is the debut studio album by American recording artist Alicia Keys. It was released in the United States on June 5, 2001 by J Records. After graduating from high school, Keys signed with Columbia Records to begin her music career. She recorded an album in 1998 under the label, which they rejected. Her contract subsequently ended with Columbia after a dispute with the label, and Keys later signed with Clive Davis. An accomplished, classically trained pianist, Keys wrote, arranged and produced a majority of the album, including "Jane Doe", which was the only song in the key of A minor.

Songs in A Minor is a neo soul album with a diverse musical style that incorporates hip hop, soul, jazz and elements of gospel music. Its songs feature classical piano references and arpeggios, and are backed by haunting melodies, funk, classic soul structures, values to hyper-modern production technique and lyrics about the complexities and stages of romantic relationships. All of the album content was co-written by Keys except for two; one being a cover of Prince's "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?" (1982) and the other being "Never Felt This Way" by Brian McKnight.

Upon its release, the album received generally positive reviews from music critics, who noted her ability to catch an old-school jazz sound and mix it with R&B and soul melodies. The album earned Keys several awards and accolades, including five Grammy Awards at the 44th Grammy Awards. Songs in A Minor debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 236,000 copies in its first week. It has sold over 6.2 million copies in the United States and twelve million copies worldwide. Rolling Stone magazine named Songs in A Minor the second best album of 2001, while ranking it number 95 on its list of the best albums of the 2000s decade. In 2013 Entertainment Weekly ranked the album at the 57th position among the greatest albums of all time.

Background and recording

After graduating from the Professional Performing Arts School, Keys was accepted to Columbia University. She dropped out after four weeks to pursue her music career.^[1] She signed a demo deal with Jermaine Dupri and his So So Def label. Keys co-wrote and recorded a song titled "Dah Dee Dah (Sexy Thing)", which appeared on the soundtrack to the 1997 hit film, Men in Black. She also contributed to the So So Def Christmas recordings.^[2] Keys began writing, producing and recording the album in 1998.^[3] She completed it that same year, but it was rejected by Columbia Records. Keys explained that the producers she worked with would tell her to "just get in the booth and sing", which frustrated her.^[4] Her record contract with Columbia ended after a dispute with the label. Keys then performed for Clive Davis, who sensed a "special, unique" artist; he bought Keys' contract from Columbia and signed her to Arista Records, which later disbanded.^[2]^[5]^[6]

Following Davis to his newly formed J Records label, Keys rented an apartment and struggled to create an album. She began writing the song "Troubles" and came to a realization: "That's when the album started comin' together. Finally, I knew how to structure my feelings into something that made sense, something that can translate to people. That was a changing point. My confidence was up, way up."^[7] Keys learned how to produce by asking questions to the producers and engineers; she wrote, arranged and produced a majority of the album.^[4]^[8] 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.^[9]^[10] One of the final songs Keys recorded was "Fallin'".^[7] A total of 32 songs were recorded for the album.^[11] Originally titled Soul Stories in A Minor, the title of the album was changed over concerns that it would limit exposure only to black radio stations.^[4]

Composition

"Fallin" (2001)

"Fallin'" is a gospel-influenced piano ballad.^[7] Often considered her signature song, it describes the "ins and outs" of being in a relationship.^[12]

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Songs in A Minor is a neo soul album with classical piano references and arpeggios.^[13] Keys incorporates classical piano with R&B, soul and jazz into the album's music.^[2]^[4]^[14] With influences of classical piano, classic soul and East Coast hip hop,^[2] Keys described the album as a "fusion of my classical training, meshed with what I grew up listening to [...] things I've been exposed to and drawn from and my life experiences".^[12] Jane Stevenson of Jam! described the music as "old-school urban sounds and attitude set against a backdrop of classical piano and sweet, warm vocals".^[15] USA Today's Steve Jones wrote that Keys "taps into the blues, soul, jazz and even classical music to propel haunting melodies and hard-driving funk".^[16] John Mulvey of Yahoo! Music called the album "a gorgeous and ambitious melding of classic soul structures and values to hyper-modern production technique".^[17]

The album's opening track, "Piano & I", begins with a rendition of Ludwig van Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, combined with a hip hop beat.^[18] The introduction is followed by "Girlfriend", which was produced by Jermaine Dupri.^[2] Commended for its "crisp production",^[19] the song samples Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Brooklyn Zoo".^[2] Keys' cover of Prince's 1982 ballad "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?" (retitled "How Come You Don't Call Me") was inspired by a long-term relationship with a partner.^[2]^[20] The music critic for PopMatters felt that the song was credible, but fell short from the original and Stephanie Mills's 1980s cover.^[2] "Fallin'", the gospel-driven lead single and often considered Keys's signature song,^[21]^[22] contains a sample of James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World".^[2] The song earned Keys comparisons to Aretha Franklin.^[23]

"A Woman's Worth", the second single released from the album, is a "gospel-tinged"^[24] song that recommends to men to show respect to their female partner.^[25] "Jane Doe" is a funk-driven song, with backing vocals provided by Kandi Burruss.^[2]^[25] "The Life", which elicits Curtis Mayfield's "Gimmie Your Love", describes Keys's "philosophy of life and struggle".^[2] The song was compared to the work of the English band Sade.^[24] "Mr. Man" contains elements Latin American music^[24] and was described as a "sexy and soulful duet", in which Jimmy Cozier "adds his spice".^[25] The album ends with the hidden track "Lovin' U", which Christian Ward of NME compared to works of the musical group The Supremes.^[24]

Release and promotion

In advance of Songs in A Minor, "Girlfriend" was released to urban radio in early 2001 to "introduce" Keys.^[2] In order to promote her, music executive Clive Davis booked Keys to The Tonight Show. Afterward, he sent the music video of the first single, "Fallin'", to MTV; "half the women had tears down their face" when the video finished playing.^[11] "Fallin'" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, where the song remained atop the charts for six and four weeks, respectively.^[26]^[27] It became the most played song in the United States at the time and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.^[28]^[29] The album's second single, "A Woman's Worth", peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.^[30] The third single, "How Come You Don't Call Me" peaked at number 59 on the same chart,^[31] while the fourth single, "Girlfriend", peaked at number 82 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.^[32]

Davis wrote a letter to Oprah Winfrey, asking her to allow Keys, along with Jill Scott and India.Arie, to perform on her show.^[11] The group of singers performed on The Oprah Winfrey Show, where Keys "wowed" the audience.^[33] This led to the album's pre-orders to double that night.^[4] From August to October 2001, Keys toured alongside recording artist Maxwell in promotion of the album.^[34] Soon after, she embarked on her Songs in A Minor Tour.^[26]

On June 28, 2011, Songs in A Minor was re-released as deluxe and collector's editions in commemoration of its 10th anniversary.^[35] Both editions feature previously unreleased material and a documentary chronicling the making of the original album. On June 26, 2011, at the BET Awards Keys performed a medley of songs which included "Typewriter", "A Woman's Worth" with Bruno Mars and "Maybach Music" with Rick Ross and "Fallin'". On June 28, 2011, Keys performed "Fallin'", "Butterflyz" and "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down" on Good Morning America.^[36] BET aired "The Story So Far... Alicia Keys" special highlighting Alicia's 10-year career through her BET moments on June 28, 2011. On June 30, Keys performed Songs in A Minor in its entirety and telling stories of its recording in a show titled "Piano & I: A One Night Only Event With Alicia Keys" at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.^[35] In an interview for MTV, Keys called its 10th anniversary "incredibly surreal for me" and said of the album in retrospect, "This album is possibly the most precious to me as your first album only happens once, and so Songs in A Minor will always hold a special place in my life that's filled with amazing memories. I'm so proud the songs are still being enjoyed, and I'm crazy excited to share songs never heard before."^[35]^[37]

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[38]
Encyclopedia of Popular Music	^[39]
Entertainment Weekly	B^[21]
Los Angeles Times	^[40]
The New Zealand Herald	^[23]
NME	9/10^[41]
Q	^[42]
Rolling Stone	^[43]
USA Today	^[44]
The Village Voice	A−^[45]

Songs in A Minor received generally favorable reviews from contemporary music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, it received an average score of 78, based on 10 reviews.^[46] Sam Faulkner of NME described the balance between contemporary music and retrospective as "an act of pure genius".^[41] Q magazine hailed it as "a prime candidate to head up the nu-soul revolution ... with a voice that challenges Mary J. Blige's".^[42] Steve Jones of USA Today said that "Keys already has a musical, artistic and thematic maturity that many more experienced artists never achieve".^[16] The Washington Post's Richard Harrington wrote favorably of Keys' musical influences on the album and expressed that she has "vocal maturity and writing instincts beyond her years".^[47] PopMatters critic Mark Anthony Neal praised Keys' performance on the album and called it "a distinct and oft-times brilliant debut from an artist who clearly has a fine sense of her creative talents".^[2] Robert Christgau, writing in The Village Voice, said that the "grace and grit" of the first half warrant the "auspicious debut" label and that, after some "bores that threaten to sink the project midway through," Keys sustains the album with the songs at the end.^[45]

Keys' vocal performance was lauded;^[15]^[38]^[41] Sal Cinquemani from Slant Magazine declared that Keys' displayed a "powerful range, proving she can belt along with the best of them".^[19] Uncut called the album "frequently stunning" and said that Keys sings like "a young Aretha Franklin".^[48] However, some found her lyrics to be sub-par to her singing and musical ability.^[49]^[43] The New Zealand Herald's Russell Baillie stated that Keys "might indicate abundant talent aligned to neatly reverential vintage soul style", but expressed that the songs "don't add up to anything particularly memorable".^[23] Entertainment Weekly's Beth Johnson called the second half of the album slacked with "sad sack teen themes", but called it a promising album.^[21] Rolling Stone's Barry Walters perceived her singing as more mature than her songwriting, but commended Keys for her "commanding presence" on the album.^[43] Los Angeles Times writer Robert Hilburn said that it "makes a convincing case that's she's going far—in both a commercial and creative sense".^[40] In a retrospective review, Allmusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine perceived the album's music as "rich enough to compensate for some thinness in the writing" and called it "a startling assured, successful debut that deserved its immediate acclaim and is already aging nicely".^[49] Barry Walters wrote in a later article for Rolling Stone, "the album has aged well – excepting a drum-machine beat or two, it feels timeless."^[50] In the Encyclopedia of Popular Music (2011), Colin Larkin said Keys had fused urban R&B, hip hop, and blues on what he called "a minor classic of modern soul".^[39]

Commercial performance

Songs in A Minor debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 236,000 copies in its first week.^[51] Through word of mouth and promotion, the album sold 450,000 copies in its second week and remained atop the chart for three non-consecutive weeks.^[7]^[52] The album became one of the bestselling albums of 2001.^[53] The song was certified six times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America,^[54]^[55] and it has sold 6,348,000 copies in the US as of June 2014.^[56] Songs in A Minor sold over 16 million copies worldwide.^[57] Billboard magazine ranked the album thirty-second in the decade-end recap of the most successful albums of the 2000s, while placing it twelfth in the R&B field.^[58]^[59] The RIAA lists it as one of the Best Selling Albums of All Time.^[60]

Accolades

Songs in A Minor led Keys to win five awards at the 2002 Grammy Awards: Song of the Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song for "Fallin'", Best New Artist, and Best R&B Album; "Fallin'" was also nominated for Record of the Year. Keys became the second female solo artist to win five Grammy Awards in a single night, following Lauryn Hill at the 1999 Grammy Awards.^[61] The album also won a NAACP Image Award for "Outstanding Album".^[62] Keys was also named Best New Artist at the 2002 World Music Awards.^[63] "Fallin'" was ranked at number 37 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years in 2003^[64] and was ranked the 413th greatest song of all time by Blender magazine.^[65] The album was ranked number two on the Rolling Stone magazine's Top 10 of 2001, number 18 on The Village Voice's 2001 Pazz & Jop list, number 27 on Mojo magazine's Best 40 Albums of 2001 and was inducted to Q magazine's 100 Greatest Albums Ever.^[66]^[67] Q also listed the album as one of the best 50 albums of 2001.^[68] In 2009, Rolling Stone named it the 95th greatest album of the past decade, while "Fallin'" ranked at number 62 on the magazine's "100 Best Songs of the Decade" list.^[69]^[70] In 2013 Entertainment Weekly ranked Songs in A Minor the 57th greatest album of all time, considering it as one of the biggest albums ever for a female artist.

Track listing

*Songs in A Minor* – Standard edition
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Piano & I"	Alicia Keys Ludwig Van Beethoven	1:52
2.	"Girlfriend"	Keys Jermaine Dupri Joshua Thompson	3:34
3.	"How Come You Don't Call Me"	Prince	3:57
4.	"Fallin'"	Keys	3:30
5.	"Troubles"	Keys Kerry Brothers, Jr.	4:28
6.	"Rock wit U"	Keys Taneisha Smith Brothers	5:36
7.	"A Woman's Worth"	Keys Erika Rose	5:03
8.	"Jane Doe"	Keys Kandi Burruss	3:48
9.	"Goodbye"	Keys	4:20
10.	"The Life"	Keys Smith Brothers	5:25
11.	"Mr. Man" (featuring Jimmy Cozier)	Keys Cozier	4:09
12.	"Never Felt This Way (Interlude)" (Interlude)	Brian McKnight	2:01
13.	"Butterflyz"	Keys	4:08
14.	"Why Do I Feel So Sad"	Keys Warryn Campbell	4:25
15.	"Caged Bird"	Keys	3:02
16.	"Lovin' U" (hidden track)	Keys	3:49
Total length:			63:04

*Songs in A Minor* — Japanese edition (bonus tracks)
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
17.	"Rear View Mirror"	Keys Brothers L. Green Rodney Jerkins Fred Jerkins III LaShawn Daniels	4:06
18.	"Fallin'" (Extended Remix) (featuring Busta Rhymes and Rampage)	Keys	4:18
19.	"A Woman's Worth" (Remix Radio Edit)	Keys Rose	4:24

*Songs in A Minor* — UK edition (bonus tracks)
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
16.	"Fallin'" (Extended Remix) (featuring Busta Rhymes and Rampage)	Keys	4:15
17.	"A Woman's Worth" (Remix) / "Lovin' U" (hidden track)	Keys Rose	10:38

*Songs in A Minor* — 2002 re-release edition (bonus DVD)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Fallin'" (music video)
2.	"A Woman's Worth" (music video)
3.	"Girlfriend" (music video)

Notes

"Piano & I" contains a sample of Ludwig Van Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata".
"Girlfriend" contains a sample of Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Brooklyn Zoo".
"How Come You Don't Call Me" is a cover of Prince's "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?".
"Fallin'" contains a sample of James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World".
"Rock wit U" was originally released in 2000 on soundtrack album Shaft.
"Never Felt This Way (Interlude)" was originally performed by Brian McKnight.

Remixed & Unplugged in A Minor

An album of remixes and live songs, Remixed & Unplugged in A Minor (issued in some countries as Songs in A Minor: Remixed & Unplugged), was released on October 22, 2002 by J Records. The album's live portion was edited from a performance recorded on August 10, 2002 at KeyArena in Seattle, Washington.

Track listing

*Remixed & Unplugged in A Minor* – Standard edition
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Girlfriend" (KrucialKeys Sista Girl Mix)	Keys Dupri Thompson	3:27
2.	"Gangsta Lovin'" (Eve featuring Alicia Keys)	Alisa Yarbrough Jonah Ellis Lonnie Simmons	3:59
3.	"Fallin'" (Remix) (featuring Busta Rhymes and Rampage)	Keys	3:56
4.	"A Woman's Worth" (Remix)	Keys Rose	3:20
5.	"Butterflyz" (Roger's Release Mix)	Keys	3:54
6.	"Troubles" (Jay-J & Chris Lum Bootleg Mix)	Keys Brothers	4:24
7.	"How Come You Don't Call Me" (Neptunes Remix)	Prince	4:23
8.	"Fallin'" (Ali Version)	Keys	4:30
9.	"Moonlight Sonata" / "L'Interludio, Ambivalente" / "Ain't Misbehavin'" (Live)	Ludwig van Beethoven Ray Chew Harry Brooks Andy Razaf Thomas Waller	2:22
10.	"Goodbye" (Live)	Keys	2:49
11.	"Never Felt This Way" (Interlude) (Live)	McKnight Brandon Barnes	1:45
12.	"Butterflyz" (Live)	Keys	0:52
13.	"Caged Bird" (Live)	Keys	2:03
14.	"I Got a Little Something for You" (Live)	Keys	1:45
15.	"Someday We'll All Be Free" (Live)	Donny Hathaway Edward Howard	6:24
Total length:			49:49

Songs in A Minor: 10th Anniversary Edition

The 10th Anniversary Edition was released on the 10 year anniversary of the release of Songs in A Minor. It comes in two editions, the 10th Anniversary Edition, and the Collector's Edition. The first disc comprises the original album. The second disc included in both editions contains bonus songs, including unreleased songs from the era, alternate versions, and remixes hand-picked by Keys. The Collector's Edition contains more bonus songs, as well as live songs and it comes with a DVD that features a documentary on the making of album, and music videos. A vinyl version of the original album was also made available.^{[citation needed]}

Track listing

*Songs in A Minor* – 10th Anniversary Edition (Disc 1)
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Piano & I"	Alicia Keys Ludwig Van Beethoven	1:52
2.	"Girlfriend"	Keys Jermaine Dupri Joshua Thompson	3:34
3.	"How Come You Don't Call Me"	Prince	3:57
4.	"Fallin'"	Keys	3:30
5.	"Troubles"	Keys Kerry Brothers, Jr.	4:28
6.	"Rock wit U"	Keys Taneisha Smith Brothers	5:36
7.	"A Woman's Worth"	Keys Erika Rose	5:03
8.	"Jane Doe"	Keys Kandi Burruss	3:48
9.	"Goodbye"	Keys	4:20
10.	"The Life"	Keys Smith Brothers	5:25
11.	"Mr. Man" (featuring Jimmy Cozier)	Keys Cozier	4:09
12.	"Never Felt This Way (Interlude)" (Interlude)	Brian McKnight	2:01
13.	"Butterflyz"	Keys	4:08
14.	"Why Do I Feel So Sad"	Keys Warryn Campbell	4:25
15.	"Caged Bird"	Keys	3:02
16.	"Lovin' U" (hidden track)	Keys	3:49
Total length:			63:04

*Songs in A Minor* — 10th Anniversary Edition (Disc 2)
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"A Woman's Worth" (Remix) (featuring Nas)	Keys Rose	4:28
2.	"Juiciest" (Mixtape version)	Keys James Mtume Brothers	3:03
3.	"If I Was Your Woman" (Original Funky Demo)	Clay McMurray Gloria Jones Pam Sawyer	2:59
4.	"Fallin'" (Ali Version)	Keys	4:26
5.	"Typewriter"	Keys Brothers	3:10
6.	"Butterflyz" (The Drumline Mix)	Keys	3:49

*Songs in A Minor* — Collector's Edition (Disc 2)
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"A Woman's Worth" (Remix) (featuring Nas)	Keys Rose	4:28
2.	"Juiciest" (Mixtape version)	Keys Mtume Brothers	3:03
3.	"If I Was Your Woman" (Original Funky Demo)	McMurray Jones Swayer	2:59
4.	"Ghetto Man" (featuring muMs da Schemer)	Bernard Doss Brothers Keys	4:17
5.	"Fallin'" (Ali Version)	Keys	4:26
6.	"Typewriter"	Keys Brothers	3:10
7.	"Butterflyz" (The Drumline Mix)	Keys	3:49
8.	"I Won't"	Keys Brothers	3:44
9.	"Girlfriend" (KrucialKeys Sista Girl Mix – The UK Video Remix Edit)	Keys Dupri Thompson	3:52
10.	"I Got a Little Something" (Live at KeyArena, Seattle, Washington, 10 August 2002)	Keys	1:42
11.	"Moonlight Sonata" / "L'Interludio, Ambivalente" / "Ain't Misbehavin'" (Live at KeyArena, Seattle, Washington, 10 August 2002)	Andy Razaf Ludwig van Beethoven Harry Brooks Ray Chew Thomas Waller	2:07
12.	"Light My Fire" (Live at KeyArena, Seattle, Washington, 10 August 2002)	Jim Morrison John Densmore Ray Manzarek Robbie Krieger	3:27

*Songs in A Minor* — Collector's Edition (Disc 3 – DVD)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Songs in A Minor Documentary"
2.	"A Harlem Love Story" ("Fallin'" / "A Woman's Worth")
3.	"Girlfriend"
4.	"How Come You Don't Call Me"

Personnel

A & C Productions – Strings
Sanford Allen – String Contractor
Alli – Art Direction, Creative Director
Carlos Alomar – Guitar
Arden Altino – Arranger, Keyboards, Producer
David Bakamjian – String Section
Ross Baldisserotto – Editing
Beethoven – Composer
Miri Ben-Ari – Arranger, Producer, Keyboards, Strings, Violin
Tony Black – Engineer, Mixing
Larissa Blitz – String Section
Charles Bouis – Engineer
Gretchen Brennison – Project Manager
Harry Brooks – Composer
Kerry Brothers – Composer, Digital Programming, Drum Programming, Engineer, Executive Producer, Keyboards, Producer, Production Concept, Remix Producer
Gerry Brown – Engineer, Mixing
Kandi Burruss – Composer, Arranger, Producer, Vocals (Background)
Ralph Cacciuri – Engineer
Warryn Campbell – Composer
Robert Chausow – String Section
Ray Chew – Composer, Orchestration, String Arrangements
Brian Cox – Keyboards
Jimmy Cozier – Arranger, Composer, Duet, Producer
Clive Davis – Executive Producer
Alberto de Almar – Guitar
John Densmore – Composer
Jermaine Dupri – Composer, Producer
Tony Duran – Photography
Peter Edge – Executive Producer
Russ Elevado – Engineer, Mixing
Marisol Espada – String Section
Lena M. Fankhauser – String Section
Barry Finclair – String Section
Gerald Flowers – Guitar
Reggie Flowers – Fills
Vic Flowers – Bass
Brian Frye – Engineer
Natali Galazka – Producer

Chris Galland – Mixing Assistant
Richie Goods – Bass, Bass (Upright)
Erwin Gorostiza – Creative Director
Paul L. Green – Vocals (Background)
Andricka Hall – Vocals (Background)
Jil Hardin – Producer
Derrick Harris – Composer
Isaac Hayes – Fender Rhodes, Flute Arrangement, String Arrangements
Isaac Hayes Orchestra – Flute Arrangement, String Arrangements
Norman Hedman – Percussion
Patrick Hoelck – Director
Rufus Jackson – Bass
Eric Johnson – Photography
Syl Johnson – Composer
Gloria Jones – Composer
Jimmy Jones – Composer
Quincy Jones – Quotation Author
Russell Jones – Composer
Julian C. Barber – String Section
Acar Key – Engineer, Piano Engineer
Alicia Keys – Arranger, Composer, Digital Programming, Executive Producer, Instrumentation, Keyboards, Piano, Producer, Remix Producer, String Arrangements, Synthesizer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Kez Khou – Archivist
Robby Krieger – Composer
Dave Kutch – Mastering
Gwendolyn Laster – String Section
Jesse Levine – String Section
Alan Light – Liner Notes
Lil X – Director
Kristin Lum – Art Direction, Design
Erik Madrid – Mixing Assistant
Bernard "Doss" Malik – Composer, Producer
Ray Manzarek – Composer
Manny Marroquin – Mixing
Tony Maserati – Mixing
Brian McKnight – Composer, Instrumentation, Producer
Clarence McMurray – Composer

Lori Miller – String Section
Ann Mincieli – Assistant, Assistant Engineer, Coordination, Engineer, Mixing
Cindy Mizelle – Vocals (Background)
Jim Morrison – Composer
James Mtume – Composer
Anthony Nance – Drum Programming
Fiz Oliver – Producer
John Peters – Organ
Marion Pinheiro – String Section
Herb Powers, Jr. – Mastering
Prince – Composer
Andy Razaf – Composer
Laurence H. Ridley – String Section
Chris Robinson – Editing, Video Director
Jeff Robinson – Executive Producer
Douglas Romoff – String Section
Erika Rose – Composer, Vocals (Background)
Rick St. Hillaire – Engineer
Tammy Saunders – Vocals (Background)
Pam Sawyer – Composer
Albert V. Schoonmaker – String Section
Earle Sebastian – Director, Producer
Sarah Seiver – String Section
Tim Shider – Bass
Taneisha Smith – Composer
Mary Ann Souza – Assistant
Dale Stuckenbruck – String Section
Phil Tan – Mixing
Joshua Thompson – Composer
Thomas Waller – Composer
Glenn Watts – Composer
Dionne Webb – Hair Stylist
Arty White – Guitar
D'Wayne Wiggins – Producer
Carolyn Williams – Project Manager
Patti Wilson – Stylist
Kela Wong – Make-Up
Chris Wood – Engineer

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2001–02)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[71]	3
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)^[71]	4
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)^[71]	8
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)^[71]	10
Canadian Albums (Billboard)^[72]	2
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)^[71]	1
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)^[71]	4
European Top 100 Albums (Billboard)^[73]	5
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)^[71]	8
French Albums (SNEP)^[71]	12
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)^[74]	2
Greek International Albums (IFPI Greece)^[75]	5
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)^[76]	18
Italian Albums (FIMI)^[71]	4
Irish Albums (IRMA)^[77]	5
Japanese Albums (Oricon)^[78]	44
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)^[71]	12
Polish Albums (OLiS)^[79]	9
Scottish Albums (OCC)^[80]	10
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)^[71]	10
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)^[71]	3
UK Albums (OCC)^[81]	6
US Billboard 200^[82]	1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[83]	1

10th Anniversary Edition

Chart (2011)	Peak position
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)^[84]	69
French Albums (SNEP)^[84]	124

Year-end charts

Chart (2001)	Peak position
Austrian Albums (IFPI)^[85]	35
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)^[86]	98
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)^[87]	18
French Albums (SNEP)^[88]	98
New Zealand Albums (RIANZ)^[89]	47
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)^[90]	32
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)^[91]	19
UK Albums (OCC)^[92]	38
US Billboard 200^[93]	13
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) ^[94]	3
Worldwide Albums (IFPI)^[95]	7
Chart (2002)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[96]	14
Australian Urban Albums (ARIA)^[97]	3
Austrian Albums (IFPI)^[98]	44
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)^[99]	38
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)^[100]	21
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)^[101]	21
French Albums (SNEP)^[102]	45
New Zealand Albums (RIANZ)^[103]	28
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)^[104]	85
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)^[105]	28
UK Albums (OCC)^[106]	31
US Billboard 200^[107]	23
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[108]	12
Worldwide Albums (IFPI)^[109]	43
Chart (2003)	Peak position
Australian Urban Albums (ARIA)^[110]	18
UK Albums (OCC)^[111]	153

Decade-end charts

Chart (2000–09)	Peak position
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)^[112]	72
US Billboard 200^[113]	32
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[114]	12

Certifications

Region	Certification
Australia (ARIA)^[115]	2× Platinum
Austria (IFPI)^[116]	Gold
Belgium (IFPI Belgium)^[117]	Gold
Canada (CRIA)^[118]	5× Platinum
Denmark (IFPI)^[119]	Platinum
France (SNEP)^[120]	Platinum
Germany (BVMI)^[121]	Platinum
Italy (FIMI)^[122]	Platinum
Japan (RIAJ)^[123]	Gold
Netherlands (NVPI)^[124]	2× Platinum
New Zealand (RIANZ)^[125]	Platinum
Norway (IFPI)^[126]	Gold
Poland (ZPAV)^[127]	Gold
Sweden (IFPI)^[128]	Platinum
Switzerland (IFPI)^[129]	2× Platinum
United Kingdom (BPI)^[130]	3× Platinum
United States (RIAA)^[55]	7× Platinum
Summaries
Europe (IFPI)	3× Platinum

Release history

Region	Date	Edition	Label
United States	June 5, 2001	Standard	J
Canada	June 26, 2001		Sony Music
United Kingdom	July 23, 2001
Australia	September 3, 2001
Germany	September 3, 2001
Japan	February 27, 2002		BMG
France	October 29, 2002		Sony Music
Worldwide	June 28, 2011	10th Anniversary Collector's	J

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External links

Songs in A Minor at Discogs (list of releases)

[1] Pareles, Jon (January 27, 2002). "Music; To Be Alicia Keys: Young, Gifted and in Control". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. pp. 1–3. Retrieved April 23, 2009.

[PopMatters-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m Neal, Mark Anthony (June 25, 2001). "Alicia Keys: Songs in A Minor". PopMatters. Retrieved May 2, 2009.

[3] "New Faces in Music". Jet. 100 (5). Johnson Publishing Company: 59. 2004. Retrieved May 3, 2009.

[Rebel-4] Gaar 2002, p. 461

[5] "Alicia Keys – Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved April 23, 2009.

[6] "Interview: Alicia Keys". The Guardian. London: Guardian Media Group. November 2, 2001. Retrieved April 23, 2009.

[cover_story-7] "The Next Queen of Soul". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. November 8, 2001. pp. 1–6. Retrieved August 10, 2009.

[8] Kimpel 2006, p. 68

[9] Brasor, Philip (October 3, 2001). "Alicia Keys: 'Songs in A Minor'". The Japan Times. Retrieved April 23, 2009.

[10] Birchmeier, Jason. "Dr. Dolittle 2 – Original Soundtrack". Allmusic. Retrieved April 23, 2009.

[Kimpel-11] Kimpel 2006, p. 69

[hot_product-12] "Hot Product". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. June 11, 2001. Retrieved August 10, 2009.

[FOOTNOTESmucker_et_al.2004449-13] Smucker et al. 2004, p. 449.

[seattletimes-14] MacDonald, Patrick (September 19, 2008). "Six years after 'Minor' success, Alicia Keys is a major star". The Seattle Times. The Seattle Times Company. Archived from the original on May 2, 2009. Retrieved May 3, 2009. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[Jam!-15] Stevenson, Jane. "Album Review: Songs in A Minor". Jam!. Retrieved April 23, 2009.

[USA_Today-16] Jones, Steve (May 12, 2001). "Travis, made manifest R&B's Alicia Keys hits all the right ones". USA Today. Retrieved February 15, 2010.

[Yahoo!-17] Mulvey, John (August 16, 2001). "Alicia Keys Songs In A Minor Album Review". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved July 9, 2009.

[18] Strong & Peel 2002, p. 576

[Slant_Magazine-19] Cinquemani, Sal (July 16, 2001). "Alicia Keys: Songs in A Minor". Slant Magazine. Retrieved July 9, 2009.

[20] "The Maestro". Vibe. 9 (10). Vibe Media Group. October 2001. ISSN 1070-4701. Retrieved August 4, 2009.

[Entertainment_Weekly-21] Johnson, Beth (June 29, 2001). "Songs in A Minor – Music Review". Entertainment Weekly. Time. Retrieved April 23, 2009.

[22] "Hot Product". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. June 11, 2006. Retrieved August 4, 2009.

[NZ_Herald-23] Baillie, Russell (August 30, 2001). "Alicia Keys: Songs in A Minor". The New Zealand Herald. APN News & Media. Retrieved July 9, 2009.

[Ward_NME-24] Ward, Christian (August 10, 2001). "Alicia Keys : Songs in A Minor J Records". NME. UK: IPC Media. Retrieved June 10, 2010.

[iAfrica-25] Meyer, Carmen (January 30, 2002). "Songs in A Minor". iAfrica. Retrieved June 10, 2010.

[tour-26] Martens, Todd (December 4, 2001). "Alicia Keys' U.S. Tour Bows Jan. 22". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved August 4, 2009.

[27] Bronson, Fred (January 31, 2008). "Chart Beat". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved August 4, 2009.

[28] D'Angelo, Joe; Waller, Curtis (September 4, 2001). "Alicia Keys, Jamie Foxx Strut Their Stuff At VMA Rehearsals". MTV News. Retrieved August 11, 2009.

[29] "RIAA – Gold & Platinum". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 6, 2009.

[30] Jeckell, Barry A.; Mitchell, Gail (May 2, 2002). "'Totally Hits 2002' Packs in 20 Top Tracks". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved August 4, 2009.

[31] "How Come You Don't Call Me – Alicia Keys". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved June 10, 2010.

[32] "Girlfriend – Alicia Keys". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved June 10, 2010.

[Jet-33] "New Singer Alicia Keys Sitting Pretty with Smash Debut Album 'Songs In A Minor'". Jet. 100 (9). Johnson Publishing Company: 59–60. 2004. Retrieved May 2, 2009.

[34] Schumacher-Rasmussen, Eric (July 13, 2001). "Alicia Keys, Maxwell To Hit Road Together". MTV News. Retrieved August 10, 2009.

[MTV10th-35] James Dinh (April 13, 2011). "Alicia Keys Announces 10th Anniversary Edition Of Songs In A Minor". MTV News. Retrieved June 28, 2011.

[36] "Alicia Keys Says "Good Morning America"". Celebrity-gossip.net. June 28, 2011. Retrieved October 7, 2011.

[37] Gail Mitchell (April 12, 2011). "Alicia Keys to Toast 'Songs in A Minor' Anniversary with Deluxe Release, Concert". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2011.

[AllMusic-38] Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Songs in A Minor – Alicia Keys – Review". AllMusic. Retrieved April 23, 2009.

[Larkin-39] Larkin, Colin (2011). "Alicia Keys". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th ed.). Omnibus Press. ISBN 0857125958.

[LA_Times-40] Hilburn, Robert (June 24, 2001). "From Pop to Neo-Soul, Alicia Keys Impresses". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 15, 2010.

[NME-41] Faulkner, Sam (July 25, 2006). "Alicia Keys: Songs In A Minor". NME. UK. Retrieved April 23, 2009.

[Qmag-42] "Review: Songs in A Minor". Q. EMAP: 110. September 2001.

[Rolling_Stone-43] Walters, Barry (June 25, 2001). "Songs in A Minor by Alicia Keys". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved April 23, 2009.

[44] Jones, Steve (January 24, 2002). "D.C. falls in love with Alicia Keys". USA Today. Retrieved October 4, 2016.

[Christgau-45] Christgau, Robert (September 11, 2001). "Minstrels All". The Village Voice. Village Voice Media. Archived from the original on February 15, 2010. Retrieved July 9, 2009.

[46] Songs in A Minor at Metacritic. Retrieved October 7, 2011.

[Washington_Post-47] Harrington, Richard (September 7, 2001). "MAXWELL "Now" Columbia ALICIA KEYS "Songs in A Minor" J". The Washington Post. The Washington Post Company. Retrieved February 15, 2010. (Transcription of original review at talk page)

[Uncut-48] "Review: Songs in A Minor". Uncut. London: 112. November 2001.

[Allmusic-49] Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Songs in A Minor – Alicia Keys – Review". Allmusic. Retrieved April 23, 2009.

[RSreissue-50] Walters, Barry (July 18, 2011). "Songs in A Minor Reissue". Rolling Stone. Jann S. Wenner. Retrieved June 15, 2012.

[51] Martens, Todd (July 5, 2001). "Keys' Debut Tops The Billboard 200". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved August 4, 2009.

[52] Martens, Todd (July 26, 2001). "Keys Wards Off Aaliyah, Foxy At No. 1". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved August 4, 2009.

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 {{Listen|filename=Alicia Keys - Fallin' sample.ogg|title="Fallin" (2001)|description="Fallin'" is a [[gospel music|gospel]]-influenced piano ballad.<ref name="cover story"/> Often considered her [[signature song]], it describes the "ins and outs" of being in a relationship.<ref name="hot product">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/79462/hot-product|title=Hot Product|date=June 11, 2001|work=Billboard|publisher=[[Nielsen Company|Nielsen Business Media]]|accessdate=August 10, 2009}}</ref>|format=[[Ogg]]}}
-''Songs in A Minor'' is a [[neo soul]] album with classical piano references and [[arpeggio]]s.{{sfn|Smucker et al.|2004|p=449}} Keys incorporates classical piano with [[contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[soul music|soul]] and [[jazz]] into the album's music.<ref name="PopMatters"/><ref name="Rebel"/><ref name="seattletimes">{{cite news|url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2008188607_keys19.html|title=Six years after 'Minor' success, Alicia Keys is a major star|last=MacDonald|first=Patrick|date=September 19, 2008|work=[[The Seattle Times]]|publisher=[[The Seattle Times Company]]|accessdate=May 3, 2009}}</ref> With influences of classical piano, classic soul and [[East Coast hip hop]],<ref name="PopMatters"/> Keys described the album as a "fusion of my classical training, meshed with what I grew up listening to [...] things I've been exposed to and drawn from and my life experiences".<ref name="hot product"/> Jane Stevenson of [[Jam!]] described the music as "old-school urban sounds and attitude set against a backdrop of classical piano and sweet, warm vocals".<ref name="Jam!">{{cite web|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/K/Keys_Alicia/AlbumReviews/2001/07/08/771200.html|title=Album Review: Songs in A Minor|last=Stevenson|first=Jane|publisher=Jam!|accessdate=April 23, 2009}}</ref> ''[[USA Today]]''{{'}}s Steve Jones wrote that Keys "taps into the blues, soul, jazz and even classical music to propel haunting melodies and hard-driving funk".<ref name="USA Today">{{cite news|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/USAToday/access/74002313.html?dids=74002313:74002313&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+12%2C+2001&author=Edna+Gundersen%3B+Brian+Mansfield%3B+Steve+Jones&pub=USA+TODAY&desc=Travis%2C+made+manifest+R%26B's+Alicia+Keys+hits+all+the+right+ones&pqatl=google|title=Travis, made manifest R&B's Alicia Keys hits all the right ones|last=Jones|first=Steve|date=May 12, 2001|work=USA Today|accessdate=February 15, 2010}}</ref> John Mulvey of [[Yahoo! Music]] called the album "a gorgeous and ambitious melding of classic soul structures and values to hyper-modern production technique".<ref name="Yahoo!">{{cite web|url=http://uk.launch.yahoo.com/l_reviews_a/21489.html|title=Alicia Keys Songs In A Minor Album Review|last=Mulvey|first=John|date=August 16, 2001|publisher=Yahoo! Music|accessdate=July 9, 2009}}</ref>
+''Songs in A Minor'' is a [[neo soul]] album with classical piano references and [[arpeggio]]s.{{sfn|Smucker et al.|2004|p=449}} Keys incorporates classical piano with [[contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[soul music|soul]] and [[jazz]] into the album's music.<ref name="PopMatters"/><ref name="Rebel"/><ref name="seattletimes">{{cite news|url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2008188607_keys19.html |title=Six years after 'Minor' success, Alicia Keys is a major star |last=MacDonald |first=Patrick |date=September 19, 2008 |work=[[The Seattle Times]] |publisher=[[The Seattle Times Company]] |accessdate=May 3, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090502010848/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com:80/html/musicnightlife/2008188607_keys19.html |archivedate=May 2, 2009 |df=mdy }}</ref> With influences of classical piano, classic soul and [[East Coast hip hop]],<ref name="PopMatters"/> Keys described the album as a "fusion of my classical training, meshed with what I grew up listening to [...] things I've been exposed to and drawn from and my life experiences".<ref name="hot product"/> Jane Stevenson of [[Jam!]] described the music as "old-school urban sounds and attitude set against a backdrop of classical piano and sweet, warm vocals".<ref name="Jam!">{{cite web|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/K/Keys_Alicia/AlbumReviews/2001/07/08/771200.html|title=Album Review: Songs in A Minor|last=Stevenson|first=Jane|publisher=Jam!|accessdate=April 23, 2009}}</ref> ''[[USA Today]]''{{'}}s Steve Jones wrote that Keys "taps into the blues, soul, jazz and even classical music to propel haunting melodies and hard-driving funk".<ref name="USA Today">{{cite news|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/USAToday/access/74002313.html?dids=74002313:74002313&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+12%2C+2001&author=Edna+Gundersen%3B+Brian+Mansfield%3B+Steve+Jones&pub=USA+TODAY&desc=Travis%2C+made+manifest+R%26B's+Alicia+Keys+hits+all+the+right+ones&pqatl=google|title=Travis, made manifest R&B's Alicia Keys hits all the right ones|last=Jones|first=Steve|date=May 12, 2001|work=USA Today|accessdate=February 15, 2010}}</ref> John Mulvey of [[Yahoo! Music]] called the album "a gorgeous and ambitious melding of classic soul structures and values to hyper-modern production technique".<ref name="Yahoo!">{{cite web|url=http://uk.launch.yahoo.com/l_reviews_a/21489.html|title=Alicia Keys Songs In A Minor Album Review|last=Mulvey|first=John|date=August 16, 2001|publisher=Yahoo! Music|accessdate=July 9, 2009}}</ref>
 The album's opening track, "Piano & I", begins with a rendition of [[Ludwig van Beethoven]]'s ''[[Piano Sonata No. 14 (Beethoven)|Moonlight Sonata]]'', combined with a [[hip hop music|hip hop]] beat.<ref>{{harvnb|Strong|Peel|2002|p=576|Ref=none}}</ref> The introduction is followed by "[[Girlfriend (Alicia Keys song)|Girlfriend]]", which was produced by [[Jermaine Dupri]].<ref name="PopMatters"/> Commended for its "crisp production",<ref name="Slant Magazine">{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/alicia-keys-songs-in-a-minor/105|title=Alicia Keys: Songs in A Minor|last=Cinquemani|first=Sal|date=July 16, 2001|publisher=[[Slant Magazine]]|accessdate=July 9, 2009}}</ref> the song samples [[Ol' Dirty Bastard]]'s "[[Brooklyn Zoo]]".<ref name="PopMatters"/> Keys' [[cover version|cover]] of [[Prince (musician)|Prince]]'s 1982 ballad "[[How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?]]" (retitled "How Come You Don't Call Me") was inspired by a long-term relationship with a partner.<ref name="PopMatters"/><ref>{{cite journal|date=October 2001|title=The Maestro|journal=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]|publisher=Vibe Media Group|volume=9|issue=10|issn=1070-4701|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2SUEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA98|accessdate=August 4, 2009}}</ref> The music critic for [[PopMatters]] felt that the song was credible, but fell short from the original and [[Stephanie Mills]]'s 1980s cover.<ref name="PopMatters"/> "[[Fallin' (Alicia Keys song)|Fallin']]", the [[gospel music|gospel]]-driven lead single and often considered Keys's signature song,<ref name="Entertainment Weekly">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,132664,00.html|title=Songs in A Minor – Music Review|last=Johnson|first=Beth|date=June 29, 2001|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=[[Time Inc.|Time]]|accessdate=April 23, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/79462/hot-product|title=Hot Product|date=June 11, 2006|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|accessdate=August 4, 2009}}</ref> contains a sample of [[James Brown]]'s "[[It's a Man's Man's Man's World]]".<ref name="PopMatters"/> The song earned Keys comparisons to [[Aretha Franklin]].<ref name="NZ Herald">{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=212637|title=Alicia Keys: Songs in A Minor|last=Baillie|first=Russell|date=August 30, 2001|work=[[The New Zealand Herald]]|publisher=[[APN News & Media]]|accessdate=July 9, 2009}}</ref>
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 ==Commercial performance==
 ''Songs in A Minor'' debuted at number one on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, selling 236,000 copies in its first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/79215/keys-debut-tops-the-billboard-200|title=Keys' Debut Tops The Billboard 200|last=Martens|first=Todd|date=July 5, 2001|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|accessdate=August 4, 2009}}</ref> Through [[word of mouth]] and promotion, the album sold 450,000 copies in its second week and remained atop the chart for three non-consecutive weeks.<ref name="cover story"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/78998/keys-wards-off-aaliyah-foxy-at-no-1|title=Keys Wards Off Aaliyah, Foxy At No. 1|last=Martens|first=Todd|date=July 26, 2001|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|accessdate=August 4, 2009}}</ref> The album became one of the bestselling albums of 2001.<ref>{{cite journal|date=December 13, 2004|title=Alicia Keys Wraps Up Busy Year with Awards, Hit CD, Tour and Poetry Book|journal=Jet|publisher=Johnson Publishing Company|volume=106|issue=24|issn=0021-5996|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F78DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA59|accessdate=August 4, 2009}}</ref> The song was certified six times [[Music recording sales certification|platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/61009/keys-unplugs-for-3rd-straight-no-1-disc|title=Keys 'Unplugs' For 3rd Straight No. 1 Disc|last=Whitmire|first=Margo|date=October 19, 2005|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|accessdate=August 4, 2009}}</ref><ref name="RIAA">{{cite web |url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS&title=Songs%20In%20A%20Minor&perPage=25 |title=RIAA – Gold & Platinum |publisher=Recording Industry Association of America |accessdate=April 18, 2008}}</ref> and it has sold 6,348,000 copies in the US as of June 2014.<ref name="grein">{{cite web | url=https://ca.music.yahoo.com/photos/top-new-acts-since-2000-1403561474-slideshow/485623823jm00008-the-amazin-photo-1403561220420.html| title=Top 20 New Acts Since 2000| publisher=Yahoo! Music | date=July 8, 2014 |last=Grein |first=Paul}}</ref> ''Songs in A Minor'' sold over 16 million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/112579-alicia-adds-tour-dates|title=Alicia adds tour dates|date=March 7, 2008|work=[[Metro (Associated Metro Limited)|Metro]]|publisher=[[Associated Newspapers]]|accessdate=June 10, 2009}}</ref>
-''Billboard'' magazine ranked the album thirty-second in the decade-end recap of the most successful albums of the 2000s, while placing it twelfth in the R&B field.<ref>{{cite web|title=Best of the 2000s – Billboard 200 Albums|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts-decade-end/billboard-200-albums?year=2009&begin=21&order=position|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|accessdate=June 8, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Best of the 2000s – Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts-decade-end/r-b-hip-hop-albums?year=2009&begin=11&order=position|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|accessdate=June 8, 2010}}</ref> The RIAA lists it as one of the Best Selling Albums of All Time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=3&table=tblTop100&action= |title=Recording Industry Association of America |publisher=RIAA |accessdate=October 7, 2011}}</ref>
+''Billboard'' magazine ranked the album thirty-second in the decade-end recap of the most successful albums of the 2000s, while placing it twelfth in the R&B field.<ref>{{cite web|title=Best of the 2000s – Billboard 200 Albums|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts-decade-end/billboard-200-albums?year=2009&begin=21&order=position|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|accessdate=June 8, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Best of the 2000s – Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts-decade-end/r-b-hip-hop-albums?year=2009&begin=11&order=position|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|accessdate=June 8, 2010}}</ref> The RIAA lists it as one of the Best Selling Albums of All Time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=3&table=tblTop100&action= |title=Recording Industry Association of America |publisher=RIAA |accessdate=October 7, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106075211/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=3&table=tblTop100&action= |archivedate=November 6, 2015 |df=mdy }}</ref>
 ==Accolades==
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-!align="center"|Austrian Albums ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.austriancharts.at/2001_album.asp |title=Austrancharts.at – Jahreshitparade 2001 |language=German |work=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry]] |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=February 3, 2009}}</ref>
+!align="center"|Austrian Albums ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.austriancharts.at/2001_album.asp |title=Austrancharts.at – Jahreshitparade 2001 |language=German |work=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry]] |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=February 3, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306071218/http://www.austriancharts.at/2001_album.asp |archivedate=March 6, 2016 |df=mdy }}</ref>
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-!align="center"|Dutch Albums ([[MegaCharts]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2001&cat=a |title=Dutchcharts.nl – Jaaroverzichten 2001 |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=June 4, 2011}}</ref>
+!align="center"|Dutch Albums ([[MegaCharts]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2001&cat=a |title=Dutchcharts.nl – Jaaroverzichten 2001 |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=June 4, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715005806/http://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2001&cat=a |archivedate=July 15, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref>
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-!align="center"|French Albums ([[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.disqueenfrance.com/fr/pag-259376-Classements-Annuels.html?year=2001&type=2 |title=Classement Albums – année 2001 |language=French |publisher=[[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique]] |accessdate=June 14, 2011}}</ref>
+!align="center"|French Albums ([[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disqueenfrance.com/fr/pag-259376-Classements-Annuels.html?year=2001&type=2 |title=Classement Albums – année 2001 |language=French |publisher=[[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique]] |accessdate=June 14, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125123027/http://www.disqueenfrance.com/fr/pag-259376-Classements-Annuels.html?year=2001&type=2 |archivedate=January 25, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref>
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-!align="center"|New Zealand Albums ([[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|RIANZ]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart_annual.asp |title=RIANZ Annual Top 50 Albums Chart 2001 |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand]] |accessdate=May 29, 2011}} Note: The reader must select "2001" → "Albums".</ref>
+!align="center"|New Zealand Albums ([[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|RIANZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart_annual.asp |title=RIANZ Annual Top 50 Albums Chart 2001 |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand]] |accessdate=May 29, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100722162159/http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart_annual.asp |archivedate=July 22, 2010 |df=mdy }} Note: The reader must select "2001" → "Albums".</ref>
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-!align="center"|Swiss Albums ([[Schweizer Hitparade]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://swisscharts.com/year.asp?key=2001 |title=Swiss Year-End Charts 2001 |work=''[[Media Control Charts|Media Control]]'' |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=October 4, 2008}}</ref>
+!align="center"|Swiss Albums ([[Schweizer Hitparade]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://swisscharts.com/year.asp?key=2001 |title=Swiss Year-End Charts 2001 |work=''[[Media Control Charts|Media Control]]'' |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=October 4, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6D4dLFcDe?url=http%3A%2F%2Fswisscharts.com%2Fyear.asp%3Fkey%3D2001 |archivedate=December 21, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref>
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-!align="center"|Dutch Albums ([[MegaCharts]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2002&cat=a |title=Dutchcharts.nl – Jaaroverzichten 2002 |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=June 4, 2011}}</ref>
+!align="center"|Dutch Albums ([[MegaCharts]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2002&cat=a |title=Dutchcharts.nl – Jaaroverzichten 2002 |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=June 4, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717020218/http://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2002&cat=a |archivedate=July 17, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref>
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-!align="center"|New Zealand Albums ([[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|RIANZ]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart_annual.asp |title=RIANZ Annual Top 50 Albums Chart 2002 |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand]] |accessdate=February 3, 2009}} Note: The reader must select "2002" → "Albums".</ref>
+!align="center"|New Zealand Albums ([[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|RIANZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart_annual.asp |title=RIANZ Annual Top 50 Albums Chart 2002 |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand]] |accessdate=February 3, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100722162159/http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart_annual.asp |archivedate=July 22, 2010 |df=mdy }} Note: The reader must select "2002" → "Albums".</ref>
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-!align="center"|Swedish Albums ([[Sverigetopplistan]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hitlistan.se/ |title=Sverigetopplistan – Årslista Album – År 2002 Note: Go to Sök alla listor >  Årslistor > Välj år 2002 > Visa!  |publisher=[[Swedish Recording Industry Association]] |accessdate=June 14, 2011}}</ref>
+!align="center"|Swedish Albums ([[Sverigetopplistan]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitlistan.se/ |title=Sverigetopplistan – Årslista Album – År 2002 Note: Go to Sök alla listor >  Årslistor > Välj år 2002 > Visa! |publisher=[[Swedish Recording Industry Association]] |accessdate=June 14, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100727130120/http://www.hitlistan.se/ |archivedate=July 27, 2010 |df=mdy }}</ref>
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-!align="center"|Swiss Albums ([[Schweizer Hitparade]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hitparade.ch/year.asp?key=2002 |title=Hitparade.ch – Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2002 |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=May 29, 2011}}</ref>
+!align="center"|Swiss Albums ([[Schweizer Hitparade]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitparade.ch/year.asp?key=2002 |title=Hitparade.ch – Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2002 |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=May 29, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203113011/http://hitparade.ch/year.asp?key=2002 |archivedate=December 3, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref>
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 !align="center"|[[List of music recording certifications|Certification]]
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-!align="center"|Australia ([[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-accreditations-albums-2002.htm |title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2002 Albums |publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association |accessdate=April 18, 2008}}</ref>
+!align="center"|Australia ([[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-accreditations-albums-2002.htm |title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2002 Albums |publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association |accessdate=April 18, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070613020750/http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-accreditations-albums-2002.htm |archivedate=June 13, 2007 |df=mdy }}</ref>
 | style="text-align:center;"| 2× Platinum
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-!align="center"|Austria ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifpi.at/?section=goldplatin |title=IFPI Austria – Gold & Platin |language=German |publisher=International Federation of the Phonographic Industry |date=November 29, 2001 |accessdate=April 19, 2008}}</ref>
+!align="center"|Austria ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.at/?section=goldplatin |title=IFPI Austria – Gold & Platin |language=German |publisher=International Federation of the Phonographic Industry |date=November 29, 2001 |accessdate=April 19, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5nDfynkk6?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ifpi.at%2F%3Fsection%3Dgoldplatin |archivedate=February 1, 2010 |df=mdy }}</ref>
 | style="text-align:center;"| Gold
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-!align="center"|France ([[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.disqueenfrance.com/fr/monopage.xml?id=259165&year=2003&type=12 |title=Certifications Albums Platine – année 2003 |language=French |publisher=Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique |date=January 22, 2003 |accessdate=April 19, 2008}}</ref>
+!align="center"|France ([[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disqueenfrance.com/fr/monopage.xml?id=259165&year=2003&type=12 |title=Certifications Albums Platine – année 2003 |language=French |publisher=Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique |date=January 22, 2003 |accessdate=April 19, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090327151835/http://www.disqueenfrance.com:80/fr/monopage.xml?id=259165&year=2003&type=12 |archivedate=March 27, 2009 |df=mdy }}</ref>
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-!align="center"|New Zealand ([[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|RIANZ]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart.asp |title=New Zealand Top 50 Albums |publisher=Recording Industry Association of New Zealand |accessdate=April 19, 2008}} Note: The reader must select "Chart #1299 – Sunday March 10, 2002".</ref>
+!align="center"|New Zealand ([[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|RIANZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart.asp |title=New Zealand Top 50 Albums |publisher=Recording Industry Association of New Zealand |accessdate=April 19, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090309095604/http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart.asp |archivedate=March 9, 2009 |df=mdy }} Note: The reader must select "Chart #1299 – Sunday March 10, 2002".</ref>
 | style="text-align:center;"| Platinum
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-!align="center"|Norway ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifpi.no/sok/index_trofe.htm |title=Salgstroféer |language=Norwegian |publisher=International Federation of the Phonographic Industry |accessdate=April 19, 2008}}</ref>
+!align="center"|Norway ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.no/sok/index_trofe.htm |title=Salgstroféer |language=Norwegian |publisher=International Federation of the Phonographic Industry |accessdate=April 19, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060626150139/http://www.ifpi.no/sok/index_trofe.htm |archivedate=June 26, 2006 |df=mdy }}</ref>
 | style="text-align:center;"| Gold
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-!align="center"|Poland ([[Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry|ZPAV]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zpav.pl/rankingi/wyroznienia/zlote/index.php?lang=2 |title=ZPAV gold certification awards – 2004 |publisher=Związek Producentów Audio-Video |date=September 15, 2004 |accessdate=October 14, 2010}}</ref>
+!align="center"|Poland ([[Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry|ZPAV]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zpav.pl/rankingi/wyroznienia/zlote/index.php?lang=2 |title=ZPAV gold certification awards – 2004 |publisher=Związek Producentów Audio-Video |date=September 15, 2004 |accessdate=October 14, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603083840/http://zpav.pl/rankingi/wyroznienia/zlote/index.php?lang=2 |archivedate=June 3, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref>
 | style="text-align:center;"| Gold
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-!align="center"|Sweden ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifpi.se/wp/wp-content/uploads/ar-20021.pdf |title=IFPI Sweden – Guld & Platina – År 2002 |language=Swedish |publisher=International Federation of the Phonographic Industry |accessdate=August 4, 2009}}</ref>
+!align="center"|Sweden ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.se/wp/wp-content/uploads/ar-20021.pdf |title=IFPI Sweden – Guld & Platina – År 2002 |language=Swedish |publisher=International Federation of the Phonographic Industry |accessdate=August 4, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120521214049/http://www.ifpi.se/wp/wp-content/uploads/ar-20021.pdf |archivedate=May 21, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref>
 | style="text-align:center;"| Platinum
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-!align="center"|Switzerland ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://swisscharts.com/awards.asp?year=2002 |title=Swiss Certifications – Awards 2002 |work=International Federation of the Phonographic Industry |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=April 19, 2008}}</ref>
+!align="center"|Switzerland ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://swisscharts.com/awards.asp?year=2002 |title=Swiss Certifications – Awards 2002 |work=International Federation of the Phonographic Industry |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=April 19, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613140247/http://swisscharts.com/awards.asp?year=2002 |archivedate=June 13, 2011 |df=mdy }}</ref>
 | style="text-align:center;"| 2× Platinum
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-!align="center"|United Kingdom ([[British Phonographic Industry|BPI]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx |title=Certified Awards Search |publisher=British Phonographic Industry |date=November 1, 2002 |accessdate=April 18, 2008}}</ref>
+!align="center"|United Kingdom ([[British Phonographic Industry|BPI]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx |title=Certified Awards Search |publisher=British Phonographic Industry |date=November 1, 2002 |accessdate=April 18, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115055129/http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx |archivedate=January 15, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref>
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v t e Alicia Keys
Discography Videography Awards and nominations Songs written
Studio albums	Songs in A Minor The Diary of Alicia Keys As I Am The Element of Freedom Girl on Fire Here Alicia Keys Santa Baby
Live albums	Unplugged VH1 Storytellers
Box sets	The Platinum Collection
Remix albums	Remixed
Extended plays	The Vault Playlist, Vol. 1 Alicia Keys: Rehearsal Room
Tours	Songs in A Minor Tour Verizon Ladies First Tour Diary Tour As I Am Tour Freedom Tour Piano & I Set the World on Fire Tour Alicia + Keys World Tour Keys to the Summer Tour
Books	Tears for Water More Myself
Related articles	Here in Times Square Swizz Beatz Keep a Child Alive Kerry Brothers Jr. Oven Studios
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Songs in A Minor: Difference between revisions

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Background and recording

Composition

Release and promotion

Critical response

Commercial performance

Accolades

Track listing

Remixed & Unplugged in A Minor

Track listing

Songs in A Minor: 10th Anniversary Edition

Track listing

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

10th Anniversary Edition

Year-end charts

Decade-end charts

Certifications

Release history

See also

References

Further reading

External links