Alicia Keys is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and philanthropist. She is a 15-time Grammy Award winner and has sold over 65 million records worldwide. Keys has released seven studio albums, including her debut album Songs in A Minor, which was released in 2001 and sold over 12 million copies worldwide. She has also released several hit singles, including "Fallin'", "No One", "Girl on Fire", and "Empire State of Mind". Keys is known for her soulful, powerful voice and her ability to blend different genres of music, including R&B, soul, hip-hop, and jazz. She is also known for her activism, having founded the Keep a Child Alive organization, which provides medical care and treatment to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. Keys is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has been involved in numerous charitable causes.