Markus Arike I could but I'd rather leave it up as an example for everyone to see. I mean trolls are trolls and while this one is hateful I'm not feeling remotely intimidated or pushed around by it. I'm just not moved at all by it. It's sad actually. It's weak and insecure, and not the least bit of anything in my eyes. I rather just let it sit here and be the pathetic representation of humanity that it is since there's nothing that can be done for this kind of thing. Can't be kind, can't fight back. Doesn't matter. A troll like this is already getting more attention than it deserves ;) I could only hope for good things in this troll's life because if this is the life it has today that's really sad and I feel like humanity failed it.
+Brian Anderson I agree completely, but seeing my name next to that filth of a comment, two comments, is really, really bumming me out!!! YT won't do anything about it, but I don't want my name attached to his weird agenda. See what I mean?
This is what we need!!!! I don't care who dating who, who started a twitter beef and all that other bullshit. I love hearing the backstories and history behind the craft and artistry.
For goodness' sake if only MORE interviews were like this, knowledgeable interviewer, questions with substance, and meaningful dialogue with an incredible artist. Is that asking for too much? LoL.
Shout out to everybody involved in this project. I love Alicia Keys. Let's also give credit to the interviewer. He asked great questions and carried out a very fluid conversation. Thumbs up to the videographer as well.
NPR setting the bar again with an intelligent, engaging and honest interview. Alicia is so natural and forthcoming. She has really come into her element.
Funny, a composer once told me music is "mathematical". Having a jazz musician as a father, it was a difficult concept to understand. But, I was indeed intrigued. Never heard it again until watching this video! Thanks for posting NPR
I’m totally blown away. Keys conservative/RNB approach by keeping the piano alive and creating rather than computer generating melodies is beyond compare. True trademarks of a prodigy 👍🏼🔥
My favorite part was when they examined that empire state of mind song. I wish they focused on it more, there are sooo many questions i have about that record. We have not had a song as good as that in a looong time. But solid interview. Alicia is one of those human beings you want to sit down and just chop it up with there is a wealth of information to gain from her
I first heard her on Empire State of Mind when it first released, then her tributes to Jay Z and Tupac, then Holy War, and now I am writing this comment as I watch and listen to her talk. WOW. She is amazing in every way.
This was amazing. I really have to give Alicia Keys credit for tearing me away from a country music saturated environment and giving me a broad view of what R&B could be.
the only reason I like alicia so much is her ORIGINALITY. Other performers would sell out themselves, change their identity, but Alicia maintains her ORIGINALITY.
I love this - thank you for doing that interview and putting it here!! She is just phenomenal inside and out - so impressed with her openness and her spirit!!
Please make more interviews like this. I love, love, love the music, but the story, emotions, and process to create is just as good. Please, please, please make more!!!!
I like her so much more with out all the makeup. She's like a real person. She's got actual talent she doesn't need to cover her up. Unlike most of other singers who are only a mouth piece.
Pu Koh It's the way she presents herself and she makes sure that the topic is mostly about her music. She does talk about her family but not as much. She sees her career as work and treats it like work. That's why she seems different. The others can do it too but they choose not to. Also, she has kept her relationships private or away from public scrutiny. That's why she's known for her music. She doesn't do loud and over the top performances either. Everything adds up and gives us a certain image of her. This is obviously how she wants to be known and seen. If she wanted a different public image, she would've made different decisions.
She's Awesome and true to her self. LOVE Alicia Keys.So Soulful sings from her heart.and she just gets better and better. God Bless her and her family.
Wonderful. What a bright spirit. I just luv her talent, spirit her reason and her natural ability to show up. The interviewer is very professional. U both make me really proud.
Keys is one of the true genuine musicians who has broken into the stratosphere of mainstream music. Classically trained. True to her sound. Uses her celebrity to bring attention to meaningful causes.
Its rear i see this good of a interview in music. A conversation, not a monologue, about many aspects of music tied back to the artists view and stories.
So glad I stumbled onto this. I always felt Alicia is one of those truly unique, FOR REAL artists out there... now this interview shed more light on that. Amazing. In one way it reminds of me of Lauryn Hill, one of my favorite artists too and so love how she slipped into 'what mainstream media' expected off her then did something that's totally her
***** lol, Hill made millions from the "corrupt" music industry, but don't rewrite history, she didn't drop out, she still got paid, just refused to pay taxes, even went to prison for tax evasion. When she released a comeback song in 2008, it was terrible. She did festivals but they didn't go well. She was difficult and erratic, even her bandmates in the Fugees couldn't stand to work with her. But she has a moment back in the day. Keys is a 15 Grammy winner, total package singer/songwriter/pianist, she's a philanthropist and activist. Not sure why anyone would want to bad mouth Keys, but welcome to the internet.
Yesss. I mean, lyrically Lauryn is on a whole other level in her own league.. still, these days there's so few artists that sing with soul. Which reminds me, last week I was hitting replay on Mary J Blige's "911" -- I remember when that first came out, songs with soul leave a memory imprint
"So few artists who sing with soul"? What now? Never heard of Frank Ocean, Anderson .Paak, Gary Clark Jr, Esperanza Spalding, Janelle Monae, and a whole bunch of other artists I'm too lazy to type?
Amazing Alicia Keys 🎤🎹🎶♥️true artist, classic, soulful and authentic. Beautiful inside out. So much love! Really great interview with so much substance & depth. Love her even more 😍😍
Nothing like stories behind the music & deep dives into the artist & their artistry. I never get tired of it. With the fast food music & microwaveable music out there, never get tired of the real y'all. Inspiration forever lives within it. 💓
