The Highest-Grossing Albums Of Alicia Keys, Ranked

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Singer-songwriter and actress Alicia Keys can be considered to be among the most successful musicians today. The Grammy and Oscar winner Alicia Keys has worked with almost every superstar in the industry. She has done everything the entertainment world has to offer including acting, producing, and writing songs for numerous famous artists. With her incredible talent and passion for her craft, no wonder that she was able to amass $150 million estimated net worth over the course of her career. Her wealth mainly came from her music; take a look at the bestselling albums of Alicia Keys.

Keys

Keys is the eighth studio album released by Alicia Keys. It is the latest album released by Alicia Keys on December 10, 2021 under the RCA Records. The album was mainly produced by the American singer and songwriter. The album was announced on October 27, 2021 and includes two discs, the original and unlocked. The album has two versions with ten tracks along with 6 other tracks. Since its released on 2021, the album has sold over 20,800 copies across the U.S.

Here

Here is the sixth studio album released by Alicia Keys. The American singer and songwriter has released Here on November 4, 2016 under the RCA Records. The entire album was recorded by Keys in 2014 at the Jungle City Studios located in New York. The producers who worked on the album include Swizz Beatz, Illangelo, Mark Batson, Jimmy Napes and Pharell Williams. She had finished writing and recording the songs on the album before she found out that she is pregnant which put the release of her album on hold. Since the album’s release in 2016, it has sold over 42,000 copies across the U.S.

Alicia

Alicia is the seventh studio album released by Alicia Keys. The American singer-songwriter and pianist Alicia Keys has released Alicia on September 18, 2020 under the RCA Records. The album was mainly recorded at the Jungle City Studios and Oven Studios which are both located in New York. The songs on the album are primarily written and produced by Keys. The featured songwriting and production contributions of several artists on the album including Ryan Tedder, Johnny McDaid, Swizz Beatz and Ed Sheeran. Since the album’s release in 2020, it has sold over 51,000 copies across the U.S.

Girl on Fire

Girl on Fire is the fifth studio album released by Alicia Keys. The American singer and songwriter released the album on November 2012 under the RCA Records. This is the first album she released under RCA after Sony Music Entertainment decided to close the J Records. The songs on the album have R&B genre with added elements of different musical styles such as rock, reggae, electro and hip hop. The album features a minimalist production which includes some piano-driven songs that balances the traditional R&B genre with some melodic changes. Since the album’s release in 2012, it has sold over 755,000 copies across the U.S and has achieved the platinum status.

The Element of Freedom

The Element of Freedom is the fourth studio album released by Alicia Keys. The album was released on December 11, 2009 under Sony Music Entertainment’s J Records. The entire album was recorded at the Oven Studios in Long Island, New York from May until September 2009. The production was mainly managed by Alicia Keys, Kerry Brothers, Jr., and Jeff Bhasker. The album has a mid tempo and low key sounds which are mostly love songs, Keys decided to depart from her usual classicist soul music which was imminent from her previous albums prior to The Element of Freedom. Since the album’s release in 2009, it has sold over 1,650,000 copies across the U.S and has achieved the platinum status.

As I Am

As I Am is the third studio album released by Alicia Keys. The American singer and songwriter released the album on November 9, 2007 under Sony Music Entertainment’s J Records. The album was recorded on various studios from 2005 to 2007. The production of the songs was mainly managed by Alicia Keys with Jack Splash, Linda Perry and Kerry Brothers Jr. The album featured a guest contribution from the famous musician John Mayer. Since the album’s release in 2007, it has sold over 3,700,000 copies across the U.S

The Diary of Alicia Keys

The Diary of Alicia Keys is the second studio album released by Alicia Keys. The American singer and songwriter released the album on December 2, 2003 under Sony Music Entertainment’s J Records. The album was recorded at numerous recording studios with the production being primarily handled by Keys and some input from Kanye West and Kerry Brothers Jr. Since the album’s release in 2003, it has sold over 4,900,000 copies across the U.S

Songs in A Minor

Songs in A Minor is the debut studio album released by Alicia Keys. The album was released on June 5, 2001 under Sony Music Entertainment’s J Records. To this day, even two decades since it’s released, it is still Keys’ bestselling album. Keys has started writing the songs on the album since 1995 when she was only fourteen years old and has started recorded the album in 1998 under the Columbia Records however they had rejected it. The album wrote, produced and arranged most of the songs on the album. Since the album’s release in 2001, it has sold over 7,500,000 copies across the U.S

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