Alicia Keys
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"An intimate, revealing look at one artist's journey from self-censorship to full expression As one of the most celebrated musicians of our time, Alicia Keys has enraptured the nation with her heartfelt lyrics, extraordinary vocal range, and soul-stirring piano compositions. Yet away from the spotlight, Alicia has grappled with private heartache-over the challenging and complex relationship with her father, the people-pleasing nature that characterized...
2) Girl on fire
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"Lolo Wright always thought she was just a regular fourteen-year-old dealing with regular family drama: her brother, James, is struggling with his studies; her dad's business constantly teeters on the edge of trouble; and her mother... she left long ago. But then Lolo's world explodes when a cop pulls a gun on James in a dangerous case of mistaken identities. Staring down the barrel, with no one else to help, Lolo discovers powers she never knew she...
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Alicia's Diary , the sophomore follow-up to her red hot Songs in A Minor , features 16 stunningly crafted neo-soul numbers: Diary * Dragon Days * Feeling U, Feeling Me (Interlude) * Harlem's Nocturne * Heartburn * If I Ain't Got You * If I Were Your Woman/Walk on By * Karma * Nobody Not Really * Samsonite Man * Slow Down * So Simple * Wake Up * When You Really Love Someone * You Don't Know My Name.
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We're proud to present this songbook featuring 15 tunes from the super-hot, chart-topping debut by talented pianist and neo-soul diva Alicia Keys. Includes her hit "Fallin'" and: Butterflyz * Caged Bird * Girlfriend * Goodbye * Jane Doe * The Life * Lovin U * Mr. Man * Never Felt This Way * Piano & I * Rock Wit U * Troubles * Why Do I Feel So Sad * A Woman's Worth.
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The 2009 CD by this soulful R&B songstress features 13 songs, including her hit duet with Jay-Z "Empire State of Mind" and another duet with Beyonce, "Put It in a Love Song." Our matching songbook features these songs, plus: Distance and Time * Doesn't Mean Anything * How It Feels to Fly * Like the Sea * Love Is Blind * Love Is My Disease * That's How Strong My Love Is * This Bed * Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart * Un-thinkable (I'm Ready) * Wait...
6) Girl Rising
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This special edition of Girl Rising commemorates the stories of nine incredible girls–striving beyond circumstance, pushing past limits. Their dreams, their voices, their remarkable stories–captured in an unforgettable film about the power of education.
9) Alicia
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Fresh off her second time as the host of the Grammy Awards, Alicia Keys releases her eighth studio album. It includes the new single Underdog.
11) As I am
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Alicia Keys' much talked-about 2007 release is sure to please her devoted fanbase and attract more followers for years to come. She worked with some major producers, like Swizz Beats and Linda Perry, and collaborated with John Mayer on Lesson Learned.
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The story behind Nas's groundbreaking 1994 debut album 'Illmatic,' and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Featuring interviews with Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes. Official Selection at the **BFI London Film Festival** and **Tribeca Film Festival**. *"A strikingly photographed and genuinely revealing exploration of the early influences that formed one of the most distinctive voices in rap." - Wendy...
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"To the rebel girls of the world: dream bigger, aim higher, fight harder, and, when in doubt, remember you are right"--Introduction.
"Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the stories of 100 heroic women from Elizabeth I to Serena Williams. Illustrated by 60 female artists from every corner of the globe, this is the most-funded original book in the history of crowd-funding."--Publisher's description.
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How It Feels to Be Free takes an unprecedented look at the intersection of African American women artists, politics and entertainment and tells the story of how six trailblazing performers—Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Diahann Carroll, Nina Simone, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier— changed American culture through their films, fashion, music and politics.
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Take an unprecedented look at the intersection of African American women artists, politics and entertainment and hear the story of how six trailblazing performers--Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Diahann Carroll, Nina Simone, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier--changed American culture through their films, fashion, music, and politics.
18) Smokin' Aces
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An FBI agent hunts for Las Vegas stand up comedian and illusionist Buddy 'Aces' Israel. Aces has decided to squeal on the mob but, before he heads off for protective custody, decides to go to the casinos at Lake Tahoe for one last good time, drawing a crowd of assassins. Now Aces will have to pull his greatest disappearing act before the assassins can get to him.