| Release Date: | 12/08/2022 |
| Format: | 2LP |
| Label: | Sony |
| Catalogue Number: | 19439956641 |
Released via RCA Records - "Keys" is the eighth studio album by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. It was primarily produced by Keys. It was preceded by the release of two singles: "Lala (Unlocked)" & "Best of Me". The album features x21 songs across a limited (x750), x2 LP, Black Vinyl (original and unlocked).
Collaborators include:- Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, Khalid, Lucky Daye, Pusha T, Brandi Carlile.
The first part features the "Original" songs, that are more traditional & melodic.The second half of the album features the "Unlocked" versions of the same tracks, where Mike WiLL Made-It sampled the "Original" tracks & gave them stronger beats & several effects & transformations. Some songs exist only either in their "Original" or "Unlocked" version.