The Evolution of Alicia Keys

The singer's journey to greatness continues at BET Honors.

Electric - Alicia Keys takes the stage at the Monster Cable party at CES (Cosumer Electronics Show) at the Paris Ballroom inside the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. (Photo: Judy Eddy/WENN.com)
Alicia Keys, Songs in A Minor - Alicia Keys' hugely successful first album had a huge impact on an increasingly stagnant R&B world in 2001. Though her vocal and songwriting abilities improved significantly in the years ahead, her way-ahead-of-her-years emphasis on understated musicality and classic R&B traditions refreshed the genre and birthed a superstar. (Photo: Courtesy J Records)
16. "When You Really Love Someone"  - Here, Alicia resurrects "A Woman's Worth" — boom-clack drums, cloudy keys and lessons for suitors-to-be — but this time with another couple years' wisdom and her rapidly maturing vocal prowess backing her up for extra oomph.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)5. "Diary" - In between the lush classic-soul epics that define much of her second album, this song recalled the sparse, piano-driven burners of her debut in the best way possible. (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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The Evolution of Alicia Keys - Over ten years deep in the music business, Alicia Keys still hasn’t lost the fire that makes her one of the quintessential artists of this generation. From her Grammy Award-winning talents to her philanthropic deeds, Keys has touched the lives of millions across the world. Tune in to BET Honors 2013 on Monday, February 11, to see yet another inspiring performance from the music superstar. But before that, click on to follow Keys’ journey to greatness. (Photo: Judy Eddy/WENN.com)

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