Road to the BET Awards 2015: Alicia Keys

See the musician's journey over the past year.

High Key - Though the world hasn't gotten a new LP from Alicia Keys in a while, she has remained busy in several other aspects. From advocating for change to becoming a second-time mommy, it's safe to say that A. Keys has been a pretty busy gal.(Photo: Michelangelo Di Battista/ RCA Records) Photo downloaded by Candice Lawler 6/25/15 from RCA press website

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High Key - Though the world hasn't gotten a new LP from Alicia Keys in a while, she has remained busy in several other aspects. From advocating for change to becoming a second-time mommy, it's safe to say that A. Keys has been a pretty busy gal.(Photo: Michelangelo Di Battista/ RCA Records) Photo downloaded by Candice Lawler 6/25/15 from RCA press website

'We Are Here' – September 2014 - After fans begged for new material from the New York musician, Alicia Keys debuted the visual for her comeback single, "We Are Here," along with an open letter to her supporters. In the clip, she gives us classic A. Keys, rocking her signature braided look and jamming out on the piano. "We all have a voice — we just need to know how to make it heard," she wrote.(Photo: RCA Records)

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'We Are Here' – September 2014 - After fans begged for new material from the New York musician, Alicia Keys debuted the visual for her comeback single, "We Are Here," along with an open letter to her supporters. In the clip, she gives us classic A. Keys, rocking her signature braided look and jamming out on the piano. "We all have a voice — we just need to know how to make it heard," she wrote.(Photo: RCA Records)

Woman of Advocacy – October 2014 - On the six-month anniversary of the kidnapping of the Nigerian girls, Keys took to the streets of New York City to raise awareness for the tragedy by leading the #BringBackOurGirls protest. "Today is my son's birthday and it is also making me stand in solidarity with all the mothers of the Chibok girls who have been abducted for six months and are still missing," she said.(Photo: Dennis Van Tine/Future Image/WENN.com)

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Woman of Advocacy – October 2014 - On the six-month anniversary of the kidnapping of the Nigerian girls, Keys took to the streets of New York City to raise awareness for the tragedy by leading the #BringBackOurGirls protest. "Today is my son's birthday and it is also making me stand in solidarity with all the mothers of the Chibok girls who have been abducted for six months and are still missing," she said.(Photo: Dennis Van Tine/Future Image/WENN.com)

Keep a Child Alive – October 2015 - Continuing her advocacy for change, Keys hosted her annual Keep a Child Alive black-tie charity concert and pulled some top notch talent for the bill. With the help of Diddy and Nas, she was able to raise millions for the cause. Since 2004, the event has brought in $22.6 million in funds to support children and families living with HIV/AIDS in African and India.(Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

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Keep a Child Alive – October 2015 - Continuing her advocacy for change, Keys hosted her annual Keep a Child Alive black-tie charity concert and pulled some top notch talent for the bill. With the help of Diddy and Nas, she was able to raise millions for the cause. Since 2004, the event has brought in $22.6 million in funds to support children and families living with HIV/AIDS in African and India.(Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Writing for the Kids – November 2014 - Alicia Keys officially became an author last year when she released the first of a series of children's books. Titled Blue Moon: From the Journals of MaMa Mae and LeeLee, the book became a huge success and was inspired by her childhood.(Photo: John Lamparski/Getty Images)

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Writing for the Kids – November 2014 - Alicia Keys officially became an author last year when she released the first of a series of children's books. Titled Blue Moon: From the Journals of MaMa Mae and LeeLee, the book became a huge success and was inspired by her childhood.(Photo: John Lamparski/Getty Images)

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Alicia Keys, @aliciakeys - Boasting that second-time mommy glow, Alicia Keys posted this beautiful black-and-white first look of her family with new addition baby Genesis. Perfection.(Photo: Alicia Keys via Instagram via April Belle Photos)

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Baby No. 2 – December 2014 - Mommyhood looks great on her, so it was only natural that Keys became a mom for a second time. The singer and her husband, Swizz Beatz, welcomed another boy, Genesis Ali Dean, and posted this adorable snap to share with their fans. "The joy of joy is joy!! It's a boy!! We are so grateful!! #blessings!!," she wrote.(Photo: Alicia Keys via Instagram via April Belle Photos)

'We Gotta Pray' – December 2014 - Amid the nationwide unrest across the nation for the unjust murders of Eric Garner and Michael Brown, Alicia Keys called for unity in another conscious track titled "We Gotta Pray." In the supporting visual for the song, a collection of photos from the Ferguson protests, the March on Washington and images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi flash across the screen. "Violence everywhere, barely holding on / What the hell [is] going on? Do you know who you are? / Do you know who we are?" she sang.(Photo: RCA Records)

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'We Gotta Pray' – December 2014 - Amid the nationwide unrest across the nation for the unjust murders of Eric Garner and Michael Brown, Alicia Keys called for unity in another conscious track titled "We Gotta Pray." In the supporting visual for the song, a collection of photos from the Ferguson protests, the March on Washington and images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi flash across the screen. "Violence everywhere, barely holding on / What the hell [is] going on? Do you know who you are? / Do you know who we are?" she sang.(Photo: RCA Records)

Alicia Keys - Alicia gave TIDAL's commencement speech yesterday and explained how it's a win for the artists and the fans. “Music is so powerful, and that is what TIDAL will be. A place for connection between artists and fans, where we will deliver exclusive experiences that cannot be found anywhere else… We have joined in TIDAL for the preservation of an industry, and to deliver music and experiences in a way that is best for the consumer.”(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

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Tidal for All – March 30, 2015 - After taking a bit of a hiatus for a few months to focus on her newborn, the singer re-emerged for the official launch event of Jay Z's new streaming service, Tidal. She is a co-owner of the service, along with other music heavyweights like Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and J. Cole.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

She's a Fashion Girl – May 2015 - Ms. Keys got her high fashion on at the 2015 MET Gala. Attending the event as Jean Paul Gaultier's date, the singer wore pieces from his Spring 2015 Couture collection: a sharply tailored navy blazer, a bra crop top and a long, sheer, tulle-tiered skirt. Werk, Alicia!(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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She's a Fashion Girl – May 2015 - Ms. Keys got her high fashion on at the 2015 MET Gala. Attending the event as Jean Paul Gaultier's date, the singer wore pieces from his Spring 2015 Couture collection: a sharply tailored navy blazer, a bra crop top and a long, sheer, tulle-tiered skirt. Werk, Alicia!(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

She'll Be There! - After all that she's done over the past year, Alicia Keys is bringing her talents to the BET Awards stage on Sunday night! Curious to see what she'll perform? Tune in on June 28 at 8 p.m to find out!(Photo: REUTERS /YOUSSEF BOUDLAL /LANDOV)

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She'll Be There! - After all that she's done over the past year, Alicia Keys is bringing her talents to the BET Awards stage on Sunday night! Curious to see what she'll perform? Tune in on June 28 at 8 p.m to find out!(Photo: REUTERS /YOUSSEF BOUDLAL /LANDOV)