Alicia Keys' Best Collabs

Don't miss the world premiere of "Fire We Make" tonight!

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Alicia Keys Is on Fire - Over the past 12 years Alicia Keys has become one of music's most respected stars for her singing, musical composition and songwriting talent. She rarely collaborates with other artists, but when she does it's pure magic. Click on to see some of her best collabs and tune into 106 tonight for the world premiere of her latest video, "Fire We Make," featuring Maxwell at 6P/5C! (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for The Painted Turtle Camp)

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Alicia Keys/Jay-Z - Song: "Fallin"Alicia Keys' 2001's "Fallin'" off her debut album Songs in A Minor is a ballad about falling in love, while Jay-Z's song of the same title is about falling into the clutches of the dope game.(Photos: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup; Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Clear Channel)  

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"New York State of Mind" - When it comes to reppin' her city to the fullest, Alicia Keys is always down to show her NYC pride. With all of her enthusiasm about NYC, it was only right that she collaborated with Jay-Z (arguable the king of NY) for the 2009 smash hit "New York State of Mind." It was so dope that even Lil' Mama had to get in on reppin' her city while crashing their VMA performance. Classic. (Photos from Left to Right: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup , Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

25. "Put It in a Love Song" - This all-star meeting of the minds, which featured Alicia recruiting Beyoncé and hubby Swizzy, was slated to be the fourth single to her fourth album, The Element of Freedom — an expensive-sounding video was even shot in Brazil — but was pulled back last minute by the label. We're not sure why; the song is a perfect combination of its creators' talents, with its pulsing, percussive Swizz production, atmospheric pianos from Alicia and Bey's pure singing prowess.  (Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup; Michelly Rall/Getty Images for Live Earth Events)

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"Put It in a Love Song" - In this collaboration of epic proportions, Alicia Keys teamed up with Beyonce for "Put It in a Love Song." With a simple beat, powerhouse vocals and an amazing feel, this song was the hit that never was. The duo recorded a music video for the song in Brazil, but unfortunately the visual never met the light of day. Maybe one day they'll unleash it from their secret vault... we hope. (Photos from Left to Right: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup, Michelly Rall/Getty Images for Live Earth Events)

"Lesson Learned" - Despite whatever John Mayer's personal hangups may be, he is a musical genius and one of the most appreciated guitarists of this generation. His musical and songwriting ability combined with Alicia Keys' made for the introspective and reflective hit "Lesson Learned." (Photos from Left to Right: Jason Merritt/Getty Images, Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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"Lesson Learned" - Despite whatever John Mayer's personal hangups may be, he is a musical genius and one of the most appreciated guitarists of this generation. His musical and songwriting ability combined with Alicia Keys' made for the introspective and reflective hit "Lesson Learned." (Photos from Left to Right: Jason Merritt/Getty Images, Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

"Girl on Fire," feat. Nicki Minaj - Sparse piano chords and thunderous, "Big Beat"-sampled drums — a sonic theme on the album, if there is one — anchor this hit single, courtesy of hitmakers Jeff Bhasker and Salaam Remi. It's one of Alicia's most powerful vocal performances, even if Nicki Minaj's gimmicky guest verses distract from her soaring singing. (Photos From Left to Right: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images,Francois Durand/Getty Images)

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"Girl on Fire" (Remix) - When it comes to Alicia Keys' "Girl on Fire," you just can't escape it. From having Gabby Douglas flip around to it at the 2012 VMAs, to performing it at NBA All-Star weekend, the song is infectious and fans love it. Since the theme is clearly female empowerment, it was only right that Alicia enlisted rap's number one diva Nicki Minaj for the inferno remix. We'll be singing this tune straight into 2014. (Photos From Left to Right: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images,Francois Durand/Getty Images)

"Fire We Make," feat. Maxwell - More fire-starting, but here the titular girl catches a spark from her collaborator, R&B recluse Maxwell, whose stratospheric falsetto hasn't aged a day. Lifted by his incredible performance, an unexpected horn section and searing guitar work from blues prodigy Gary Clark Jr., the song is smoky and sexy, rather than just another quiet-storm snoozer, which all too often have dragged down Alicia's albums. (Photos From Left to Right: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABC, Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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"Fire We Make" - There's nothing like a love song that takes us back in time with a certain feeling of nostalgia about what love used to be. That 2013 love song is "Fire We Make" by Alicia Keys and Maxwell. Don't miss the world premiere of this masterpiece tonight on 106 at 6P/5C (Photos From Left to Right: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABC, Brad Barket/PictureGroup)