Alicia Keys Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Re-Release of “Songs In A Minor” with Unreleased Tracks and More
ALICIA
KEYS CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF LANDMARK DEBUT ALBUM, SONGS IN A
MINOR, WITH SPECIAL EDITIONS FEATURING PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS
& RARITIES
AVAILABLE TUESDAY, JUNE 28
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On
Tuesday, June 28, MBK/J Records/Legacy Recordings will release new
Deluxe and Collector’s 10th anniversary editions of Alicia Keys’ songs
in A minor, the groundbreaking debut album masterpiece that propelled a
then-teen-aged Keys into international stardom in 2001.
Available
in a 2-CD Deluxe Edition and a 2-CD/1-DVD Collector’s Edition, the 10th
Anniversary sets include songs in A minor era bonus tracks, demos, live
performances and more, hand-picked by Alicia for her fans for these
editions.
The
two disc Deluxe Edition will include the original songs in A minor in
its entirety in addition to a second disc featuring two previously
unreleased recordings: the original funky blues demo for “If I Was Your
Woman” and an early version of “Typewriter,” recorded in Alicia’s Harlem
apartment in 1997. The second disc also features hard-to-find rarities
from the era including “A Woman’s Worth” (Remix) featuring Nas,
“Juiciest” (Mixtape version), “Fallin'” (“Ali” Soundtrack Version) and
“Butterflyz” (The Drumline Mix).
The
enhanced second CD in the Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition of songs in A
minor includes “A Harlem Love Story,” the story behind the inspiration
for the “Fallin'”/”A Woman’s Worth” videos, featuring new narration by
Alicia Keys. The original videos and new edit are directed by Chris
Robinson. (“A Harlem Love Story” may also be found on the Collector’s
Edition DVD.)
The
three disc 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of songs in A minor
contains the complete original album and a second CD featuring a
treasure trove of album-era collectibles including the previously
unreleased tracks “Ghetto Man” (featuring Poet muMs da Schemer), “I
Won’t (Crazy World)” (an original song from Alicia’s first demo) and
“Girlfriend” (KrucialKeys Sista Girl Mix – The UK Video Remix Edit).
The
second CD in the Collector’s Edition showcases three previously
unreleased live performances — “I Got A Little Something,” “Piano
Mashup,” and a cover of the Doors’ “Light My Life” — recorded in
Seattle on August 10, 2002.
The
Collector’s Edition of songs in A minor also includes an exclusive
bonus DVD premiering a revelatory songs in A minor documentary offering
an up-close account behind the making of the album. Family, friends and
close collaborators share their perspectives on the struggles and
triumphs encountered in the making of Alicia’s first record. The film
combines archival footage from the road, television appearances, music
videos from songs in A minor, rare photographs and more to reveal the
intimate and compelling story behind a legendary album. This documentary
is an up-close and behind the scenes account on the making of Alicia
Keys’ first album with interviews with family members, friends, J
Records executive Clive Davis, original manager Jeff Robinson, longtime
collaborator and producing partner Kerry “Krucial” Brothers and many
others. A trailer for the documentary may be seen here. (http://bit.ly/songsinaminor)
Included
in the Collector’s Edition of songs in A minor are a track-by-track
commentary by Alicia Keys, an essay by Quincy Jones, rare period photos
and more.
A
limited run 10th Anniversary 2-disc 180g Vinyl Edition of songs in A
minor, with original cover art, will also be available, making the first
time the album has ever been struck in vinyl.
The
10th Anniversary Collector’s, Deluxe and Vinyl Editions of songs in A
minor may be pre-ordered at Alicia’s website, where fans have an
opportunity to win a trip to New York to see Alicia Keys perform.
Alicia Keys – songs in A minor – 10th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition):
Disc 1 – original album 1 Piano & I 2 Girlfriend 3 How Come You Don’t Call Me 4 Fallin’ 5 Troubles 6 Rock Wit U 7 A Woman’s Worth 8 Jane Doe 9 Goodbye ∙ 10 The Life 11 Mr. Man (duet with Jimmy Cozier) 12 Never Felt This Way (interlude) 13 Butterflyz 14 Why Do I Feel So Sad 15 Caged Bird 16 Lovin UDisc 2 1 Woman’s Worth – featuring NAS (Remix) 2 Juiciest (Mixtape Version) 3 If I Were Your Woman (Funky Blues Demo) – previously unreleased 4 Fallin’ (The Ali Soundtrack Version) 5 Typewriter (From the Songs In A Minor vault) – previously unreleased 6 Butterflyz (The Drumline Mix)
Enhanced
CD features “A Harlem Love Story” (“Fallin’”/“A Woman’s Worth”): the
story behind the inspiration for these two videos, featuring new
narration by Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys – songs in A minor – 10th Anniversary (Collector’s Edition):
Disc 1 – original album1 Piano & I 2 Girlfriend 3 How Come You Don’t Call Me 4 Fallin’ 5 Troubles 6 Rock Wit U 7 A Woman’s Worth 8 Jane Doe 9 Goodbye ∙ 10 The Life 11 Mr. Man (duet with Jimmy Cozier) 12 Never Felt This Way (interlude) 13 Butterflyz 14 Why Do I Feel So Sad 15 Caged Bird 16 Lovin U
Disc 2
1 A Woman’s Worth – featuring NAS (Remix) 2 Juiciest (Mixtape Version) 3 If I Were Your Woman (Funky Blues Demo)* 4 Ghetto Man Featuring Poet muMs da Schemer* 5 Fallin’ (The Ali Soundtrack Version) 6 Typewriter (From the Songs In A Minor vault)* 7 Butterflyz (The Drumline Mix) 8 I Won’t Crazy World (From the Songs In A Minor vault) 9 Girlfriend (KrucialKeys Sista Girl Mix – The UK Video Remix Edit 10 I Got A Little Something (Live In Seattle)* 11 Piano Mashup (Live In Seattle)* 12 Light My Fire (Live In Seattle)* * previously unreleased
Disc 3 – Bonus DVD
songs in A minor documentary “A Harlem Love Story” video “Girlfriend” promotional video “How Come You Don’t Call Me” promotional video
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Originally
released in June 2001, songs in A minor sold more than 11 million
albums worldwide and earned Keys with her first five, of 14 total,
Grammy® Awards including Best New Artist, Best Song of the Year for
“Fallin,” and Best R&B Album.
Keys
will commemorate the 10th Anniversary of her debut by performing an
intimate concert for her fans at New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre
on June 30. The show, titled “Piano & I: A One Night Only Event
With Alicia Keys,” will feature Keys accompanied only by her piano.
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