The "A" in "Songs in A Minor", Alicia Keys

Back in 2001, Alicia Keys has finally debuted in the mainstream through her debut album "Songs in A Minor". Back then, I don't really understand what the title really mean. I even used to read the last two words "ah minor", until I heard from the VJ that it's simply "A" as a letter and a key in music. 😂

Then I realized "A" probably stands to Alicia. At least, my guess.

Anyway, that album made Alicia Keys a superstar, and the top new solo artist of 2001. In fact, her debut single "Fallin'" also became a global hit.

"Fallin'" is a neo soul R&B ballad, and it showcased Alicia Keys' talent that's why she's a thing back in her debut year. The song went to number 1 in Billboard Hot 100, as well as in US Mainstream chart. It eventually gone 3x platinum in the country. It was a number 3 hit in UK Singles Chart and European Hot 100 Singles. That goes to show she did very well right at her debut.

"A Woman's Worth", another soul R&B ballad, was released as the second single. The music video was notable as the continuation for "Fallin'". The single may not have been as successful as its predecessor but it reached number 7 in Billboard Hot 100. However in UK, it managed to peak lower at number 18.

Alicia Keys has covered a Prince song, and released it as the third single of her debut album. It was "How Come You Don't Call Me". The single performed moderately in the charts though when it peaked at number 59 and 34 in Billboard Hot 100 and US Mainstream chart respectively. It reached number 26 in UK Singles Chart.

Alicia Keys had gone a bit upbeat on the final single off "Songs in A Minor", which was "Girlfriend". The song wasn't released in United States, and it was a minor hit internationally. It charted at number 24 in United Kingdom.

"Songs in A Minor" is a global success. It was a number 1 album in United States, where it has sold more than 7 million units. In UK, it peaked at number 6, and it's close to 4x platinum status.