Studio Album · No. 7
ALICIA Songwriting Credits by Alicia Keys
Produced by Alicia Keys, Larrance Dopson, Khirye Tyler, Rob Knox, Emile Haynie, Johnny McDaid, Jonny Coffer, Mark Ronson, P2J, Sampha, Ludwig Göransson, Jimmy Napes, Ryan Tedder, Sean C · Engineered by Ann Mincieli, Manny Marroquin, Serban Ghenea, Tony Maserati, Dave Kutch, Chris Galland, Jim Caruana
Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alicia Keys carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 1
ALICIA is Keys' most collaborative writing project, with her own pen anchoring nearly every track while she shares credits with a wide roster of co-writers and producers. The single Underdog came from a writing room that included Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge, while 3 Hour Drive pairs Keys with Sampha, showing how she builds songs around guest voices rather than handing them off. Tracks like Perfect Way to Die and Gramercy Park lean on her solo songwriting and piano-driven structure, the through-line of her catalog. The album's broad credit list reflects deliberate co-authorship rather than ghostwriting, with Keys steering the lyrics and melodies across genres.
Alicia Keys' seventh studio album, released September 18, 2020, on her own AKW Records imprint. ALICIA was recorded over several years amid significant personal and global events and features a wide range of collaborators including Ed Sheeran and Johnny McDaid on 'Underdog,' Ludwig Göransson producing 'So Done' with Khalid, and Mark Ronson on 'Authors of Forever.' The album's 15-track standard edition includes contributions from Sampha, Tierra Whack, Miguel, Snoh Aalegra, and Jill Scott.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Truth Without Love
|
Alicia KeysLarrance DopsonKhirye TylerSwizz BeatzThe-DreamJustus Alexander WestDamien Romel Farmer | Alicia Augello CookLarrance DopsonKhirye TylerKasseem DeanTerius Gealy NashJustus Alexander WestDamien Romel Farmer | Larrance DopsonKhirye Tyler | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Time Machine
|
Alicia KeysSebastian KoleRobin Tadross | Alicia Augello CookSebastian KoleRobin Tadross | Alicia KeysRob KnoxEmile Haynie | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Authors of Forever
|
Alicia KeysJohnny McDaidJonny Coffer | Alicia Augello CookJohnny McDaidJonny Coffer | Alicia KeysJohnny McDaidJonny CofferMark Ronson | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Wasted Energy
|
Alicia KeysRichard IsongAriowa IrosogieNathaniel WarnerKali McLoughlin | Alicia Augello CookRichard IsongAriowa IrosogieNathaniel WarnerKali McLoughlin | P2J | Diamond Platnumz (vocals) |
| 5 |
Underdog
#69
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Alicia KeysJohnny McDaidEd SheeranFoy VanceJonny CofferAmy Wadge | Alicia Augello CookJohnny McDaidEdward Christopher SheeranFoy VanceJonny CofferAmy Wadge | Alicia KeysJohnny McDaid | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
3 Hour Drive
|
Alicia KeysSamphaJimmy Napes | Alicia Augello CookSampha Lahai SisayJames Napier | Alicia KeysSampha | Sampha (vocals) |
| 7 |
Me x 7
|
Alicia KeysTricky StewartPatrick William PostlewaitSamuel Kirk ThomasJeremiah BetheaJ. Pierre MedorTierra Whack | Alicia Augello CookChristopher Allen StewartPatrick William PostlewaitSamuel Kirk ThomasJeremiah BetheaJ. Pierre MedorTierra Whack | Tricky StewartPatrick PostlewaitJ. Pierre MedorSamuel Thomas | Tierra Whack (vocals) |
| 8 |
Show Me Love
#90
|
Alicia KeysTory LanezMorgan MatthewsMiguel | Alicia Augello CookDaystar Shemuel PetersonMorgan MatthewsMiguel Jontel Pimentel | Alicia KeysMorgan Matthews | Miguel (vocals) |
| 9 |
So Done
|
Alicia KeysLudwig GöranssonKhalid | Alicia Augello CookLudwig GöranssonKhalid Donnel Robinson | Ludwig Göransson | Khalid (vocals) |
| 10 |
Gramercy Park
|
Alicia KeysJimmy NapesSam Romans | Alicia Augello CookJames NapierSam Romans | Alicia KeysJimmy Napes | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Love Looks Better
|
Alicia KeysRyan Benjamin TedderLarrance DopsonNoel ZancanellaChristopher Brown | Alicia Augello CookRyan Benjamin TedderLarrance DopsonNoel ZancanellaChristopher Brown | Alicia KeysRyan TedderNoel ZancanellaLarrance Dopson | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
You Save Me
|
Alicia KeysSnoh Aalegra | Alicia Augello CookSnoh Lena Nowrozi | Alicia Keys | Snoh Aalegra (vocals) |
| 13 |
Jill Scott
|
Alicia KeysDelano MatthewsSwizz BeatzJill Scott | Alicia Augello CookDelano MatthewsKasseem DeanJill Scott | Sean C | Jill Scott (vocals) |
| 14 |
Perfect Way to Die
|
Alicia KeysSebastian Kole | Alicia Augello CookSebastian Kole | Alicia KeysSebastian Kole | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Good Job
|
Alicia KeysThe-DreamSwizz BeatzAvery Chambliss | Alicia Augello CookTerius Gealy NashKasseem DeanAvery Chambliss | Alicia Keys | Alicia Augello Cook (Lead Vocals) |