Black and white photo of a person with their head tilted back, eyes closed, and wearing a sparkling necklace, with a blurred background. Alicia Keys photo by Ming Smith

Alicia Keys ‘KEYS’ Film

Creative Collaborators

Sylvia Zakhary, Sing J Lee, Ming Smith, James Bailey, Frank Mobilio

Year

2022

Synopsis

The cinematic film explores different stages of Alicia Keys' life, reflecting on her childhood dreams and the journey to fame. Keys acts as the primary narrator, guiding viewers through the process of sifting through various versions of herself. She shares the message that you must go through many phases of yourself to realize that you are enough, and that you must accept your original self to become unlocked. The visual project features tracks from the album—including "Old Memories," "Lala," and "Only You"—and includes cameo appearances by Snoop Dogg, Swae Lee, Lena Waithe, Lucky Daye, and her husband, Swizz Beatz.

  • Alicia Keys KEYS Album Film Old Memories, music video, directors Sylvia Zakhary and Sing J Lee
  • Alicia Keys KEYS Album Film Lala music video, directors Sylvia Zakhary and Sing J Lee
  • Alicia Keys ALBUM film Only You music video, directors Sylvia Zakhary and Sing J Lee
  • A woman with dark hair in an updo, wearing large earrings and a sparkling, metallic dress, smiling at an event.
  • A woman playing the piano in a dimly lit, cozy room.
  • A woman with styled hair, wearing a sparkling, embellished outfit, playing a grand piano in a dimly lit, elegant setting.