Alicia Keys is a fifteen-time Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter, and producer; an accomplished actress; a New York Times bestselling author; an entrepreneur; and a powerful force in the world of philanthropy and in the global fight against HIV and AIDS. Since the release of her critically acclaimed debut album, Songs in A Minor, Keys has sold over 65 million records and has become not only a musical icon but also lauded for her humanitarian work and activism. Keys currently resides in the New York City area with her husband, producer Swizz Beatz, and their children.