Alicia proved already with her album, Songs in A Minor ', that it is one of the biggest talents. Not only her 4-octave voice convinced that time, but also their incredible skill at the piano. With their second album, The Diary of Alicia Keys' she is now presenting even more violence. It is a mix of classic soul and hip-hop. As on the first album are very soulful and quiet songs, like, if is not got you 'or' Diary 'there. But songs like 'You Do not Know My Name', or so simple ', which are pumped full of HipHop. The whole album is, as well, Songs in A Minor ', an incredible roller-coaster ride of emotions and it has not lost to Alicia's style and personality. The album is highly recommended, not only for die-hard fans but also for, newcomers' of Neo-Soul, which is only caused by Alicia. A convincing similarity between the new song, When You Really Love Someone 'and their first and at the same time best-selling single, Fallin' '. Of course you can also Alicia's frenzied skill and hear in every song on the piano. How should the well be with her, the piano goddess' different? This album is just top notch! A special treat is of course included in the Limited Edition DVD, The Diary '. You can follow on her life of Alicia Keys and experience. She herself says there also life, her tour and (most importantly) about their music! Alicia's mother had not sent in vain with 4 years in classical piano lessons. From the small Alicia has become what her mother wished for her, a successful girl or a successful woman. Alicia is now a world star, which they gloriously on, The Diary of Alicia Keys' proves! Sascha Kischkel