Alicia Keys

Bankston, John

ISBN 10: 1584151331 ISBN 13: 9781584151333

Publisher: Mitchell Lane Pub Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Even as a kid, Alicia knew music was in her heart. Fortunately, Alicia was a child of New York City, a place offering everything from free concerts in Central Park to the background music of street and subway performers. She had the chance to take advantage of the culture the city provided. She also had the chance to take advantage of the quality education. At 12 years old, she auditioned and was accepted to the Professional Performing Arts School. For Alicia, the school was an artistic playground. Soon, she was on her way to her first recording contract.

As a teen, Alicia wasn’t about to be pushed around by any of the record companies. After disagreements with Columbia Records, Alicia was able to record her own music, her own way, for Clive Davis and his newly formed J Records. Her debut album, Songs in A Minor, along with her hit single, Fallin’, have put Alicia in the winner’s circle.

About this title

About the Author

Born in Boston, Massachussetts, John Bankston began publishing articles in newspapers and magazines while still a teenager. Since then, he has written over two hundred articles, and contributed chapters to books such as Crimes of Passion, and Death Row 2000, which have been sold in bookstores across the world. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California, pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.

Review

"Nicely laid-out rags-to-riches biography of rapper turned movie star Eminem (Marshall Mathers III). The book features include bold-type highlights on nearly every page to assist with comprehension, interesting color photographs and an index. High interest, easy reading makes a good addition to the biography section of intermediate and middle school libraries."

About this edition

• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Pub Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1584151331
• ISBN 13: 9781584151333
• Binding: Library Binding
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32