Rap-Up.com || New Music: Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys discovers herself on the introspective ballad “Brand New Me,” co-written by Scottish singer Emeli Sandé. The Grammy-winning songstress debuted the piano-driven song live at the iTunes Music Festival in London, and it will appear on her upcoming album Girl on Fire, due November 27.

“It’s been awhile, I’m not who I was before/ You look surprised, your words don’t burn me anymore/ Been meaning to tell you, but I guess it’s clear to see/ Don’t be mad, it’s just a brand new kind of me/ Can’t be bad, I found a brand new kind of free,” sings Alicia, who explained the song’s premise.

“‘Brand New Me’ is about the journey it takes to get to a place where you are proud to be a new you,” she told The BoomBox. “There is nothing wrong with growing. There may be people in your life that knew you for a long time and they think of you only as the person you used to be and not the person you now are. And this song is a conversation introducing them to the new you, where nothing can hold you back and no one can hold you down.”

In addition to Sandé, Girl on Fire features contributions from Maxwell, Nicki Minaj, Babyface, Pop & Oak, Salaam Remi, John Legend, and more.

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41 Comments

J. V.
November 9th, 2012 at 8:23 am
I LOVE IT!

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MinajRules2013too Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
@J. V., So, what’s Brand New about this homewrecker? Not a thing. Still a tramp and have lost the talent she had!! Bye Alicia.

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Curt Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
@MinajRules2013too, Please don’t come here repping tacky-assed Nicki Minaj to come diss Alicia Keys… You’re on her personal shit, while everyone else is checking for her music. When you know what talent is, you can come back. Until then, GO SIT DOWN, TROLL.

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LAnena Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
@Curt, For real! why do you guy continue to entertain this Troll! Ignore it! Its like going to the Zoo and feeding the bears even though the sign says “Don’t feed the bears”.

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OMG Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
@MinajRules2013too,

Same story as you. Still hating… still broke!

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ICANT Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
@MinajRules2013too, Holy ****, you are STILL here talking ****. STILL spending ALL those thoughts on Alicia. Just sad.

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Nicole
November 9th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Wow!!!!!!!!

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ManMan
November 9th, 2012 at 8:36 am
AMAZING. THE BRIDGE>

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Stephanie Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
@ManMan, Yeah, the bridge is niiiiiice!!! :-)

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Jay-Me
November 9th, 2012 at 8:53 am
This track is simply incredile.

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deeJAY
November 9th, 2012 at 9:07 am
Love It. Perfect.

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Troy
November 9th, 2012 at 9:21 am
This is a really good song!

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Sonya
November 9th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Love this song, but still don’t believe she’s changed that much. From what I’ve heard from the new album this is the best and I don’t see how anything could be much better.

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Asa Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
@Sonya, I agree, that I don’t think she’s changed that much as an artist. I’m sure as a person and individual she’s changed a lot though, and that’s probably more what it’s about.

I would assume. I don’t know if the new album will be her ‘best’, don’t really care. I’ll probably love it though, it’ll be hard to top Songs in A Minor for me.

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Sonya Reply:
November 11th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
@Asa, I think Alicia is growing as an artist and I do think her music is changing as she grows. What I don’t believe is that she herself has changed that much. She’s more just growing and facing a lot of different changes but deep down I feel she’s the same person she’s always been. Maybe a little more in control but the same. ??? Can’t wait for the album.

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Arno
November 9th, 2012 at 9:33 am
i wanna marry her!!!!!

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AZ BANKS-TRICK
November 9th, 2012 at 9:37 am
BORING

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Mimi Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 10:15 am
@AZ BANKS-TRICK, keep the negative ish to ya self.

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roy Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
@Mimi, this isnt a fan site she has just as much right to an opinion as you do

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kelvin Reply:
November 11th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
@AZ BANKS-TRICK, clealry u need to listen closer and get motivated

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LOL
November 9th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Alicia is Class Act…..great song!

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Yasmine
November 9th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Emeli Sande is so damn talented. Love this song!

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Mimi
November 9th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Love it,, keep doing yo thang girl!!!

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Stephanie
November 9th, 2012 at 11:04 am
“Simply” beautiful…her vocal delivery & the lyrics on this song & Not Even The King are spot on…GOF is shaping up to be Alicia’s best “lyrical” album yet…can’t wait to get this album!!! :-)

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roy Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
@Stephanie,most of her lyrics are written by other people so i dont understand this comment

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Benny Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
@roy, Alicia has a writing credit on every single song on every album whether it’s solo or co-written. The only tracks without her name on the writing credits are her covers – how come you don’t call my name, if I was your woman, wild horses, every little bit hurts.

You TRIED though.

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kelvin Reply:
November 11th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@roy, silly, she wrote most of her songs on songs in a minor when she was just fifteen, tell me that aint fucking talent

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bibi93
November 9th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Great song!!

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Jay Zee
November 9th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
LIFE.

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Manj
November 9th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Very nice song

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E.Dot
November 9th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
I like the lyrics of the song. It’s still a little boring like the rest of her new music tho.

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JeRome
November 9th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Awesome … A beautiful song

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Kayla
November 9th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Boring. I’m not here for her new stuff.

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Justdr
November 9th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
This mess is horrible.! WTF is Beyonce at.!?!

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Kyle
November 9th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
This song is lyrically spot on. Very inspiring and uplifting. I can’t wait to get my hands on her new album.

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Jay
November 9th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
LOVE IT!!! Music really needs Alicia!!! Very powerful song and message. This right here is gonna be my new anthem. Can’t wait to get this album!!!! Don’t be mad. It’s a brand new kinda me… :)

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Jayla
November 9th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Love this

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Ice
November 9th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
I’m liking her singles from this album, much better than her last album.

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koko
November 10th, 2012 at 7:55 am
Love it!!!!!! Very powerful. 11-27!

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Mariana
November 10th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
U rock

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Curt
November 11th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I love the fact that she’s taking a different approach with her single choices. her last three album promos went like this: First single- radio-friendly, cute and lovey. 2nd single- heartwrenching, expressing the pains of love. 3rd single, upbeat, funner song that gets no airplay. Way to change it up!

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