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Alicia Keys’ 2010 UK and European tour follows the release of her critically acclaimed fourth studio album, ‘The Element Of Freedom', which reached No.1 on the UK Charts earlier this year. Keys also wowed in a storming collaboration with Jay-Z at this years BRIT AWARDS, performing their international smash hit ‘EMPIRE STATE OF MIND’ ‘The Element Of Freedom’ is the follow up to Keys’ multi-platinum selling 2007 album ‘As I Am’, which featured the Grammy Award winning global smash ‘No One’ as well as hit singles ‘Like You’ll Never See Me Again’, ‘Teenage Love Affair’ and ‘Superwoman’. Alicia describes ‘The Element Of Freedom’ as a dichotomy of strength and vulnerability: “The music is really strong, and the drums are really aggressive, but my voice is vulnerable and delicate.”. In addition to her long time producer Kerry “Krucial” Brothers, Keys enlists the production talents of Jeff Brasker (Kanye West, Keri Wilson) amongst others on her forthcoming fourth studio album. Since songwriter, pianist, singer and producer Alicia Keys first exploded onto the music scene in 2001 she has proved that she is more than talented - she is gifted. Alicia Keys is now as much of a global superstar as she is a musician’s musician. She has collaborated with the world’s biggest rapper Jay-Z, written hits for Whitney Houston’s recent comeback album, held her own on stage duetting with everyone from Lou Reed and David Bowie to Chris Martin and Annie Lennox; and has even been dubbed ‘the girl who made Bob Dylan weep’ after being immortalized by him in the title track of his 2007 released album ‘Modern Times’. Live, Alicia, quite simply stands alone. In the words of The Times: “a combination of razor-sharp musical instincts and consummate showmanship… A supreme musical talent and a personality as bold as the best. Keys has got the lot. (5/5 stars)” Rob Hallett, President of International Touring for AEG Live said, “Alicia established herself as an Arena attraction with ‘As I Am’ and will cement that reputation with this tour and ‘Element of Freedom’ record. Another step forward for a truly multi faceted Artiste that is here to stay”. MAY 2010 UK TOUR DATES: 19th BIRMINGHAM NIA 23rd GLASGOW SECC 25th LONDON THE O2 26th LONDON THE O2 29th MANCHESTER MEN ARENA Related Articles: Global Recession has Cost UK Tour Operators GBP2.1 Billion The recession has cost UK Tour Operators GBP2.1 billion in lost profit in
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The Canadian born Melanie Fiona burst onto the scene in 2009 with her critically acclaimed debut album ‘The Bridge’, featuring the stunning debut ‘Give It To Me Right and the No.1 Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Chart hit ‘It Kills Me‘. Her debut success led to nominations at both the Grammys (Best Female Vocal R&B Performance) and the prestigious NAACPP Image Awards (Outstanding New Artist). On this, her first full UK tour, Melanie Fiona is set to win her many more accolades.