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Alicia Keys: "Songs in A Minor"

Alicia Keys graduated high school at 16 and pursued a record deal with Columbia Records. After she signed, she released "Songs in A Minor" to address the blatant racism and disrespect she experienced due to her age, race, and gender while trying to build her reputation. Now, she's one of music's biggest successes.