On this day, December 20, 2003, Alicia Augello Cook, AKA Alicia Keys was #1 on the U.S. Billboard chart with her album, “The Diary of Alicia Keys”.
“The Diary of Alicia Keys” was Keys’ second studio album which and it was released by J Records. The album builds on the success of her debut album, “Songs in A Minor,” and showcases Keys’ versatility as a musician, incorporating various genres such as R&B, soul, jazz, and hip-hop.
“The Diary of Alicia Keys” featured hit singles like “You Don’t Know My Name,” “If I Ain’t Got You,” and “Diary,” among others. The album won Keys several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.