As I Am

As I Am is the third studio album by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, released on November 9, 2007, by J Records. Recording sessions for the album took place at various recording studios from 2005 until 2007. Production was handled primarily by Keys, Kerry Brothers Jr., Jack Splash, and Linda Perry, with a guest contribution from musician John Mayer.

As I Am
Standard and deluxe editions cover
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 9, 2007
RecordedLate 2005 – August 2007
Studio
  • Plus XXX (Paris)
  • Glenwood Place (Burbank)
  • Henson (Hollywood)
  • Conway (Hollywood)
  • Oven (Glen Cove)
  • Pie (Glen Cove)
  • Legacy (New York City)
  • Kung Fu Gardens (Los Angeles)
GenreR&B
Length56:04
LabelJ
Producer
Alicia Keys chronology
Unplugged
(2005)
As I Am
(2007)
The Element of Freedom
(2009)
Singles from As I Am
  1. "No One"
    Released: October 9, 2007
  2. "Like You'll Never See Me Again"
    Released: January 22, 2008
  3. "Teenage Love Affair"
    Released: March 31, 2008
  4. "Superwoman"
    Released: July 29, 2008

Despite some criticism towards Keys' lyrics, As I Am received generally positive reviews from critics. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 742,000 copies in its first week, and was eventually certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album became an international commercial success, selling over five million copies worldwide. It spawned four singles, including "No One", which became the most-listened song of 2007 in the US. As I Am earned Keys several accolades, including three Grammy Awards and two American Music Awards.

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