Alicia Keys (Alicia Augello Cook) Quotes

If I can remain excited about the music that I'm giving you, then you're damn sure going to be excited about it.

Alicia Keys

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• If I can remain excited about the music that I'm giving you, then you're damn sure going to be excited about it.

  

  Alicia Keys
  • Music
  • Giving
  • Excited