Alicia Keys is marking a milestone that helped define modern R&B. In a recent conversation with People, she reflected on the 25th anniversary of Fallin, the debut single that introduced her to a global audience and reshaped her career overnight.
Released in 2001, the song quickly climbed the charts and earned multiple Grammy Awards. Keys recalled how personal the track felt at the time, built around raw piano chords and lyrics about the ups and downs of love. She has said the recording process felt natural, almost instinctive, as she poured her early experiences into the music.
Looking back, Keys described the moment as life changing. The success of Fallin opened doors she had only imagined as a teenager growing up in New York City. It also set the tone for a career defined by musicianship and emotional honesty.
Even now, she says the song still resonates when she performs it. A quarter century later, Fallin remains a defining chapter in her story.