Day 15: A Woman's Worth

Ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies...How my ladies doin' out there? Fellas, what you know about a woman's worth? Better stand up and take note. Alicia Keys first came into our lives at the age of 4 on The Cosby Show, since then she has been working hard to empower women and save the world, all between recording classic albums and winning Grammys. In recent years she has returned to acting, starring in films such as Smokin' Aces and The Secret Life of Bees. With her philanthropic work and compositions like No One and Unbreakable she has proven to truly be a Superwoman. Remove your caps gentlemen, there is a lady present.

Song: A Woman's Worth

Artist: Alicia Keys

Album: Songs In A Minor

A smooth cut off Alicia's debut album, A Woman's Worth paints a beautiful portrait of femininity seen all too seldom in pop culture. A far cry from the portrayal of women as possessions, Ms. Keys starts the bidding high,

"You could buy me diamonds

You could buy me pearls
Take me on a cruise around the world
Baby you know I'm worth it"

and makes it clear that it's about much more than material gifts

"Wanna please wanna keep wanna treat your woman right
Not just dough but to show that you know she is worth your time
You will lose if you chose to refuse to put her first
She will and she can find a man who knows her worth".

A true role model, Keys shines on vocals, lyrics, and production, all while flexing her strength of character. A Woman's Worth is a both a tribute to Real Men, and an anthem for ladies the world over.

Hear A Woman's Worth here

Lyrics here

If you'd like more Alicia listen to When You Really Love Someone, Unbreakable, and Every Little Bit Hurts.

For lots more, buy her albums As I Am, Songs In A Minor, Diary Of Alicia Keys, and Unplugged.