Alicia Keys decided to double up for her eighth album, KEYS, offering an “Originals” half, which finds the artist returning to form, and an “Unlocked” half, which largely reimagines songs from the first section. In honor of the release, she sits down with Ebro for an illuminating conversation about the inspiration and creation behind it. “The goal of the ‘Originals’ was to own my greatness,” Keys explains. “To own the shoulders that I stand on, to recognize the classic, iconic artists that I couldn't even breathe without.” For the second part, she tapped into her love of hip-hop to sample her own songs with the help of Mike WiLL Made-It. And the singer-songwriter says she has never been so confident. In this soulful chat, she details the stories behind a handful of the tracks, providing a rare glimpse into her creative space and more.