If I Ain't Got You

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The Diary of Alicia Keys

If I Ain't Got You

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Featured on Alicia Keys' second studio album, the song would be inspired by tragic events happening around the world in her life at the time, including the death of Aaliyah, the September 11th attacks and more.

Trivia

The track would feature Hugh McCracken on the guitar and Steve Jordan on the drums. It remained atop the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for six weeks and won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

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