In short
The artists most similar to Alicia Keys are Beyoncé, Rihanna, Adele, Coldplay and Eminem, from the same r&b, contemporary r&b and neo soul circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Alicia Keys?
The artists most similar to Alicia Keys are Beyoncé, Rihanna, Adele, Coldplay and Eminem, from the same r&b, contemporary r&b and neo soul circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Alicia Keys?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Maroon 5 and Avril Lavigne have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Alicia Keys" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Alicia Keys?
Alicia Keys is usually associated with r&b, contemporary r&b, neo soul and soul (artist · US · born 1981), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.