Hot bodies, contoured hip movements, large back, good breasts, and of course, an impeccable voice, in most cases are sufficient and necessary ingredients for a breed of divas totally stormed into the world music scene and, well, did not stop until we achieve the main 'counts', rankings and charts.

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Full Name:
Alicia Augello Cook

Place and Date of Birth:
Harlem, Manhattan (USA), 25 January 1981.

Hier mother, Terri, is Italian American, and Craig, her father is African American. She lived from age two with her influential mother, after her parents separated.

Raised in the neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen, from age 7 she began playing piano (especially Chopin) and classical music. With a talent similar to artists such as D "Angelo or Prince, continued to develop the writing, producing and recording his first album, an album in which she began working at age 14 when her first song Butterflyz, which is part of their first album Songs in A Minor.

To "escape" the neighborhood where she grew up he took refuge in school and was accepted into Columbia University but never attended because they are already fully in their music.

Clive Davis (who discovered Whitney Houston years ago) was discovered by Arista Records and released in the June 26, 2001 Songs in A Minor with whom she won five Grammy awards, including the prized Best New Artist and Song of the Year (for Fallin ' ).

Most of the songs from the album, including a composition as bright as "Fallin" 'or the stunning "Troubles" have been written and produced by herself. In addition, Alicia has worked with Jermaine Dupri on "Girlfriend" and with Isaac Hayes on "Rock Wit U" (included on the soundtrack of the movie "Shaft").

In 2003 she presented her second album The Diary of Alicia Keys', an album inspired by American music of the 70s, produced by Peter Edge, Jeff Robinson and Alicia Keys itself. The disc itself, and the collaboration that made in 2004 with singer Usher for the song "My Boo" won her 8 nominations for the Grammy Awards 2005. Earning three nods for album material and one for "My Boo". Note the nomination of "If I Is not Got You" as Song of the Year and Record of the Year album, the two most important categories of the Grammy.

In October 2005 the sale was released the album "Unplugged" live album from discontinued acoustic concert series that Keys MTV brought back to light. The album debuted at No 1 in U.S. sales, making Keys the first female singer r & b in three albums debut consecutively at No. 1. Apart from being the second best selling unplugged in the first week, second only to that of Nirvana. The Unplugged album earned 4 nominations at the Grammys 2006, plus a duet with backup singer Jermaine Paul, who appears on the album "So Amazing" (a tribute to the late Luther Vandross), the nominated song is a remake of the classic Vandross "If This World Were Mine".

So, Alicia Keys joins date 19 Grammy nominations, 9 Grammys under her arm and three number one albums in the U.S..

Keys recently recorded a duet with U2's Bono to help the AIDS organization, Keep A Child Alive, which Keys is the global spokeswoman. The song is a cover of "Do not Give Up" by Peter Gabriel. Renamed by Keys and Bono as "Do not Give Up (Africa)". All proceeds will benefit the organization in providing medicines to treat HIV in the poorest countries in Africa, mainly for children.

Beyoncé Knowles, born September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas. She is the daughter of clothing designer Tina Knowles and music producer and manager Matthew Knowles, who pushed her daughter's career through training in 1990, one of the best-selling female groups of the United States, "Destiny's Child" . Many of the successes of Destiny's Child, with over 33 million albums sold worldwide, were co-written and co-produced by Beyonce. When Beyonce won the prize in 2001 ASCAP Pop Songwriter of the Year, became the first African-American (and the second woman in history) to receive that honor.

Led by founding members Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland, Destiny's Child burst on the scene in 1997 with his multi-platinum single "No, No, No," from their eponymous album. That success was overshadowed by the 1999 edition of The Writing's On The Wall. The new work by Destiny's Child than 10 million copies sold worldwide, driven primarily by three Top 10 as "Jumpin, Jumpin," "Say My Name" and "Bills, Bills, Bills", with its nine consecutive at number 1 on the Billboard singles chart R & B.

A year later, in 2000, with the arrival of Michelle Williams, Destiny's Child recorded Survivor, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 album. Survivor was certified double platinum four weeks after its launch and to date has recorded sales of over nine million copies worldwide. In 2001 Destiny's Child took home two Grammys: Best R & B Song ( "Say My Name") and Best R & B Performance by a Duo or Group ( "Say My Name"). Destiny's Child has won numerous other awards, among them Billboard Artist of the Year, NAACP Image Awards, American Music Awards, Nickelodeon Kid's Choice and The Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year at the Soul Train Awards. The group has toured worldwide and performed at many events including the special concert of the 30th anniversary of Michael Jackson as a soloist and the Concert For New York City.

The sexy first single, "Crazy In Love," which has enjoyed the collaboration of Jay-Z, has been produced by Beyonce and Rich Harrison. Jay-Z returns to Beyoncé's favor on his hit "Bonnie & Clyde 03." With a beat that Beyonce says is "so powerful that it hurts my heart!", "Crazy In Love" is about that moment when you realize that you're in love and have a pint strange, but really you never mind. The abandon continues on "Speechless," produced by Fanatic. "As I heard the track it inspired me," he admits. "It's very sexy, very sensual. The sort of ballad that I had never done before. An issue to increase the birth rate!"

Also sexy is "Baby Boy" with its Arab flavor and brilliant collaboration of Sean Paul. "I knew Sean had to be on my album because I love his approach," she says. " 'Baby Boy' is another song about a fantasy and one of my favorites."

Unabashed and upfront emotions that may surprise long time fans but make no mistake, Dangerously In Love is not a rejection of DC's sound. "I love Destiny's Child and a member of the group," he says. "We have not broken. We will continue to tour and record and be a group. We recorded a song, 'I Know', for the soundtrack of" The Fighting Temptations. "Long ago we decided to explore new areas separately, and I am the third in the group to release a solo album. Things like working apart keep the fire going and keep the fans eager for you. Do not attempt to get away from DC or the legacy. just wanted to show a different approach and growth I have experienced. "

That growth is more than evident in Beyonce's burgeoning acting career. In 2001 he starred in "Carmen" for MTV. In 2002 she appeared as Foxy Cleopatra in "Austin Powers in Goldmember." This year co-star with Cuba Gooding Jr. "The Fighting Temptations." He has also acted in two other films currently in production and has also done work for the small screen as a series of commercials directed by Spike Lee for Pepsi-Cola. Moreover, for L'Oreal.

With a meteoric career, full of success and sales, prizes and awards,Beyonce wants to join the cast of music stars like Jennifer Lopez or Gwen Stefani have in the market not only disks, but also items such as lingerie or perfume. In particular, have in mind to sign a line of sexy lingerie, jewelry for the youngest and a fragrance.

On December 2, 1981 born in a small town in America a girl named Britney Jean Spears. No one then could imagine that this smiling blond baby was to become not only a successful pop singer, but an international media figure and a symbol for millions of youth around the world.

Little Britney

Britney Spears came to this world in the town of McComb U.S. but moved to a little girl to Kentwood, Louisiana population. It is the middle daughter of a middle class family whose mother dropped everything to support the career of her daughter Britney.

First professional performances

After 3 years of study, performances at Off-Broadway and shoots Britney ad was reintroduced to the Disney Channel tests. This time she got the admission to present the TV show Mickey Mouse Club. It was a key moment in her career, then allowed themselves known to the State level and also have as partners in the future program so popular singers like Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera.

An international boom

When Baby One More Time ... Britney was released was just 17 years. Despite being still a child in many respects got here single were already at number 1 on the Billboard charts during its first week. In addition, she made history as the self-titled album also climbed up all of the Billboard charts as it appeared. Sometimes, the second single also scored a great success. The world realized that she was born Princess of Pop Performances at galas, magazines and TV appearances and four MTV awards define the best year in the life of Britney Spears.

The great success of his first album backed Britney to launch their second album, Oops ... I did it again in 2000. Just go out record-breaking. It sold 1.3 million copies in the U.S. on opening weekend and was No. 1 in 20 countries. Topics such as Lucky, Stronger, Do not Let Me Be the Last to know or own Oops ... rose to the top of the music industry at the time.

Consolidation

The Britney Spears' musical career continued to advance by leaps and bounds. She performed in galas as important as the middle of the Superbowl or the legendary Rock in Rio festival, where she performed before 25,000 people. During this time when she presents her third album, Britney, a sample of his musical evolution towards maturity with their first single "I'm a Slave 4 U. Upon hearing that Britney fans are no longer the teen girl who likes loud colors and shopping.

The latest album of Britney Spears was launched in 2003. It's In the Zone, a CD that includes songs like Everytime and Me Against the Music, a theme that plays with her admired Madonna and which has the collaboration of talented musicians.

In 2004 published the first compilation of the singer, Greatest Hits: My Prerogative. This is a great disc that collects hits by Britney along with remixes, duets and songs hitherto unpublished. Cd name corresponds to the first single, a version of Bobby Brown's success in 1988.

Beyond the music

Britney Spears is a popular performer as evidenced by the many awards she has received throughout his career (MTV, Billboard, Emmy, Golden Music ...) but is known throughout the world for other things besides music. She has written books in collaboration with her mother, has made the protagonist in a Hollywood film, features dolls and chewing gum in his name and has even created a foundation to organize camps for underprivileged children.