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"Fallin'" is the debut single of American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys from her debut studio album, Songs in A Minor (2001). Written and produced by Keys, "Fallin'" is generally considered her signature song. It was released as the lead single from Songs in A Minor on April 10, 2001, by J Records. The official remix features rappers Busta Rhymes and Rampage.
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The American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B has been awarded since 1974. Years reflect the year during which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year. Beyoncé and Rihanna are tied for the most wins in this category, with 7 wins. Beyoncé is the most nominated artist, with 11 nominations.
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"My Boo" is a duet between American R&B singers Usher and Alicia Keys, written by the artists alongside Adonis Shropshire, Manuel Seal, and Jermaine Dupri, the latter of whom produced it with No I.D.—who is uncredited. It was included on the re-release of Usher's fourth studio album, Confessions (2004). The song was released as the album's fourth single on August 29, 2004.
The American Music Award for Favorite Album – Soul/R&B has been awarded since 1974. Years reflect the year in which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year. The all-time winner in this category is Michael Jackson with 4 wins. Beyoncé has the most nominations with 7. While the start and end dates for the usage of the category Favorite Black Album are unclear, in 1985 the name was used for the award Prince was given for his album Purple Rain.
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- ↑ Icarus, Kid (November 15, 2001). "29th annual American Music Awards". HipHopDX . Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Alicia Keys Leads AMA Nominations With Five". Billboard . November 13, 2001. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ↑ Susman, Gary (January 14, 2002). "Alicia Keys, Aaliyah win American Music Awards". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved February 21, 2024.