HOT OR NOT: ALICIA KEYS - “NO ONE”
Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Alicia Keys - No One
Alicia Keys is finally back on the music scene with her new single, “No One.” Some of you may have heard the snippet earlier this week, but here is the full version. I want to give a big thanx to Natacha over at alicia-zone.net for providing us with the song. Make sure you check out her site.
In related news, Alicia went on TRL last week and said this about the song:
“The single is called ‘No One” and I’m LOVING IT!!! I hope it’s a bit unexpected and something that completely surrounds you, engulfs you and sweeps you away. I hope it makes you feel good and strong and passionate and makes you scream the words at the top of your lungs.”
Her 3rd studio album, As I Am will be in stores on November 13th and let’s just say after hearing this song, I am very excited! What’s your take, Hot or Not?








452 Comments
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1.
too tot
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I likes! HOT
2.
Hey Hey
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
it’s nice.. caan’t wait for this album
3.
Mallato
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
HOT
4.
glam
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I love it
5.
John
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
It’s something different and that’s what I like about this song.
6.
shahron39
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Not hot - that constant thumping beat spoils it for me.
7.
ITS HOT!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
ITS HOT! A KEYS IS DAT BITCH! CANT WAIT FOR DA ALBUM!
8.
Nik
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
It’s ok. Not crazy about this at all!!! But then again, I am not an Alicia Keyes fan!
9.
aijuswannasay
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
IT’S AIGHT, SOUND LIKE SHE REALLY STRETCHIN FOR THEM HIGH NOTES…
BUT STILL LOVE AK AND ALL HER THICKNESS
10.
DALLAS
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I love alicia, but I don’t like this song.Hated it!
11.
Lily
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Different, but I love it and the trustworthy Ms. Keys.
12.
CARLISSIA
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
HATE IT .. ITS JUST TO MUCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
13.
RHEMY
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
OMIGOD! I love this song. It does make you want to yell the lyrics out loud.
The 2nd verse is classic
“When the rain is pouring down, and my heart is hurtin..”
Can’t wait for the video! Can we get a .mp3 download though??
14.
AndreLedale
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I love this track, it has so much emotion in it. It reminds me of Lauryn’s Hill “Loose Myself.” Good look for Alica though….
15.
dctrinigyal
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
A BIG FAT NOT….DONT LIKE IT. I’M NOT A ALICIA FAN ANYWAYS….SO NO
16.
Sade-Your Love is King
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I have some mixed emotions about this song. I remember hearing how some thought she was strainging but I think she sounds like she singing real hard to hit them high notes. In others words, I had a hard time trying to understand what she was saying. I kind of like it but she could do better.
17.
Miss.Ebony
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Hot….its a lil bob marley ish
18.
Corey
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
i want to get into it, but i’m not feelin it at all.
19.
truthseekertruthspeaker
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Cool song…won’t be a #1 though…
20.
Tyesha Bush
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I’M LOVING ALICIA KEYS “NO ONE”. IT’S DEFINITELY HOT AND EILL BE A SONG TO REMEMBER FOR ALWAYS.
21.
tAMMY
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
It’s okay
22.
TayNae
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
it really has to grow on me.
23.
mena
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
#22.. I’m with you.. It will have to grow on me..not really feeling her voice..
24.
Charles
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
hate it
25.
me
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
IT’S OKAY i like keisha’s first single better. she could have come harder than that after 2 years. but it’s a start i guess.
26.
get_me_bodied
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
HOT HOT HOT! SHE LOOKS PRETTY IN DEZE PICS…..
27.
Tara
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
i agree this is one of those songs that may have to grow on me
28.
speak_on_it
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
NOT! I hate this song! Her voice is so irritating in this style! Makes it seem like she cant really sing!
29.
stewart
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
HOT like FIRE!!!
30.
Whatever
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
NOT! Not worth the 3 year wait, it’s not as good as her previous hits. It also sounds like she’s straining her vocal cords. It kinda sounds all over the place to me. People are so afraid to tell it like it is when Alicia is concerned, sorry but I’m not feeling it, this is not a way to say “I”m Back”
31.
rocstar1
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
i love it
32.
Miss Erin
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
It’s okay…It’s going to have to grow on me as well…It sounds like she is trying to do too much…
33.
CLEARMINDED
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Is she serious? Her voice sounds HORRIBLE on this track. I’ve never thought she was a stellar vocalist, but she has managed to sound pleasant on many of her songs. This is just so unpleasant to my ears — especially the first verse where her voice sounds strained.
The music and production sound so simplistic and elementary as well — very noisy and not at all musical. I guess Alicia doesn’t know what to do without a sample running through her songs.
NOT HOT!
34.
GO TO GIRL
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
THIS SONG IS FUCKING HOT! I LOVE THIS WOMAN. Not only did she bring something new to the game (YET AGAIN), she has put her love for her man out in the open.
I can’t wait to get this album and all y’all saying it’s not hot, thanx for giving constructive criticism. We know how some CL’ers can be.
GO ALICIA!!
35.
mzsweetface
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
This is definitley hot and original.
36.
Lisa
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I love it I’m tired of R& B artists doing the same thing over and over. good look for switching up your style Alicia.
37.
msrealtalk
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
too much yelling.
38.
gg boo
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Hope the rest of the album’s a little stronger. I like her, but this sounds a little whiny, but i like the fact that she’s reinventing herself!
39.
jscene
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Hellz no!
This sounds like a anthem or something, and her voice is really reaching here. She sounds new to the game. It sounds like she can’t sing. What was she thinking?
I’m sorry, this is a noooooooooooooo.
40.
lrgcali
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
its….
NOT PLAYIN!!!_ error
41.
ahsatar
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I liked it. I bet if Beyonce was singing this everyone would be saying how great it is. (YEAH I SAID IT!!!!) I love the fact that she is trying something different instead of the tired generic sounding bullshit that keeps coming out on radio.
Thank You Ms. Keys!!
42.
T's da name
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
*YAWN* It’s gotta grow on me…
43.
Sharon
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
It just goes to show when a Black person does something a little different from their usual style BLACK people don’t like it. No wonder Black artists don’t do rock music anymore because people criticize , even though Black people CREATED ROCK music.
44.
lrgcali
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
wait nvm_
no wonder it wasnt playin b4.
IT SUCKS!
it would’ve sound better with an Island voice.. maybe 4 Rihanna
45.
sxycarmel26
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Anything she sings is hot to me,better than alot of things I’ve heard of late
46.
Eh bey bey
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
i cosign #33. u took the words out of my mouth. i hate the song. if this is what we have to look forward to from alicia, then her album will not be making my collection. NOT HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
47.
sxycarmel26
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I agree totally @ 41 and 43
48.
AnalogGirl
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Don’t get me wrong - Alicia Keys is TALENTED and is very skilled at what she does. BUT her vocal ability is not up to par - - which of course her other talents (writing, composing..etc) makes up for. BUT good LORD I hate how this song sounds - - why is she singing it this way?? Was she going for the raw Bob Marley sound?? If so, she didn’t pull it off it doesn’t sound right at all - - I listened to it over and over and I’m not filling it - - I’m still going to cop the album I never miss out on a new alicia joint - -but the songs recordinng/vocal delivery quality is poor…
49.
Suno
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Hotttttttttt Can’t wait to watch the video
50.
Sade-Your Love is King
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
No @ #41, that is untrue. You must be new because you must not have read the last couple of things that have been said about Beyonce in the last 1204040124045 posts.
51.
Entice
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I liked it…I liked the reggae vibe behind the song…I definitely liked it better than what I am hearing now on the radio…plus it still sounded a little rough to me…so I need to hear a finished copy of it…but I think she is on to something…just in time for the fall romance…it gets a hot from me.
52.
morena
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Well, after hearing the whole song, I think it is just ok… I expected more from her.I enjoyed it more yesterday…However I still got to give it to her since she is trying something new.
Why can’t she just go mainstream like all the other pop tarts? It would be much better for her career. I guess she ain’t willing to sell herself short…
53.
Tee
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I agree w/ everyone that appreciates the uniqueness of this song and her voice. Not every vocal piece is supposed to be polished. Its great that she is channeling the old rock and roll days when black groups dominated that genre. You feel her, you hear the passion in her voice and it clearly comes from her soul. Branch out people..this is soooo refreshing!
54.
EAzyBreeze
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Loves it…She sounds great and it’s different
55.
ahsatar
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
@ 50 Lol
no I’m not new…I just dont comment a lot. I’m just saying people hate it when artists switch thier sound up. There are Beyonce fans that think she can do no wrong and will cuss you out if you say otherwise (lol).
56.
noeatingheretonight
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
can’t listen to it yet bu her sec pic looks good. it’s candid and in the moment- she’s naturally pretty.
57.
Lady_L
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I don’t like it. I don’t like the instrumental in the backround. Maybe it might grow on me. She’s sounds as if she is straining her vocals. I love Alicia though, but I”m not feelin’ that.
58.
ReneetheDiva
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Good Alicia….I like it.
59.
vexxed
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
has a Sade meets hip hop feel…. nice
60.
Baby Milo
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Def. Hot… she looks great in these pictures!
61.
Way 2 Brooklyn
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
i love the lyrics but i dont like the beat, that constant “boom” over powers her voice i think. imo
62.
:MJ:
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
It’s hot.
63.
morena
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Ater listening to it again… I LOVE IT! The melody and the lyrics are hot!!!! This is definitely a grower. The only down side is her vocals…She doesn’t have it in her yet to be belting at the top of her lungs like that. She just needs some vocal lessons and quit smoking that weed and she will be fine.
64.
TAISH4U
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I think the song would have to grow on me.
65.
GOOD LOOK
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Alicia, Justin or Kanye can put out shit and the masses will eat it up.
Ya’ll know this song is whack, but it’ll be #1.
66.
B
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
From the snippet I couldn’t tell this was coming. This is a nice.
67.
Ms. T.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
I like the words and the melody, but it sounds like she had a sinus infection or something..very stuffy.
I am still looking forward to album though!
68.
e.t.s
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
Wow, the nice thing about this song is it doesn’t sound lyk anything else out there, its different and refreshing!
69.
yes
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
mmmmmm im tryin hard to find a reason to like this, but i just cant
70.
:MJ:
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
GOOD LOOK
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Alicia, Justin or Kanye can put out shit and the masses will eat it up.
Ya’ll know this song is whack, but it’ll be #1.
Kanye ain’t put out one song I like, and Justin did, too.
I don’t care if it goes number one. I like the song.
Quality over quantity.
71.
UGT
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
its dope but still the vocals have to be softer with an edgey beat.
72.
EAzyBreeze
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
#70…You don’t like any Kanye songs…and the song is not whack. What’s whack is these T-Pain and Rihanna songs that gets played out everday.
73.
:MJ:
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
EAzyBreeze
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
#70…You don’t like any Kanye songs…and the song is not whack. What’s whack is these T-Pain and Rihanna songs that gets played out everday.
I like “All Falls Down”. That first was a typo.
74.
ummm errr
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
i like it, and im here singing the song like i know it..lol. cant wait to see the video if this is chosen as a first single.
75.
UGT
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 /
#72
he was talking about the comment #65 said. he likes the song
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