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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301.
Ju4nK
Friday, August 31, 2007 /
Completly…… Hot
302.
Heather
Friday, August 31, 2007 /
This song is hoott like od hott i love it and i love alicia and thats it soo all u haters can go kick rocks if u dont like this track lmao..
303.
Jazzy
Friday, August 31, 2007 /
She’s def straining a little too much to hit these notes. She’s a A minor singer not a E sharp. The words are beautiful though. The radio will play it enough until it grows on me. In other words, ppl love A Keys enough to brain wash us all into liking this poorly sung song.
304.
billieholiday
Friday, August 31, 2007 /
Well I personally liked the song, at least she is trying to change up her sound and vocal stylings…..and for those who say she CAN’T SING have obviously never heard her live, SHE IS THE SHIT, don’t get it twisted, or maybe u just need to clean all the damn ear wax out of your ears, I can’t wait until her new album comes out.
Alicia Keys is the real deal!
305.
Song
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
I am feelin this Song… I love the beat and how A-Keys puts it down. No One can even compare nor compete!!! Alicia , keep doin you momi and I will keep listening.-
Luv Song
306.
Fabs
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
I didn’t really care for this song at first but after listening to it and paying real close attention to the lyrics I am really digging it. Go Alisha. Her voice makes you feel what she is saying. Can’t wait to buy the album.
307.
shaw
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
she sucks very bad the only thing she got is looks and piano skills she cant sing worth shit please spare me she just another mixed brad that thinks shes hot shit
308.
jessica
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
i love her new song, agter the first 10 words im hooked now, alicia is a trendsetter in soul mousic and dis song absolutely proves it.. its different but it fly and i cant wait until her cd comes out… #1 fan JeSsica
309.
Melissa
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
R&B IS BACK!!! Thank U Jesus
No more of those tunes that you just don’t know what they talkin about or u just don’t care.
This song is for sure a classic!!!!! Can’t wait for the album……
310.
famu01
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
This song is sorry
311.
me
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
#17 HIT IT RIGHT ON THE HEAD! THE SONG IS BOB MARLEY-ISH BECAUSE IT HAS THAT REGGAE INFLUENCE IN IT. IF YOU ARE NOT INTO REGGAE, I CAN SEE WHY PEOPLE ARE HATING ON THE SONG. THE WAY SHE IS SINGING IT IS CLASSIC REGGAE AND THE LYRICS AND PRODUCTION!!
LOVE IT A-KEYS, ALWAYS DOING YOUR THING, AND NOT WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING THAT IS WHY SHE WILL BE AROUND FOR YEARS AND YOUR FAVORITES…YOU KNOW WHO THEY ARE…WILL NOT BE AROUND VERY LONG. CONTINUE TALKING ABOUT DANCING IN THE CLUB, BEATING SOME CHICK UP FOR TAKING YOUR MAN, AND ALL OF YOUR CARS AND JEWLERY WHILE KEYS TALKS REAL EMOTION AND LOVE!!!
312.
me
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
#17 HIT IS RIGHT ON THE HEAD! IT DOES SOUND BOB MARLEY-ISH BECAUSE THE SONG IS REGGAE INFLUENCED!! FROM THE LYRICS, THE WAY SHE IS SINGING IT, AND THE PRODUCTION!!! IF YOU ARE NOT INTO REGGAE I CAN SEE WHY YOU WOULD HATE ON IT!!! HOWEVER, KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING A-KEYS BECAUSE YOU WILL BE AROUND FOR YEARS WITH SONGS LIKE THIS
ALL THE REST CAN CONTINUE TO TALK ABOUT THERE JEWLERLY, CAN CARS, BEATING A CHICK UP FOR TAKING A MAN THAT YOU ARE NOT EVEN MARRIED TO, AND DANCING IN THE CLUB WHILE A-KEYS IS BRINGING REAL EMOTION AND LOVE IN HER MUSIC!!!!
313.
Willie
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
This song took me to a place i havent been in years as it pertains to music! i love this gurl! Shes so gangsta but yet so much a lady! And Suprisingly it only took me 1 time hearing the song to remember the words!
314.
Nigeria
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
Maybe this needs time to grow, but for now.. it gets a No.
It sounds a bit rough to me.
I loved her first album the most! Then the second album.. Everything after that.. (except Karma and a couple others) I’m sorry..
@59, I first thought the same thing, but SADE Sounds a lot better and smoother doing holding her notes than Alicia, if they both sang this song.
Alicia is beautiful, yes, and a strong black woman, yes.. but I was expecting more. I like the words, wish they told more of a story.. and I wished she wouldn’t sound like she was straining her voice out.
But You know who is great for holding notes? Mariah, and Sade. and yes.. I’d def. Say Jill Scott and Beyonce too.
315.
GG
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
GO BeE OTCH!!! THIS ish IS HOT FYiaH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE HER….I respect it!!!
316.
tanisha
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
breath of fresh air i love the song
317.
Gus
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
cause its hot, its alicia keys everything she dose is hot. Great to hear her again its been a while. Easily the best female solo artist out now. BEYONCE who?
318.
aisha baysha
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
dis song is extra hotsz!!! im so luvvin it… A KeySZ is da bomb!! ya tu sabe
319.
Dramaqueen
Saturday, September 1, 2007 /
I’m feeling this song! As always people have nothing good to say as the music is not typical of what is heard in this day and age. I love the reggae beat and I feel the lyrics are true 2 her heart. Miss Keys, luvin it , original as ever!
320.
GO GIRL
Sunday, September 2, 2007 /
NO. ONE
It’s in the title peeps. Hot!! I cant wait to see her perform it
she freakin rocks! You Go !! et the haters talk.
321.
the real ONE
Sunday, September 2, 2007 /
First - She does not sound as if she is straining her voice or attempting to “hit” notes that are not within her reach…she’s going for a different sound (What’s so difficult to understand?)
Second - Some of it I like, some of it I do not like. The part(s) that is/are least favorable are when you catch glimpses of the old (vocal) AK. Then she reverts (if you will) back to the new way she’s attempting to lay down this track.
Third - There definitely is an attempt to “channel” a reggae vibe!
Finally - Interesting track! I’ll wait until I hear the final version before saying whether or not I’m really feelin’ it. Should be an interesting release!
322.
ANGEL
Sunday, September 2, 2007 /
OK….I LOVE THIS SONG….See im so sick and tired of media and other people always expecting people to sing these perfect little numbers with str8 lines and perfect sounding vocal….Boring!!!! This song show emotion something People seem to be lacking now a days. I like hearing a voice full of color, strain and raw emotion we all know she is talented and i dont think showing off is the point…Like the ever love miss Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Lauren Hill and Macy Gray I think she is showing us that singing is more than just a tuned sharp masterpiece, it has to be full of life and this song to me is just that REAL!!!!
323.
pooch
Sunday, September 2, 2007 /
I LIKE SUMPTIN DIFF NOT WHAT I EXPECT FOR A SINGLE THO
324.
Sarah
Sunday, September 2, 2007 /
So good… so beautiful… I can’t wait for the album.
A KEYS is in competition with herself and she’s winning!
She exemplifies talent and loveliness.
325.
kristine
Sunday, September 2, 2007 /
honestly i was never familiar with much of her music other than the ones played on the radio every once in a while BUT…. this song. makes me. want to own. all of her albums. LOVE IT!!!. yes - its HOT!!!
326.
KKK
Sunday, September 2, 2007 /
This song is one of the best (if not THE best) songs to come out this year. The lyrics are beautiful, as is her voice. It’s a little different to how she usually sings, but I think that’s what gives it that raw vibe - A lot of soul and reggae artists sing as if they’re ’straining’ their voice, but that’s the style they intend. I think Alicia K has done it excellently… It’s HOT! I hope it burns up the charts to number one…
327.
Ericka
Sunday, September 2, 2007 /
I love it its somethin different and i really like it.
328.
Hilarie
Monday, September 3, 2007 /
I LOVE IT. IT IS SO DIFFERANT> I LOVE A KEY’S VOICE.
YOU GO GIRL!!!
329.
Ms Miesha
Monday, September 3, 2007 /
I am definately loving this new single. I think her album is going to bring some fire.
330.
Nyke
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /
You know what i’m so tired of people hatin’ on this new alicia keys joint or for that matter anybody’s music. People make it seem like music has to be that serious and it doesn’t-this song is just an expression of how she’s feelin’. I mean i’m a music major in college and my school is focused on classical which I like but I also love other music too and my teachers constantly put down r&b and rock and pop just b/c of the music rules and I’m just like “so what” if we would free our minds and open up then maybe we wouldn’t be so confined and maybe we can get somewhere everyone wants to classify and when someone does something new we can’t deal with it so we want to judge it!
So I say to rihanna, tpain, britney spears and whoever else it doesn’t matter big voice little voice talent or no talent if your expression how you feel then go ahead-do the dog on thing!
Sorry I just had to vent-New Semester with Music Theory really hanging over my head
331.
Lolop
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /
I Love It! Alicia Keys is so talented I don’t think she can do any wrong.
332.
lea
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 /
HOT
333.
PERFECT
Thursday, September 6, 2007 /
I LOVE THIS….SHE IS SO AMAZIN..THE ONLY REAL WOMAN OF R&B TODAY…SHE IS SOMEONE I WOULD BUY THE ABLUM..BEFORE HEARIN 1 SONG OFF IT….LOVE HER…A-KEYS FOR PRESIDENT…LOL
334.
Aliciafan!
Friday, September 7, 2007 /
This song is absolutely amazing!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
335.
melmel
Saturday, September 8, 2007 /
This song is AMAZING. There’s so much passion and emotion in her voice - it’s so beautiful.
336.
Stephanie
Saturday, September 8, 2007 /
I like the idea of the song..but Alicia is struggling to hit those notes..i know she is trying to sound aggressive and emotional..but my goodness..she sounds out of tone..but i still can look past that and still enjoy the song..
337.
Nikki
Saturday, September 8, 2007 /
I absolutely love this song. Since the first day I heard it I couldn’t get enough. What an inspirational woman.
338.
SPKK
Sunday, September 9, 2007 /
I LOVE IT!! SHE’S BACK. THIS IS A HIT..
SPKK
339.
lilmissetc
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
I love this song its orginal and diffrent and thats what the world needs haters stop hating!!!!!!!!
340.
Jose
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
I love this song I plan to use this song for my Wife and I 14th year anniversary
341.
Mireya
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
the song is HOT!!! NO DOUBT ABOUT IT..I LOVE ALICIA KEYS….BEAUTIFUL VOICE…HOT HOT HOT HOTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
342.
Carol
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Love It!!! Hot, hot, hot!
343.
~Top Model~
Monday, September 10, 2007 /
Yall crazy if yall not feeling this song or you must not have NO ONE to relate this song to. If you have someone special you can relate to how Alicia felt when she wrote this song!
344.
Sexy Gatuveladr
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
love it!
its the same way im feeling rite now ….. no one can get in the way of what im felling for you jayden
love you.
345.
Gina
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
It grew on me. I heard it last week and I was like no, no, no. But then I heard it again and again and again and now I am like yes, yes, yes. I thought she was straining too but then I really think she intentionally wants to sound like that. Sound like she is giving off a lot of emotion versus a songstress voice.
346.
flavio
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 /
cara, essa musica é foda, to viciado nela.
this music kills, i’m addicted to it. i was missing alicia so much, and she came with this incredible song and complete my espectative.
347.
Lindy
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 /
I love this song! Its hot!
348.
sha'ree williams
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 /
I loved the song the first time I heard it on the radio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a definite jam!!!!!! In my opinion it shows her true feelings as a singer you can tell in her voice that she was putting her all in this song and she was trying to show the range in her voice. I believe we have just witnessed the true Alicia Keys and I say KUDOS to her!!!!!!!! I will always be a fan 4-real!!!
349.
Teri
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 /
This song lyrics are beautiful and you see the hard love through the way that she is singing. However when the songs chorus first starts she does struggle to hit a note or two but thats the beauty of the songs. Its almost like you feel the emotion through the imperfections. ITS HOT FOR ME. I can not get the lyrics out of my head.
350.
RPRGUY05
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 /
NOT A KEYS FAN BUT LOVE MUSIC A WONDERFULL AND POWERFULL SONG YOU CAN TELL WHEN A ARTIST PUTS THEIR HEART AND SOUL INTO THERE WORK GREAT SONG!!!
351.
mobiggie
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 /
I think the song is a hit. It’s different, yet old school, yet a little island flavor. Let us not forget she is a real musical artist. And let us not forget that when Beyonce’s B-day album came out tons of people said it was trash. It was hot from the first track and so is this cut by Ms. Keys.
352.
Alayla Shay
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 /
I love the roughness. It is sooo passionate and that’s what we need today is passion! Not ridiculous hooks with bubblegum voices that say nothing. This song so fervently states that there is NO ONE who can stand in the way. If you ever loved anyone that much then you got to feel this!!!
353.
Mimi
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 /
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! it so different from the other songs by alicia keys……. its great! and its not just about relationships.. its about love in general and this is relief from all the realtionship songs.
354.
trina
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 /
SO MANY HATERS NOTHING GOOD TO SAY THEN KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT. I LOVE IT IND SO DOES MY BOYFRIEND.GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THIS TRACK BRING MORE GLORY TO YOUR LIFE AND POCKETS.
355.
Andrekka
Thursday, September 13, 2007 /
I LOVE THIS SONG! For those who dislike it, well to each his own of course, but I think this song shows her vocal range and power. The lyrics and emotion in the song consumed me and I do yell the chorus when I’m singing along! YOU GO ALICIA for bringing a familiar twist to the game of music and displaying your diverse talents!!! One of the posters stated it sounds like an anthem, that person meant it negatively, but they are right about it being an anthem–its an anthem for committment to a person or whatever your passion is. This is one of the songs that I can see myself listening to down the road when I feel the need to fly…I can’t wait for the album to hit.
356.
JIGGA
Thursday, September 13, 2007 /
HOT!! Alicia always puts out great, quality music!
357.
lb
Thursday, September 13, 2007 /
this song is so hotttt…..a.keys voice is so strong and consistant. 2 me she is what a woman in the music buz should follow…..good job sis
358.
lb
Thursday, September 13, 2007 /
Good job..this is def. HOTT….im so glad she is like the only young pretty woman in the industry switching it up. her music is mature music for the mature. she’s a grown woman singing her heart out about grown topics. good job girl…..your voice in this song is show’n so much passion….it’s a emotional song and i luv it. it’s beta then the kiddy stuff im hearing on the radio.
HOTTT………….
359.
Yoli
Thursday, September 13, 2007 /
Loves it, loving it, am inlove with it. Captivating, emotional, is quite engulfing. Maybe I feel more for the song because I have the same sentiments for the person I’m in a relationship with. But regardless of that, it’s a great song. Glad she’s back. Now I will chance listening to the radio…CAN’T WAIT FOR THE ALBUM.
360.
DOminique Davis-Hill
Thursday, September 13, 2007 /
Man FUCK ALL YA’ll ALcia Keys dont listen to them baby i love the song i can feel what you are feeling inside im so proud of you gurl keep doin you dont let nobody put you down i luv your style thats why you’re my wife to me im not ridin yo dick or nuttin but i feel like i know you through your music and yes i like how you sang this song your voice is so beautiful i love you
361.
crystal
Thursday, September 13, 2007 /
HOT!
362.
Ankrah
Friday, September 14, 2007 /
NOW THIS IS WHAT I CALL MUSIC!!!! HOT HOT HOT HOT CALIENTE!!!!!!
this is real stuff not all that shut up and drive ,,upgrade you bullshit y’all stamp ur feet to,, this is universally sound,, it will do well in America, UK, Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia, Iceland, the caribbean and even in Mars!!!!
Yep,,, reminds me of Lauryn Hill too,,,,,,straining her voice? what are you on? this is a strain your voice kinda song,,, it wouldn’t work otherwise now would it?
anyhow,, music taste is different but hey this here is the real stuff,, musically and lyrically
HOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
363.
Elise
Friday, September 14, 2007 /
I absolutely LOVE this Song. I depend on Alicia Keys to contribute to my love for music. She makes music the way it should be. Original, Soulful, Smooth & Energetic…full of feeling! She will always have my support. She is a real artist.
364.
Elise
Friday, September 14, 2007 /
Love her love the song. We’ve been waiting far to long to hear from her again…This song is beutiful and her voice is golden. love alicia keys!!!!
365.
Leanna
Friday, September 14, 2007 /
I absolutly LOVE this song. I like the passion and emotion in this song. The strained vocal chords add the extra ump!!!! that makes you feel what she’s telling you. The music complements the words and emotion to give it the finishing touch. When I hear this song I can put myself in this situation and feel where she’s coming from. I would love to see the video. On the MTV VMA’s she sang this song with such heartfelt emotion. I just can’t say enough about this song.
366.
Chez Blazes
Friday, September 14, 2007 /
Come on heads…..this joint is John Blaze…HOT. It emanates a refreshing light that the industry needs and what true music connoisseurs long for. She’s str8 raw uncut talent and has always been that. She’s a person that will grow with each album and phase of her career, unlike the Rhianna & T-Pain B.S. that sounds the same song after song. Artist like that are content with where they are and economics drive their art. They are 15 minute quitters and Alicia has the caliber that will last a lifetime.
Alicia, this cut is #1 Done Deal. Can’t wait until Nov. 13th. And to you Clive Davis rejects….stop hating you wanna be producers & music critics. Continue typing behind your screen and remain faceless.
367.
JEANNETTE
Friday, September 14, 2007 /
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG. WHEN I FIRST HEARD IT I THOUGHT SHE WAS STRAINING A LIL, BUT THEN WHEN I WAS TRYIN TO SING IT THEY ARE HARD NOTES TO HIT. I CALL ALICIA MY SISTER BC WE LOOK ALIKE. THIS IS MY GIRL; THE SONG IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOT. I LOVE IT.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
368.
Chad T Lee
Saturday, September 15, 2007 /
This Track goes hard. Her voice is like that for a reason. you’re post to hear the pain from the song. She screaming and singin about love. some of y’ll should try it and see how hard it is to be in tune and carry that note. A keys i love you and ya music baby.
369.
JayDubb
Saturday, September 15, 2007 /
Its too Hot!! Cant wait to get the album.
370.
Jackie
Sunday, September 16, 2007 /
This song is hot. You can actually feel the emotion behind the song and you don’t get that very often in songs. She is awesome in this song and can’t wait to hear more. If you are a person that is madley in love with someone then this song will hit that emotion you can just feel it and it makes you want to yell out the words.
371.
Jasmine
Sunday, September 16, 2007 /
OMG!!! I love this song WITH A PASSION. I can’t wait until the C.D. come out. She really out did herself with this song.
372.
JESSICA
Monday, September 17, 2007 /
SO SO SO HOT! AND ANYOONE WHO DOESNT THINK SO IS CRAZY!!!!!!
373.
Reverie
Monday, September 17, 2007 /
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think people are confusing the passion and emotion she is putting in the song with straining the voice. This song reminds me of the presense she commanded on her first album with a new flavor! Gotta keep it fresh to last in the business and Ms. Keys is doing just that with this new. She rocked on MTV!
374.
Blu
Monday, September 17, 2007 /
I Love this song, it makes me do exactly what she said, get up and scream the lyrics! I swear when I sing this this song, I feel tears but the happiest tears ever!!!
375.
Brittany B
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 /
This joint is — HOT !
i fell in L0VE with this song when i first heard it when alicia keys
sang this song at the VMA ‘S. her performance was bangin by the way.
but yeah. A.K. is sucha talented singer. I can’t wait for tha album too come
out ! I know it’s gonna be IT !
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