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This was produced and co-written by Kanye West, who previously worked on several hits for Jay-Z, including "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" and "'03 Bonnie And Clyde."

This was the first single released from Keys' second album. Her first album, Songs In A Minor, was a huge hit and helped her win the Grammy for Best New Artist. (thanks, Miki - Columbia, MD, for above 2)

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John Legend is singing the background vocals on this song.
- Nikki, Chicago, IL

Contains a sample from the 1974 song "Let Me Prove My Love to You", written by J. R. Bailey, Mel Kent, and Ken Williams and performed by The Main Ingredient
- Louis, Denver, CO

Awesome song from an excellent singer...
- Rain, Clinton, MD

This album was released in 2003, not 2004.
- Kay, Costa Mesa, CA

the song was o.k. it wasn't really my "type"
- Kana, FiddleTown, CA

The Reggae version of this song is just great. I once heard it in a park and I just had to have it. It appears on Reggae Gold 2004. Listen to it, if you haven't already, Alicia fans.
- Sammy, New York, NY

did u know that Alicia played one of Rudy's friends in the older episodes of the cosby show? I think her name was maria
- Kristy, saco, ME

The house party scene in this video pays homage to the 1970's movie "Coolie High".
- John, Washington, DC

Sorry, that's spelled Cooley not Coolie........
- John, Washington, DC

i love alicia keys especially the things she says in her songs they are so nice i love the song if i ain't got you
- rossana, long beach, CA