On Monday night, Alicia Keys appeared as the musical guest on late-night television show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which is broadcasting from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center this week rather than its usual studio in L.A. Keys performed “Show Me Love”, the new single from her forthcoming studio album.
The New York City native also sat down with Kimmel for a chat about her new autobiography, More Myself, which details her personal journey in the music industry and beyond. As she explains to her host, “We’re all on a journey, so how do you find your way to your authentic self? It’s just a question we’re all trying to answer.”
Alicia Keys Discusses New Book & More on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
[Video: Jimmy Kimmel Live]
Keys began the rollout of her seventh studio album this past September with the release of “Show Me Love” featuring Miguel. Keys also premiered a “visual sonic installation” to accompany the powerful song. The video is a compilation of slow-motion, one-shot scenes to portray a representation of love’s endless journey. As Keys told Billboard, “I have been on this journey to be more vulnerable; in my life, in my music; and this new visual experience reflects this time,” said the New York City native. “Show me loves displays different expressions of love, the journey of it, the push and pull, the struggle and the eventual joy and peace.”
For her Kimmel performance, Keys performed “Show Me Love” as well as a tribute to local Brooklyn hero The Notorious B.I.G. featuring snippets of “One More Chance” and “Big Poppa” and a cover of “Juicy”. You can watch the performance below:
Alicia Keys – “Show Me Love”, “Juicy” [The Notorious B.I.G. cover]
[Video: Jimmy Kimmel Live]
Jimmy Kimmel Live! also hosted another musical powerhouse last night, Bruce Springsteen, although he did not perform. Springsteen’s appearance came as he continues to support his new documentary film, Western Stars, which features a live performance of his recent studio album of the same name.
Watch the Jimmy Kimmel Live! interview with Bruce Springsteen below:
Bruce Springsteen Talks Western Stars on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
[Video: Jimmy Kimmel Live]