Введение
2004 сингл Алисии Кис, песня Джей Шона
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
"If I Ain't Got You" – песня, записанная американской певицей и автором песен Алисией Кис для её второго студийного альбома The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Вдохновлённая смертью певицы Алии в 2001 году, терактами 11 сентября и другими событиями в мире и в жизни Кис, песня рассказывает о том, "как материальные вещи не насыщают душу". Она была выпущена в качестве второго сингла из альбома The Diary of Alicia Keys 17 февраля 2004 года лейблом J Records. Обложка сингла изображает Кис в стиле фотографии Мэна Рэя 1924 года "Le Violon d'Ingres". "If I Ain't Got You" достигла четвёртой строчки в американском Billboard Hot 100 и стала вторым подряд хитом Кис в R&B-чарте, продержавшись на вершине Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs в течение шести недель. Песня получила две номинации на 47-ю ежегодную премию "Грэмми" (2005) в категориях "Песня года" и "Лучшее женское R&B-исполнение", выиграв во второй. Она заняла 440-е место в списке "500 величайших песен всех времен" по версии Rolling Stone. С момента выхода Кис неоднократно заявляла, что это одна из её любимых песен. В 2023 году песня была переосмыслена в классической версии Кис и Крисом Бауэрсом для саундтрека к сериалу "Королева Шарлотта: история Бриджертонов", которую певица исполнила с 70-членным оркестром, состоящим из женщин-музыканток разных рас.
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Кис рассказала, что идея песни была вдохновлена смертью Алии: "Идея песни возникла сразу после смерти Алии. Это было очень печальное время, и никто не мог в это поверить. Это просто всё прояснило для меня – что действительно важно, а что нет". В сентябре 2020 года Кис сообщила, что почти предложила песню Кристине Агилере, так как певица хотела поработать с Кис. В итоге она написала песню "Impossible" для альбома Агилеры Stripped. Существует ремикс песни с дополнительным вокалом Ашера.
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Коммерческий успех
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
"If I Ain't Got You" дебютировала в Billboard Hot 100 на 64-й строчке в выпуске от 6 марта 2004 года и достигла четвёртой позиции четыре месяца спустя, 3 июля 2004 года. Песня продержалась двадцать недель в топ-10, что является одним из самых продолжительных периодов для любой песни в том году и превзошло показатели многих синглов номер один. Песня возглавила чарт Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs 1 мая 2004 года и оставалась на вершине в течение шести недель. Она также добилась успеха в других чартах Billboard, достигнув пятой позиции в Rhythmic Top 40 и девятой в Mainstream Top 40. В конечном итоге сингл занял третье место в итоговом чарте Billboard Year End Hot 100 за 2004 год. В конце сентября 2009 года сингл вернулся в чарт на 54-ю позицию. К августу 2020 года песня получила 4-кратный платиновый сертификат.
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Музыкальное видео
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Музыкальное видео на песню "If I Ain't Got You", снятое Дайан Мартель, было снято в Гарлеме, Нью-Йорк, и в нём в эпизодической роли снялся рэпер и актёр Method Man в роли возлюбленного Кис.
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Награды и номинации
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
+Номинации на награды за "If I Ain't Got You"
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Год Церемония Награда Результат Ссылка
2004 Премия "Грэмми" Песня года Номинация
Премия "Грэмми" Лучшее женское R&B-исполнение Победа
Billboard Music Awards Hot 100 Single of the Year Номинация
Billboard Music Awards Hot 100 Airplay Song of the Year Номинация
Billboard Music Awards R&B/Hip Hop Single of the Year Номинация
Billboard Music Awards R&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the Year Номинация
MTV Video Music Awards Best Female Video Номинация
MTV Video Music Awards Best R&B Video Номинация
2005 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the Year Номинация
ASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed Song Номинация
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Song Номинация
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Video Номинация
Soul Train Music Awards Best R&B/Soul Single – Female Номинация
Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards R&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year Номинация
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
+Номинации на награды за "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
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2023 MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good Номинация
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Список композиций и форматы
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
European CD single
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
European CD maxi single
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
European CD single (Remix)
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Japanese CD single
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
US 7 inch single
A. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
US 12 inch single
A1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Digital EP
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Digital download
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Участники записи
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Участники записи адаптированы из буклета альбома The Diary of Alicia Keys.
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
Алисия Кис – фортепиано, продюсер, бэк-вокал, вокал
Katreese Barnes – бэк-вокал
Adamo Simione – инженер
Kerry Brothers Jr. – цифровое программирование
Fred Cash Jr. – бас-гитара
Darryl Dixon – духовые инструменты
L. Green – бэк-вокал
Steve Jordan – ударные
Manny Marroquin – сведение
Hugh McCracken – гитара
Cindy Mizelle – бэк-вокал
Herb Powers Jr. – мастеринг
Joe Romano – духовые инструменты
Arcell Vickers – орган
David Watson – духовые инструменты
2004 single by Alicia Keys
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
the song by Jay Sean
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres. "If I Ain't Got You" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart topper, remaining atop of the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005), for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning the latter. It was ranked at number 440 on Rolling Stones "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". Since its release, Keys has said that it is one of her favorite songs. In 2023 the song was reinterpreted in a classical version by Keys and Kris Bowers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Soundtrack, which the singer performed with a 70 piece orchestra of women of color. Background and composition
Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't." In September 2020, Keys revealed that she almost offered the song to Christina Aguilera, as the singer wanted to work with Keys. She eventually wrote the song "Impossible" for Aguilera's album Stripped. There is a remix of the song that features additional vocals by Usher. Commercial performance
"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty four on the issue dated March 6, 2004, peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004. It spent twenty non consecutive weeks in the top ten, one of the longest stays of any song that year and outlasting many number one singles. The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs on May 1, 2004, and spent six non consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40. The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year End Hot 100 chart of 2004. In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty four. By August 2020, the song had reached 4× Platinum certification. Music video
The music video for "If I Ain't Got You", directed by Diane Martel, was filmed in Harlem, New York City, and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on screen boyfriend. Accolades
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2004Grammy Awards Song of the YearBest Female R&B Vocal PerformanceBillboard Music AwardsHot 100 Single of the YearHot 100 Airplay Song of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Single of the YearR&B/Hip Hop Airplay Song of the YearMTV Video Music AwardsBest Female VideoBest R&B Video2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards Top R&B/Hip Hop Song of the YearASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed SongNAACP Image Awards Outstanding SongOutstanding VideoSoul Train Music AwardsBest R&B/Soul Single – FemaleSoul Train Lady of Soul AwardsR&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year
+Award nominations for "If I Ain't Got You (Orchestral)"YearCeremonyAwardResultRef.2023MTV Video Music Awards Video for Good
Track listings and formatsEuropean CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06European CD maxi single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:54
"You Don't Know My Name/Will You Ever Know It" (Reggae Mix) – 5:06
"If I Ain't Got You" (Video)European CD single (Remix) "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:52
"If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano/Vocal Version) – 3:51Japanese CD single "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano + Vocal Only Version) – 3:49
"If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella Version) – 3:33US 7 inch singleA. "If I Ain't Got You" (Album Version) – 3:48
B. "Diary" (Album Version) (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!) – 3:43US 12 inch singleA1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
A2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Instrumental) – 3:48
B1. "If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Mix) – 3:48
B2. "If I Ain't Got You" (Acappella) – 3:36Digital EP "If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Usher) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Radio Edit) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (featuring Arturo Sandoval) (Spanish Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (Kanye West Radio Mix #1) – 3:47
"If I Ain't Got You" (Piano & Vocal Version) – 3:51
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14Digital download'''
"If I Ain't Got You" (The Black Eyed Peas Remix) – 3:14
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys''. Alicia Keys – piano, producer, background vocals, vocals
Katreese Barnes – background vocals
Adamo Simione – engineering
Kerry Brothers Jr. – digital programming
Fred Cash Jr. – bass
Darryl Dixon – horn
L. Green – background vocals
Steve Jordan – drums
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Hugh McCracken – guitar
Cindy Mizelle – background vocals
Herb Powers Jr. – mastering
Joe Romano – horn
Arcell Vickers – organ
David Watson – horn
История релизов
+ Даты выхода и форматы для "If I Ain't Got You" Регион Дата Формат (Ссылка) США 17 февраля 2004 Цифровая загрузка J 23 февраля 2004 Радио для взрослых в стиле Urban, современное Urban-радио 9 марта 2004 Ритмичное современное радио Япония 24 марта 2004 Maxi CD Sony Music Германия 29 марта 2004 США 27 апреля 2004 Contemporary Hit Radio J 9 августа 2004 Радио для взрослых (Adult Contemporary) Франция 28 сентября 2004 CD Sony BMG
+ Release dates and formats for "If I Ain't Got You"RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref. (Reference(s)) United States February 17, 2004 Digital download J February 23, 2004 Urban adult contemporary radio, urban contemporary radio March 9, 2004 Rhythmic contemporary radio Japan March 24, 2004 Maxi CD Sony Music Germany March 29, 2004 United States April 27, 2004 Contemporary hit radio J August 9, 2004 Adult contemporary radio France September 28, 2004 CD Sony BMG