Alicia Keys and 'Hell's Kitchen' book writer Kristoffer Diaz introduce new song 'Kaleidoscope,' taking us into the scene that frames the Broadway number.
Keys and Diaz take us into the scene that frames Keys' new song, which she wrote for the stage musical.with over seven years of experience in the entertainment industry. An award-winning journalist, she's written for Turner Classic Movies,, and more. She's worked at EW for six years covering film, TV, theater, music, and books.
"This is not an autobiography," explains Keys. "But it does have real life experiences that influence and inspire the fictional characters. People do tend to think that this is exactly word for word, every single beat my complete story. It's important to recognize that that's not the case. It's definitely pieces of real life experiences that are inspiring this story, and that's why it feels so genuine, pure, real and honest.
"You're hearing jazz; you're hearing soul; you're hearing hip hop; you're hearing R&B; you're hearing pop; you're hearing all of these different styles all in one piece," she continues. "Nina Simone is definitely the musical muse for Miss Liza Jane, but she's also based on one of my first music teachers in high school, who was a big influence in my life. She's also based on a little bit of my grandmother.
Diaz notes that the song evolved a lot thanks to Brown and her choreography. "The version that Alicia had recorded originally had a real different sound," he notes. "This is such a collaborative project that our directors, our actors, and our choreographer shape so much of what we do. I don't cry a lot, but I've cried more in a rehearsal room for this show than for anything else.
Diaz also teases Keys, noting that she wore her sunglasses in the rehearsal room the last time they watched this number — to cover her own tears.
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