Alicia Keys is rooting for the “Underdog” on her newest single, which she co-wrote with Ed Sheeran.
“Some folks could consider the phrase underdog as a detrimental phrase however I see it as a strong phrase representing individuals who could also be underestimated and but nonetheless rise to the problem and exceed expectations,” Keys defined. “I really like this tune a lot as a result of it’s about actual life and actual folks and our experiences. We’ve all been in a spot in our lives the place we’ve needed to defy the chances. It’s by no means straightforward.”
She added, “One in all my favourite lyrics within the tune is, ‘They are saying I’d by no means make it however I used to be constructed to interrupt the mould.’ I don’t suppose there’s an individual on the planet that hasn’t felt that method.”
Keys additionally debuted the official video for “Underdog,” which was directed by Wendy Morgan.
“Underdog” follows Keys’ beforehand launched tracks “Time Machine” and “Present Me Love.” All three tracks will seem on her upcoming seventh studio album, Alicia, which is able to launch this spring on RCA Information.
Keys has lots in retailer for her followers this yr. On January 26, Keys will return as host for the 2020 Grammy Awards. Her memoir Extra Myself will launch on March 31 by way of Flatiron Publishing.
Watch Alicia Keys’ visible for “Underdog” above.