Alicia Keys - Unthinkable (Written by Drake)

Alrighty, prepared for a grander than usual post??  

Neo-Soul moment of the day!!  I remember when Alicia Keys' debut record dropped and I rocked it straight for a few months with no chaser; I was definitely crushing on her!  That being said, it was an incredible record and Ms. Keys' new single, "Unthinkable," has me excited, capturing that energy of her early records.  Listen and/or download here!

Now, for those of you interested in digging a little deeper, it's important to note that this record was written by rap newcomer Drake.  In my humble opinion, I find Drake incredibly talented; the way he works (lyrically and with melody) is fresh and innovative.  However, he just comes off like a cornball most of the time; I see the skill, but I don't believe him.  Put another way, his swag just seems phony; I'd love to see him grow a little more comfortable in his own skin... having said that (shout out to Curb fans), this Keys record is off the chain and you can totally see his melodies at work in the song.  Here's what Drake, the man himself, had to say:

A final thought: I'm not the only singer songwriter who perhaps fell for Miss Keys.  Have a listen to "Thunder on the Mountain"... 

"I was thinking about Alicia Keys,

Couldn't keep from crying,

When she was born in Hell's Kitchen,

I was living down the line,

I'm wondering where in the world Alicia Keys could be,

I been looking for her, even clear through Tennessee"