Alicia Keys’ first single on Columbia Records “Who’s That Girl?” released in 1998 and was taken from her yet untitled forthcoming album through Columbia’s “Young Soul Power II” compilation promo CD in 1998.

Here she is photographed at New Era Studios in SoHo, New York, by Anderson Ballantyne in 1998. This photoshoot featured in the CD’s booklet.

The compilation also featured girl group Blaque and singers Cassie Bonner and Jo Jo Robinson.

"A rarity in today’s music, Alicia Keys is not only a gifted songwriter with a sensational voice, but also a classically trained pianist. Finding her inspiration from great musical storytellers; Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, this young artist has developed a smooth melodic sound along with an ability to write keenly poetic lyrics, demonstrated on her first single, “Who’s That Girl?”

Her debut album was written and produced by Alicia as was her feature track “Dah Dee Dah” on the double platinum Men In Black soundtrack and “Little Drummer Girl” performed on the BET Christmas Special. Hailing from New York City, Alicia Keys promises a soulful trip through the eyes of an intelligent and gifted young woman." Columbia writes of the young star in 1998.