To celebrate the end of a decade of music Newsbeat speaks to the biggest artists in Radio 1's world, to find out their favourite album of the last ten years. In part two check out who Leona Lewis, Biffy Clyro, Chipmunk and Jay Sean have chosen...
Leona Lewis: Alicia Keys - Songs In A Minor
When Alicia first came out I think she was very different. It's all very piano based.
At the time I was really into getting my piano skills down, she was quite an inspiration. Her song writing is great and I can just really relate to her.
Awwww...I hope the rumours about Leona opening for Alicia on her US tour is true!
This album is incredible, it's the most instant an Alicia album has even been for me :heart:
It's alot more commericial than her other albums, yet still doesn't take away from her artistry
Why 'Doesn't Mean Anything' was chosen as the lead single is beyond me, they should have chosen a more commericial single to get better sales outside of Europe, I was disappointed when it only got to #17 in the UK :-\