A Woman's Worth

"A Woman's Worth"
"A Woman's Worth"
Single by Alicia Keys
from the album Songs in A Minor
Released	October 2, 2001
Genre	R&B; soul;
Length	5:03 (album version); 4:13 (radio edit);
Label	J; BMG Australia;
Songwriter(s)	Alicia Keys; Erika Rose;
Producer(s)	Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys singles chronology

"A Woman's Worth" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. A soul and contemporary R&B ballad, it was written by Keys and Erika Rose and produced by Keys for her debut album, Songs in A Minor (2001). The song was released as the album's second single in October 2001 following the worldwide success of her debut single earlier in the year.

"A Woman's Worth" became another top-10 success for Keys in the United States, where it reached number three on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The accompanying music video, directed by Chris Robinson, is a continuation of the "Fallin'" video and explored what happens when Keys' onscreen love interest gets released from prison and he tries to acclimate to society. The clip was nominated for both Best R&B Video and Best Cinematography at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards, while the song won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song in the same year.

Music video

The single's music video was directed by Chris Robinson and shot entirely in Brooklyn, New York.[1] Its plot continues from Keys' previous video for "Fallin'" which revolves around Keys' travel to her imprisoned boyfriend. "A Woman's Worth" picks up where the previous video left, depicting his release from prison and tries to acclimate to society.[1] The clip premiered on BET's 106 & Park on October 16, 2001.[1][2]

Live performances

At the 2002 Grammy Awards ceremony, Keys performed both "Fallin'" and a tango-influenced version of "A Woman's Worth". On June 26, 2011, at the BET Awards, Keys performed the song as a duet with Bruno Mars.[3]

Track listings and formats

European CD single[4]

"A Woman's Worth" (Original Radio Version) – 4:21
"A Woman's Worth" (Remix Radio Version) – 4:28

European enhanced CD single[5]

"A Woman's Worth" – 5:05
"A Woman's Worth" (Remix) – 4:45
"A Woman's Worth" (Instrumental) – 5:11
"A Woman's Worth" (Video)

European CD maxi-single[6]

"A Woman's Worth" (Original Radio Version) – 4:21
"A Woman's Worth" (Remix Radio Version) – 4:28
"A Woman's Worth" (Remix Club Version) – 4:28
"A Woman's Worth" (Remix Instrumental Version) – 5:02
"A Woman's Worth" (Video)

Australian CD maxi-single[7]

"A Woman's Worth" (Original Radio Version) – 4:21
"A Woman's Worth" (Remix Radio Version) – 4:28
"A Woman's Worth" (Remix Club Version) – 4:28
"A Woman's Worth" (Remix Instrumental Version) – 5:02
"Fallin" (Remix) (featuring Busta Rhymes and Rampage) – 3:35

European cassette single[8]

A1. "A Woman's Worth" – 5:05

A2. "A Woman's Worth" (Remix) – 4:45

B1. "A Woman's Worth" – 5:05

B2. "A Woman's Worth" (Remix) – 4:45

US promotional CD[9]

"A Woman's Worth" (Radio Edit) – 4:10
"A Woman's Worth" (Instrumental) – 4:10
"A Woman's Worth" (Call Out Hook) – 0:10

US promotional CD (The Remix)[10]

"A Woman's Worth" (Radio Edit) – 4:28
"A Woman's Worth" (Instrumental) – 5:02
"A Woman's Worth" (Call Out Hook) – 0:10

US promotional 12-inch vinyl[11]

A1. "A Woman's Worth" (Radio Mix) – 4:10

A2. "A Woman's Worth" (Instrumental) – 4:10

B1. "A Woman's Worth" (Radio Mix) – 4:10

B2. "A Woman's Worth" (Instrumental) – 4:10

US 12-inch single (The Remix)[12]

A1. "A Woman's Worth" (Club Mix) – 4:28

A2. "A Woman's Worth" (Radio Mix) – 4:28

B1. "A Woman's Worth" (Instrumental) – 5:02

B2. "A Woman's Worth" (Acappella) – 4:25

European 12-inch single[13]

A1. "A Woman's Worth" – 5:05

B1. "A Woman's Worth" (Remix) – 4:45

B2. "A Woman's Worth" (Instrumental) – 5:11

Personnel

Alicia Keys – producer, arranger, drum programming, lead vocals, backing vocals
Arty White – guitar
Paul L. Green – backing vocals
Manny Marroquin – mixing

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2001–2002)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[14]	16
Australian Urban (ARIA)[15]	5
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[16]	71
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[17]	31
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[18]	37
Croatia (HRT)[19]	1
Germany (Official German Charts)[20]	45
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[21]	9
Ireland (IRMA)[22]	25
Italy (FIMI)[23]	29
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[24]	5
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[25]	11
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[26]	22
Norway (VG-lista)[27]	14
Romania (Romanian Top 100)[28]	68
Scotland (OCC)[29]	28
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[30]	15
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[31]	31
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[32]	32
UK Singles (OCC)[33]	18
UK R&B (OCC)[34]	3
US Billboard Hot 100[35]	7
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[36]	3
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[37]	16
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[38]	10

Year-end charts

Chart (2002)	Position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[39]	29
US Billboard Hot 100[40]	51
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[41]	27

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[42]	Gold	35,000^{^}
United States (RIAA)[43]	Gold	500,000
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	October 2, 2001 (2001-10-02)	Rhythmic contemporary urban urban AC radio	J	[44]
United States	November 20, 2001 (2001-11-20)	Contemporary hit radio	J	[45]
Australia	March 11, 2002 (2002-03-11)	CD	J BMG Australia	[46]
United Kingdom	March 18, 2002 (2002-03-18)	12-inch vinyl CD cassette	J	[47]

References

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A Woman's Worth (US promotional CD (The Remix) liner notes). Alicia Keys. J Records. 2002. J1DJ-21144-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
A Woman's Worth (US promotional 12-inch vinyl disc). Alicia Keys. J Records. 2002. J1PV-21112-1-SA-RE1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
A Woman's Worth (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Alicia Keys. J Records. 2002. 80813-21144-1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
A Woman's Worth (European 12-inch single vinyl disc). Alicia Keys. J Records. 2002. 74321 92869-1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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"Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"HR Top 20 Lista". Croatian Radiotelevision. Archived from the original on February 9, 2002. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
"Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
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"Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth". Top Digital Download. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Nederlandse Top 40 – Alicia Keys" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
"Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth". VG-lista. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 17, saptamina 29.04-5.05, 2002" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on July 4, 2004.
"Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth". Singles Top 100. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Alicia Keys: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
"Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
"Alicia Keys Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Alicia Keys Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Alicia Keys Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
"Alicia Keys Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
"Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
"Alicia Keys Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
"Alicia Keys Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
"ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2002 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
"American single certifications – Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
"Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1421. September 28, 2001. pp. 94, 103. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
"CHR/Pop: Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1428. November 16, 2001. p. 60. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
"The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 11th March 2002" (PDF). ARIA. March 11, 2002. p. 26. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2002. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
"New Releases – For Week Starting 18 March 2002: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. March 16, 2002. p. 30. Retrieved August 23, 2021.

External links

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[mtvnews1-1] Reid, Shaheem (October 15, 2001). "Alicia Keys Stands By Her 'Worth' As Radio Goes For 'Doe'". MTV News. Retrieved April 28, 2010.

[2] Schumacher-Rasmussen, Eric (July 17, 2001). "Alicia Keys Readies Next Single, Sees Remixes In Her Future". MTV News. Retrieved April 28, 2010.

[3] "Alicia's Showstopping Performance At The BET Awards". Aliciakeys.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2011.

[4] A Woman's Worth (European CD single liner notes). Alicia Keys. J Records. 2002. 74321 91358 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[5] A Woman's Worth (European Enhanced CD single liner notes). Alicia Keys. J Records. 2002. 74321 92869 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[6] "Amazon.com – Woman's Worth (Single, Enhanced, Import)". Retrieved June 6, 2011.

[7] "Amazon.com – Woman's Worth – Australia (Single, Import)". Retrieved June 6, 2011.

[8] A Woman's Worth (European Cassette single liner notes). Alicia Keys. J Records. 2002. 74321 92869 4.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[9] A Woman's Worth (US promotional CD liner notes). Alicia Keys. J Records. 2001. J1DJ-21111-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[10] A Woman's Worth (US promotional CD (The Remix) liner notes). Alicia Keys. J Records. 2002. J1DJ-21144-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[11] A Woman's Worth (US promotional 12-inch vinyl disc). Alicia Keys. J Records. 2002. J1PV-21112-1-SA-RE1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[12] A Woman's Worth (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Alicia Keys. J Records. 2002. 80813-21144-1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

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[sc_Hungary_Alicia_Keys-21] "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved October 15, 2016.

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[sc_Italy_Alicia_Keys-23] "Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth". Top Digital Download. Retrieved October 15, 2016.

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[sc_Norway_Alicia_Keys-27] "Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth". VG-lista. Retrieved October 15, 2016.

[romania-28] "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 17, saptamina 29.04-5.05, 2002" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on July 4, 2004.

[sc_Scotland_-29] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 15, 2016.

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[sc_Sweden_Alicia_Keys-31] "Alicia Keys – A Woman's Worth". Singles Top 100. Retrieved October 15, 2016.

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[45] "CHR/Pop: Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1428. November 16, 2001. p. 60. Retrieved April 27, 2021.

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Alicia Keys songs
Discography
Songs in A Minor	"Girlfriend" "How Come You Don't Call Me" "Fallin'" "A Woman's Worth"
The Diary of Alicia Keys	"Karma" "If I Was Your Woman / Walk on By " "You Don't Know My Name" "If I Ain't Got You" "Diary"
Unplugged	"Unbreakable" "Every Little Bit Hurts" "Wild Horses" "Love It or Leave It Alone / Welcome to Jamrock"
As I Am	"Superwoman" "No One" "Like You'll Never See Me Again" "Teenage Love Affair"
The Element of Freedom	"Doesn't Mean Anything" "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" "Wait Til You See My Smile" "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" "Put It in a Love Song" "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down" "We're Almost There"
Girl on Fire	"Brand New Me" "New Day" "Girl on Fire" "Fire We Make" "Tears Always Win" "Not Even the King"
Here	"Blended Family (What You Do for Love)" "In Common"
Alicia	"Show Me Love" "Time Machine" "Underdog" "So Done" "Perfect Way to Die" "Good Job" "Love Looks Better" "A Beautiful Noise" "Wasted Energy"
Keys	"Lala (Unlocked)" "Best of Me"
As featured artist	"Brotha" "Calma" "Empire State of Mind" "Fireworks" "Gangsta Lovin'" "Ghetto Story" "I Will Pray (Pregherò)" "International Party" "Looking for Paradise" "New Day" "What's Going On"
Other songs	"28 Thousand Days" "America the Beautiful" "Another Way to Die" "Back to Life" "City of Gods" "Die Without You" "Don't Give Up (Africa)" "If This World Were Mine" "It's On Again" "Little Drummer Girl" "My Boo" "People Get Ready" "Raise a Man" "Rapture" "Someday We'll All Be Free" "Speechless" "The Christmas Song" "Us" "Wake Me Up" "We Are Here" "We Gotta Pray"
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