During her “Alicia + Keys World Tour,” Alicia Keys surprised the audience by featuring her son, Egypt, in a special performance at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany, on June 23, 2022. Access reported that Egypt showcased his talent by playing “il vento d’oro” from the “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind” soundtrack, “Merry-Go-Round of Life” from “Howl’s Moving Castle,” and the opening theme of “Game of Thrones,” earning widespread applause for his remarkable skills.
Proud parents, Keys and Swizz Beatz, shared a selfie video expressing their pride in their son’s incredible performance. In an exclusive interview, Keys expressed her excitement about Egypt’s growing musical talent, emphasizing his passion for the piano, creativity in songwriting, and excellent ear for music. She shared her astonishment at his singing and practice sessions, highlighting his ability to pick out great songs.
Keys revealed, “Egypt is really excited about music, and he loves playing the piano. He’s very creative. He’s writing a bunch of songs, and his melodies are great. His ear, he can pick out so many great songs.” In a 2021 interview with ET Online, she spoke about the surreal experience of collaborating with her son, expressing her disbelief and overwhelming emotions.
Surprisingly, it was Egypt who expressed the desire to join his mother on tour, eagerly embracing the opportunity to immerse himself in the world of music. Keys shared her admiration for his musical skills, noting how she stops in her tracks when she hears him play. She emphasized that his connection to music has always been evident and expressed her pride and amazement at his musical choices and chord progressions
