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Alicia Keys gave Tank his flowers before he made his grand return to her critically acclaimed play, Hell's Kitchen.
The Tony Award-winning producer and maestro Adam Blackstone stopped by R&B Money with Tank and J. Valentine as part of the kick-off to the podcast's fourth season. The seasoned R&B singer stunned Keys with the ultimate introduction before she returned the favor by praising his work in Hell's Kitchen. Tank will take on the role of "Davis" in the play beginning November 18 until November 30. Keys said she knew his voice was crazy, and he had acting experience. Yet, she was still blown away by his dedication to the role.
"I just saw you myself in a light that I had never even seen you in," she said. "In that room, that small tiny little room. I said, 'Whoa hold on a minute. This is another level. And then watching you take the stage and become Davis, and love it. Like really actually love it and bring like so much light and joy to it."
Alicia Keys also explained where she got the inspiration to make the play. The Grammy Award-winning singer said she developed the idea over 14 years ago after she served as a producer on the Broadway play Stick Fly by Lydia R. Diamond. Keys' hit play is loosely based on her life and incorporates her classic songs, including "Girl On Fire" and "You Don't Know My Name."
Watch Tank in Hell's Kitchen now until the end of the month. Watch Tank and J Valentine's entire conversation with Alicia Keys and Adam Blackstone below.