A Woman's Worth

"A Woman's Worth"
Single by Alicia Keys
from the album Songs in A Minor
Released	February 12, 2002
Format	Digital download, CD single, 12" maxi single
Recorded	2001
Genre	Soul
Length	5:03 (album version) 4:13 (radio edit)
Label	J
Writer(s)	Alicia Keys, Erika Rose
Producer(s)	Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys singles chronology
"Fallin'" (2001) "A Woman's Worth" (2002) "How Come You Don't Call Me" (2002)

"A Woman's Worth" is a song by American singer–songwriter Alicia Keys. A piano-driven soul ballad, it was written by herself and musician Erika Rose and produced by Keys for her debut album, Songs in A Minor (2001).

The track was released as the album's second single in February 2002 following the worldwide success of her debut single the previous year, and became another top ten success for Keys in New Zealand and the United States, where it also reached number three on the U.S. 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 entirely shot in Brooklyn, New York. 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. The clip premiered on BET's 106 & Park on October 16, 2001.

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.

Track listings and formats

• CD single

1. "A Woman's Worth" (Original Radio Version) — 4:21
2. "A Woman's Worth" (Remix Radio Version) — 4:28
3. "A Woman's Worth" (Remix Club Version) — 4:28
4. "A Woman's Worth" (Remix Instrumental Version) — 5:02
5. "A Woman's Worth" (Video) — 4:37

• CD single

1. "A Woman's Worth" (Original Radio Version) — 4:21
2. "A Woman's Worth" (Remix Radio Version) — 4:28
3. "A Woman's Worth" (Remix Club Version) — 4:28
4. "A Woman's Worth" (Remix Instrumental Version) — 5:02
5. "Fallin'" (Remix feat. Busta Rhymes & Rampage) — 3:35

• Promo CD single

1. "A Woman's Worth" (Radio Edit) — 4:28
2. "A Woman's Worth" (Instrumental) — 5:02
3. "A Woman's Worth" (Call Out Hook) — 0:10

Personnel

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

Charts and certifications

Chart positions

Chart (2001–02)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	16
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)	71
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)	31
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)	37
Germany (Media Control Charts)	45
Hungary (Mahasz)	9
Ireland (IRMA)	25
Italy (FIMI)	29
New Zealand (RIANZ)	5
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)	22
Norway (VG-lista)	14
Poland (Polish Singles Chart)	10
Scottish Singles Chart)	28
Spain (PROMUSICAE)	15
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)	31
Switzerland (Media Control AG)	32
U.K (UK Singles Chart	18
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	7
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	3

Year-end charts

Chart (2002)	Position
New Zealand Singles Chart	29
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	51
U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	27

Certifications

Country	Certifier	Certification	Sales
Australia	ARIA	Gold	35,000

See also

• New Zealand Top 50 Singles of 2002

External links

• A Woman's Worth at Discogs
• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics