"A Woman's Worth" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her debut studio album Songs in A Minor (2001). It was written by Keys and Erika Rose and produced by Keys. The song was released as the second single from Songs in A Minor on October 2, 2001, by J Records, following the worldwide success of her debut single "Fallin".

"A Woman's Worth" became another top-ten success for Keys in the United States, where it reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The accompanying music video for the song, directed by Chris Robinson, is a continuation of the video for "Fallin" video and explores what happened when Keys' on-screen love interest got released from prison and tried to acclimate to society. The video 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 the same year.

Music video The single's music video was directed by Chris Robinson and shot entirely 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

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

European enhanced CD single "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 "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 "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 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 12-inch single (The Remix) 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 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)PeakpositionCroatia (HRT)1Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)56Romania (Romanian Top 100)68

Year-end charts Chart (2002) PositionNew Zealand (RIANZ)29US Billboard Hot 10051US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)27US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)77US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)51

Certifications

Release history + Release dates and formatsRegionDateFormat(s)Label(s) United States October 2, 2001 J November 20, 2001 Contemporary hit radio Germany February 11, 2002 Maxi CD BMG Sweden France February 19, 2002 J Australia March 11, 2002 BMG United Kingdom March 18, 2002 J Canada April 30, 2002 Maxi CD BMG

See also New Zealand Top 50 Singles of 2002

References

External links A Woman's Worth at Discogs A Woman's Worth Quotes at BestImageQuotes