In this episode of 'SmartLess,' hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett engage in a delightful conversation with Alicia Keys, exploring her remarkable music career, including her 16 Grammy Awards and the Broadway show 'Hell's Kitchen.' Keys reflects on her New York upbringing, her musical influences such as stride piano and jazz, her songwriting process, and the emotional significance of her hit song 'Empire State of Mind.' The dialogue seamlessly weaves humor with insights into the challenges of performance, the importance of emotional connection in storytelling, and the broader artistic evolution within contemporary music and theater.