In a conversation with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys discussed why she chose a career in music, how the evolving music industry has impacted her outlook, how she gathers inspiration, and the union between activism and art.

"[When I started my career,] it was really important for me to be my own person and to be unique to who I am," said Keys. "I wanted to be the girl that I am now."

The interview took place at the 2014 GRAMMY futureNOW, a two-day music conference presented by the New York Chapter in partnership with the Philadelphia Chapter.

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