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Alicia Keys and Hennessy Celebrate ‘Paradis(E) On Earth’ With Exclusive Performance

Hennessy Paradis - Alicia Keys, Jasmin Allen
Pictured (L-R): Alicia Keys and Jasmin Allen | Photo credit: Marc Patrick/BFA.com
February 16, 2023
V. Sheree Williams
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Hennessy Rare Collections' Paradis hosted an intimate group of VIPs and tastemakers in the Joshua Tree desert to celebrate its new campaign, “Paradis(e) Is On Earth,” alongside the Maison's first-ever female brand partner, Alicia Keys.

The event follows the debut of the Hennessy Paradis global campaign that joins global icons Alicia Keys and Lang Lang in a celebration inspired by the majesty of nature for which Keys penned an original poem. The campaign showcases Keys' harmonizing alongside Lang, both coming together to amplify the natural beauty of Hennessy Paradis and become its modern-day conductors. The collaboration also explores the meeting of minds between the virtuoso talents who share values of culture and beauty exemplified through emotion, sensation, and contemplation.

Held at the famed Kellogg Doolittle House in Joshua Tree, California, on February 7,  Hennessy's crown jewel of cognac, Paradis, and Keys hosted acclaimed actress Elizabeth Olsen, actress Gabrielle Union, The White Lotus' Adam DiMarco, multi-hyphenate Alton Mason, multidisciplinary artist Moses Sumney, singer-songwriter Troye Sivan, actress and model Samara Weaving, actress Sofia Boutella, supermodel Stella Maxwell and more. Also in attendance was Key’s husband Swizz Beatz.

Hennessy Paradis - Alicia Keys performing with Sherie, a violinist at Joshua Tress's Doolittle House
Pictured: Alicia Keys performing with violinist Sherie | Photo credit: Marc Patrick/BFA.com
The Hennessy Paradis Experience

The experience began with a welcome tour by Doolittle House owner, Scott Leonard, followed by cocktail hour toasts with Hennessy brand executives, CEO Laurent Boillot and SVP Jasmin Allen. As the first female face of the brand,  Keys unveiled the new universe for Hennessy Paradis in the beautiful oasis that unites music, nature and the luxury cognac. All in a nod to Hennessy Paradis' beginnings, when sixth generation Master blender Maurice Fillioux de Gironde took to classical, symphonic music as his inspiration in creating the melodic blend of the Maison's rarest eaux-de-vie.

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The pinnacle moment of the evening included a private performance by Alicia Keys within the avant-garde Frank Lloyd Wright House, which was transformed into a stage. Following Keys' set of five of her most renowned hits, including “Empire State of Mind” and “No One”, attendees were seated for a 3-course culinary journey from James-Beard semi-finalist Chef Jesse Shenker. Guests raised their final toasts while stargazing, capturing the last blissful moment of the evening in paradise.

To view the campaign collaboration between Keys and Lang, click here.

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V. Sheree Williams

Sheree has been penning stories since the fifth grade. Her stories took a delicious and adventurous turn as an adult when she became a foodie.

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