There are at least 2 artists named Keys. A Welsh rock band formed in 2001 and an American hip-hop act. 1) Originally going by the moniker Murry the Hump (1999-2001), the band was renamed Keys in 2001. A folksy rock band in the vein of 1960s power pop and garage rock, the band have released six studio albums across their career. 2) Keys, age 20 is the self proclaimed "threat to mediocre hip hop". Raised in the gritty streets of Baltimore, at a early age, she became enthralled with the idea of overcoming the adversities of her surroundings.