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The 'Grenade' singer said that he is desperate to collaborate with the star because he admires her "great music" and "artistry".
Asked which acts he would most like to work with, he told Kiss FM: "I always say I wanna work with Alicia Keys. I'm in awe of her.
"I'm a big fan of her: how she carries herself, her great music and her artistry."
He added: "I'd love to get in with Jack White, of course Kanye West, and Kings Of Leon - that would be fun! I'm a big fan of the UK's Jessie J and The Saturdays too."
Mars was recently named the most successful songwriter of 2010.
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