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Keyshia Miesha Cole (born October 15 , 1981)[1] is an American Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter, and record producer known for her soulful voice. She released her platinum buying debut album The Way It Is in 2005, and her second album Just Like You in 2007. She is currently in the process of recording a 3rd album entitled "Keyshia" coming out in early 2009. She also is currently filming the Third Season of her BET reality series "The Way It Is" which she recently disclosed on will be out on TV in Autumn of 2008. Cole cites Singers Mary J Blige and Brandy as her biggest influences.
Biography
Cole was born to an African-American mother,and a Italian father who is deceased. Her mother's drug addiction led to her becoming a foster child adopted by Yvonne Cole at 2 years old. She found out she was adopted at the age of 7. She did her first recordings with MC Hammer at the age of 12.
In 2004, Keyshia Cole attracted the attention of A&M Records executive Ron Fair.[1] The following year, her Platinum-debut album The Way It Is was released, featuring the hit singles "I Changed My Mind", and "I Should Have Cheated", and "Love". The album debuted at #6 on the U.S. charts and sold 89,000 copies in the first week of release. Her sophomore album, Just like You, was released in 2007. It features the singles "Last Night" featuring P. Diddy, "Let It Go" featuring Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim, "I Remember", "Shoulda Let You Go", and "Heaven Sent". It debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling about 281,000 copies in its first week.
At the 50th Grammy Awards, Cole was nominated for 2 Grammys, Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best Rap/Song Collaboration.
Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is (Reality Series)
In conjunction with her album release, BET began airing the second season of Cole's reality show "Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is" on October 30, 2007. The show premiered to record breaking ratings for BET. It is the top returning series premiere in BET history, as well as the number one original series premiere of the year. A reported 2.9 million viewers and 2.0 million households watched the season 2 finale. It is now the #1 series telecast in BET history.[2] She reported on BET's 106 & Park that a Season 3 is in development this summer.
2007-Present
Keyshia graced the October 2007 covers of Sister 2 Sister, Essence, and VIBE magazines[3] and December 2007 Dub magazine.
"Fallin' Out" is Keyshia's latest single. Keyshia is currently featured on singles by C-Side, Trina and The Game; as well as songs by Keith Sweat, Jaheim, and Plies.
Magazine Covers
Over the years Keyshia was on famous magazines such as "Vibe Vixen", King, "Hip-Hop Soul" (with Ne-Yo), "Sister 2 Sister", Essence, Dub, Vibe (twice), and Jet with her graceful beauty.
Discography
Albums
- 2005: The Way It Is
- 2007: Just like You
Singles
- 2004: "Never"
- 2005: "I Changed My Mind" (featuring Kanye West)
- 2005: "(I Just Want It) to Be Over"
- 2005: "I Should Have Cheated
- 2006: "Love"
- 2007: "Last Night" (featuring Diddy)
- 2007: "Let It Go" (featuring Lil' Kim and Missy Elliott)
- 2007: "Shoulda Let You Go" (featuring Amina)
- 2007: "I Remember"
- 2008: "Heaven Sent"
- 2008: "Fallin' Out"
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award/nomination |
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| 2005 | Win Vibe Award (Tied with Young Jeezy) for Next Award |
| Vibe Award Nomination for R&B Voice of the Year & Vibe Vixen | |
| NAACP Image Awards Nomination for Best New Artist | |
| 2006 | BET Awards Nomination for Best Female R&B Artist & Viewer's Choice |
| Soul Train Awards Nomination for Best Female R&B/Soul Single & Best Female R&B/Soul Album | |
| American Music Awards Nomination for Favorite Female Artist | |
| 2007 | Soul Train Music Awards Nomination for Best Female R&B/Soul Single |
| Urban Music Awards Nomination for Best Collaboration 2007 | |
| BET Awards Nomination for Best Collaboration | |
| Win ASCAP Award for R&B/Hip Hop Song ("Love") | |
| 2008 | Grammy Awards Nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Let It Go") |
| Grammy Awards Nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album (Just Like You) | |
| BET Awards Nomination for Best Female R&B Artist | |
| BET Awards Nomination for Best Collaboration ("Let It Go") | |
| BET Awards Nomination for Viewer's Choice Award |
Filmography
Television series
- 2006-Present: "Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is" - Herself
- 2008: "Snoop Dogg's Father Hood" - Herself
Films
- 2008: "How She Move" - Herself[4]
Television Apperances
References
- ^ a b Keyshia Cole Profile – Biography
- ^ "Record Breaking Ratings".
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External links
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| Singles |
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| Promotional singles | |
| Concert tours | |
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