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| Keyshia Cole |
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"It's a lot of different topics that people [go through] more on the regular day-to-day basis. It's very personal, and it's going to touch people's hearts."
-Keyshia Cole
| Date of Birth: 1983 |
| Birthplace: Oakland, California |
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| After appearing on the soundtracks for Me & Mrs. Jones and Barbershop 2, Cole released her first single, "I Changed My Mind," in late 2004. As the track received lots of airplay, it served as a buildup to her debut album, which was released in June 2005. The Way It Is showed the world that Cole is a mature, honey-voiced star with lots of promise, and the success of singles like "(I Just Want It) To Be Over" really drove that point home. |
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| A tough yet sweet-singing R&B star, Keyshia Cole is a newcomer to the business, but she already displays all the poise of a veteran. Her music is addictive, and with many established musicians in her back pocket, she is well-positioned to hold a special place in our CD collections. |
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Born in Oakland, California in 1983, Keyshia Cole did not have it easy as a youngster. Growing up amid violence and drugs, she was forced to mature quickly. Her only salvation was music, something Cole says she has loved ever since she can remember.
As a preteen, Cole was so set on getting her developing voice on the radio that she began hounding MC Hammer. She informally formed a group with her friend, and the two would call Hammer's office every day, until the one-hit wonder finally picked up the phone and gave them a chance. The phone conversation eventually led to some shared studio time between Hammer and then 12-year-old Keyshia.
In order to truly be successful as a musician, Cole recognized that she would have to put in the time, so during the balance of the 1990s, she worked on developing a beautiful soprano voice. By 2001, she was seeing results, as she collaborated with local favorite Messy Marv for the remix to "Nubian Queen," and joined Tony! Toni! Ton!'s Dwayne Wiggins for music on the Me & Mrs. Jones soundtrack.
Sensing she was on the cusp of a significant shift in her career, Cole contemplated moving to Los Angeles, where all the action was. Initially hesitant about a change of scenery, she made up her mind in a matter of minutes after she caught her boyfriend cheating. In the dead of night, a furious Cole packed her stuff and drove to Los Angeles. |
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