Keyshia Cole

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About Keyshia Cole

Official Site: http://keyshiacole.com/ | @KeyshiaCole
Hugely successful Grammy nominated R&B singer and songwriter KEYSHIA COLE is set to close out 2008 with a bang. Three (3) songs from her second album reached number one (#1) status -- “Let It Go” (w/Missy Elliott and Lil Kim), “I Remember” and “Heaven Sent.” Her reality show “The Way It Is” became the most-watched program in BET’s history, and with season three having started yesterday, November 1
1th, Keyshia Cole is sure to make history again. Keyshia’s third album, A Different Me – Executive Produced by Keyshia, Manager Manny Halley and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair is set for release on Tuesday, December 16, 2008.

KEYSHIA COLE is the definitive soul singer to emerge in this decade, and she is in good company. Over the past seven decades, precious few R & B females have touched the hearts of America. From Billie Holiday to Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston, and Mary J. Blige - Keyshia possesses the same innate quality of telling the truth through song like her predecessors. Her pain becomes your pain, her joy, your joy.

Her first single, “Playa Cardz Right” featuring Tupac (an early mentor of Cole’s) has already garnered a top 15 chart position in its first three weeks. This single follows a host of seven (7) number one (#1) records that include “I Should Have Cheated;” “Love,” “Let it Go,” “I Remember,” “Heaven Sent,” “Last Night” (w/P. Diddy) and “Give it Up to Me” (w/Sean Paul.)

All of the songs for A Different Me were written or co-written by Keyshia with production from award-winning producers such as Ron Fair, Polow Da Don, the Trackmasters, The Runners, Kwame and Neffu. Guest appearances include Kanye West, Nas, a duet with Monica, and a posthumous appearance from Tupac.

Keyshia was nominated for two Grammy awards in 2007 for “Best Contemporary R&B Album” for “Just Like You” and “Best Rap-Sung Collaboration” for “Let it Go” (w/Missy Elliott and Lil’ Kim).

She has also received awards and or nominations from the American Music Awards, Music Choice Awards, NAACP Awards, BET Awards, Vibe Awards, and ASCAP Awards.

Born in 1981 in Oakland, California, Keyshia didn’t have it easy. The Cole’s adopted her after her mother Frankie, an addict at the time, could no longer take care of her. Twenty plus years later, she is still trying to put all of the pieces of the puzzle we call life together – discovering long lost siblings, mending the relationship with her mother who was recently released from jail and supporting her sister, Neffe, and her four children.

The road to riches wasn’t easy for Keyshia and still isn’t. Besides the release of a new album, new season of her BET reality show, touring and personal appearances, Keyshia is gearing up for the production of a movie based on her life. Be sure to catch her on BET every Tuesday night at 10PM.
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Music

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  • Trust And Believe
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  • Enough Of No Love (Lyric)
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    Enough Of No Love (Lyric)
  • Enough Of No Love
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  • Take Me Away
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  • Long Way Down
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  • I Ain't Thru
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  • You Complete Me
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  • (I Just Want It) To Be Over
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    (I Just Want It) To Be Over
  • Got To Get My Heart Back
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Interviews & Exclusives

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  • What Perez Sez About Divas: Act 3
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    What Perez Sez About Divas: Act 3
  • Keyshia Cole On The Difference Between Her Two Shows On BET
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    Keyshia Cole On The Difference Between Her Two Shows On BET
  • On The Set: Keyshia Cole's 'Trust And Believe'
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    On The Set: Keyshia Cole's 'Trust And Believe'
  • Keyshia's Inspiration
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  • Keyshia Cole: Queen of The Bay
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    Keyshia Cole: Queen of The Bay
  • Keyshia Cole Loves 'Long Way Down'
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    Keyshia Cole Loves 'Long Way Down'
  • Keyshia Cole Lobbying For An Eminem Collaboration
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    Keyshia Cole Lobbying For An Eminem Collaboration
  • Keyshia Cole Talks Nicki Minaj On 'I Ain't Thru'
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    Keyshia Cole Talks Nicki Minaj On 'I Ain't Thru'
  • The 5: Keyshia Cole's Latest Album
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    The 5: Keyshia Cole's Latest Album
  • 'I Knew She Would Come In And Kill It'
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    'I Knew She Would Come In And Kill It'

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  • Singer Keyshia Cole arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, on February 8, 2009.
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    Singer Keyshia Cole arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, on February 8, 2009.
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  • Keyshia Cole performs in support of her A Different Me release at the ORACLE Arena on December 23, 2008 in Oakland, California.
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    Keyshia Cole performs in support of her A Different Me release at the ORACLE Arena on December 23, 2008 in Oakland, California.
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  • Keyshia Cole attends Danja and T.I.'s dinner party at One Sunset on Saturday
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    Keyshia Cole attends Danja and T.I.'s dinner party at One Sunset on Saturday
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  • Keyshia Cole performs live as part of South Florida SummerFest 2008 at BankAtlantic Center on June 28, 2008 in Sunrise, Florida.
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    Keyshia Cole performs live as part of South Florida SummerFest 2008 at BankAtlantic Center on June 28, 2008 in Sunrise, Florida.
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  • Singer Keyshia Cole during the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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    Singer Keyshia Cole during the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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  • Keyshia Cole performs onstage during the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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    Keyshia Cole performs onstage during the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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  • Singer Keyshia Cole has a tattoo that says "Have Faith" behind her right ear.
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    Singer Keyshia Cole has a tattoo that says "Have Faith" behind her right ear.
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  • Keyshia Cole has a large heart pierced by a wooden cross over a star on her right shoulder.
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    Keyshia Cole has a large heart pierced by a wooden cross over a star on her right shoulder.
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  • Singer Keyshia Cole attends the BET Honors at the Warner Theater on January 12, 2008 in Washington, DC.
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    Singer Keyshia Cole attends the BET Honors at the Warner Theater on January 12, 2008 in Washington, DC.
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  • Singer Keyshia Cole attends the BET Honors at the Warner Theater on January 12, 2008 in Washington, DC.
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    Singer Keyshia Cole attends the BET Honors at the Warner Theater on January 12, 2008 in Washington, DC.
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News

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    R&B singer Keyshia Cole finally having some fun
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    something ... .' And I'd say, 'You got $5?'" Cole says the idea of seriously pursuing a music career didn't kick in until Shakur was murdered in 1996 ...
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    Keyshia Cole is done with sad songs
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    night so it's something that I have to take myself back to and remember that feeling and project that feeling to the world. But that's why I went with...
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    Keyshia Cole Would 'Love' To Work With Eminem
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    the possibility on the set of her "I Ain't Thru" video. "I love that idea." The Bay Area native revealed that she's a true fan when it comes to Slim S...
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    Lil' Kim Fires Back at Keyshia Cole on Twitter
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    After Keyshia Cole took to her Twitter to let critics know she isn't friends with Lil' Kim, the Queen Bee responded back, setting off a back-and-forth...
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    Peep This: Keyshia Cole & Daniel 'Boobie' Gibson's Wedding Photos
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    R&B singer Keyshia Cole and new husband Daniel "Boobie" Gibson got married this past Saturday in Las Vegas. Boobie has taken to his Twitter to share s...
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    Keyshia Cole's Mother Frankie Debuts Her "Frankie Leg" Video
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    It seems the mothers of rappers and R&B singers in the music industry want to make their own mark on the world. First it was Mama Jones, Jim Jones' mo...
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    Kelly Rowland Talks 'A Good Game' And Reacts To Keyshia Cole Diss
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    radar for awhile now, so her next solo album, Talk A Good Game, is bound to start trouble... in a good way. In the midst of recording, the singer spok...
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    Keyshia Cole Claps Back at Beyoncé's 'Bow Down'
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    Keyshia Cole is tweeting again. This time, she took to the social media platform to respond to Beyoncé's latest PSA, "Bow Down/ I Been On." Apparently...
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    Keyshia Cole Calls Beyonce “Self Righteous” Over “Bow Down,” Suffers Brutal Stan Assault
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    Oh, Keyshia Cole. The R&B songstress got on the wrong side of the BeyHive, Beyonce's army of loyal superfans, yesterday when she fired shots at Bey fo...
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    Beyonce BFF The-Dream Denies Keyshia Cole For 'Family'
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    It's no secret that The-Dream has a special relationship with Beyoncé. Aside from writing one of the R&B; pop diva's biggest hits to date ("Single Lad...
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Tour Dates

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  • May 25 Saturday
    Basel, Switzerland Metro By Grand Casino
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  • May 30 Thursday
    Manchester, UK The Ritz
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  • May 31 Friday
    Greenwich, UK IndigO2
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  • Jun 1 Saturday
    Birmingham, UK The Institute
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  • Jun 3 Monday
    Basel, Switzerland Metro By Grand Casino
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  • Jun 4 Tuesday
    Paris, France L'Olympia
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  • Jun 6 Thursday
    Cologne, Germany Live Music Hall
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  • Jun 7 Friday
    Amsterdam, Netherlands The Sand
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  • Jul 4 Thursday
    New Orleans, LA, US Louisiana Superdome
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  • Jul 5 Friday
    Austin, TX, US Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
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  • Aug 24 Saturday
    Detroit, MI, US Chene Park Amphitheater
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Discography

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  • Woman to Woman (2012)
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    Woman to Woman (2012)
    Geffen
  • Calling All Hearts (2010)
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    Calling All Hearts (2010)
    Geffen
  • A Different Me (2008)
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    A Different Me (2008)
    Geffen
  • Just Like You (2007)
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    Just Like You (2007)
    Geffen
  • The Way It Is (2005)
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    The Way It Is (2005)
    A&M
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