Facts File

  • Keyshia is from Oakland, California.
  • As a baby, Keyshia was adopted.
  • Keyshia’s adoptive mother name is Yvonne Cole.
  • Keyshia’s biological mother name is Frankie.
  • Keyshia has an older sister nicknamed Neffie.
  • Height: 5′2
  • Zodiac: Libra
  • Her birthday is October 15, 1981
  • Keyshia’s vocal range is soprano with a 2.5/3 octave.
  • Keyshia first started singing when she around 6 years old.
  • One of the first songs Keyshia sang as a little girl was Shirley Murdock’s “As We Lay”.
  • Keyshia said her cousins would always want her to sing that song all the time.
  • “Love” was the first song Keyshia recorded for her debut album; The Way It Is
  • Keyshia says she met first Kanye West in the studio.
  • Kanye West looked at her and said, “I got a song for you.” (And they recorded “I Changed My Mind”)
  • Before her 13th b-day, Keyshia already began laying down hooks at Death Row Studios.
  • She recorded back-up for Oakland’s MC Hammer as a youngster with her friend.
  • A young Keyshia Cole and her best friend were an aspiring rapper/singer duo.
  • Keyshia has worked with Pharrell, Jadakiss, Eve, Shyne, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Messy Marv, P Diddy, Anthony Hamilton, Missy Elliott, Lil Kim, C-Side, Young Jeezy, Twista, Metro City.
  • Keyshia Cole’s biggest musical inspirations are Brandy, Monica, and Mary J. Blige.
  • In 1996, Tupac graced Keyshia with his stamp of approval telling her that one day she will be a superstar. (And she is!)
  • Keyshia first met rapper Foxy Brown as a teen.
  • She told Foxy, “I want to work with you one day.” Foxy replied negatively.
  • Keyshia is friends with Bronx, New York rapstress Remy Ma.
  • Keyshia has had her hair colored hues of red and blonde, cut short, long, bangs, and box braids.
  • Keyshia confessed that no matter how rich she may get, she’ll still drink Kool-Aide!
  • Keyshia says her toes look great even though she wears heels, unlike other entertainers!
  • Keyshia signed her best friend Amina, to her recording label.
  • Amina is introduced on Keyshia Cole’s 2nd single, “Shoulda Let You Go”, from her sophmore album JUST LIKE YOU.

[FACTS COMPILED BY ONLYKEYSHIA.COM]

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