Facts File

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.

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