Keyshia Cole (born October 15, 1981)[1] is an American R&B singer-songwriter, and record producer known for her soulful voice. Cole cites singers Mary J. Blige and Brandy as her biggest influences.
She released her platinum selling debut album The Way It Is in June 2005, and her sophomore platinum album Just Like You in September 2007. Keyshia's junior studio album, A Different Me, will be released on December 16, 2008. The lead single "Playa Cardz Right" features rapper Tupac and was officially released on October 8, 2008.
Cole currently wrapped filming the third season of her BET reality series, Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is, which premiered on November 11, 2008.
