Often it is said that the only constant in life is change. Four-time Grammy nominated, multi-platinum-selling singer\/songwriter KEYSHIA COLE<\/strong> knows well about enduring the seasons of change, particularly matters of the heart. With the release of her fourth album CALLING ALL HEARTS<\/em><\/strong> (Geffen Records), in the true spirit of full disclosure, Keyshia pours her heart and soul on all 14 tracks of her latest masterpiece. Enlisting powerful collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Faith Evans, Tank<\/strong> and her mother Dr. Yvonne Cole<\/strong>, and partnering with production giants Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis<\/strong> and Timbaland<\/strong>, Keyshia made this project a labor of love and an true expression of life\u2026Keyshia\u2019s life.<\/p>\n According to KEYSHIA<\/strong>, \u201cI wasn\u2019t that optimistic about finding true love.\u201d In the early stages of developingCALLING ALL HEARTS<\/em><\/strong>, Keyshia had all but given up on the prospect. \u201cI decided when I did get back into the swing of things I\u2019m not dealing with anyone who\u2019s not on my level.\u201d Enter Daniel \u201cBoobie\u201d Gibson<\/strong>, point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/strong>. The undeniable connection between the two not only transformed Keyshia\u2019s heart, but also soon after the birth of their son, Daniel Jr., she was able to pour out her heart in signature fashion to complete this, her 4th<\/sup> album.<\/p>\n KEYSHIA\u2019s<\/strong> journey is reflected in the depth she brings to each song on CALLING ALL HEARTS<\/em><\/strong>. Being transparent is nothing new and has resonated in her music since her 2005 debut, The Way It<\/em> Is.<\/em> To date Keyshia has scored two #1 R&B\/Hip-hop albums and seven #1 singles, two of them platinum. In addition, she has amassed six Top 40 hits on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart in the span of five years. Her 2nd<\/sup> album, 2007's Just Like You,<\/em> debuted at #1 on Billboards R&B\/Hip Hop chart (#2 nationally) and was propelled by three #1s, the platinum \u00ab\u00a0Let It Go\u00a0\u00bb featuring Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim, \u00ab\u00a0I Remember\u00a0\u00bb and \u00ab\u00a0Heaven Sent,\u00a0\u00bb while \u00ab\u00a0Shoulda Let You Go\u00a0\u00bb featuring Amina hit the Top 10. The groundbreaking album garnered Keyshia four Grammy nominations, including Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best Contemporary R&B Album, and an American Music Award nomination. By her 2008 third release, A Different Me<\/em>, Keyshia not only debuted #1 on the R&B chart for a second time, but captured the R&B Top 10 singles chart with \u00ab\u00a0Playa Cardz Right\u00a0\u00bb featuring 2Pac, \u00ab\u00a0Trust\u00a0\u00bb featuring Monica and \u00ab\u00a0You Complete Me.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n Reflecting on her career, KEYSHIA<\/strong> humbly acknowledges \u201cthe realities [in my songs] allow people to come into my life to let them know not only am I speaking from a place they can understand, but also they can see that I\u2019ve been to the bottom and made it to the top.\u201d The first single from CALLING ALL HEARTS<\/em><\/strong>, \u201cLong Way Down<\/strong>,\u201d was co-written by Keyshia and its edgy yet sultry video showcases her fianc\u00e9 Daniel in the edgy yet sultry video. The melodic jam with synths and piano riffs instinctually piqued Keyshia\u2019s interest and she was eager to record. \u201cIt not only explains how I feel about Daniel, but how I felt before. I\u2019m still a very strong and independent woman but also learning to love and appreciate someone who actually loves and appreciates me \u2013 I\u2019ve grown up.\u201d<\/p>\n For the Oakland, California native, a keen sense of self-awareness propelled her to grow up quickly as she maneuvered through the terrain of acceptance being adopted at an early age. \u201cThere have always been situations where I ended up alone because other people were trying to take care of themselves and forgot about me. It just made me realize at a younger age if you don\u2019t start preparing for this [life] now, it\u2019s going to be a problem.\u201d With its intense guitar strums and snare, hence the making of \u201cWhere Would We,<\/strong>\u201d a cautionary tale about self-love and introspection was born. This Antwan \u201cAmadeus\u201d Thompson<\/strong> produced track punctuates KEYSHIA\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n \u201cSometimes<\/strong>\u201d is a classic pop ballad featuring a stirring guitar crescendo that KEYSHIA<\/strong> co-wrote with Justin \u201cJusta Beast\u201d Graham<\/strong> that identifies with the preparation for life\u2019s transitions. She credits motherhood and the birth of her son Daniel Jr. with heightening her awareness and reverence for the realities of life. \u201cI know people think I\u2019m a hard chick but I\u2019m really caring. He makes me feel like I want to give more.<\/p>\n The emotional chords KEYSHIA<\/strong> strikes on CALLING ALL HEARTS <\/em><\/strong>paint a picture of surrendering to the process, wherever the road may take you. \u201cTwo Sides To Every Story<\/strong>\u201d is a mid-tempo jam with groovy piano licks in which Keyshia draws inspiration for life\u2019s seasons from Ecclesiastes in the Bible. Pulling from her personal experiences with romantic love and familial love, \u201cI addressed the fact that people outgrow each other and some people grow in different directions. You have to take it for what it is with me. You have to live your life and I think there is a time for everything.\u201d<\/p>\n Collaborating with R&B singer\/songwriter\/producer Tank, \u201cTired of Doing Me<\/strong>\u201d is a synergistic effort thatKEYSHIA <\/strong>describes as, \u201cwe figured out where each other existed via the creation process and then we made a wonderful song.\u201d The sexy slow jam has distinct male and female points of view. As Keyshia characterizes, \u201cour generation is always talking \u2018I\u2019m doing me.\u2019 I wasn\u2019t wanting for anything before Daniel, but you are missing out when you don\u2019t have somebody you can share life, your dreams and love with.\u201d<\/p>\n In the process of creating this album, KEYSHIA<\/strong> also connected to her hip-hop sensibilities on \u201cIf I Fall In Love Again.\u201d <\/strong>Featuring R&B diva Faith Evans and highlighting a sample from The Notorious B.I.G.\u2019s \u201cThe Warning,\u201d<\/strong> Keyshia ironically wrote the candid tale about girlfriends giving advice to one another. This collaboration gave the ladies a long awaited opportunity to work with one another. KEYSHIA confesses that arranging Faith\u2019s background vocals was a confidence booster, \u201cit opened a door in my mind for another skill set once I am finished performing. I can\u2019t wait to start writing more for others.\u201d<\/p>\n Nicki Minaj and KEYSHIA<\/strong> kick the door down with the up-tempo and edgy jam \u201cI Ain\u2019t Thru<\/strong>.\u201d The girl\u2019s anthem musically motivated Keyshia to go in with a sound that she hasn\u2019t tried previously. \u201cNicki knows what she wants, and I can appreciate that. We were like, you know what, all y\u2019all need to move out my lane, and this didn\u2019t exclude anybody. You do you, I\u2019ll do me and we\u2019ll be good.\u201d<\/p>\n Amidst the pulsating drum beats and a groovy melodic flow is Keyshia\u2019s fun loving, radio friendly, dance floor jam \u201cTake Me Away.\u201d <\/strong>Reuniting with her debut album producer Chink Santana<\/strong>, and co-produced by Irv Gotti<\/strong>, the ride or die chick anthem exhibits a lighter side of Keyshia. As the chorus boasts \u201cI love my baby\u2026I\u2019m your woman, oh baby take me away\u201d the expression of love Keyshia admonishes in the lyrics, paint a lyrical picture of her relationship as equal parts romantic and engaging.<\/p>\n If CALLING ALL HEARTS<\/em><\/strong> could be broken into a section entitled pre and post-Daniel, KEYSHIA<\/strong> is clear, \u201cmentally I had given up. I was resigned to sit back and to do my music, live life and do it big. That\u2019s how I felt.\u201d On the pre-Daniel side, \u201cLast Hangover<\/strong>,\u201d produced by and featuring Timbaland, \u201cConfused In Love<\/strong>\u201d and the Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis produced \u201cSo Impossible<\/strong>\u201d would reside. On the post-Daniel side songs would include, \u201cWhat You Do To Me<\/strong>,\u201d \u201cBetter Me<\/strong>,\u201d an inspiring pop anthem penned by Diane Warren<\/strong> where Keyshia acknowledges, \u201cI feel appreciative of how everything came about and how God is moving in my life. Moving certain people out and placing others in. I\u2019m accepting to the change.\u201d And culminating the acceptance and humility for the journey would be \u201cThank You<\/strong>\u201d featuring Keyshia\u2019s adoptive mother Dr. Yvonne Cole. \u201cThere\u2019s no disguising it, I always love God for hearing my cry.\u201d<\/p>\n CALLING ALL HEARTS<\/em><\/strong> reflects the growth of KEYSHIA COLE<\/strong> vocally, mentally and spiritually. Her fearless spirit is carefully weaved inside her DNA and translated through the fiber of each song in which she breathes life. \u201cSince I was young I\u2019ve known you have to stay at it and keep going with every situation in your life because, there\u2019s always a better day tomorrow. No matter what cards are dealt to you, you control your life\u2019s decisions and determine what happens. People can do whatever they choose if they only allowed themselves to.\u201d<\/p>\n Throughout the seasons of time, KEYSHIA COLE<\/strong> continues to explore the wonders and blessings of love and family. Her critically acclaimed BET reality series \u00ab\u00a0Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is\u00a0\u00bb became the #1 most-watched series in the network's history during its three-season run from 2006-2008. And Keyshia is excited to open that side of her again with a new biopic in the works.<\/p>\n While she explores partnership, motherhood, love, and life, KEYSHIA<\/strong> claims new musical territory withCALLING ALL HEARTS<\/em><\/strong>, and remaining clear about her time and season: \u201cI pray and hope that kids and young people who have seen what I\u2019ve seen being alone, heartbroken \u2013 whatever you can take from me, understand God is first and that you can do anything if you try. Have a giving heart and give it your all. Keep everything positive and moving forward.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Biography: Often it is said that the only constant in life is change. Four-time Grammy nominated, multi-platinum-selling singer\/songwriter KEYSHIA COLE knows well about enduring the seasons of change, particularly matters of the heart. 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