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Keyshia Cole (born October 15, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, businesswoman and television personality. She was born in Oakland, California, and her career began when she met MC Hammer at the age of twelve and later met rapper Tupac Shakur. At the age of eighteen she moved to Los Angeles and was later introduced to A&M Records. She released her debut album, ''The Way It Is'' (2005), which spawned five singles: "Never", "I Changed My Mind", "(I Just Want It) To Be Over", "I Should Have Cheated", and "Love". It was certified gold within 17 weeks, and then platinum just eight weeks later. The album stayed on the charts for over a year, eventually selling over 1.6 million copies. Cole released her second album ''Just Like You'' (2007), the album debuted and peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200. It was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 50th Grammy Awards. The album has been certified platinum in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America, and has sold 1.7 million copies in the U.S. ''A Different Me'' is Cole's third album, released in 2008.〔(【引用サイトリンク】work=KeyshiaCole.com )〕 The album debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first week sales of 322,000, the highest of Cole's career. The album has been certified platinum by the RIAA.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=RIAA – Gold & Platinum )〕 ''Calling All Hearts'' is Cole's fourth album, released on December 21, 2010 in the United States by Geffen Records.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Calling All Hearts in stores now! )〕 The album debuted and peaked at number nine on the ''Billboard'' 200, with first week sales of 129,000. The album has sold 400,000 copies in the U.S. as of November 2012. Cole's fifth album ''Woman to Woman'' (2012) debuted at number ten on the ''Billboard'' 200, with first week sales of 96,000, lower than her last effort. The album has sold 329,000 copies in the U.S. as of September 2013. Cole's sixth album ''Point of No Return'' (2014) was released on October 7, 2014, and had unsuccessful sales, selling less than 45,000 copies and being Cole's lowest-selling album to date. Besides music Cole has ventured into reality television, she signed to a record breaking reality/documentary series ''Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is'' which aired on BET from 2006 until 2008, giving viewers a closer look into Cole's career and family life with her biological mother and sister. Her second reality show, ''Family First'' premiered on October 9, 2012. Her third reality show ''Keyshia Cole: All In'' premiered on February 24, 2015. ==Early life== Keyshia Cole was born on October 15, 1981 in Oakland, California. She was born to Francine "Frankie" Lons and later adopted at age two by family friends Leon and Yvonne Cole, changing her last name to Cole. Along with her brother Sean (also known as Nutt-So), Cole was first introduced into the music industry at age twelve, when she met and recorded with MC Hammer.〔Hall, Rashaun. ("Keyshia Cole Has Kanye, Shyne On LP, Proof That Stalking MC Hammer Pays Off" ), MTV, December 9, 2009〕〔("Keyshia Cole on Chelsea Lately: Talks Tupac, MC Hammer and Kissing!" ) Hip Hop Rx, accessed December 30, 2010.〕〔("Keyshia Cole – 'Q&A: What was it like to work with MC Hammer?'" ), AOL Music, accessed December 30, 2010.〕〔(Keisha Cole ), She Knows Entertainment, accessed December 30, 2010.〕 She later formed a friendship with Tupac Shakur, who promised to help her start her singing career, asking her to write a hook on his upcoming project, the night he died unexpectedly. Cole moved to Los Angeles at 18 to pursue a music career. During this time, Cole collaborated with artists from her native Bay Area, among them D'Wayne Wiggings of Tony Toni Tone and Messy Marv. In 2002, she was introduced to A&M Records A&R Ron Fair. After hearing an unfinished version of her single "Love", which would eventually become her first platinum single, he signed her and began mentoring her. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Keyshia Cole」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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