Keyshia Myeshia Cole, also known as Keisha Cole, is a multi-talented American artist excelling in the fields of singing, songwriting, acting, and television production. Hailing from Oakland, California, her remarkable journey in the entertainment industry took off at a young age of 12 when she crossed paths with MC Hammer, followed by a significant encounter with the renowned rapper Tupac Shakur. Transitioning to Los Angeles at 15, Cole’s career trajectory saw a pivotal moment with her introduction to A&M Records. Her groundbreaking debut album, ‘The Way It Is’ (2005), showcased her extraordinary talent through hit singles like ‘Never’, ‘I Changed My Mind’, ‘(I Just Want It) To Be Over’, ‘I Should Have Cheated’, and ‘Love’. The album’s immense success was evident as it achieved gold certification in just 17 weeks, swiftly followed by platinum status a mere eight weeks later. ‘The Way It Is’ remained a chart-topper for over a year, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide with over 1.6 million copies sold.