Biography
Keisha is one of those rare artists that appeal to all ages, genres and tastes. She treads the fine line between cutting-edge verve and all-encompassing appeal, embracing pop and rock while retaining her R&B roots. With an astonishing voice far belying her tender years and an impeccable ear for melody, this 18?year-old North Londoner brings a breath of fresh air to the UK music scene. Keisha came to the attention of Warner Brother Records after her luscious vocals featured on Paul Oakenfold?s ?The Harder They Come? and Desert Eagle Disc?s ?Bigger Better Deal.? Hearing the huge buzz her vocal was generating, Warners invited Keisha to their offices, where she overwhelmed the assembled audience by performing a live acoustic set. Warner quickly seized the opportunity and immediately signed the prodigious talent. Having been born to a professional soul-singing mother, the young singer has been surrounded by music since birth. First performing onstage at one of her mum?s concerts, (she was just 8 at the time!) Keisha found her calling early and became instantly hooked on the live experience. Over the next nine years she carefully honed her craft, working on expanding her range and perfecting her song writing skills. Whether performing onstage at the Royal Albert Hall as part of Westminster Arts, or forming her own band, K.Rell?m, music has been a central part of Keisha?s life. ?Its like I knew about music since I came onto this earth,? explains Keisha. ?When I?m singing, whether it?s live or in the studio, I go totally into my world; Keisha?s world.? Keisha is clearly well on her way to the next level. In 2004 Keisha continued to provide the theme tune to popular BBC drama Tracey Beaker as well as performing a guest role in the last series. She also wowed audiences across the UK whilst on tour with Jamelia, Black Eyed Peas and most recently Lemar. During this time soft release ?Watcha Gonna Do? received massive press support and led to Keisha being championed as the ?One to Watch? by the likes of Sunday Times Magazine, Saturday Telegraph, Dazed & Confused, DJ, OK Hotstars, Bliss, Blues & Soul and Touch magazine. Seventeen is a stunning debut that has clearly taken time, passion and sheer devotion from Keisha, who wanted to get it just right. It?s an album full of timeless songs, with a sound that?s both classic and contemporary. Don?t Care Who Knows is a perfect example of just that: an infectious, melody driven R&B/pop track that captures the emotional warmth and richness of Keisha?s vocal ability, which is nicely complimented by Cassidy?s signature vocal. Other stand out tracks include Keisha?s beautiful, emotionally charged version of Joan Armatrading's Weakness in Me and the up-tempo dance floor filler No Wall Flower. Keisha has been working with the best writers and producers around; renowned producer Scott Storch (Dr Dre, Christine Aguilera), writer Balewa Muhammad (Whitney Houston) together with Marko Rakascan (Sophie Ellis Bexter) and Lucas Secon (Sugababes, Kylie, P. Diddy). At a time when audiences are moving away from the manufactured and toward the genuine, Keisha meets this new demand perfectly. With Keisha White there?s no mimed, over-choreographed dance routines, just an amazing voice, cutting edge lyrics and cool cuts. Keisha insists 'I want to help bring back something that has been almost lost for so long - great singing, live instrumentation and first-rate songs' and she don?t care who knows it!
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