Keyshia Cole (MUSIC) HOST: Keyshia Cole Singer and songwriter Keyshia Cole has quickly become a favorite among listeners of hip-hop and rhythm and blues music. It is more than her soulful voice that makes her songs so popular. She sings about something most people can understand — the painful side of love. Mario Ritter has more.
MARIO RITTER: When it comes to love and sadness Keyshia Cole has a lot to sing about. The twenty-six-year-old singer has dealt with many difficult love experiences. She says one of the worst was when she ended a relationship with the man she had planned to marry because he was involved with another woman.
Yet, Cole did not let emotionally painful experiences interfere with her dream of becoming a professional singer. Instead, she began writing songs about them. Her first album, "The Way It Is," was released in two thousand five. The song "Love" became a hit. (MUSIC) Music critics say Keyshia Cole has an honest way of singing that makes you feel the pain and sadness she sings about. Her latest album is called "Just Like You. " Here she sings "I Remember." (MUSIC) Keyshia Cole says she wants to be an example to people to always believe in themselves. We leave you with another hit song by Keyshia Cole from her album "Just Like You." This is "Let It Go." (MUSIC) HOST: I'm Doug Johnson. I hope you enjoyed our program today.
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