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Keisha White

| INDIE | AFM

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"New Best Thing"


“ A much hyped but genuinely talented new face of British urban music, White marries a rare vocal maturity with a strong set of songs that should make contender beyond these shores n the future “ (MUSIC WEEK)

- Music Week


"Feature"

“Tipped for the top Reeking of cool, this is a remarkably polished debut effort that piddles all over recent album releases by supposedly cool divas such as Ciara” (OK – HOTSTARS)

- OK magazine


"Article"

“ Next Big Thing” (SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINE) - Sunday Times


"Beautiful Women"

“ Keisha White is the best soul singer I ever worked with other than from Randy Crawford. She is for real and so much more gifted than Amy Winehouse or Joss Stone, and I like the both “ ROBIN MILLAR - Robin Millar


"Music Programme"

“ Here’s a girl who knows what she wants and how to get it. She wowed us with her live set with a voice like Alicia Keys, the dirty rock sound of pink mixed with pop, she’s a sure hit “. (CD: UK TV) - CD UK


"Music Programme"

“ Here’s a girl who knows what she wants and how to get it. She wowed us with her live set with a voice like Alicia Keys, the dirty rock sound of pink mixed with pop, she’s a sure hit “. (CD: UK TV) - CD UK


"Live Performance"

The Keisha White that stood before a packed Jazz Cafe was one of a singer that exuded confidence, grace and tremendous singing capabilities. So captivated were the audience by the soul starlet that when she finished her last song chants of “ Keisha brought her back on stage. (JAZZ CAFE)

- Jazz Cafe


Discography

2.1 Albums

"Seventeen "and " Out of My Hands"

2.2 Solo Singles

'Watcha Gonna Do"
'Don't Care Who Knows ( featuring Cassidy)
"Don't fool A Woman in love"
"The Weakness In Me"
"Don't mistake Me"
'I Choose Life"

2.2.2 Collaborations
' The Harder They Come"
'Bigger Better Deal"

links www.myspace.com/keishawhitemusic
www.keishawhite.com

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Bio

KEISHA WHITE BIOGRAPHY
Heritage: British
Date of birth: 13th March 1986
Famous for: infectious laugh

Miss Keisha Nicole white has been on the rise as a fresh young talent of the new generation of British R&B since the release of her debut album Seventeen. Still only 21 years old, it seems that she just keeps getting better, she is at her best when giving live performances, she captivates her audiences, leaving her fans in awe of her spectacular vocals.
Keisha is the best commercially gifted female R&B singer in the UK today. It is her ability to make music that is sophisticated for adults, and also having the contemporary feel for younger listeners. She appeals to both men and women, sultry enough for the fellas, and able to connect at ease with the girls, wielding a broad appeal across her fan base. Her voice can be compared to liquid gold pure and smooth, soulful leaving you wanting more. She has the full package of good looks, stage presence, and vocally gifted, she is the real deal.

Childhood Years
Miss Keisha Nicole grew up in north London, and attended Enfield County School for Girls, followed by Enfield College.
Keisha’s father Ian, and mother Judith a professional soul singer, helped guide Keisha as they saw this natural talent develop, and it was not long before Keisha talent for singing starting to show. Over the next few years Keisha was able to craft her skills for song writing, and became a hit with her live performances. She was a student at the Famous Brit School,where artist such as Leona Lewis, Amy Whinehouse, Kate Nash and Adele who are now international stars. She has performed at a range of events such as the Royal Albert hall, and other events. It all started at around fourteen years of age, when her vocals were featured on Paul Oakfield’s “The harder they come” and Desert Eagle disc’s Bigger Better Deal. Keisha also got involved as a guest role with the BBC drama “Tracey Becker” and also provided the theme tune to the popular drama. It was at this time Warner heard the big buzz her performances were generating, and invited Keisha to audition for them singing a cappella: if you should lose a good thing: by Aretha Franklin. They were blown away and signed her immediately on the spot.
Career
In March 2004 aged 17 years she released her debut single “ watcha going to do “ while supporting British girl group Misteeq, the track established her. In February 2005 her second single “ Don’t care who knows, featured American rapper Cassidy: After being signed to Warner’s Keisha was on her way to the next level, and continued to wow fans across the country and has supported acts such as the Black Eyed Peas, Beverley Knight, lemar. Jameila, Sugar Babes, and Craig David. UB40. She has also performed with the legendary soul Cooke at the 2006 MOBO event.
She has worked with UK producers Robin Millar, and US Scott storch, and writers Lucas Secon, and more recently Harmony one of the hottest UK producers from H money Productions She received a lot of media press support by the likes of Sunday times, Telegraph, music magazines and Blues and Soul.
Keisha has released two albums “Seventeen” in 2005 and “ Out of my Hands “ in2006. Out of my Hands track “ don’t mistake me” was featured in (Grey Anatomy) Keisha brought her unique quality to the classic track “ The weakness in me” (written by Joan Armatrading). To date “The weakness in me” has been her biggest hit, being covered by some of the contestants in the “idol shows in parts of Africa and Europe . Keisha has sang the soundtrack of the Cat woman film.
Keisha has supported a range of charity events, particularly focused on young people that have included,the princes Trust Help a London Child, children in need. She has also performed at large festivals,Glastonbury,and others across the UK, including intermate gigs such as Jazz café, and Ronnie Scott. Miss White also performed in Suriname in 2007
one of very few music artist to perform there.

Achievements and Awards
Certified Gold Album “ Out of my Hands 2007 RIAA
Nominated for Best UK female MOBO awards 2006
Best Music Performance on film/TV (won) Black Actors Scene awards 2006

Future Projects
Campaign for HIV Awareness Tour Ghana
Concert “Diva Night” South Africa
Prices Trust " Ambassator projects 2008 "

Keisha is presently in the studio recording her new Album, and is working with a range of talented writers and producers, and is about to release her long awaited next single.
Miss Keisha Nicole White will be here to stay for many years to come, her unique quality equals her ikons, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, and Aaliyah, She has exceptional singing qualities live instrumentation, and first class songs .Remember her name she is just a record away.